Manly Mondays: Jeans

August 6, 2012, 1 Comment

It may seen strange that in a series about vintage mens fashion that I’m going to tell you go out and buy new jeans, but read on and find out what to buy and why. One of the best favors you can do for yourself is to stop buying pre-washed, pre-shrunk jeans at the mall…

Vintage Must Have: Crinoline

August 1, 2012, 12 Comments

A crinoline (also known as a petticoat) is a must have if you’re a fan of fuller skirts. The full skirts and circle skirts of the 1950s and early 1960s require a crinoline to produce that classic silhouette seen in so many magazines of the time period. I have several crinolines, because, well, I need…

Manly Mondays: An Introduction

July 30, 2012, 8 Comments

Hello! I’m Patrick, Janey’s husband. Over the past year I’ve gotten into the vintage fashion scene (in no small part thanks to her) and I’ve been wanting to share my thoughts and opinions and give out some tips to other guys interested in vintage fashion. Over the next few weeks I am planning to write…

Patio Pretties

July 29, 2012, 11 Comments

It’s no secret that I’m a fan of the patio dresses and sets, popular in the 1950s and 60s. A recent conversation in the wake of the floral print party, my friend Angelica and I discussed having a party where each person would wear one of these patio ensembles, and so we did, leaving Casa…

Vintage Must Have: Sheer Blouse

July 11, 2012, 8 Comments

Summer is in full swing, and that means it’s hot, hot, hot! Some of my favorite summer staples are my sheer blouses that I have acquired. Often made of nylon, sheer blouses are some of the best ways to beat the heat while also looking elegant and refined. But remember ladies, slips are quite required…

Picture Perfect Day at the Drive-In

July 2, 2012, 7 Comments

In the months following the passing of Patrick’s father, we were very busy dealing the necessary duties, so things such as my birthday understandably fell to the wayside. But yesterday, Patrick surprised me with a “birthday” trip to the drive-in, complete with ice cream and birthday announcement! We went with two of my dearest friends,…

Fresh Vintage

June 28, 2012, 11 Comments

Yesterday I shared with you my friend’s new shop, Retro Rejuvenation and that Lyndsie let me paw through her rack of fabulous inventory. I picked out two pieces that I absolutely needed, including this stellar black wool circle skirt by Colony Casuals of California. The other piece I had to have was this amazing blue…

Vintage Must Have: Slip

June 24, 2012, 8 Comments

Now that we’ve discussed bullet bras, girdles, and stockings, there is one more element in creating the perfect vintage foundation to your garments: a slip. I know many ladies who do not wear slips, and I’ll openly admit, I did not start wearing a slip on a regular basis until a few years ago, but…

Vintage Must Have: Seamed Stockings

June 19, 2012, 13 Comments

Last week I discussed girdles and how essential they are to creating a period correct foundation for your garments. I also mentioned that I use them mainly for the garters to hold up my stockings. For everyday use, I wear new seamed stockings. I do this for a few reasons. Vintage stockings are becoming increasingly…

Vintage Must Have: Girdle

June 16, 2012, 4 Comments

In the last segment of my “Vintage Must Have” series I tackled bullet bras. Now let’s go a little further south and discuss girdles. The girdle was the mid-century answer to the corset. And while it can take a few inches off your waist, I find them more necessary for holding up my stockings and…

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Fashion & Style

Manly Mondays: Jeans

Vintage Must Have: Crinoline

Manly Mondays: An Introduction

Patio Pretties

Vintage Must Have: Sheer Blouse

Picture Perfect Day at the Drive-In

Fresh Vintage

Vintage Must Have: Slip

Vintage Must Have: Seamed Stockings

Vintage Must Have: Girdle