Colorful Vintage Party Dresses and The Little Black Dress

As the end of summer nears I am starting to think about what I will be wearing this season to all of the party’s I hope to be attending, should I wear a Little Black Dress or something with color to show off my tan that I was lucky enough to find the time to achieve this summer while juggling running a flooring store and maintaining my vintage clothing biz , the one thing I do know for sure is that it will definitely be vintage!

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1940′s  Sheer Pink Pinstriped Party Dress

1950′s Mink Trimmed Sharkskin Taffeta Party Dress

Vintage 1950s Little Black Cocktail Party Dress

Vintage 1950′s Little Black Bow Back Cocktail Party Dress

INCREDIBLE 1970′s Rhinestone Trimmed Knit Evening Gown 

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Were having a Party

Everybody’s Invited

Something in Blue

Carmen Marc Valvo gold bead

Pistachio delight

Luscious Purple

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The Fabulous Forties. Vintage that is always in style.

When asked what is my favorite year for vintage clothing I have to say the fabulous 1940s.  The vintage fashions, clothing,  accessories, movies and of course the music are my passion!

The forties 1940s fashions never go out of style in my mind.

Nothing is more flattering than a curvy Hollywood style 40s vintage suit or jacket. The Joan Crawford look makes everyone have the perfect hour glass figure. And the swing dresses of the era with their flirty skirts and shoulder pads are such fun.

Here are few of my favorites from Bettes Bargains Vintage Clothing.

1940s vintage striped curvy jacket

 

1940s olive green suede clutch

1940s brown tilt “doll” hat

 

vintage 40s War year shoes peep toe

Black leather vintage oxford shoes with designs

 

Wear Vintage! Be unique and always in Style

Large Size Summer Vintage Dresses and Sundresses

Wonderful vintage summer dresses and sundresses made for the larger size vintage loving gal.   Stylish fashionable vintage dresses from the 1950s & 1960s in bigger sizes that are as cute as the small sizes.

These dresses just show that large size vintage does not have to look dowdy or look  like ones that their Grandmother wore.

 

                                              All in Bettes Bargains Artfire  Shop

 

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                                                                                   1950s blue stripe large size sundress

 

1950s large size blue plaid summer vintage dress

 

1960s large size vintage mod orange shift dress

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Father’s Day is Right Around the Corner

What does dad want? Well every good man should have a fine vintage hat. Check out the selection from Noble Savage Vintage on Ruby Lane.

Dobbs Milan Fedora

Royal Deluxe Stetson Homburg

Penney's Marathon Boater

Summer vintage clothing for hot summer days.

The hot summer days are here and why not spend them in unique vintage tops and shorts. These vintage 1960s pieces are one of a kind and you will not look like everyone else

Perfect shorts and crop tops for Rockabilly or pin up gals.

                                 All at Bettes Bargains Arfire shop.

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Take a page out of Princess Anne’s book….

Well it’s only a matter of days before Prince William and Kate Middleton tie the knot. One of the things I really enjoy seeing are the hats and dresses that the ladies wear. We might even see Princess Anne recycle something she’s already worn, as she did when attending the wedding of Lady Rose and George Gilman. Princess Anne is known for her tendency to repeat outfits and is known to have said, “‘A good suit goes on for ever. If it is properly made and has a classic look you can go on wearing it ad infinitum.”

So take a page out of Princess Anne’s book and check out what’s old but new today at Born Too Late Vintage.

Vintage 1960s Cherry Red Needlepoint Bucket
Hat by Everitt

Vintage 1960s Mad Men Navy Blue Dress & Coat
Ensemble B38 W34 H38

Vintage 1960s Mad Men Goldtone Beehive Clasp
Luscious Red Purse

At the end of the rainbow

I found a little rainbow this weekend and followed it to its end.

And what do you think I found.

A little french ready to wear dress that’s just perfect for spring

At 30 bucks this is quite a find

Come on over to my Etsy store:

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and find some treasure for yourself

Wearin o the green and other St Patricks treasures

Oh what better way to express yourself than the wearin o the green.

This little tie is hand painted in silvergray paint and woven in metallics. A vintage charmer you wont forget.

Available at my etsy shop come on over

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Wearin o the green St Patricks day treasures

Looking good on St Patricks day.

Easy as potatoe pie with this mossy green 50s number.

best part, its a large size

dance yourself over to my etsy store

before this beauty disappears

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Spring is on its way!!

Punxsutawney Phil did NOT see his shadow and spring is on it’s way! Here at Love Train Vintage we’re celebrating an early spring by showcasing some fabulous green spring fashions but hurry because they won’t last long!

Vintage 1970s Daniel Green Outdorables Three Color
Wedge Sandals Size 9N

Vintage 1940s Sage Green Linen Dress B32 W26 H36

Vintage 1960s Lime Green Bucket Hat

So keep your spring green and save the environment by wearing vintage clothing and accessories from Love Train Vintage!

So – you’re half-Irish, huh??

Ideal if you don’t want to whole-heartedly go down the ‘total green’ for St Patricks Day! Try this Catherine Ogust for Penthouse Gallery dress – let them guess which half of you is Irish! (This dress is currently reduced in price as part of my Sale!)

Catherine Ogust green dress

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A little bit of Green for St Patrick’s day!

