Once again, I’m back to share some favorite items sold in the year just past. Some sold somewhat before I could blink, some took a little while but thrilled their new owners.
Those of you who know me from some time ago may wonder why I’m not doing more modeling of my vintage finds. I have psoriatic disease which has made many things more challenging. Occasionally, the frustration of trying various medications and treatments wears me down, but this year, 2024, is my year to focus on doing as much as I can for my health. I want to feel more like myself again.
In the meantime, I can’t thank these models enough for bringing my vintage clothing to life! (Shown in this blog are Ceydar, Sarah, Roxy, Selah and Gianna.)
And to my customers and followers, THANK YOU—it’s black and white: You love vintage fashion! I am so grateful for your continued support.
Two favorites from the 1970s in verrrrry 70s brick and burnt orange: The Roncelli set with train still had its tags on! Be still my vintage-loving heart!
I was trying to find some help with modeling during the summer when out of the blue I thought of a wonderful vintage-loving local weekly newspaper writer, Chey, who looked like a princess in shades of blue. You can meet her in my blog.
For me, it is difficult to sell vintage wedding dresses. I have collected very few to sell, and usually only if they are in absolutely excellent shape, not extra-small, and quite interesting. This dress is all of these. Dating from the late 1940s by my estimate, it became a bride’s gown in Japan this year. I wish her every happiness! 結婚おめでとう!
Was 2023 ever the year of -cores! Mermaidcore, Barbiecore, Regencycore and, of course, Cottagecore, which these two Gunne Sax dresses (the blue was made from a Gunne Sax pattern) exemplified. What’s your prediction about 2024’s trends? I have ideas, but I’m going to share those in another blog.
I don’t know if there is any -core involved in this, but when I offered these outstanding lounging/hostess pajamas, they received a lot of love!
This spectacular but flawed 1920s silk dress found its forever home. I understand the challenge of caring for ephemeral objects, and I so appreciate the person who took on this beauty.
There’s never a year in which I don’t offer and sell vintage Hawaiian wear. This year, along with the rest of you, the wildfire on Maui deeply troubled me, and I sold a his-and-hers 1960s-70s set with 100% of proceeds going to the Maui Humane Society. MHS has done spectacular work reuniting pets with residents and treating animals that had no home.
There’s nothing more classic than black and gray, and it’s great to have both in one reversible coat!
Then there’s the intricacy you find with vintage fashion—can you even imagine finding something like any of these new?
The bright thing at the bright time: There doesn’t seem to be any slowing down of this trend!
The pop of red with black—it’s the cherry on top!
Here is just another chance to remind everyone that vintage fashion is the greenest way to dress.
If you are like me, you want to do whatever you can to help the planet with your everyday actions, and vintage fashion is a wonderful and accessible thing to do. How to feel extra good about your purchase? As always, I donate 10% of my profits to Save the Manatee Club for the protection of this beloved and endangered species. I also give $1 for every sale to One Tree Planted, which plants a tree for each dollar received. In addition, 100% of profit on items in the Pink Heart Shop of my Etsy store benefit Dress for Success to help women thrive in work and in life. (Psst: Some of the best items I offer are in the Pink Heart Shop!)
Other things that happened this year?
I was honored to have the last word on Huff Post, reached 4,000 sales on Etsy and found the best possible home for this incredible Ice Capades jacket.
You read my goal for the year, but besides health, I’m planning on sharing with you as many wonderful vintage finds as I possibly can. Just you wait—you’re going to love what you see!
What is your focus for 2024? What’s on your vintage fashion wishlist? What is making you smile?