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“Clothes make the man,” said Mark Twain. “Naked people have little or no influence on society.” Women tend to take their fashions a bit more seriously: “While clothes may not make the woman,” said cosmetics entrepreneur Mary Kay Ashe, “they certainly have a strong effect on her self-confidence—which, I believe, does make the woman.”
Regardless of how you feel about the clothes you wear and the effect they may or may not have on your psyche, there’s no denying that antique or vintage clothes add a whole other dimension to the act of getting dressed. For example, a tight-fitting Edwardian corset worn, say, for a costume ball will likely make you wonder how women of the Belle Époque could have subjected themselves to such suffering on a daily basis.
Fashions from the 1920s imbue one with a sense that is more carefree, thanks to the loose beaded tops and still-stylish cloche hats that characterized the Flapper era. Austerity ruled women’s fashions throughout the Great Depression and World War II, as the occasionally androgynous styles of the ’20s got downright masculine. After the war, Christian Dior focused on femininity by introducing his New Look, which swaddled women in miles of luxurious fabric...
Fashions from the 1950s translate especially well to the needs of women today. Those Chanel suits look every bit as smart as they did when the great Parisian designer updated her own creation in 1954. Vintage cashmere sweaters can be paired with everything from faded Levi’s off the rack to shiny Capri slacks. And period-perfect little black dresses with matching pumps will make you stand out at any cocktail party.
Sixties fashions are even more a part of our contemporary culture. You can go the short-skirt-and-tall-boots route, repurpose the brightly colored resort wear of Pucci, or slip into an Yves Saint Laurent tuxedo jacket, which can be worn as a suit or a separate for perhaps the ultimate in self-confident looks.
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Va-Va-Voom Vintage: Dita Von Teese on Burlesque, Cars, and Lingerie
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Leading the Charge Against Casual Style, Armed With Antique Clothes and a Bike
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Benson art gallery converting to vintage clothing shop
Omaha World-Herald, June 18thThe Sweatshop, an art gallery in Benson, is temporarily converting to a vintage clothing shop. Andrew Tatreau, who owns online retailer And Vintage Clothing, is operating a temporary or pop-up shop out the space at 2727 N. 62nd St. And Vintage Clothing...Read more
Weekly Roundup of eBay Vintage Clothing Finds (PHOTOS)
Huffington Post, June 18thNo time to page through thousands of eBay listings? Then just sneak a peek at my weekly eBay roundup of top vintage clothing finds. This eclectic mix of designer and non-designer vintage clothing and accessories caught my discerning eye because of its ...Read more
Snape vintage fashion show
The Northern Echo, June 17thA vintage fashion show featuring a wedding dress from the 1880's is being held to help raise funds for Snape Village Institute. The Institute committee has recruited the help of many local people who have been searching through their wardrobes for...Read more
Vintage clothing is the future for Ali
Shields Gazette, June 14thA SOUTH Tynesider has become a fashion guru despite being forced to change the name of her business after being threatened with a lawsuit. Ali Carr has swapped a career in accountancy for accessories and clothing after opening the Rose & Alice Vintage ...Read more
Omaha friends take vintage clothing store dream (and giant unicorn bust) to LA
Omaha World-Herald, June 11thEighteen months ago, childhood best friends Anna Dewey Greer and Christine Stormberg moved from Omaha to Los Angeles with an enormous bust of a unicorn, a sculpture made from acrylic hair and enough clothes to open a vintage clothing store...Read more
Colorado Springs Leechpit, home to vintage clothing and memorabilia, to close ...
Colorado Springs Gazette, June 7thFor James Melton, 31, the Leechpit is more than a place to find vintage clothing. "It brings back a lot of memories of growing up in the 80's," he said. Leech opened the first Leechpit in 2003 at 708 N. Weber St. He moved to his current location in 2011...Read more
Neighbor saves couple from burning vintage clothing store in Montrose
abc13.com, June 7thHOUSTON (KTRK) -- A store in the Montrose area that was popular for its vintage clothing and records was severely damaged by an overnight fire. A man and his girlfriend barely got out of the place in time. They say they could have been killed...Read more
JessicaShops: Save on hats, vintage clothing and maxi dresses
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog), June 5thSuzseams hats: Drawing inspiration from milliners like Caroline Reboux, the illustrations of Erte and the designs of Paul Poiret, Susan Morehead has a modern line of hats in felt and cellophane straw with vintage embellishments. Save 15 percent on ...Read more