Today's Fine & Dandy shop update is full of hand-selected vintage items that are dear to my heart. All of these purses are from my own wardrobe, and I've decided to let them go in lieu of the diaper bags and mom purses I will soon be carrying! The shoes are also great- I love the details in each pair! Click the numbers below to see each specific item. (The shoes range from size 5-8.5)
May 22, 2012
Any modern girl who loves vintage (and hasn't worn a girdle) can find it frustrating to shop for vintage. I mean, did they make women differently back then? While staring at the tiny waistline and full bust of a vintage dress, a girl's gotta wonder what they're putting in the water these days. Don't worry, it's not just you. Even though corsets had been tossed aside, and plastic surgery wasn't the norm, shapewear could still positively change the way a women's body was shaped back in the early 20th Century.
And if you're bigger than the average girl? The headaches can grow much worse. So, I've scoured the internet to find some great plus-sized vintage shops that provide a great selection of vintage clothes for bigger girls who don't wear girdles. Enjoy!
Cupcake & Cuddlebunny is probably my favorite plus-sized shop find, for its selection, and definitely its presentation. Not only are the items for sale photographed well, but they're actually on live, human bodies, and you can see how the dress might look on you. Bravo!
M A N D I ' S F A V O R I T E S : Stripes Forever | Minnie Bow Dress | Scarlet Fever
Monster Vintage also has a great selection of plus-sized vintage, though you won't find any real-life models displaying the clothes, and it looks like a lot of the items are pinned to mannequins. So, you might have to use your imagination a little bit more, but at least all of the measurements are listed out, so you can compare the dimensions to something from your own closet to ensure a proper fit!
M A N D I ' S F A V O R I T E S : Pink Velvet Couture | Garden Lounger | Flower Bloom
I appreciate Ballyhoo Vintage's clean site, easy navigation, and obvious attention to quality when selecting items for their shop. You'll find more of a 1940s and 1950s selection here, which are usually more difficult to find in plus-sizes- so, what a treat! It is dissapointing that the mannequins used are not plus-sized, and that the clothing appears to be pinned for display, but measurements are listed so you can tell exactly how each garment would fit.
M A N D I ' S F A V O R I T E S : 1960s Dress with Jacket | Silk Blouse | 1940s Polka Dot Dress
April 12, 2012
Whew! It's been a while since I've done a shop update, hasn't it? Well, I finally made time, and now I'm very excited to share with you some of these lovely things! So perfect for Spring.
Click the images or the word links below them to find more information on each item!
April 05, 2012
As someone who does a lot (or perhaps far too much) thrifting, I'm always looking for new ways to put together outfits with my finds from the '60s and '70s. It's pretty easily to just figure out what works, and go back to that same sort of look time and again. But lately, I've been considering new ways to stretch my wardrobe- especially since I'm getting ready to downgrade my closet space.
Well, imagine my surprise when I stumbled on these images from 1971's Petticoat magazine, full of primary(ish) colors... and actually thought, Woah! What fun! I'd love to try some of these combinations! Primary colors! Who knew. This '70s editorial features some punk does prep styles, with a little class, and a touch of tacky. It's rare to see that combination expertly executed, and definitely inspiring!
What are your favorite looks here? I'm loving the athletic socks over tights (image 2) and the jumper dress over wide-leg trousers (image 4).
January 19, 2012
