Brights at Bette Be Good Vintage Clothing.

If you are looking to add some bright color to your wardrobe, stop by Bette Be Good Vintage.

I have added fresh vintage clothing and accessories in yellow and more colors.

Perfect for summer or any time of year.

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Purple Is Always In Style. Vintage Purple Accessories & Clothing From Bette be Good Vintage

Do you like the color purple?

It appears to always make a comeback in vintage fashion.

Whether it is the Victorian royal purple or the 1980s brights.

In the 1950s and 60s it was a very popular color either in lavenders or vivid retro purple.

Here are a few vintage  accessories and clothing from my Bette be Good Vintage shop.

70s vintage purple print bra set

vintage 60s dark purple woven handbag

vintage 50s plum purple spike shoes

50s vintage grape purple spike high heels

 

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Fun and Easy – Make a 1920s Costume from Vintage & Thrift Store Finds

I'm ready for my close up, Mr Demille

We were recently invited to a Roaring Twenties Party which gave me the opportunity to come up with a 1920′s costume for my hubby and myself. I did not want to wear authentic vintage 20′s clothing, as they are much too fragile for a night of partying.

It’s really fun and easy to do using items you can find at your local thrifts or second hand stores. Accessories can be purchased at local party or costume stores or bought on line on ebay or other sites.

I’m gonna tell you how I made ours. So, here goes.

BEFORE

My costume started with a beaded dress from the 1980′s era found at a Goodwill. One of those “made in India” types that are so prolific in the thrifts now days. Fully beaded on sheer silk with a lining and with sheer 3/4 length sleeves. Here’s what it looked like before – basically a straight cut dress with scoop neckline and a feathered hemline.

I cut off the sleeves just below the seam and then took some of the cut off fabric and made about 2″ wide strips with were placed around the shoulder strap area and pulled the strap up in a ruched style. Made a slit up one side to above the knee “to show a little leg”. And that’s basically it. Then you just add accessories like long beads, a sparkling headband made from a piece of sequined braid available at any fabric or craft store. Pop a feather in the band – peacock feathers were a favorite of the era. Dangling earrings in a deco style found at a yard sale, black or fishnet hosiery and a long cigarette holder bought on ebay. Feather boa from my costume stash, but you can buy them online or in a costume shop.

Oh, a wig is great to, but not necessary if you can style your own hair. I used a blonde curly wig that I already owned.

So, here’s the after:

AFTER

Sorry about the pink shiny face, but it was quite warm at the party.

I decided to do hubby’s costume in the “Gatsby” style instead of the standard gangster, because I knew it would be warm and a suit would be a little much. We started with a pair of light slacks with a thin pinstripe, by Liz Claiborne from a thrift store. These I turned up the hem at the legs and made a cuff. Buttons were added to the inside of the waist band to accommodate the button on suspenders.

Gatsby Style

on suspenders, which also were found at a thrift. The blue and white shirt with white collar and french cuffs was made by cutting the collar and cuffs off a white shirt and sewing them onto the blue stripe shirt. Both shirts, again, from a thrift. Hat was a cheap light weight summer panama that I removed the madras band from and added the black silk band. Finish off with a light color wide tie. This one a light silvery gray a thrift store find.

And what about shoes?

Both our shoes were modern shoes found at a thrift. Mine are a T-Strap with low heel. They were originally beige, but I spray painted them with that wonderful Meltonian brand shoe spray dye that I bought on ebay. Hubbys shoes were a pair of oxblood wing tips. Again, re-colored with vanilla and light brown shoe spray dye to make them into spectators. This is a bit tricky, as I had to tape off the white area first and spray on the brown. Then removed the tape, and hand painted the white area.

Well, that’s about it. We all had a grand time. Here are some of the other guests in their costumes. Enjoy!

"BIRDIE & BOGGIE"

"STAR" hostess and owner of the Starlite Lounge

"LUCKY" the host and owner of the Lucky Dog Speakeasy w/ Gatsby

The mysterious "MADAME DIVINEA" who gave Tarot card readings

"MISS SUMMER BREEZE" daughter of Star & Lucky

In a Clutch – Grab a Clutch

Joan Rivers is quoted as saying “No woman I know
could ever be a terrorist. Put a bomb in a Gucci bag? Oh, no way!”
A funny quote to be sure, but I think most women feel strongly about their handbags whether it’s a Gucci or a $5 find from the thrift store. Statistics from Shop Etc. tell us that the average woman has six handbags – what? only six? I don’t know any woman who only has 6 bags. My closet currently holds about 15 and I’m not a handbag hoarder, a clutch cacher, or a pocketbook pack rat. One bag we can never have enough of is the convenient clutch. Because of their compact size and all purpose handiness they are a great way to add numbers without bulk to your accessories wardrobe.

Vintage 60s Silky Floral Clutch w Tuck in Chain Handbag Ila California

Vintage Snake Skin Handbag Clutch Patchwork David Mehler for Dame

Vintage 50s BLUE Unique Side Clasp Clutch Purse Handbag Faux Leather

Can a Leopard Change His Spots? Vintage Leopard Print

Can a leopard change his spots? Not soooo much. But you can change your look by adding vintage animal print accessories to your wardrobe. A leopard bag, a zebra scarf, a snake skin bag or a fun leopard print blouse, all will add that touch of jungle chic to your new look for the new year. We have these offerings:

Vintage Handbag Real Fur Leopard Print Large Tote

Vintage 50s 60s Hat Real Fur Leopard Print Pillbox Gimbels New York

Vintage Vanity Fair Leopard Print Pajamas Lounging Set 34 Jungle Chic

Spice up your wardrobe with vintage handbags. Add a pop of color to get in the mood for Spring.

