The Jantzen company made more than vintage swimwear

Most people, and even I always associated Jantzen with vintage swimwear.

With the diving figure logo that always comes to mind first.

But they made many kinds of vintage knit sportswear clothing.

Here is a wool and mohair 1950s vintage mens cardigan sweater with a zipper front just added to Bette Be Good Vintage Clothing

vintage Jantzen brand sweater wool mohair zipper front

1950 vintage Jantzen label from a mans sweater

This vintage sweater is not just for a retro guy. Anyone can wear it.

I have been busy at Bette Be Good Vintage Clothing. Stop by and see what is new.

Here are a few of my latest vintage listings.

I hope you will find something that you like.

1950 60s vintage maternity dress suit in lace

1930s vintage gold striped turban hat

1980s vintage black slide style shoes

1940s vintage evening clutch bag in tapestry

1950s small velvet vintage bag with sequins

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.

Click on any photo.

Pearls for June Birthdays June Brides or Just Because You Love Pearls in Any Form

If you were born in June you have a truly beautiful birthstone ~ the pearl. They are the oldest gem known to man, and the only gem made by an animal. Pearls are symbols of purity, perfection, elegance and affluence.

Once a rare and highly prized gem, a symbol of power and most expensive since first documented in 2300 BC, they are now relatively inexpensive and available to anyone. We can find them not only in jewelry but accessories and even accents to clothing.

Fortunately for pearl lovers, there are not only natural pearls from oyster beds, but saltwater or freshwater pearls, cultured pearls “invented” in 1907, and those grown in pearl farms. And of course faux pearls made of glass or beads.

Our Best In Vintage members have some fabulous pearl, cultured pearl and even faux pearl offerings for you from jewelry to clothing and of course accessories. We hope you love pearls as much as we do, even if they aren’t your birthstone!

Vintage choker necklace faux pearls & clasp set @henrietta’s buttons

Sequin and Faux Pearl Clutch Bag c.1960 @CatwalkCreative

ca. Early 1920’s Cotton Voile Blouse with faux pearl buttons @NobleSavage vintage

Faux pearl woven statement necklace or collar @vintageoutlet

Frame bag with plastic pearls, Auroras & Gold Bugle Beads @WickedLady Collectables

Vintage Art Deco Bird Brooch faux pearl rhinestone @vintageoutlet

Vintage Pink bead cluster faux Pearl Clip Earrings @VintageOutlet

Vintage 1940s Creamy Tan Faux Pearl Collar smoky bugle beads
@VintagePretties

Vtg 80s Ivory satin wedding dressfaux pearls med @Pinehaven2

80’s “Slouchy” Angora Sweater faux pearl accent @The Only Hula Hut

50s RED Silver Beaded Sweater Beads @BombshellFrocks

50s Black Velvet Skirt Pearl Accent Pockets @BettesBargains

Are You Lucky Enough to Knit? Make Your Own Vintage 1930s & 40s Fashions and Clothing.

If you are talented enough to know how to knit and crochet you can make your own 1930s and 40s vintage clothing and accessories.

I have a collection of vintage knitting and crochet pattern books from these eras showing the most fabulous fashions to hand make.

You can make dresses, coats, suits, hats, handbags and more. For the whole family.

Truly unique vintage clothing to wear. The Thirties styles are high fashion.

Here are a few samples.

Large Size Vintage Clothing is Available at Bette Be Good Vintage Clothing.

1950s vintage large size Lucy era dress

1940 50s large size sun dress and jacket

1940s vintage blue house dress large plus size

1950s vintage red large size blouse

1950s large size vintage polka dot dress

Blue 1950s floral full skirt dress in a large size

If you are shopping for larger size vintage clothing, please stop by my shops.

I sell every size of vintage clothing from the 1930s to the 1970s be it small or larger sizes.

Large and plus size vintage dresses and separates are just a fun, cute and stylish as small sizes.

If you love vintage Lucy style dresses, I have them.

Please stop by my shops for a peak.

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Bettes Bargains.

Another Time Vintage Apparel

Did a Vintage TV Show Inspire You? I Wanted to Be Like Rhoda.

In the early vintage 1970s TV show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, I wanted to be Rhoda. The fun quirky character that was Mary’s neighbor.

Rhoda’s wardrobe was part modern 70s  fashion with vintage clothing mixed to together for a Bohemian style.

She also was a window dresser or display person, as it was called then, and an artist.

I remember one episode where she was wearing an antique 1920s silk Kimono style  robe with fringe. I have that almost identical robe in my personal collection. And I have worn it.

I finally got into the visual merchandising profession, so I did get to be like Rhoda.

