Showing posts with label 1970's. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1970's. Show all posts
Monday, July 16, 2012
Outfit Post - 19 "Something"
This weekend I attended an estate sale. The woman who had resided in this home had more clothing that ANYONE I have ever seen. Huge walk in closets, bureaus full of stuff, rooms filled with clothing, knitting, sewing..it was amazing. Most of the items were 60's/70's (though I did find some great 1940's knitting patterns). Some of the dresses I picked up will be going on my website, but I decided to keep this one for myself because I was so crazy about the color. When I put it on this morning, my hubby told me I looked very "Nineteen-something". He still gets bonus points for recognizing vintage ;-)
Hugs and Smooches,
D
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Style It - The Buckle Dress
I've decided I'd like to start a regular blog post that takes an item of vintage clothing and shows different ways of styling it. What do you think?
There are several great reasons to wear vintage, but if I had to pick my favorites, they would be the versatility of vintage items and their uniqueness. However, I've found that some people shy away from vintage clothing because they are afraid of looking dated or costumey.
Whether you style the item in a manner consistent with it's time period, or make it current is up to your taste and style preferences, but either way, it's easy to look fantastic in your one of a kind garment!
Here are two ways of styling the 1970's buckle dress I currently have in my shop.
The first version has a 70's feel without going too over the top. (I would suggest skipping the feathered hair and frosted lipstick if you want to avoid looking like an extra on "That 70's Show" ;) Loose layered waves and natural makeup would be a great compliment to this look.
The second look is perfect for the office or lunch with the girls. I would suggest styling it with a low chignon and pretty feminine make up. (Love how the little horseshoe charm gives it a bit of an equestrian touch!)
There are several great reasons to wear vintage, but if I had to pick my favorites, they would be the versatility of vintage items and their uniqueness. However, I've found that some people shy away from vintage clothing because they are afraid of looking dated or costumey.
Whether you style the item in a manner consistent with it's time period, or make it current is up to your taste and style preferences, but either way, it's easy to look fantastic in your one of a kind garment!
Here are two ways of styling the 1970's buckle dress I currently have in my shop.
The first version has a 70's feel without going too over the top. (I would suggest skipping the feathered hair and frosted lipstick if you want to avoid looking like an extra on "That 70's Show" ;) Loose layered waves and natural makeup would be a great compliment to this look.
The second look is perfect for the office or lunch with the girls. I would suggest styling it with a low chignon and pretty feminine make up. (Love how the little horseshoe charm gives it a bit of an equestrian touch!)
Bracelet
$7.99 - papayaclothing.com
I hope that was helpful and informative! Be sure to weigh in and let me know if you'd like to see more "Style It" posts in the future.
Hugs and Smooches,
D
$7.99 - papayaclothing.com
I hope that was helpful and informative! Be sure to weigh in and let me know if you'd like to see more "Style It" posts in the future.
Hugs and Smooches,
D
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