I adore vintage fashion as it has the power to take you to another time, another era. You can transport to a moment in an Audrey Hepburn film in the 60s, give you the feeling of freedom of the 70s or maybe you will be transformed into a 90s cool girl. Each piece has a story.
I’ve decided to dedicate this post to my vintage fashion finds, in the hope to inspire others to become enchanted by preloved garments. My favourite pieces are listed below…
Outwear:
What: White Alpaca Coat
Where: Vestiaire Collective, Paris
How to wear: Perfection for snowy winter days
Story: This was my first purchase on Vestiaire Collective, so I wanted to make sure to choose a timeless piece that I can wear forever
Clothing:
What: Black Frill Sleeve Dress
Where: Eye Wood Vintage
How to wear: Anytime I want to achieve Jacky O’ vibes. Perfect with an oversized belt to synch in at the waist
Story: I fell instantly in love with its early 60’s authenticity
What: Electric blue mini skirt
Where: Bond Street Vintage
How to wear: With a basic top and my 60s mod style game on!
Story: Fashion can easily be repurposed to save energy and excess textile production. When I first bought this skirt, it had mismatched buttons with a few missing so I decided to upcycle it with these elegant pearl buttons
What: Mariella Dress
Where: Family/Friend
How to wear: I love to wear this with a cute turtle neck underneath with some beautiful boots
Story: This Italian piece was around 30/40 years old and was passed down to me
What: Coral Pleated skirt
Where: Family/Friends
How to wear: This skirt is so versatile, I wear in summer with a cute floral crop top or pair it with a jumper in winter
Story: Another family treasure – I really advise doing clothes swap between your loved ones
What: Milkmaid Corset Top
Where: Depop
How to wear: Worn when I want to be extra Parisienne
Story: The milkmaid trend recently hit the high stores and I became obsessed with this delicate style, luckily Depop was there to save the day!
Accessories:
What: Black Handbag
Where: EyeWood Vintage
How to wear: Perfect for a sophisticated date night
Story: My mum also shares my love for vintage fashion and bought me this as a birthday gift
What: White Leather Handbag
Where: Etsy
How to wear: Paired with my favourite floral summer dress, it’s a dream on a sunny day
Story: I am making a conscious effort to support small Etsy businesses, and this was my first purchase
What: Pearl detailed handbag
Where: A local charity shop
How to wear: Accompanying my favourite pearl earrings
Story: A lovely gift from my nanna!
What: Satin Scarf
Where: Bond Street Vintage
How to wear: As a necktie, or as a bag accessory
Story: Bought for a recent trip to Paris
Jewelry:
What: Pearl Earrings
Where: Bond Street Vintage
How to wear: For an elegant affair
Story: I adore anything with pearls, so I instantly gravitated towards these
Nightwear:
What: Pretty in pink nightdress
Where: Depop
How to wear: When I want to feel super cute at bedtime
Story: I have owned this nightdress for many years but it’s still one of my summer night essentials
I hope you love my vintage finds as much as I do, be sure to check out my Instagram at @momenti.di.alice to see how I style them!
Yours Truly,
Alice ☽ ♥
These are beautiful! I love the orange skirt and the milk maid top. Shopping secondhand is so much better for the environment than hitting fast fashion stores/websites. Depop is a gold mine
Ash | https://thisdreamsalive.com
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Thank you so much! It definitely is, I can spend hours browsing on Depop, it’s great!
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I love vintage shopping and these are some beautiful pieces. I really like the bags and the alpaca coat x
Sophie
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