So there's this really expensive vintage store that I like to frequent. They have an incredible selection of gorgeous items, but they're anything but cheap.
Anyhow, they have a bunch of sections. You know, one section of 1940's dresses, one of 1950's dresses, 1960's and so on. Of course the older the garment, the higher the price. It makes sense.
I notice that every so often, some of the clothing gets mixed up. For instance, once in awhile I'll find a 50's dress in the 70's section, which means it's marked at the 70's clothing price. I don't know how they get them mixed up, but they do.
So when I got there this weekend, I headed right for the 1970's section. After flipping through about 50 polyester dresses, I see it. A long velvet gown with a floral design and sweetheart neckline. I knew right away that this was no 70's dress. It was very similar to the gown pictured, except it was black and red. I examined it further, and concluded that it was from the 40's. Price? $45. It was after all on the seventies rack. The 40's rack averages around $100-$300. Obviously I was going to buy the dress either way, but what made it even better is that it actually fit. When I brought it up to the register to pay, I asked the sales girl how old the dress was. She looked at it and confirmed that it was forties, and then said "you better buy this right away, it was in the wrong section!". That made my weekend for sure. She then told me how she went to this thrift shop not long ago, and found an authentic flapper dress for 3.99! Anyone else found amazing deals on vintage clothes?
I love old Christmas movies, but what I love even more are vintage dresses! This is one of those wonderful films that has endless costumes changes, from one beautiful dress to the next. Vera Ellen and Rosemary Clooney are both stunning in their wardrobe of glamorous 1950's dresses and accessories. I especially love Vera Ellen's yellow shoes in the 2nd photo!
Here are a few summery 1950's dresses that I have on my website! Two cute novelty print dresses and one sundress. I have so many more too, that I just haven't had time to list. I would love to find a solid white dress for myself, but white always seems hard to find, at least for me!
Wow, it's been so hot lately and I just haven't been prepared with my vintage clothing. I swear I've been rotating the same two 1950's dresses for the last week. All my other dresses are great, but they aren't as lightweight or they have sleeves, and right now I need as little fabric as possible! I've posted pics of some cute vintage dresses for enjoying the hotness this summer!
I can't get over these halter style vintage dresses! Drop dead gorgeous. If only they were affordable. I made the mistake of finding one of these 1950's dresses at a vintage store last year and not buying it! It even had a matching bolero! Silly me. Since then I've only found them online, but for a lot more money. I will continue to look though...
So there's this really expensive vintage store that I like to frequent. They have an incredible selection of gorgeous items, but they're anything but cheap.