Did you know the original colour of St Patrick was Blue, but over the years the colour changed to Green and the wearing of Green ribbons and shamrock leaves became very popular on St Patricks Day.

 At Henrietta Buttons you will find a few lovely vintage items such as this 1930′s two piece buckle or clasp.

http://www.specialistauctions.com/auctiondetails.php?id=1493343

Or you could purchase another 1930′s buckle such as the one below which was made in France.



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Only at Henrietta’s Buttons Store

DON’T FORGET TO WEAR GREEN ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY!

Suits for ALL Occasions!

While in the past decades, suits were a staple for the working girl, today it’s a different story. Suits can & do go anywhere. They’re great travel pieces with versatility. If you have a three-piece suit, with both a skirt & pants it would be ideal to pack if you’re planning a cruise. Basically they are a staple that can be dressed up or down, and mixed with other pieces that you’ve brought along.

If you want to go “glam” suits can give you a tuxedo look, or you can go with a highly decorated beaded & sequined suit with a full length skirt.

And…suits don’t have to have a traditional jacket. Some incorporate a “Poncho” look, while others take on a more dramatic look with a shawl. No matter how you cut it, suits are great little additions to your wardrobe. Scorpio Vintage is proud to present these suits for your pleasure!

Vintage 80s Touch of PINK Black Wool Skirt Suit, LARGE

Vintage 80s BALOONS Silk Scarf Print SKIRT SUIT, S

Vintage 70s PASTEL PLAID Maxi SKIRT& Fringed STOLE XS

VTG 80s CLAUDE BERT PARIS, Green Quilted Eve Suit 16/46

Can’t pick a Favorite Vintage Fashion Era – You don’t have to!

While most of us have a favorite era when shopping for vintage clothing and accessories there are some fashions that blur the eras and can be called cuspers (on the cusp perhaps the end of the 1950s into the 1960s, etc.). Regardless of what vintage clothing era you call your own you can find what you’re looking for at Born Too Late Vintage!

Vintage 1930s Sheer Voile Purple Yellow Brown Print
Dress w Matching Brown Slip B32 W28 H32

Vintage 1940s Navy Crepe and Satin Cocktail Dress with
Cummerbund Satin Belt B32 W30 H36

Vintage 1950s VLV Good Girl Sun Dress & Matching
Sweater B36 W28 H42

Vintage 1960s Mad Men Aqua Tie Front Top with Matching
Skirt B40 W32 H40

Vintage 1970s Goldworm Floral Bud Print Maxi Dress
size 8 B34 W28 H38

Vintage 1980s Bonpoint Double Breasted Plaid Suit B38
W26 H32

Fabulous colors and fabrics abound!

As the holidays approach the colors of green, gold and red come to mind. What better way to be festive than to use those colors to your advantage? Variety is the spice of life and we have available a plethora of fabrics and festive colored fashions to tempt you! So why resist?

Vintage 1960s Green and
Gold Brocade Modest Prom
Mad Men Gown B34 W28 H40

Vintage 1980s Gold Glimmer
Sexy Top and Skirt prom
B42 W 42 H 56 Plus Size

Vintage 1980s Tahari Luscious Red Polished
Wool Pants Suit B32 W26 H34 NWOT

These beauties are just the tip of the iceberg so come check out Born Too Late Vintage!

Day 7 of The Best In Vintage Gift Extravaganza!

It’s day 7 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 Sarah Coventry Clamper Woven Bracelet from the Vintage Accessory

ON SALE 60′s Green Chiffon and White Lace Peignoir SET, New Old Stock, by Miss Pandora – Vintage Lingerie from Theda Bara

Peach satin high heel mules made by Lotus with a fluffy fur and ribbon puff trim 4 inch heels from Wickedlady Collectables

Vintage Cowboy Boots women’s Cowgirl Nine West Brown Caramel size 6 Lizard from Vintage Pretties

Strategize! Accessorize! Turn the old into new!

In this season of making do with what you have sometimes an accessory is called for to make what is old new again. Whether it’s a classic hat, cool bracelet, or cufflinks for your guy you can find it all at Love Train Vintage

Vintage 1960s Mr. John Classic Green Cloche Hat

Vintage Faux Ruby and Gold Tone Bracelet with Clasp

Vintage 1950s Mink Clip Hat

Vintage Sterling Silver Cufflinks with Pearls

Or if you’re still looking for that fab evening dress or gown for that special holiday do make sure to check out Love Train Vintage

Ideal for those cool crisp mornings!

Be cool as a cucumber in this lovely fully lined pale green tweed jacket from the 1950s, flecked with a silky lime green thread to give a tasty textured effect. Polished off with a brown velvet collar! Teamed with pants or a skirt, this jacket will keep you warm as toast!

Even better – a smart vintage way to keep out the chills this autumn/winter. A NWT beret and scarf set in pink, with a Fair Isle pattern – never worn, they are still attached together with the sales tag!

Tie it up fashionably from Melfort Lodge!

You just can’t go wrong with ties from Melfort Lodge!

Here is an authentic 1970′s vintage ‘kipper’ necktie. Fill yer boots, lads!

Nothing fishy about this kipper!

Or this vintage 1970s necktie….with a twist!

The Perfect Knot

We also have this 1970′s greens and browns ‘regimental’ style kipper tie. Wear it with pride…

Spiffingly tickedy-boo, old boy….