Here are a few examples of vintage clothing that I feel Rhoda would have worn.

These she may have had in her apartment.

Vintage 60s lipstick holders

1970s burgundy suede vintage shoes

 1970s blue platform shoes wedges

60s vintage leopard print slippers booties

40s vintage blue hair snood turban

Shop Bettes Bargains Vintage For A Complete Vintage Outfit. One Stop Shopping.

Stop by my Bettes Bargains Vintage Clothing on etsy where you can purchase  a complete vintage outfit at one place.  One stop shopping for vintage clothing all at one place.

Why search all over the web, when I have a complete 50s style vintage outfit down to your shoes.

Click on any picture to go to the item.

Vintage 1937 magazine ad. A take on my shop name, Bettes Bargains.

I found this old vintage advertisment in a 1937 magazine and it made me chuckle.

This is an ad for a feminine product that was rather advanced in the 30s, but the name of the product is a take on my shop namee

Bettes Bargains.

A full month’s supply for 25 cents!

“Wearing B-ettes makes every normal activity easier and pleasanter—you can even bathe during the period you wear B-ettes.”

Guaranteed by Good Housekeeping.

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Viva LasVegas – Rockabilly Vintage Clothes for Him And Her

Are you going to VLV in April? Or perhaps one of the many international “Rockabilly Fest,” in a band or just love the style? We have an amazing sampling of fabulous RAB clothes, from shoes to dresses for her, and fun things for him ~

Be sure to check us out for some great clothes and accessories for your trip, event or just to set your style, there’s even more in our individual shops!

For the Cool Chicks ~

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ca 1950s Townley Sundress @NobleSavage Vintage

1950s
Black Velvet Wiggle Dress Sweetheart neckline @Wickedlady Collectables

60s vintage Crop Top ties blouse DAISY button Hippie boho VLV M @VintageOutlet

size 7 vintage 40s leather platform wedge slingback peep-toe shoes @foggy16

50s wiggle dress chiffon pleated skirt mankiller XS true mermaid @pinehaven2

Vtg Catalina Swimsuit PinUp Covergirl Bombshell @LilBlack Dress

Vintage 60s Pinup Sunsuit Playsuit Romper Lavender floral NWT @VintageOutlet

50s Shoes Ladies Peep Toe sling back Platform 5AAA @VintagePretties

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And for the Hep Cats ~

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Vintage 50s 60s Black Thin Lapel Tuxedo Tux Suit 40R Rat Pack @LilBlackDress

mens vtg 60s black pointy-toe ankle boots shoes NOS
7D @Foggy16

Unisex 1950s Vintage Retro Eye Glasses and Case Dark Brown Plastic Frames @BettesBargains

VLV vintage Men's Embroidered Rockabilly cream Shirt S M @ VintageOutlet

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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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Amethyst for February – Purple Vintage Fashion and Accessories for Everyone

Lucky you if your birthday is this month! February’s birthstone is amethyst ~ a fabulous purple color! If its not your birthstone, you can still enjoy these vintage purple items, from dresses to purses, shoes to necklaces and even a nightgown from our members.

Amethyst Chip Necklace @CatwalkCreative

6.5 M purple STEVE MADDEN slingback heels pumps shoes @ Scorpio Vintage

80s party dress purple sequins coffin drape medium @Pinehaven2

ca. 1930's Dark Purple Silver Foil Glass Bead Necklace @ NobleSavage Vintage

Vintage ESCADA, PURPLE SUEDE Leather SHOES @ Foggy16

Vtg 60s Handbag M Moskowitz Wine Velvet Purse @LilBlackDress (Affaire d'Amour)

Vintage 80s Purple wool Knit Military Dress Skirt Suit S M @Bombshell Frocks

Vintage Nightgown Peignoir Set 70s Gilead Purple Red S M @Vintage Pretties

Purple Handbag Vintage 60s Small Nylon Woven Pocketbook @BettesBargains

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The Fabulous Forties. More From My All Time Favorite Vintage Era.

My collection of 1940s vintage clothing and accessories has grown so much that I am passing some of my all time favorite vintage pieces on to you.

Here are a few vintage 40s hats, clutch bag  and a jacket that I am hoping  someone else will love  as much as I do.

All of these pieces are authentic vintage 1940s era.

Many more to come in all my vintage shops.

Please stop by.

vintage 1940s wool checked jacket very fitted

1940s vintage Manila P I souvenir clutch bag

1940s genuine hair snood or head wrap turban

1940s vintage brown doll hat with flower

1940s vintage tilt hat with a dramatic shape

Collecting Vintage Fashion Catalogs and Vintage 50s Shoe Styles

 

I collect old vintage fashion catalogs, especially from the retro vintage 1950s.

