It's Right Here in Black & White: The 30s

We just added three1930s items to the website. And my, my, how it is getting to find interesting things from this era. I grant you, many dresses from this era can be matronly and drab. It wasn't the happiest time. They don't call it: The Great Depression: Return of the Smile! But , man there were still some stunning fashion trends going on. The sleek lines are grand.And it must be serendipity

Vintage Wedding Dresses Wanted!

ca 1912 Wedding Dress in silk and lace from our archivesThe Victoria and Albert Museum in London, home to a fabulous costume collection, has a brand new and marvelous Web Project. And they have asked us to help! In the tiny, lonely niche of vintage fashion blogging, this is Big Time. They have just opened a website on wedding fashion where people can upload wedding photographs from 1840 to the

Something Old, Something Blue: The Vintage Wedding Choice

Look, we know there are so many ways a bride can go these days. Big gowns, sexy satins, strapless with pearls and lace, day dresses, suits, wild and wacky couture - it’s all available.Now, vintage dresses have that full range of style as well. Plus, they have a good karma, great style, AND the bride will have a truly unique dress at a fraction of the price one would pay a custom dressmaker. Thus