One of the most frustrating things about loving vintage is the size of vintage clothing. We’ve handled some antique clothing from the 1920s ,and the waistbands are so nipped in that Barbie would need shapewear to get it fastened. Such is the case with a lot of vintage clothing, right up until the 1980s. Marked sizes from the 1970s back do not resemble current sizes of the same number–if you’re shopping online or in person, always go by the measurements, not the size number. Blissfully, it’s not unusual to find 80s clothing that fits a 2020s size human. But never fear, this week’s fresh to market vintage has three things that are exactly the right size.
All this week’s fresh to market vintage puts their best foot forward. The sassy cat in spats, the delicately ruffled and painted pitcher, the modern cuff links and the hey-look-at-me striped tunic are all at the top of their class for style. At least we think so.
1970s Striped Tunic
Yikes! Stripes! This 1970s vintage tunic packs a powerful look with its red, white and blue stripes. Imagine how good this would look on the Fourth with a pair of white bermudas. Or red bermudas. Or blue bermudas. Vintage tunics from the late 1960s and 70s tend to have lots of color and patterns. Subdued shades are not required. The only trouble is that they tend to be on the small size; definitely go by measurements and not the stated size on the tag.
Red, White and Blue 1970s Tunic, $36.
-Laurie, NextStage Vintage
Ceramic Cat in a Suit
This cat resembles a bank that I sold years ago. I think that the earlier one was made by Joan de Bethel, but this one is very close to being a copycat! After some research, I found out that this is the House of Hull CATZ, made in California in 1981. If I don’t know the origin of something I will say so or use the term hummelesque or de Bethel style and other such terms so as to be honest about it. I looked at de Bethel’s company history and found no mention of the other company. This is why obtaining a patent for the design and decorative embellishments protects an artisan from wannabee competition and outright copies.
Ceramic Cat, $46.99
-Mary Ellen, AuntHattiesAttic
Antique Hand Painted Glass Pitcher c 1900
Vintage is the perfect way to add a touch of the cottage core aesthetic to your decor even if you make your home in a high-rise in the city. And a vintage hand-painted pitcher that doesn’t need a bouquet to amplify its beauty is an easy way to embrace the idea of cozy living.
Fluted Lip Glass Pitcher, $85
-Linda, Selective Salvage
Modern Contemporary Look Cufflinks
Father’s Day is next week and while we all tend to dress casually (thanks to COVID) a nice contemporary set of cufflinks is always nice to have on hand for those occasions when you want to dress up. While cufflinks don’t need to be gender-specific, Father’s Day would be a perfect occasion to buy Dad something other than socks. These vintage cufflinks won’t go out of style due to their modern contemporary look.
Chrome & Rhinestone Cufflinks, $21.95
-Pam, Vintage Renude
That’s this week’s fresh to market vintage. We don’t like to dispute anything one of us says, but we think that socks are always a perfect gift, so we would gift Pop socks AND a snazzy pair of cuff links. Next to something vintage, socks are always a perfect gift.
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