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Vintage inspired fashion encompasses new vintage style clothing mostly from the 1930s to the 1960s. The looks are fun, sophisticated, and flattering to women. Get inspired by fashion of the past and shop for a wardrobe that fits your personality. These blog topics are all about creating vintage inspired styles that blend all the retro decades into a style that is as unique as you are.

Vintage Formal Dress Accessories| Evening Jewelry, Gloves, Shoes

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...

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November 14, 2018

Romantic Vintage Plus Size Wedding Dresses

Soft, ethereal, romantic and vintage wedding dresses are many bride's dream attire. The hunt for the perfect vintage-inspired wedding dress begins almost immediately after an engagement. It was the first decision I made about my wedding as it set the tone for ...

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October 23, 2018

Tweed Ride Clothing, Fashion, Outfits

Tweed rides, runs, walks, and parties are happening in growing numbers in both the UK and USA. And for good reason, tweed fashion is coming back in the mainstream while vintage fashion fans re-embrace the style. The roots go back to the Victorian era but ...

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October 3, 2018

Victorian Hat History | Bonnets, Hats, Caps 1830-1890s

The Victorian era was almost a century of fashion. In that time ladies, Victorian hats grew from the large bonnet to the small bonnet, short hat to tall hat, plain to elaborately decorated. Keeping track of all the changes is no easy feat as hat styles came a...

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May 25, 2018

Buy Vintage Clothing at Auction

Just like your favorite second-hand store, auctions are a vintage treasure trove where you can find rare pieces from archive collections and fashion designers’ sketches, as well as pre-loved bags and purses. I have picked up a number of vintage gloves, men...

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May 21, 2018

70s Disco Fashion: Disco Clothes, Outfits for Girls and Guys

1970s disco fashion has circled back in recent years thanks in part to mainstream fashion's return to the boho style. 70s disco costumes are sought after Halloween and themed party outfits year after year while disco dancing itself, is making a comeback. D...

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March 20, 2018

Vintage Matching Couples Oufits

While scanning some of my 60s catalogs I ran across a reoccurring theme; matching couples. I dug back a little deeper and found this trend picking up around 1958 and lasting through 1965. Searching the web I found some more pictures of couples in matching swe...

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February 13, 2018

For Men: Reasons to Dress Vintage and Dance

One of the biggest comments or complaints I hear from women is "my husband/boyfriend will not dress vintage / go dancing with me." Ladies, I hear you. I dated my share of men who said they have "two left feet" or "wouldn't be caught dead in a monkey suit."...

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February 5, 2018

1960s Wedding History: Brides, Bridesmaids, Mothers

The 1960s wedding: ten years of growing pains. The world was deciding, a little more each day, exactly what it wanted to be, and it showed from head to toe. Fashions changed more from 1960 to 1969 than perhaps during any other period in history...

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December 13, 2017

1920s -30s Casual Outfits for Women

The 1920s and 1930s are mostly associated with flapper dresses and Hollywood glamour. During the daytime, dresses were still the primary outfits but that doesn't mean they were the only thing women wore. I had a few readers ask what kinds of casual 20s clothin...

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December 6, 2017

Vintage Style Clothing Black Friday Deals & Coupons 2017

2017 Black Friday madness starts now. Are you heading out shopping or staying in and enjoying the comforts of the internet? There are a handful of good deals going on for vintage style fans. Both women's and men's clothing, jewelry, sewing patterns, and odds a...

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November 24, 2017

Vintage Raincoats, Jackets and Capes for Women

Reader Karin asked a great question. What did women wear in very wet climates? With all my research on warm winter coats and boots, I neglected to talk about the difficulty of staying dry in rainy weather. Turning to my favorite vintage source, catalogs, ...

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November 15, 2017

Vintage Boots- Winter Rain and Snow Boots

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 ...

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October 24, 2017

Vintage Flats – History & Pictures

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...

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October 12, 2017

Retro Halloween Costume Ideas & Trends

I mentioned in my last article that I was up to my eyeballs in Halloween related madness. It has been fun seeing what Halloween costumes are new for 2018, especially which ones are inspired by vintage or retro decades (there are many!) I have spent the last fe...

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September 28, 2017

New Vintage Reproduction Shoes for Fall

It is almost August yet fall shoes and clothing is entering stores already. I always love to see what's new before I am ready to shop for a warmer wardrobe. This is especially true for shoes. This past week I received a double surprise. The Hotter loafers ...

