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Some styles never go out of fashion they just wax and wane over time. The wiggle dress falls into that category. Most popular in the 50s and 60s (think of Joan Harris nee Holloway on AMC’s Mad Men), wiggle dresses never really went out of style. Today, they are especially popular among the vintage wearing […]

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Now that’s it’s spring again in the Northern Hemisphere it’s time to jump headfirst into your spring fling with florals. Whether thinking about wearing bold patterns like those of the paintings of Henri Matisse or something more along the lines of those delicate repeat patterns of Laura Ashley wallpapers, florals are popping up this spring. Do […]

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One of the most famous vintage shops in London is Circa Vintage in Fulham, West London. Circa Vintage was started as a family affair some 16 years ago and was based midway along the Fulham Palace Road. Mother and daughter, Marianne and Astral had a real passion for design. Marianne has been in the ‘rag’ trade […]

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It’s time for holiday parties and that means party dresses! What better way to make an impression than to rock stunning vintage or vintage-inspired dresses? Everyone else will be wearing variations of the same dress from the high street shops, but you can show off your style and make a statement with a stylish vintage […]

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Over the past decade, the focus has shifted from new and better to old and fun! More and more fashion-conscious people have made the switch to retro fashions, and they have found that there are great deals of enjoyment to be had with regards to fashions that are reminiscent of a previous era. Today’s great […]

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Now that the warm weather is finally (mostly) here, it’s time to throw off all those heavy coats and hats and revel in light, summery fashions. If you’re in love with the fashions of the 1920s and 30s, it’s easy to recreate some of the timeless looks of that era with items that have been […]

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While most of you might not remember or know of Dior’s New Look, the designs will seem totally familiar to you. That’s because Christian Dior’s New Look dictated the silhouette and look of women’s fashions for the better part of the mid-twentieth century. Debuted in 1947, the New Look became “the” look of the late […]

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Nowadays, when we think of paper clothing we think of hospital gowns and disposable coveralls, but back in the 1960s paper dresses were all the rage and some even thought the fad might lead to a shift in disposable cellulose-based fashions for the whole family. While the notion of disposable clothing horrifies us today, it’s […]

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Vintage fashion and styling have become increasingly popular over the years. It has in fact (dare we say) become mainstream. However this isn’t a bad thing, so don’t despair! It just means that you’ll need to go that extra mile to make your look totally authentic. In other words, if you want to ramp up […]

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Vintage fashion can really make a statement and there’s no better way than letting your feet do all the walkin’ and all the talkin’ when it comes to standing out. If you’ve never thought to experiment with vintage shoes then perhaps now is the time to introduce some retro styles to your wardrobe? Vintage Shoe […]

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An example of how to use vintage pins in a modern way. Create a wedding bouquet out of a collection. There’s a subset of folks in the vintage dressing and collecting niche who wear and collect vintage brooches. Some are pure collectors, some like to wear their purchases and some like to do other fun […]

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With her raven black hair and cheeky knowing smile, Bettie Page was (and still is) a true pinup icon with thousands of followers who want to replicate her style. The Bettie Page look encompasses the retro pinup style perfectly, and all you need is a little vintage know-how to be able to get the look. […]

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