Holiday parties, galas, dinners, and winter balls have begun and with it a plethora of questions about how to accessorize a vintage evening gown or party dress. What shoes should I wear? Does my jewelry need to match my accessories? What can I cover my arms wi...

  Knee deep in snow? Sloshing through the mud? Dancing around rain puddle? When mother nature gets wet what in the world is vintage loving gal to wear? This is a BIG question asked every winter. Did women wear vintage boots with dresses? How can I ...

Question: I can't wear heels. What flats can I wear with my {insert decade} dress and still be authentic? The answer to this common question is a tricky one. For the most part, up until the late 1950s, flats, were not an option. There were some low heel sho...

I have a thing for overalls. In the mid '90s I was a teenager and the trend for overalls came back in style. I wore mine everywhere paired with a striped shirt and heavy boots. Oh and a plaid flannel shirt. I called it the lumberjack look. Eventually, it went ...

Socks are often overlooked or disregarded as items of little importance. Indeed, socks are hardly perceived as garments of glamour. Despite this, however unimportant they appear; attitudes towards socks has shifted throughout the twentieth century. In part...

This article will explore a history of women's belts 1920-1960. Here I will showcase popular styles, materials, and the way in which belts were generally utilized and included as a fashion accessory.   A History of Belts 1920-1960 Whilst belts ca...

Today we take a look at vintage scarf styles in spring and summer weights and how they were worn through each decade 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. Later this year we will learn about winter weight scarves and accessories. Vintage scarves have be...

With fall in place and winter close by I have been on the lookout for vintage sweaters. I love the chunky knits, big buttons and wintery patterns. At times like these I wish I knew how to knit better. My skill set remains at a simple scarf, yet I dream of ...

Having children is wonderful. Being pregnant, not so wonderful. Trying to dress vintage while being pregnant or nursing... challenging. Vintage maternity clothes have a limited history. Being pregnant was a taboo subject, and nursing your own child was out...

Vintage lingerie. So elegant, so pretty, so silky, so sleek, so wish I could wear these everyday, don't you? They are almost too pretty to wear under clothes. This week's photo roundup is all about vintage lingerie as featured in ads, catalogs and photographs....