The internet has never been a great place for researching fashion history. While I am trying to change that with…
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Vintage inspired fashion encompasses new vintage style clothing mostly from the 1930s to the 1970s. The looks are fun, sophisticated, and flattering to women and men. Get inspired by the fashions of the past and shop for a wardrobe that fits your personality. These articles are all about creating vintage outfits that blend all the retro decades into a style that is as unique as you are.
Vintage Maternity Clothing Guide | How to Style Each Decade
A few weeks ago, I uncovered the history of vintage maternity clothing. As fascinating as history is to the many…
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50 Men’s Vintage Reproduction Clothing Brands & Shops
While the choices of vintage and retro style clothing for women are many, there are far fewer options for men….
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Vintage Maternity Clothes History 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s
Having children is wonderful. Being pregnant, not so wonderful. Trying to dress vintage while being pregnant or nursing… challenging. Vintage…
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Vintage Teenage Fashion 1910s-1950s
The term “teenager” wasn’t widely used until the 1940s. Clothing options were typically either made for “girls” or “small women.”…
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Vintage Sandal History: Retro 1920s to 1970s Sandals
Summer is approaching fast — and for me, that means a trip to the shoe store is in order. I…
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Vintage Shoes in Pictures | Shop Vintage Style Shoes
Every day is a great day to admire shoes both vintage and new. This week we looked back on some…
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Saddle Shoes History- Women’s and Men’s
“It’s the ‘hardy perennial’ of shoe fashions… ever smart…ever now!,” claimed a 1930s description for brown and white saddle shoes….
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Vintage Skirts – Pictures from 1900 to 1950s
This weeks photo roundup is all about vintage skirts. Versatile, easy to wear, and casual or glamorous, the skirt has…
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New 1920’s Beaded Flapper Dresses by Wear Dreams are Made
With only a very few designers and manufactures willing to make 1920’s reproduction dresses, I get super excited when a…
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50 Vintage Inspired Clothing Brands & Stores
I had the idea to create a master list of all the vintage inspired clothing brands and web stores I…
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Photos of Vintage Evening Gowns and Tuxedos
Last week’s photo of the day theme was evening wear. With prom season right around the corner and so many…
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10 Easy 1920s Men’s Costumes Ideas / Outfits
So, you have a prohibition era 1920s event to dress up for and you don’t know what to wear? Here…
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The Vintage Dancer Dress -1950s Swing Dress Review
Did you hear the great news? Modcloth.com, my favorite online retailer of vintage inspired clothing, named one of their dresses…
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1950s Tops and Blouse Styles | 50s Fashion History
Mixing separates was an especially exciting idea in the ’50s. With an explosion of new styles, synthetic materials, and affordable…
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Giveaway Time! Cute Retro Vintage Apron
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. This past weekend, the hubby and I took a Valentine’s Day Cooking for…
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10 Easy 1920s Outfits for Women
After years of sewing my costumes from scratch, I discovered the joy of thrift store costuming. Now I buy up…
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Vintage New Year’s Eve Dresses – Vintage Inspired Styles
New Year’s Eve always catches me off guard as the excitement of Christmas wraps up. Hopefully if you have an…
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Last Minute Gift? 1940s Style Guide 40% off
Ack! Only a few days left before Christmas is here! Although I finished my shopping, I can’t help but keep…
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Vintage Fashion History Books for Research 1920s to 1970s
I am a library addict, a bookstore junkie, and a thrift store spy when it comes to finding vintage…
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