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July 27, 2017

Selling Your Vintage Clothes FAST

So you inherited some vintage clothing. How can you sell it, donate it, or just get rid of it as quickly and painlessly as possible? This has been a weekly, if not daily, question I am asked (along with will you buy my collection?) so it is about time I an...

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May 16, 2017

Bulova Accutron – Men’s American Watch History

Continuing on from GM's vintage men's watch guide is a bit of history about one specific men's vintage watch featured in the TV show Mad Men: the Bulova Accutron If there’s one men's wristwatch that captured the spirit of the 1960s, it was the Bulova Accutr...

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May 9, 2017

History of Men’s Vintage Jewelry- Collar Bars, Rings, Tie Clips

Men's vintage jewelry is perhaps a little overlooked in comparison to jewelry worn by ladies. To rectify this, we thought it would be fun to look at the history of men's vintage jewelry from our favorite period, the 1900s to the 1960s. Care to join us? Splendi...

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April 18, 2017

Vintage Men’s Wedding Guest Clothing Ideas

Spring time means wedding time, not just for brides but for grooms, father of the bride/groom and wedding guests. Over the past few weeks I have been asked for help dressing in a 1920s or 1930s style for an upcoming wedding. Most of these weddings are semi...

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March 28, 2017

Vintage Children’s Clothing Pictures & Shopping Guide

With three kids under five years old (girl and two boys) and a lot of vintage themed events and family pictures to dress up for I have done more than a little fashion research on vintage children's clothing. It is a tricky subject to do any indepth researc...

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March 13, 2017

History of Men’s Watches – 1900s to 1960s

Just like the shoes on your feet, the watch you wear can reveal a great deal about your character. While these are extreme ends of the sartorial scale, your choice of watch could result in you appearing cheap or showy – both qualities which any self-respecting...

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February 21, 2017

Vintage Overalls 1910s -1950s Pictures and History

I a have 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 we...

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February 14, 2017

History of Vintage Men’s Gloves – 1900 to 1960s

Although gloves are still part of a gentleman’s wardrobe today, from the 1900s to the 1960s they were absolutely integral to it. Join us as we explore the history of men’s gloves with a focus on gentleman's dress gloves. For the simple reason that glove...

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February 7, 2017

Vintage Socks | 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s History

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...

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January 31, 2017

History of Vintage Men’s Socks -1900 to 1960s

Given that men’s socks have only slightly changed since the turn of the early twentieth century, you could be forgiven for underestimating the humble sock. However here at Vintage Dancer, we find the history of hosiery to be rich and interesting. Read on as we...

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January 12, 2017

Old Hollywood Glamour Dresses

Today’s article will explore styles of old Hollywood dresses and the new gowns inspired by this iconic time. Perhaps no other era in the history of film held as much influence as Hollywood’s Golden Age. From Rita Hayworth’s ‘Put the Blame on Mame’ gown, to...

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January 3, 2017

Fabulous Vintage Inspired Party Dresses

New years parties are coming up fast. This is a great time to don your best vintage inspired party dresses and kick off the new year with style! When it comes to evening attire, there are a few different styles to choose from depending on the occasion. ...

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December 22, 2016

Vintage Inspired Scarves for Winter

Today’s article will explore styles of vintage inspired scarves, fur stole, capes and evening wraps for winter. Scarves may exist in many forms and sizes. From knitted, to shawls, to faux fur stoles; the availability of styles is vast. Depending on the fab...

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December 15, 2016

Vintage Style Sweaters, Cardigans and Jumpers

The choice of reproduction vintage knitwear spans pullovers, cardigans, jumpers and sweaters. Whether a thick sweater is your preference, or a versatile cardigan conducive to layering; there is plenty of vintage style sweaters available now. Knitwear is the...

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December 6, 2016

Vintage Pantsuits & Party Skirts – 1920s to 1950s

With the party season approaching, the inevitable search for appropriate occasion wear commences. Retailers are offering a myriad of differing styles of cocktail dresses and formal gowns; but equally acceptable are separates in the form of skirts and tops or v...

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December 1, 2016

A History of Belts 1920-1960

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...

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November 23, 2016

Vintage Style Gift Ideas for Christmas

Now that the excitement of Halloween is over; it is time to think about another key date for our calendars – Christmas. Although some people choose to spend the entirety of the year planning and formulating preparations for December 25th, many of us instead pr...

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November 15, 2016

Vintage Fashion on Facebook

Facebook as a personal sharing platform has lost a lot of appeal to me over the years however it is invaluable as a connection to other vintage fashion enthusiasts. There are countless fashion history pages to follow, discussion groups to join, and places to b...