Montgomery Wards, Speigel and others.

I use these to date and identify my vintage clothing, shoes, handbags and retro finds.

Browsing through one of the vintage catalogs on a rainy day is like taking a trip back in time. I also love to use theses “Wish Books” as they were called.

Here are few pages of 1954 vintage shoes styles from a Speigel Spring and Summer book.

I have also included vintage shoes from my Bette be Good Vintage shop that resemble these styles.

Enjoy.

1950s vintage wedge shoes

1950s vintage summer wedge sandals

1954 vintage shoes styles

Fun vintage 1954 shoes

                          More vintage 50s shoes. Wedgie sandals

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.

 

60s vintage lemon yellow basket handbag

Vintage plum purple handbag

1950s white slim box vintage bag

Vintage 60 Mod eye glass case or small clutch

Unique fancy frame handbag with cowhide

The above vintage bag on Bette be Good Vintage  Bonanza

 

 

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Red Vintage Fashions for Valentine’s Day .. we have it!

Red is such a traditional color for Valentine’s Day, and of course for any day to brighten you up! If you’re looking for something red for Valentine’s Day, we “gotcha covered” ~ from lingerie to a blouse for the office. Dresses for a cocktail party or just a special dinner, and of course darling vintage accessories for just a pop of red!

And “think gift”…she’ll love any of these items on Valentine’s Day!

This is just a small sampling of red our members have to offer, please see our shops for just the right red item if you don’t find it here. Just click the links on the left side bar to each of our members and know you will be buying for the best in vintage sellers!

Vintage 50's Strapless Velvet Tulle Petal Bust Party Dress @LadyDay's Vintage

Hugo Buscoti red siren bandaid dress @Pinehaven2

Ruby Red Vintage 50s Hat with veil @Bettes Bargains

Vintage 60s Handbag Red Straw Big Buckle @LilBlackDress Vintage

Vintage 70s Red Bishop Sleeve Blouse M @CatwalkCreative

Vintage 70s Silky Red Jersey Cocktail Party Dress S M @Bombshell Frocks

ca. 1980's Pierre Balmain Par Isetan Red Wool Crepe Suit @NobleSavage Vintage

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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

 

 

Happy New Year!

The members of Best in Vintage would like to wish all our blog followers, facebook friends and twitter followers a Very Happy, Healthy and wonderful New Year filled with love and joy.

Carolyn ~ The Hula Hut

Yvonne ~ Vintage Outlet

Heather ~ Noble Savage Vintage

Tori ~ Bombshell Frocks Vintage

Suzanne ~ Bettes Bargains

Louise ~ Catwalk Creative Vintage

Pat & Wayne ~ Vintage Affaire d’Amour

Margaret ~ Henriettas Buttons and Patterns

Theresa ~ Lady Days Vintage

Joe ~ Foggy16

Collette ~ Serendipity Vintage

Caryn ~ SpecialNeedzVintage

Margret ~ Pinehaven2

Tracy ~ WickedLadyCollectables

Yvonne ~ Vintage Pretties

Billy ~ The Metro Retro

Carolyn ~ Scorpio Vintage

Ugly Christmas Sweaters Ugly Sweaters Patterns Vest and even a Cosby Sweater

Snowman Family Christmas Sweater Bells Beads faux pearl Sequin M @VintagePretties

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder ~ if you think sweaters with holiday appliques or odd colors are ugly, then we have some for you! Perfect for your ugly sweater party or to wear to work, we have a huge variety!

If you adore embelishment on your sweater and think they are beautiful, we have “pretty” ugly sweaters for you to enjoy the entire winter, including vests, a pattern to make your own in personalized colors and even a Cosby for him!

Pink Sparkly Christmas Vest Lambswool Angora @pinehaven2

Vintage 80s Angora Sweater S Snowman Ugly Christmas Sweater @VintageOutlet

Vintage 50s Beaded Christmas Sweater Sequins Rhinestone @BombshellFrocks M L

Fluffy Red Christmas Sweater Satin poinsettia Sequins faux pearls

60s Pink Cardigan with yellow flowers @BettesBargains

Vintage 70s Teddy Bear Heart Sweater Sm NOS @Affaire d'Amour

Ugly Sweater Vintage black cardigan Stars Beaded faux pearl L XL 1X

Knit your own ugly sweater Mans ski sweater and hat pattern @Henrietta's Buttons

COSBY VTG Acrylic Shawl Collar Cardigan Argyle Sweater M @The Metro-Retro

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