Vintage Big and Tall Men’s Clothing History
Today's post Vintage Big and Tall Men’s Clothing History from Vintage Dancer. Men’s big and tall vintage clothing has a history that begins with the standardization of clothing sizes. Any man whose...
View ArticleVintage Robes | Lace, Feather, Fur Trim Robes Peignoir set
Vintage style robes are the perfect Old Hollywood bit of bedroom glamour ever gal needs. Not just as a housecoat or dressing gown, vintage robes trimmed in marabou feathers, faux fur, lace, and...
View ArticleMen’s Retro Knit Polos and Shirts
The retro knit polo shirt, pullover knit shirt, knit cardigan shirt and sweaters have made a comeback. Their history extends back to the 1930s but it was the 1950s that embraced the bold patterns and...
View Article1970s Lingerie Fashion | Panties, Bras, Teddies, Slips
Despite the trend for women to be bra-less and girdle-less in the 70s, the luxury lingerie market was hot stuff. Intimate apparel was displayed in department stores front and center. The designs were...
View ArticleVintage Reproduction Shoe Brands
Today's post Vintage Reproduction Shoe Brands from Vintage Dancer. American Duchess Historical to 1940s reproduction shoes with modern comfort. High quality, leather shoes reproduced from original...
View ArticleRetro Men’s Swim Trunks – 1960s, 1970s, 1980s History
Today's post Retro Men’s Swim Trunks – 1960s, 1970s, 1980s History from Vintage Dancer. What did men wear to the pool or beach in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and beyond? Since men’s retro swim trunks are...
View Article1990s Fashion | 90s Fashion Trends for Women
Today's post 1990s Fashion | 90s Fashion Trends for Women from Vintage Dancer. Ahh the ’90s. The decade of my youth, teenage and young adult years. I never thought I would be writing about 1990s...
View ArticleMen’s Vintage Winter Boots- Snow and Rain
Today's post Men’s Vintage Winter Boots- Snow and Rain from Vintage Dancer. A well dressed vintage gentlemen may experience a bit of a conundrum when it comes to winter footwear. What kind of shoes or...
View ArticleVintage Winter Outfits- Ideas to Keep Warm
Today's post Vintage Winter Outfits- Ideas to Keep Warm from Vintage Dancer. The desire to dress vintage (1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s) in winter when temperate dips into freezing, snow...
View ArticleVintage Gift Ideas for YOU – 2020
Today's post Vintage Gift Ideas for YOU – 2020 from Vintage Dancer. This is the week where we all get slammed with emails and ads for Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals. I am not much of a “deal”...
View ArticleFor Sale from VintageDancer
Today's post For Sale from VintageDancer from Vintage Dancer. Clearing out my stash of vintage goodies means bargains for you! This week I have fashion history books and vintage knit/crochet patterns....
View ArticleMen’s Vintage Sweaters History
Today's post Men’s Vintage Sweaters History from Vintage Dancer. History of Men’s Vintage Sweaters 1920s men’s vintage sweaters were heavy chunky shaker knit and cable knit sweaters, either with roll...
View ArticleHow to Stretch and Shrink Vintage Clothing
Today's post How to Stretch and Shrink Vintage Clothing from Vintage Dancer. One of the biggest problems of vintage clothing is that unlike department store clothes, vintage clothing can rarely be...
View ArticleVintage Workout Clothes – Retro Gym Clothes
Today's post Vintage Workout Clothes – Retro Gym Clothes from Vintage Dancer. What clothing did women wear to exercise, workout, or bring to the gym in the decades past? This topic has come up a few...
View ArticleHappy Birthday to Me!
Today's post Happy Birthday to Me! from Vintage Dancer. Today is my birthday! It is the big 40 and while I planned to host a swanky ’60s themed party next month (also Oscar’s Birthday) that will have...
View ArticleFilm Noir Costume Ideas
Today's post Film Noir Costume Ideas from Vintage Dancer. The Film Noir genre of the 1940s and 1950s is a popular vintage movie event and costume party theme this year. Dangerous femme Fatales and...
View ArticleMens Vintage Boating Outfits, Sailing Clothes
Today's post Mens Vintage Boating Outfits, Sailing Clothes from Vintage Dancer. About this time every summer I receive a handful of requests for men’s vintage boating outfits. Sometimes these requests...
View Article1930s Wedding History
Today's post 1930s Wedding History from Vintage Dancer. “The Bride appears at her loveliest in the new fitted and moulded gowns with long, sweeping lines” Vogue, 1930. Gone were the drop waist short...
View ArticleVictorian Wedding Theme – Vintage Wedding Reception
Today's post Victorian Wedding Theme – Vintage Wedding Reception from Vintage Dancer. On June 12, 2011 Oscar and I tied the knot in a vintage Victorian themed wedding. Seven years later I think it’s...
View ArticlePetite 1920s Dresses, Flapper Dresses, Long Gowns
Today's post Petite 1920s Dresses, Flapper Dresses, Long Gowns from VintageDancer.com. Where can you buy a 1920s style dress in a petite length, especially a long length evening gown? This is a perfect...
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