Vintage Clothing and Accessories
Stylish items to compliment the wardrobe and dresser
1902 Beaded Purse Pattern
Try your hand at making a vintage style purse from a pattern provided by Crochet Guide Sandi Marshall.
Try your hand at making a vintage style purse from a pattern provided by Crochet Guide Sandi Marshall.
Accessorize Your Reference Library
If you enjoy the look and style associated with vintage fashions and accessories, this reference guide will surely tickle your fancy. With pricing information, great illustrations and a personal touch from the author, Ladies Vintage Accessories will be the new favorite among your old standards.
If you enjoy the look and style associated with vintage fashions and accessories, this reference guide will surely tickle your fancy. With pricing information, great illustrations and a personal touch from the author, Ladies Vintage Accessories will be the new favorite among your old standards.
An Evening in Paris
Discover the fragrance that took America by storm in 1929 and has collectors clamoring for cobalt blue bottles today in an article by your guide.
Discover the fragrance that took America by storm in 1929 and has collectors clamoring for cobalt blue bottles today in an article by your guide.
Button Up a Nifty Collection
Even though they're small, clothing buttons pack a big punch when grouped into a collection. Find out what button collectors covet and where they find examples to display.
Even though they're small, clothing buttons pack a big punch when grouped into a collection. Find out what button collectors covet and where they find examples to display.
Fashion in 1904
Fashion plates from a 1904 magazine help illustrate what women wore at the turn of the last century.
Fashion plates from a 1904 magazine help illustrate what women wore at the turn of the last century.
Give 'Em a Hand
Learn about developing your own unique personal style accessorizing and decorating with vintage handbags with this article.
Learn about developing your own unique personal style accessorizing and decorating with vintage handbags with this article.
If the Shoe Fits: Collecting Vintage Footwear
Can old shoes really be valuable collectibles? You bet! Learn more about what's collected and who collects them.
Can old shoes really be valuable collectibles? You bet! Learn more about what's collected and who collects them.
The Language of Clothing
A visit to the Dewitt-Walace Decorative Arts Museum in Colonial Williamsburg is a sensual delight, especially the Language of Clothing exhibit. Read more about it here.
A visit to the Dewitt-Walace Decorative Arts Museum in Colonial Williamsburg is a sensual delight, especially the Language of Clothing exhibit. Read more about it here.
Paint a Vivid Picture Collecting Cosmetics
Mirror, mirror on the wall ... what's the most collectible cosmetic of all? Get a clue about what's collectible in vintage cosmetics and hear some horrific beauty tales from the past.
Mirror, mirror on the wall ... what's the most collectible cosmetic of all? Get a clue about what's collectible in vintage cosmetics and hear some horrific beauty tales from the past.
Rose Filet Crochet Sweater
Learn to crochet your own flapper style sweater with a Crochet Guide Sandi Marshall.
Learn to crochet your own flapper style sweater with a Crochet Guide Sandi Marshall.
Vintage Compacts Mirror the Past
From a bygone era, vintage powder compacts reflect the days when men were men and ladies turned powdering noses into an artform. Read more about these nostalgic collectibles in an article from your guide.
From a bygone era, vintage powder compacts reflect the days when men were men and ladies turned powdering noses into an artform. Read more about these nostalgic collectibles in an article from your guide.
Antique Lace
A look at the romantic use of lace and its manufacture in an article from TIAS.
A look at the romantic use of lace and its manufacture in an article from TIAS.
Auctioning a Queen's Wardrobe
What did H.M. Queen Alexandra's wardrobe sell for in 1937? Take a look at this illustrated 1937 auction catalog for the answers and a visual treat.
What did H.M. Queen Alexandra's wardrobe sell for in 1937? Take a look at this illustrated 1937 auction catalog for the answers and a visual treat.
Corsets from Lord & Taylor Catalog
Not only did Lord & Taylor exist in 1881, the popular store marketed corsets by the number. Take a look at the wares here.
Not only did Lord & Taylor exist in 1881, the popular store marketed corsets by the number. Take a look at the wares here.
Daniel Low & Co. Catalog - Sterling Items from 1901
This beautiful online display from Morning Glory Antiques provides a glimpse of sterling silver ladies accessory items available wholesale in 1901.
This beautiful online display from Morning Glory Antiques provides a glimpse of sterling silver ladies accessory items available wholesale in 1901.
Dawn's Costume Guide
Learn to make your own bodice, tunics, and other historical costumes with easy instructions from Dawn.
Learn to make your own bodice, tunics, and other historical costumes with easy instructions from Dawn.
Dressing the Victorian Lady
An interesting and informative step-by-step guide detailing the layers of clothing donned by Victorian women.
An interesting and informative step-by-step guide detailing the layers of clothing donned by Victorian women.
Hatpin Collector's Website
A special site featuring collectors of antique hatpins.
A special site featuring collectors of antique hatpins.
Hattie Carnegie - The Designer
A "fan" site providing lots of interesting information on fashion designer Hatte Carnegie.
A "fan" site providing lots of interesting information on fashion designer Hatte Carnegie.
Language of the Fan
An interesting link to learn about the language imposed by holding a handfan a certain way. For instance, a fan placed near the heart signifies: "You have won my love."
An interesting link to learn about the language imposed by holding a handfan a certain way. For instance, a fan placed near the heart signifies: "You have won my love."
Lavolta Press
A resource site for information on historic costuming. They also buy pre-1930s sewing patterns and magazines containing patterns.
A resource site for information on historic costuming. They also buy pre-1930s sewing patterns and magazines containing patterns.
The Natural Waist and Large Sleeves
A look at this popular style in women's fashion commonly seen in 1825-1840.
A look at this popular style in women's fashion commonly seen in 1825-1840.
Online Images of Bridal Gowns
Some of the photos are better than others, but they all offer a beautiful glimpse at wedding attire of the past.
Some of the photos are better than others, but they all offer a beautiful glimpse at wedding attire of the past.
Passion for Perfume
Feel the passion for antique and collectible perfume bottles through this great site from collector Janice Holt.
Feel the passion for antique and collectible perfume bottles through this great site from collector Janice Holt.
Sears Catalog - 1940s
Photos of authentic '40s clothing and accessories illustrated in a vintage Sears & Roebuck catalog.
Photos of authentic '40s clothing and accessories illustrated in a vintage Sears & Roebuck catalog.
Victorian Bridal Gowns
A look at bridal attire from the 1860s through the 1880s with images from vintage editions of Harper's Bazaar.
A look at bridal attire from the 1860s through the 1880s with images from vintage editions of Harper's Bazaar.
Victorian Millinery's Originals for Study
From fashion plates to photographs of undergarments, this site offers a wealth of information for those researching period clothing and accessories.
From fashion plates to photographs of undergarments, this site offers a wealth of information for those researching period clothing and accessories.
Vintage Clothing as an Investment
A beautifully illustrated article defining the elements of what makes a piece of vintage clothing become a collectible investment.
A beautifully illustrated article defining the elements of what makes a piece of vintage clothing become a collectible investment.
Vintage Scrapbook
Collectors model some of their vintage finery in this superb special feature from A Victorian Elegance.
Collectors model some of their vintage finery in this superb special feature from A Victorian Elegance.
Wedding Photographs
This lovely collection of early 20th century wedding photos offers a look at bridal party attire during the period.
This lovely collection of early 20th century wedding photos offers a look at bridal party attire during the period.