Pantone Colors of Fall 2011 from Born Too Late Vintage

The Pantone Fall colors of 2011 have been released and Born Too Late Vintage is excited to present what is old that is new again! The colors represented here are cedar, phlox (purple) and bamboo.

Vintage 1960s Mad Men Cedar Rose Brocade Dress Coat B38 w36 H40

Vintage 1980s Couture Purple Alligator Shoes Sz 8.5 by Helene Arpels

Vintage 1950s Sultry Bamboo Yellow Straw Ribbon Beret Hat

Your prom dress doesn’t have to be a one time wear!

Back in time around 1958 people were a bit more frugal than they are now. They re-used clothing that had been purchased for special occasions. One such time I know of personally is my Mom and Dad’s wedding. My Dad’s sister, Louise, used her prom dress as her maid of honor’s dress for my parent’s wedding. Just by adding a lovely headpiece and a new pair of shoes, this prom dress became a maid of honor dress.

Aunt Louise in her prom/maid
of honor dress in 1958

There’s no reason in these tough financial times why you can’t learn a lesson from the past and do the same. So why not look around to see what pieces can be used more than once? We invite you to do so at Born Too Late Vintage.

Vintage 1950s Cocktail Clip Hat in Pink Satin w
Smoky Bead Sparkles

Vintage 1960s Silver and Pink Brocade Fitted
Column Gown B30 W26 H32

Vintage 1950s Silver Stilettos from Nanette Originals
size 7AAAA

Be one of a kind at the Prom. Wear vintage.

Prom time is coming very shortly. To guarantee that you won’t be wearing the same thing as everyone else out there considering having a green prom and going vintage. Wearing vintage you’re pretty much guaranteed that you’ll be one of a kind and you’re also doing your part in saving beautiful fashions from the past from winding up in a landfill.

Vintage 1950s Sarah Coventry Silvertone Deco Rhinestone Earrings

Vintage 1960s Silver and Pink Brocade Fitted Column Gown B30 W26 H32

Vintage 1950s Silver Stilettos from Nanette Originals size 7AAAA

So make sure to check out Born Too Late Vintage for all your prom needs.

Sultry and Sexy does not have to mean Immodest!

You see it everywhere. Young ladies flaunting everything they’ve got in gowns that perhaps take a yard to a yard and a half of material with necklines to the bottom of their cleavage or hemlines an inch below the good china (thank you Peach Carr!). So take it from Love Train Vintage there is nothing more sexy or sultry than leaving something to the imagination. With that in mind we have some fabulous vintage gowns that do just that. So for a change of pace this New Years Eve give sultry, sexy and modest a try. Leave a little to his imagination. Fitted and clingy can do much more than putting it all out there on a platter!

Day 10 of the Best In Vintage Gift Extravaganza!

It’s day 10 of the Best In Vintage $50 or less gift extravaganza! We’re showcasing vintage gifts for $50 or less to accomodate everyone’s budget. Don’t forget to check these seller’s stores for more gift ideas!


Vintage Robe Pink Satin Brocade Quilt Accents Petite
Unique Mad Men from Vintage Outlet

Vintage Faux Ruby and Gold Tone Bracelet with Clasp
from Love Train Vintage

Karnig Mann Vintage 70′s Leather Shoulder Bag
from Catwalk Creative Vintage

VTG 60′s HAWAIIAN TOGS Mens FLOWER POWER SHIRT – L from Hula Hut

Fabulous Brocade is just one choice for holiday parties!

The holidays aren’t far away and there will be oodles of celebrations not to mention corporate parties galore! Why not shop early and beat the rush? Buying a vintage gown means never having to duck out the back door when the boss’ wife comes in wearing the same gown as you!

Vintage 1960s Blue Turquoise,
Gold and Silver Floral
Brocade Gown B30 W26 H34

Vintage 1960s Red Rose Brocade
Gown Dress B28 W22 H34 XS

Vintage 1960s Black and
Gold Brocade Modest
Mad Men Gown B38 W38 H42

For more fabulous holiday party dressing visit Born Too Late Vintage!