Style Selection Fashion

If you love the charm of vintage fashion and appreciate the art of fashion design of a glorious era of close to a century ago, it is certain that like many of us boomers, you'll love graphic art and illustrations of classic clothing and accessories designs. Pictures of fashion as far back as the very early 1900s (a century ago) up until the 1960s are delightful images to behold. Created by Viryabo@Polyvore Hardly comparable to photo art and digital images of the 21st century, vintage art has a unique quality of its own . . . could be the fact that a good number are in black and white, some in sepia ("a reddish-brown colour associated particularly with monochrome photographs of the 19th and early 20th centuries") while the majority are in colour, or as paper prints of sketches, including painted artwork. There is royalty free vintage fashion graphic art you can find on Clip Art, Shutterstock, and Pixaby sites to mention a few. However, a majority of free sites only allow y...

For the fashionable and fashion designers, it was the decade of the roaring 20s and the jazz age, with fashion apparel and accessories that included cloche hats; Art Deco evening dresses, high heeled footwear, bobbed hairstyles, exclusive casual clothes for women (leisurewear and sportswear). There was a lot of drinking, smoking, and partying, and it was so because it was a wonderful relief to deviate from those years of voluminous Victorian-style clothes, petticoats, and ‘rib-cracking’ corsets. Fashion and Style of the 1920s In the twenties, fashion was finally becoming more relaxed with looser fitting clothes and defined by the camisole and chemise as undergarments, underwear that replaced the confining and tight-fitting corsets. The famous fashion designers of the era include: Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel Elsa Schiaparelli Jeanne Lanvin  Paul Poiret  Florrie Westwood Madeleine Vionnet Jean Patou Of all these top fashion designers, illustrators, and couturiers, Gabrielle ‘Coco’ ...

The 1950s vintage swing dresses were very popular daytime wear for women. It was a full-skirted, dress that was stylish but casual. The swing dress was a favourite for daytime parties, resort wear, going-to-the-cinema wear, or holiday fashion. Generally designed with a cinched waist and a full-circle swirling skirt that fell down to the calf, these day dresses sometimes came with matching fabric belts that clasped the small waists of the stylish fifties woman. Main Styles of 50s Swing Dresses A swing dress can be sleeveless, come with long, elbow, or short sleeves, and had varying collars styles that include: Halter neck Shirt collar Scoop collar Sailor collar Bow-tie collar, and collar-less. Collarless round neck Some swing dresses came with matching scarves and worn with full petticoats to exaggerate the full circle cut and accentuate the skirt's elaborate flare. Fashion designers of the mid-20th Century used a wide variety of both natural and synthetic fabrics to create their d...

Many of today’s women’s interest in rings have been ‘sparked’ by the appeal of antique and vintage-inspired rings. Not only does the intricate carvings and careful craftsmanship of these timeless rings possess an unmistakable character, their stylish details certainly surpass the “glitzy bling” of modern rings which are devoid of uniqueness and exceptional details. There are a distinctive style and charm about authentic vintage rings that are decidedly missing in today’s fashion rings, but the one that’s most popular, the one that “takes the cake” in terms of beauty and demand are Art Deco rings, fashioned after the stylish rings of the 20s and 30s. Art Deco Style Vintage Inspired Rings Popular in the 1920s and 1930s, Art Deco rings are noted for their geometric themes and ornate designs. They are colourful and possess bold colours and symmetrical patterns, filigree, and diamonds. And because this era is known for its opulence and lavish partying lifestyle, nothing typifies all of th...

When you decide to buy a luxury brand vintage style handbags, you are assured of owning a ‘powerful’ line of authenticity that goes way back to over half a century ago and beyond. The fact that the fashion market is awash with counterfeits of the vintage classic brands hasn’t stopped brand-conscious women from buying luxury brands. Rather, when there is a mass rush for an imitation of a classic brand handbag, the sudden high demand is an indication that a particular luxury brand name is healthy and it's market demand is growing. Prominent among buyers of these high-quality handbags are the ‘baby boomers’ (60+ women) who not only have more disposable funds to spend on unique brand names (they have worked hard for it over the years) but also have a great taste, are quite discerning, and curiously, think because they have less time left in life they deserve to ‘splash out’ and really go for the best in terms of brand and quality. If you are particular about authenticity and love anyth...

Did you ever know that you can rent an outfit online, if you have an event to attend and desire to wear a trendy, probably some haute couture dress? Yes, you can. From fashion forward dresses to designer labels, women are now choosing the option of renting a dress rather than ‘coughing’ up hundreds of dollars to buy one as you can practically get any outfit to rent. Source: Rent a Runway You’d be surprised to know that many fashion-conscious women are joining this trend. That wonderful vintage dress you saw on someone walking on the red carpet is most probably rented, believe it or not. This is just to say that you too can wear the same apparel you find on top celebrities for a fraction of the cost! 7 Reasons Why You May Need To Rent a Dress? You don’t need to add another designer dress to your wardrobe. You’ve hardly worn the two you bought last year, and hate to repeat those! If you have to attend a special event . . . a wedding, a fashion show, a beauty contest, or the like, and ...

Summer is here, well almost, and it's time to bring out those t-shirts of yours to celebrate the much-awaited spring and sunny season. It’s the stylish tees season! But if you find that your tees collection is anything but stylish and trendy, it's probably a good time to invest a bit on those t-shirts that’ll not only make a bold statement when worn over a great pair of jeans, leggings, or mini skirt, but will set you apart from the general t-shirt tribe.  Chic Lace T-Shirts After all, tees are not just meant to be worn for household chores or for dashing down to the grocery store, they are also meant to be worn to parties, events, clubs; you name it, there is always one that fits the occasion. From boat neck styles to patchwork patterns, lace to animal prints and the popular pierced designs, there is one that will certainly ‘strike your fancy’. And whether you are just window shopping or seeking something chic and sexy to buy, these t-shirts’ are really in, as in trending!...

According to the Latin tradition of Quinceanera, as soon as a girl is fifteen, she is ready to get married and has indeed transited into womanhood. In other words, she has come of age. By her fifteenth birthday (today's coming of age is celebrated at 16), a girl has been fully prepared for marriage. She would has been tutored on how to take care of a husband and a home . . . cook, clean, weave, etc., including all she needs to know about birthing and child-rearing. With claims of its origin dating back to the Aztecs, today’s Quinceanera is a great day of celebrations for the birthday girl. She is fashionably dressed in a formal elegant gown and adorned with beautiful jewellery and a tiara, looking just like a ‘fairy-tale princess’. There are a number of important customs that need to be observed during Quinceanera celebration, but one of the most popular ones is called the Changing of the Shoes where the celebrant’s father ceremoniously changes the young lady’s flat shoes to high h...

Prom night is always one big formal party. Call it the night of the “last hooray” before getting “thrown into the real world”. This is a night everyone wants to look good and wear the best prom dress . . . okay maybe not aspire to wear the best, but every girl aspires to be one of THE most fashionable and best dressed on prom night! Yes!   If you are full-bodied or plus sized, you may feel the skinny or slim girls get to find the best prom dresses around. You may feel that only those with trim silhouettes get the stare of admiring or envious eyes. Certainly, nothing is further from the truth! There are beautiful and flattering prom dresses made for the plus sized girl that will blow you away! This is a special night and you too can look special as long as you choose the right fashion, design, and cut, and pick the perfect colour for your skin tone. The Right Plus Size Prom Dress for Your Shape   If you are a plus size, your choice of style should depend on your body shape...