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

Stiletto! The Well Heeled Lady!

Stiletto actually means a thin tapered blade referring to a knife like object, but in shoes “stiletto” refers to a type of shoe heel that is pointy, thin and high. Also called “spike” or “spiked” heels. Made popular in the 50′s/60′s, and certainly that holds true for today! An interesting quote I came across in my “Stiletto” book by Caroline Cox states “Most women prefer a trip to hell in high heels than to walk flat-heeled to heaven! The “Stiletto” spells sex, with an erotic
allure and the supreme symbol of femininity!

At Scorpio Vintage we offer the “Original” 50′s stiletto, along with the current version worn today!

The first is a 60′s silk plaid sling back pump

Second is 50′s Tapesty Classic Pump

Third is a 50′s color block suede pump

Last is a Modern version of the classic pump in a cream sling back!

 

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!

Let’s Get Some Shoes!

From Adam Ant’s “Goody Two Shoes” to “These Boots Are Made for Walking” by Nancy Sinatra, you can never have too many shoes. We use shoes to lift our spirits, give us more height and dress up an old favorite outfit with a new twist! So what kind of shoes are your favorite? Love Train Vintage has oodles of shoes to choose from.

Vintage 1980s Helene Arpels Couture Purple Alligator
Skin Pumps Shoes Size 8.5

Vintage 1960s Inspirations Rust Suede Shoes
Pumps size 8

Vintage 1950s Nanette Originals Silver Stilettos
size 7AAAA

Vintage 1950s Di Orsini Black Stilettos size 8

The 20th and final day of the Best In Vintage Gift Extravaganza!

It’s day 20, the final day 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!

Super Vintage Blowout SALE 60s madman champagne metallic party
dress Med from Pinehaven2

Lovely vintage white cotton crocheted doily, handmade from
Henrietta’s Buttons

50s frame hat with mink trim and netting MAD MEN HAT from Artizania

Vintage 30s brown mohair faux fur jacket from Tin Trunk

Vintage Silver Tone Cufflinks and Tie Bar with Rhinestone
Chips from Born Too Late Vintage

Shoes glorious shoes!

There are times when your personal budget does not lend itself to buying a gown or dress for that special occasion, be it a wedding, dance or holiday party. So what better way to perk up an outfit you already own than with a pair of shoes from Love Train Vintage!

Vintage 1980s Red Velvet Stilettos with Satin Bows size 8.5M

Vintage 1950s Di Orsini Black Stilettos size 8

Vintage 1950s Nanette Originals Silver Stilettos size 7AAAA