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…

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…

Rainy Day Finds

March 29, 2012, 1 Comment

Yesterday I had a delightful, although rainy, day with my friend Hannah, where we both purchased some pretties for our closets. I picked up a wonderful 50s/60s cornflower blue slip (there is something to be said about vintage slips; they were cut with curves in mind, they have shape to them, which makes them better…