Let's Talk Vintage Coats

Two of the biggest, and most frequently mentioned, selling points for vintage clothing are the quality and the style the buyer gets for the price point. Nowhere is this more evident in coats and suits. The woolen available today just don't compare nor does the quality of the tailored construction. And now is the time get a vintage fall or winter coat. Most sellers find the prime time to offer

Signs of the Times: Bags and Burlap

This Ohio Vally Bag And Burlap Sign is on Preston St. and they have been around since the 1920s. The company, now doing business as Ovasco Industries, is still in business at 1475 S. 15th St. I had to drive back into town to get the shot before the vine leafed out. Once it was fully out, the paint was completely covered. I am happy to say that since I took these photos, the vine has been removed

Grab Your Hat and Purse

It's grab your hat and purse day here. There's black hats from good makers and and there's yellow and aqua. We have sophisticated ladies Borsalino fur felt from Italy, a 1940s beaded felt hat with grand pearls and rhinestones from important milliner G. Howard Hodge of Fifth Ave., a brilliant yellow felt hat with unusual navy and red velvet accents, and a glorious aqua blue velvet Emilio Pucci box

August Additions: The Last Fling of Summer

It has been a summer of record heat. Fortunately, no drought as of yet, but my goodness, the heat and humidity. And in the Ohio River Valley, it takes a lot of humidity for us to even notice it. August is the time to start showing the Fall and Winter woolens, which we did - more on those tomorrow- but with this heat I decided I had to add these summer pieces. There's still time to wear them here

Fresh August Vintage - The 20s & 30s

There's more fresh August Vintage at Past Perfect Vintage Clothing. And all from that wonderful Southern Indiana collection. May I just take a moment and thank the sentimental keepers and savers of the world? Without them, there wouldn't be........well, it just doesn't bear thinking about. Sadness would reign. And these garments were kept well. No attics, or basements or costume dress up parties

Fresh Edwardian Vintage Fashion

Pretty things have shown up at Past Perfect Vintage this month. First up , we have 3 lovely Edwardian pieces from a Southern Indiana estate. Oh yes, the rare and special Fresh From the Closet Fashions! It was a wonderful shopping day, and we will have so much more to show you this week: 1940s bathing suit, Pucci purse and the first of the winter coats. But these finds made my day.c. 1914 Camel

My Second New Vintage Jacket - 1940s Gab!

I am losing weight. A lot of weight. And on purpose. I have sent so much clothing to consignment and thrifts, my closet and dresser are almost empty.So as I redo my personal wardrobe, the goal is to go Vintage and Green. The plan is to stick to vintage when I can, then consignment, then thrift. Then for new clothes, locally owned shops, of which there are still a few. The mall is the last resort,

Signs of the Times: Murphy Elevator Co.

Today's sign theme? Elevators. The Murphy Elevator Co.with passenger and freight elevators. It's a big neon strip sign at 128 E. Main St. Hard to miss and something of a landmark , at least to me. And yes - they are still there and in business! Since 1932, I am happy to say. I don't get to write that often on these posts. I am fond of the gilt on glass window sign, too. This style needs to make

New Doings at Past Perfect

We have been busy. First, we had a sale at our Etsy store,then a Summer Sale at PastPerfectVintage.com. Then a private 'to the trade' sale, and then a local sale!! Goodness, we have been having inventory clearance. Why all the sales? Because new inventory is coming! Very, very soon. As soon as Mr. Past Perfect finishes a major linking project on the main website. And we do not hurry Mr. Past

Sports Shorts, 1942

Just a bit of war propaganda for the youth, 1942 version, put out by Stewart's Dry Goods. Mixed with a chaser of baseball news and trivia, Hollywood special effects trivia, Glenn Miller bio, contest, and, I kid you not, How to Tango. Plus fashion news. Some things do not change: baseball, trivia, the fascination with movie making, but some things definitely do. All I can say is that if a 13 year

Signs of the Times: Grain and Whiskey

This one's a bit hard to see. The trees were coming out and I was on my way home from work. The top sign? Hay, grain and feed. The bottom sign ? Old Charter Whiskey. And what do they make whiskey out of? Grain. Always a treat to find a moment of appropriate juxataposition. This stretch of Market Street is seeing some renovations. I do hope they leave these two signs so residents will know it