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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...

How about choosing a different style of dress for your prom this year, a stylish couture dress that's a deviation from the ordinary same-old fashion? Finding a dress that's unique and outstanding is not that hard as long as you've given it some planning well before prom night. If you search online at sites like Pinterest, you will find so many amazing styles of prom dresses that will make you swoon. The problem though is it's sometimes hard to find them to buy. If you are having your dress custom-made, that's a different story because that way, you get a special made-to-measure couture outfit that can be made to be one-of-a-kind - exclusive. However, most girls want to buy something off the rack, as stylish as it can possibly be, but nonetheless, not exclusive. How to Stand Out From the Crowd? To have something exclusive, it's best to go vintage-inspired. Couture fashion, styles that were 're-incarnated' from the past. What comes to mind here are trends ...

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...

Floral prints are certainly the most universal of patterns in fashion. Fresh, crisp, and naturally attractive, today’s bold and large motifs have become so popular it’s apt to tag them the “Spring 2016 Look” Reminiscent of the 20th century's fashion with their bold and dramatic prints, these vintage-inspired prints look great in most styles - casual, formal, or elegant. Some styles made with bold floral prints, be they clothing, shoes, bags, or other fashion accessories will truly ‘take your breath away’. Today, many of us have at least one bold floral printed outfit or fashion accessory stored away in our closet. Bring it (them) out because floral prints have now become a trend for this year’s spring. If you don’t have any, go out and get one that you can use in a versatile manner – shoe , dress, or handbag and if you do have a floral printed outfit, it’s good to add a couple more of such patterns that lend a lovely touch to most fashion items. The sweet timeless look of bold flo...

Vintage lingerie addicts and those who love to dress head-to-toe vintage know that authentic finds many times come generally used and in cases, a bit worn too. And because many of these items, especially lingerie, are made of silk, satin, and such fine fabrics, the issue of cleaning is something that will crop up occasionally, and depending on which piece of lingerie it is will determine how often. Even if you are a collector that simply finds pleasure in amassing vintage underwear, you'll still need to know how to clean and store them to avoid damage. Fabrics over half a century (and more) old need the right care in order to preserve them for a bit longer. So whether you’ve been sifting through the family ‘treasure chest’ and found your great-great grandmother’s private peignoir sets and Vanity Fair slips, found some a great but slightly worn bullet bra lingerie in a vintage store online, or bought some dead-stock (unused) knickers from a local thrift store, you’ll want to know ho...

It may be an item of clothing you regard as ordinary, but the T-shirt has come a long way since the late 1800s when it first evolved from men’s undergarments. It was never visible and served more as the top half of some long john type underpants. Created by Viryabo@Polyvore The t-shirt was soon to be produced as proper underwear and soon after adopted by dock and mine workers “as a convenient wear for hot environments”, especially like what you’ll find in coal mines or the deep recesses of ships. T-shirts soon became popular with workers in various industries but not before the US Navy in 1913, made it popular by issuing it to be worn as undershirts. However, in the warmer regions, it soon became commonplace for sailors and Marines to wear their tees without their jackets to their work parties or out of town. For the US Navy , they came short-sleeved with crew necks (probably where it got that style’s name from), not unlike the round (crew) neck styles you see today, over a hundred yea...

Fashion design and clothing styles come and go, moving in an almost cyclic manner where the old becomes the new and eventually fades away back into the past that will one day also be tagged as vintage clothing. Many vintage-inspired styles we see today have appeared a number of times over the decades albeit modified to suit the trends of the time. A silk dress, worn with the hobble skirt While some of these clothing styles still maintain some detailing features, not many possess the meticulous attention detail which made their designs great, neither are they made with such gorgeous fabrics, common elements of the past. For those who absolutely love vintage style clothing, they’ll find that such unique beauty and finery is rarely present in modern day designs. But then, fashion hasn’t always been that impressive and some were unbecoming. And though we might have thought that some of them were 'cool' styles during their era, in all honesty, many of them were not! Clothing Styles ...