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  • March1st

    Cardigans: Key Layering Pieces

    Posted in: Tops, Vintage

    Vintage cardigans add a touch of nostalgia to anyone’s wardrobe. When vintage cardigans are concerned images such as Mr. Rogers or Mr. Cleaver on Leave it to Beaver come to mind. For women, a three-quarter length sleeve in cardigans recalls the 1940’s when stylish hats and slinky skirts were also part of the most popular fashion statement of the time. Cardigans are still popular today yet vintage suggests something more, a touch of class, a gateway back to the past, the nostalgic feel of knowing that someone before you owned that garment and probably harbored sentimental feelings for it before selling it online or on consignment in a thrift store.

    It’s not difficult to get hold of vintage cardigans. It is quite likely that the real deal, an actual vintage cardigan from the 1950’s and earlier might be, but isn’t always, costly. The internet is a wonderful resource for snagging yourself a vintage cardigan. I saw the most stunning vintage cardigan I’ve ever seen on any website, a soft beige color with a faux fur collar and three imitation pearl buttons. The fit was form-fitting and would look terrific on a slim or medium-build woman. Matched with vintage cowboy boots, the look is complete.

    Enjoy your hunt and bask in the beauty of your new/old one-of-a-kind vintage cardigan!

    Ebay has an impressive number of matches for vintage cardigans and many of them are absolutely adorable. Personally I couldn’t part with some of the cardigans I found here. One in particular made me smile. It was a nice winter cardigan with a thick, gray collar and a matching gray beret, a sweater only a grandmother could wear.

    Garage sales have been known to unearth unique items. You have to get up early in the morning and plan on making several stops if you want a vintage shirt from a garage sale. Auctions are awesome because they always display vintage and used items. That’s what auctions are for. If you’re going to snag a vintage cardigan a clothing auction is your best bet. Or rummage through your grandmother’s attic and see what you can find there. She might have a 40-year-old cardigan and not even know about it.

    Used clothing and thrift stores such as Value Village, the Salvation Army and the Goodwill are other possibilities. Don’t be skeptical about these places. My cousin once found a cool vintage bowling shirt from the 1950’s with a matching bolero-style jacket. It was in excellent shape and lined. I’ve never seen anything so incredible for such a cheap price. She paid $12.00 for the whole outfit! Believe me when I say I just ate my heart out.

    When you hear the word “vintage” what comes to mind? For some people it’s “old”. For others, “used.” Still others think “cheap”, “expensive”, “outdated”, or “tasteful”. The fact of the matter is all of these people may be quite correct! Depending on your finds and your perspective there are vintage items around that are used, old, cheap, expensive, outdated and tasteful.

  • January1st

    Crazy About Boyfriend Blazers

    Posted in: Vintage

    A blazer is generally a double breasted jacket that was initially worn by men and boys of the 19th century. Blazers were very popular in England. The name blazer comes from the bright colors that composed the early jackets. However, today we find many women who wear vintage blazers. These usually come in neutral colors. In earlier days, blazers were bright in color and came in striped patterns.

    Earlier one would find boys in private schools wearing blazers that were teamed up with short length pants and long socks. Today, even girls who attend private schools and boarding schools have blazers as a part of their uniforms. The fabric that composes a blazer may differ from linen to woolen to flannel, etc.

    It was not until the late 1970s that vintage blazers were widely worn also by women. The film Annie Hall triggered the fashion for women to wear blazers. One could also see that even through the film Working Girl, there is a clear concept of the eighties style of womens blazers. By the eighties all women would be wearing blazers to their respective official work places. Blazers came in different colors, had buttons and big shoulder pads. Women usually wore vintage blazers made of wool flannel, cashmere or lighter fabrics such as cotton, polyester or rayon. Womens blazers were more fitted than mens blazers. Today we find that women usually wear jackets that are either short in length or are fitted. The jackets that are long in length are not easily available, but one can be sure that designers will soon get them back in the fashion world.

    Like vintage leather coats, now a days we find that mens leather blazers are becoming more and more popular. They have shifted from the eighties scene and have become an easy way of both comfort and style during winters.

    Blazers also make a statement on the person who is wearing it. It gives out an impact that could be either positive or negative. The cut and style of a particular blazer could reflect on the characteristics of the person wearing it.
    Blazers can be worn with any sort of clothing. One can wear it with a shirt and a tie or even without a tie. Blazers look smart with denims or trousers.

    Then again, blazer types also change according to professions. Mens leather blazers come in different styles if they have worked in the navy, police force or the army. Blazers are also worn as a part of a sporting uniform such as cricket, tennis, rowing, etc. Men can also reverse their leather blazers and use them as raincoats.

    Thus, as we can see, the blazer has evolved through generations. Its use is made widely and is appreciated by both men and women. Some vintage blazers have lived through many years, others have been newly created or recreated, while other have lost their touch during certain time frames and then re-emerged in the fashion scene once again.

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