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November 10, 2016

Men’s Vintage Workwear – 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s

Lately I have received quite a few questions about men's vintage workwear from the 1920s to the 1950s. Readers want to know what types of clothing were worn to work as farmers, mechanics, groundskeepers, railroad men, delivery drivers and other labor inten...

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November 8, 2016

Men’s Vintage Clothing Outfits for Fall & Winter

Whle the summer months require light fibers of cottons and linens, the winter months are all about layers. Winter is when the wonderful fibers of tweed and wool come into their own. Tweed immediately evokes a vintage-inspired style, with only a few details...

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November 1, 2016

New Vintage Style Coats & Jackets – 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s

Crisp days and nights mean it is time to add vintage and retro coats to our wardrobes. Currently, there are many coat trends available that compliment a vintage-inspired style. Coats cut into a full 1950s design are prevalent, so too are A-line 1960s style...

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October 27, 2016

Women’s Vintage Shoes & Boots to Buy

Today’s post will explore fabulous new retro vintage boots and shoes available to buy this season. In times gone by, shoes and boots could prove difficult items to purchase. I’m sure I am not the only one who remembers trudging around numerous stores a...

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October 18, 2016

Vintage Inspired Fashion Trends for Fall

Inevitably, as the weather starts to cool, in turn our clothing choices alter. The transition from summer to fall brings forth an abundance of rich tones. As the trees start to shed their leaves in preparation for the winter, a beautifully rich color palet...

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October 13, 2016

50 Men’s Vintage Halloween Costume Ideas

My popular 50 Vintage Halloween Costume Ideas gives plenty of unique looks for women but what about men? Here is a roundup of over 50 Vintage Halloween Costume ideas for Men and where to buy cheap costumes or better yet quality new clothing with a vintage look...

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October 11, 2016

Unique Vintage Halloween Costume Ideas

Here I will explore a few vintage Halloween costume ideas. Many of these costumes can be created easily, through the use of color and cleverly placed accessories. However, these looks can also be elaborated upon to create a more detailed costume. It is up ...

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October 4, 2016

Vintage Hat Styles for Fall/Winter

As autumn fast approaches, here I shall look at various vintage inspired hat styles appropriate for the cool, crisp temperatures of the forthcoming fall and winter season. Hats have the power to instantly transform an outfit. In times past, they were a mark...

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September 27, 2016

Dapper Day Outfit Ideas | Vintage Disney Dresses

The impact that Disney movies and their franchise has had on our culture is almost an epidemic of our times. There is no escaping the fact that since its inception, Disney continues to grow in popularity. As Halloween fast approaches, Dapper Day Outfits featur...

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September 20, 2016

Vintage Nightgowns, Pajamas, Baby Dolls, Robes

Why not add a dash of vintage inspired glamour to our choices of nightwear and sleepwear? Long silky nightgowns, draping vintage robes, summer and winter pajamas and fun 50s babydoll nighties exude old Hollywood boudoir fashion. The age of elegance has not...

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September 12, 2016

Vintage Scarf Styles -1920s to 1960s

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...

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September 6, 2016

Retro Vintage Jeans 1930s-1970s

Denim has become such an accepted part of many people’s wardrobes, that to imagine a time without jeans is almost impossible. To some, it is even more incredulous to imagine that vintage jeans were actually designed in the late nineteenth century. As fashio...

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August 25, 2016

Create Easy Vintage Hairstyles

When wearing vintage styles, often we may consider the importance of the right accessories to complete an outfit. However, the ultimate accessory may actually be our crowning glory - our hair. A hairstyle can immediately add authenticity to a vintage style, an...

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August 19, 2016

1930-1950s Western Wear for Women and Men

Western wear. Denim jeans, plaid shirts, cowboy boots, and hats. The look hasn't changed much in the last 100 years, but there was a time in the mid-century where practical western wear met mainstream fashion and created new styles. It is a part of fashion his...

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August 17, 2016

Vintage Inspired Sun Hats- 1930s, 1940s & 1950s

As the weather provides us with some lovely sunshine, it may be time to think about choosing a few vintage inspired sun hats to add to your wardrobe. Sun hats serve many purposes beyond the need to be aesthetically pleasing. During the summer months, the d...

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August 2, 2016

Vintage Summer Clothes, Beach Outfits

Now that the weather is finally starting to warm up, it may be time to think about vintage summer clothes especially beachwear. Aside from swimwear, clothing styles suitable for the beach span many varieties. Vintage summer clothing includes – rompers, jumpsui...

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July 28, 2016

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