Vintage Clothing Guide

Vintage to Modern: Edwardian & Victorian Tops

Vintage to Modern: Edwardian & Victorian Tops

One of the reasons I adore vintage clothing so much is that really good vintage clothing is absolutely timeless! When new collections from the runways start rolling out I can't help but notice all the nods to fashions of the...

Vintage to Modern: Edwardian & Victorian Tops

Tips on Cleaning and Storing Vintage Clothing

Tips on Cleaning and Storing Vintage Clothing

I have been selling vintage clothing online for several years now so I thought I would share some tips on cleaning and storing vintage clothing with you! I am going to keep this pretty concise and simple and perhaps in future...

Tips on Cleaning and Storing Vintage Clothing

What Is Vintage Damascene Jewelry?

What Is Vintage Damascene Jewelry?

Damascening is the product of chiseling and inlaying different metals, typically gold or silver, into a dark, oxidize steel background. In jewelry, usually there are little scenes or patterns made. It's a beautiful process, traditionally hand done. Each piece is...

What Is Vintage Damascene Jewelry?

Dark Victorian Vintage Style Inspiration

Dark Victorian Vintage Style Inspiration

The Victorian Era spans from 1837 to 1901, the length of time Queen Victoria ruled the British Empire. In my opinion, the Victorian Era was the last era for truly magnificent clothing. There's the Edwardian Era of course...which is actually...

Dark Victorian Vintage Style Inspiration

Dressing for Autumn in 1934

Dressing for Autumn in 1934

Vintage magazines are a wonderful source of information for vintage clothing research and learning more about vintage fashion for the everyday woman. I happened upon these pages from McCalls, October 1934 depicting fashions for Autumn wear. The captions are delightful...

Dressing for Autumn in 1934

Vintage Fabric Samples from the 1940s

Vintage Fabric Samples from the 1940s

When dating and learning about vintage clothing, one of the many things you will research is fabric identification for vintage clothes so I'm absolutely thrilled to be sharing these vintage 1940s "Fashion Frocks" fabric swatch samples so you (and I)...

Vintage Fabric Samples from the 1940s

16 Different Types of Sleeves Often Found in Vintage Clothing

16 Different Types of Sleeves Often Found in Vintage Clothing

Who knew there were so many different types of sleeves a garment could have! Here is a quick reference guide to 16 different types of sleeves often found with vintage dresses and blouses. SHOP SHORT SLEEVE DRESSES   SHOP SHORT SLEEVE...

16 Different Types of Sleeves Often Found in Vintage Clothing

Guide to Vintage Collars & Necklines

Guide to Vintage Collars & Necklines

Learn more about vintage clothing and the construction of vintage clothes with this handy reference guide to popular collars and necklines often found with vintage dresses and vintage blouses.

Guide to Vintage Collars & Necklines

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