Building a Vintage Wardrobe: A Summer Step

It seems harder to find warm weather vintage looks. Perhaps it’s because wool jackets have held up in good condition in greater number than cotton blouses. Certainly,wearable and age appropriate cotton tops for women of ‘a certain age’ are not available in large quantities.Lots of sun dresses and even halter tops, but that’s not the look I need in my wardrobe right now.
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It's All About Wool and Cashmere

I am one those those tragically unlucky souls who is allergic to wool. Even cashmere can be a no go. It's a loss, I must tell you. Wool is warm. It tailors beautifully. It wears like iron. It cleans well. It can be handwashed, and even vintage wool garments will tolerate dry-cleaning far later in their lifespan than any other fiber.Every winter, I cast longing eyes at vintage wool sweaters and