Does the winter have you wanting some color?  Spice up your wardrobe with a great unique eye catching vintage handbag.  A quick fix to any closet and a true one of a kind vintage find.

You don’t have to spend a fortune either. I have all price points and eras in my vintage handbag department of my sister site.

Here are a few new vintage handbags added to Bette Be Good Vintage.

http://bettebegoodvintage.ecrater.com/c/1470373/vintage-handbags-purses

1960s bright yellow vintage basket purse

   

Vintage plum purple nylon handbag

1950s white slim box vintage bag

 

Vintage 60 Mod eye glass case or small clutch

Darling Childrens Vintage Clothing. I Didn’t Forget the Little Ones.

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Finding larger sized children’ s vintage clothing is always such a pleasure and not always easy.  Baby and small childrens vintage clothing seems to have been saved more often the larger sizes. Probably as the bigger sizes were used for hand me downs.

It brings back memories of my childhood or the old movies when I find the dear dresses, hats and shoes for boys and girls.

 Stop by Bette Be Good Vintage , my sister store and take a stroll through your childhood past.

Vintage 1940s little girls pinafore dress

1920s vintage childs slippers

Vintage little girls red dress 1950 60s

 

 

Party Dresses for New Year’s Eve

The invitations have come, now it’s time to find your special New Year’s Eve look. A versatile look that will work for most cocktail, business and holiday parties will help to minimize the impact of holiday shopping on your wardrobe budget. We’re told that there are some basic classics that are always a good choice. Three of these are Sequins (you’ll always sparkle in sequins), Red (always a holiday favorite), and Velvet (classic and timeless) . Here are our offerings in these

Vintage 60s Black Cocktail Dress Sequin Bodice for Holiday Party

Vintage 50s Dress Red Satin Brocade Full Circle Party Holiday

Vintage 80s LANZ Black Velvet Lace Rhinestones Party Dress

Never Too Many Vintage Shoes. A Quick Fix to Any Outfit.

You don’t need to spend a fortune to update your outfit for the holidays, or anytime when you buy vintage shoes. You get quality, one of a kind styles and an affordable price.

I have been adding more of my favorite vintage shoes from my inventory and I hope you will find a pair that you can’t do without.

If you love vintage boots, check out these fabulous Never Worn vintage 1980s real suede high boots with sky high heels in charcoal grey with fancy stitching. A size  8 1/2 N.

Vintage 1980s grey suede high heel boots

And for your holiday or vintage wedding these all leather strappy19 80s pretty shoes will look so dainty on your feet. Size 7N

Vintage 1980s strappy bone shoes

Vintage early 1950s brown suede high heels with there original box

At Bette Be Good Vintage Clothing on Bonanza.

And on Bette Be Good on ecrater  more vintage and unique shoes.

Vintage 60s grape spike high heels with buckles.

Vintage 60s plum spike high heels with a diamond design in gold studs.

More vintage shoes coming to all of my sites.

Bettesbargains.com also.

This One’s FUR You – Vintage Furs For The Holidays

With the hectic schedule of the holiday season, don’t forget to treat yourself to something special this year. For fashion and warmth, nothing is better than a fabulous vintage fur. Here are a few that are offered:

Genuine Mouton Fur Jacket Chocolate BrownDark Brown Fur Cape Capelet

Enlarge Sell one like this Stunning Vintage SILVER MINK FUR Stole

Groovy Disco Days Vintage Clothing

Take a trip back to the 60s and 70s in these groovy wild authentic vintage clothing and shoes from the flower child,boho and disco era.

The days of flower children,wild prints,bell bottoms,hippies and platform shoes.

In Bettes Bargains ArtFire Shop

http://www.artfire.com/users/BettesBargains

Vintage 1970s high platform shoes

                                                      

vintage 1960s maxi skirt wild flower print

                                                             

1970s disco shirt blouse art nouveau flapper print

Party like a rock star but dress like a gentleman – Rat Pack Style

Step back in time to the last days of true Hollywood glamour were stars and socialites mingled, sipped martinis while listening to the sounds of Sinatra, Ellington and Basie. While the ladies were wrapped in luxurious gowns, the men were decked out in tuxedos, sharkskin suits, slim ties, fitted dress shirts with french cuffs. About as causal as you would see would be an untied bow tie. Impeccable tailoring was the hallmark of the Rat Pack style.

Vintage 50s 60s Black Thin Lapel Tuxedo Tux Suit Rat Pack

Vintage 50s Navy Thin Lapel Tuxedo Tux Suit Rat Pack

Mens Vintage Gray Worsted Wool Rat Pack Mad Men Suit

Planning a Florida vacation? Do it the vintage way.

Are you planning a trip to Florida? Why not do it the vintage way. Wear summer vintage hats, shoes and carry a great 1960s bought in Florida souvenir handbag.

We all like to reminisce about the old days and now you can relive the vintage 1950s and 60s.  Just imagine wearing vintage clothing and accessories while driving a vintage pink Cadillac with the top down on a hot summer day.

Find these accessories at
Bettes Bargains Vintage

1960s vintage white large wicker bag with real sea shells

1960s vintage white cloche hat

1950s tan peep toe vintage sandals
all available at
BettesBargains

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

 

                                       
http://www.artfire.com/users/BettesBargains

 

                                                                                   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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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.

                                   
http://www.artfire.com/users/BettesBargains

Sweetheart gifts for the men in your life!

Valentine’s Day is only days away so better stock up on some great men’s gift for the man in your life!

Retro Vintage Round Cufflinks c.1970′s</b

Vintage 70s flappers and motors kipper tie

Vintage 50s BURBERRYS’ Coat Hand Woven
HARRIS TWEED 41R

Make sure to check out these and many other offerings of the Best In Vintage sellers!