Borrowed Vintage Dress & Tiara from the Queen

For her wedding, Princess Beatrice wore a vintage Norman Hartnell dress on loan from her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, according to a statement provided by Buckingham Palace on Saturday. 

The dress, crafted from beau de soie taffeta with organza sleeves and trimmed with duchess satin, was refit for the bride.

“We’re all connected by the things we love.”

She topped off the look with the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara — which Queen Elizabeth also wore on her own wedding day. Originally, the tiara was crafted in 1919 for Queen Mary by Garrard and Co. It was made from a diamond necklace gifted by Queen Victoria, according to the palace.  

The groom donned a morning suit for the occasion.

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Oh What Was: Stirrup Pants

We all know that fashion is cyclical and that most trends — even ones we’d thought had gasped their last breath — tend to return in one form or another.

While the thought of wearing stirrup pants may make you cringe, it’s time to give them a second chance. Today’s versions are sleeker and decidedly chicer. They play well with the massive athleisure trend as a sort of leggings version 2.0. But they’re also turning up in office-friendly styles that take inspiration from trousers. And unlike the 80s when stirrups were strictly worn inside shoes, fashion girls are opting to wear the straps on the outside as well.

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in this photoStirrup pants – Mango. Shirt – H&M Men. Slingback pumps – Fendi. Watch – Rosefield.

PHOTO: STYLE DU MONDE

Nifty Fifties

The 1950s was fundamentally a time of conformity. You won’t find anything wild or risqué at this time period. Think of it as good, clean, wholesome stuff. The mini skirts and wild fashions don’t arrive until the 1960s.

A female function was to entertain or attend social gatherings – all to promote and further their spouse’s career. Cocktail dresses – short versions of ball gowns – were essential. A woman was expected to wear a hat outside of the house (except for the most formal evening occasions) and gloves at all times – short for day, long for evening. Men tended almost to universally wear suits. The practice of dressing young people like their elders was still common, with the ‘mother/daughter’ look particularly in vogue.

1950s fashion was regulated by three C’s – code, conformity and consumerism. Women’s focus was on rearing children and keeping house as they had largely left the war years’ workplace. Both men’s and women’s activities centered around family and home and clothing changed as a result. Emphasis was on practical but attractive housedresses, not only for household chores but suitable for quick errands or the school run. Women dressed for ‘wifely’ roles! 

How to Wear Vintage Clothing

Baby, it's Cold Outside

Winter Essentials :

Flattering  Outerwear + Balanced Layers underneath 

Alden Catalogue Page for furs embellished Winter coats.

December 1989. ‘Best to wear with get-down gear, You’ve be viewed with the warmest regards.

Coats On Top of It All Photo: Arthur Elgort
Models: Karen Alexander, Suzanne Lanza, Laetitia Firmin-Didot & Unknowns
Hair: Oribe
Makeup: Bobbi Brown

September 1977. ‘Reefers, steamers, trenches, wraps –the shapes to keep in mind when you look for a fall/ winter coat.’

80’s Fall / Winter Outfit

Winter look, Neue Mode, 1978

Thrifty Finds, & Past Times

1. ) Do you incorporate fashions of the past within your current wardrobe, do you want to?

2. ) How about getting lost in some present to past fashion trends? 

3. ) On your free time do you enjoy D.I.Y projects, and exploring new places?

4. ) Are you stylishly resourceful? Do you wanna be?

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