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.

Booty Call

Winter means boots

its one of the most practical of purchases

Click on any pic to link over or

Come on over to my Bonanza store for these

wonderful winter boots and more

Pinehaven2 at Bonanza

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.

Fall into browns

Brown in the fall

is like jelly with peanut butter

its just natural

Enjoy the season of brown

all from my Etsy store

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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

There’s nothing quite like Harris Tweed!

To my mind there is nothing quite like Harris Tweed. I’ve had the pleasure of finding coats for women but most often I have found sports coats and overcoats for men ranging from the 1920s to the 1980s.

Amazingly the coat from the 1920s was in such great condition that I doubted my dating of the coat. An email sent to the Harris Tweed Authority along with the registration number on the Harris Tweed label in the coat quickly informed me that my dating was correct!

So for your pleasure I’ve selected several of my favorite Harris Tweed items available at Born Too Late Vintage.

Vintage 1970s Black Gray Brown White Harris Tweed Jacket Size 50R C52

Vintage 1960s Harris Tweed Mens Overcoat Size L Chest 42

Vintage 1960s Mens Harris Tweed Rock Knit Overcoat Chest 42 W46 H50

Vintage 1970s Brown Gray Rust Blue Harris Tweed Jacket C42 W40 H44

Come Fly With Me, let’s fly, let’s fly away

Halloween is less than 4 weeks away and this would be the perfect time to find the perfect stewardess costume channeling the new tv show “Pan Am” at Born Too Late Vintage! Not only can you use these items for a costume but they can be recycled and used for office wear or paired up with other accessories and outfits! Double your pleasure!

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

Vintage 1960s Pimiento Red Straw Pillbox Hat

Vintage 1970s 2 Piece Brown Glitter Suit B 36 W28 H38 by Victor Costa

Vintage 1960s Luscious Brown Toque Hat w Feather Pin

Born Too Late Vintage Pantone Colors of Fall 2011 Part 2

Born Too Late Vintage has even more Pantone Fall colors of 2011 items to share! The colors represented here are coffee liquor, emberglow and nougat.

Vintage 1980s Cocoa Brown Even Dress by Tadashi B32 W30 H38

Vintage 1980s Peach Lucy Style Dress B38 W46 H46

Vintage 1950s Shadowline Latte Ice Peignoir Set B36 W28 H36

Say Aloha to Summer Vacation

Summer is coming fast. Whether you’re planning a tropical vacation, a cruise to exotic parts of the world, or want a staycation with style, Noble Savage Vintage on Ruby Lane will help you dress for the occassion.

1940's Hibiscus Print Peplum Dress

It doesn’t get more classic than this little 1940’s number with it’s large hibiscus print and the Peplum creating a sarong silhouette.

1960's Hawaiian Toggs Hibiscus Dress

Classic, elegant, sophisticated. Check out the watteau pleats in the back. Need I say more?

Edwardian Parasol

Protect yourself from the sun’s damaging rays and look fabulous while doing so…

Victorian Ostrich Feather Fan

Classic Hollywood glamour. Every girl should have a feather fan.

The Swinging 70s Fashions

What an era the 1970s was! Fabulous fashions from the hippie look to a revival of the 1940s and everything in between! You can relive it all by watching That 70s Show or take a trip down memory lane with the sellers of Best In Vintage!

Just Like Granny Takes a Trip Jackets! Ultra Rare!

1970s Two Tone Brown Boots

Pimpin’ Geometic 1970s Shirt!

Do you really know your lady?

There’s really nothing more intimate than a woman’s purse. There are many styles, shapes and materials that purses are made of. Is your lady a clutch carrier, shoulder bag collector or is a pocketbook with double handles more her style? Does she prefer her purses be made of straw, fabric or leather? Doe she like vintage purses? If so we have just what you need for that impromptu gift, the gift that will surely never be forgotten.

Volupte Gold Compact Purse

Vtg 40s corde blue beads bag

Vintage 60s brown snakeskin handbag

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

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

But baby it’s cold outside!

The blizzard has come and gone but Love Train Vintage still has plenty of warm coats and hats ready for the next storm!

Vintage 1960s Aquascutum Mens Black
Lambs Wool Coat Chest 44 W44 H46

Vintage 1970s Chic Jacket B32 W34 H38 and Vest B36 W38 H40

Vintage 1960s Harris Tweed Overcoat Chest 42 W46 H50

Vintage 1950s Black Velvet Jacket w Mink Collar B46 W46

Vintage 1960s Brown and White Tweed
Full Length Coat w matching Scarf
B34 W32 H42

an old wool blanket

Not exactly vintage clothing right!!! But think again cause there isnt any better yardage for an awesome jacket than an old wool blanket.
These beautiful wool blankets are available at

pinehaven2

boil it, felt it, cut it,

Let your imagination take you to new heights

One suggestion for upscaling these beautiful blankets:click on pics to go to item locations

 

Picture courtesy of katwise.

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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

Day 3 of The Best In Vintage Gift Extravaganza!

It’s day 3 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!

Bewitching Black Double Chiffon Vintage Hanky Hem
Nightgown S M from Vintage Pretties

Vintage 60s Chocolate Brown KNIT Blouse, RABBIT CUFF S
from Scorpio Vintage

Vintage mens red paisley smoking robe still in package med from Pinehaven2

Vintage cotton Lace collar, ideal for dress or blouse from Henrietta’s Buttons

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….

Hats are the cherry on top!

Be it for fall, winter or a special holiday party nothing is more beautiful than a hat! It’s like the cherry on top of an ice cream sundae! It finishes off your ensemble.

Vintage 1960s Tan and Light Brown Felt Leaves Clip Hat w netting

Vintage 1960s Mocha Straw Mad Men Concentric Circles Pillbox Hat

Vintage 1960s Womens Coralie Plush Dark Brown Fedora Hat

Vintage 1950s Mr. K Originals Black Wool Fedora w Iridescent Black Feathers

So check out Love Train Vintage for all your chapeau needs!