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Published on June 20, 2009 in Spotlight |
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A fashionable wardrobe isn't built in a day. The first step to an eclectic look that's distinctly you can be found by looking to previous decades for inspiration. Whether it's a prim and proper circle dress, a mod sheath, diaphanous gowns, or the avant garde oversized look, Etsy Vintage has all of the trends of yore to build your current wardrobe. Here are some fashionable favorites from the 1950s through the 1980s, with popular styles represented from each decade. Check out the Vintage Fashion style guide for more trendsetting accessories and clothing.
This was the era of white gloves, circle skirts and feminine detail. Infuse your wardrobe with some brocade and lace!
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1950's Belle of the Ball Dress From margaretpearl, $48.
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Pillbox Hat - Scalloped Design From AquaVelvet, $38. |
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Vintage Beaded Floral Tapestry Purse From calloohcallay, $44. |
Vintage Floral Party Dress and Shawl From TimelessVixenVintage, $420. |
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From DearGoldenVintage, $46. |
Vintage 1950s Bathing Suit Medium From houseofvintage, $40. |
1960s Fashion: Fitted and Modern
The '60s were a time of change, and the fashion reflected it: slim silhouettes, bold patterns and a modern vision of fashion that still rings true.
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From sophistikate, $30. |
Vintage 60s Mod Red Mini Dress From oldage, $59. |
| Mod Black Taffeta Fitted Dress From shopgoodgrace, $38. |
60s Vintage Psychedelic Micro Mini From decades, $78. |
| From rachelgoldstar, $55. |
Vintage TIERED SKIRT Party Dress From MariesVintage, $58. |
1970s Fashion: Casual and Earthy
Strap on your platform sandals and grab your floppy hat! The 1970s were a casual affair: perfect for a modern day picnic.
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Real Wood 1970's Wrap Ankle Platforms 8 From sugarskullvintage, $45. |
From harbordistrict, $23. |
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From DewberryVintage, $44. |
From thisyearsmodel, $15. |
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From jitterbonesbaby, $35. |
1970s Hand Tooled Leather Satchel From vintagekitty, $25. |
1980s Fashion: Oversized and Avant Garde
Ah, the '80s: the bright colors, unorthodox shapes (batwing sleeves and shoulder pads!) and over-the-top aesthetic just keeps coming back!
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From whatcirca, $17. |
From splendidred, $28. |
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1980s Turquoise Polka Dot Jumper From dustyrosevintage, $48. |
From brownbagvintage, $38. |
| Vintage Leather Fringe Cropped Jacket From thelistcontinues, $35. |
Vtg High Waisted Turquiose Guess Jeans From TripleGemini, $20. |
These are but a few styles of each decade. Make sure to check out the Vintage Category for more representations of fashion history!
Looking for more Etsy Finds? Try these links:
Fashion Through The Decades Guide | Vintage Category | More Vintage Fashion Posts
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| Tags | 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, clothing, decades, Etsy Finds, fashion, ladies, mod, shopping, styles, vintage, woman, women |
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Kultur
Yay for high waisted jeans! So sick of seeing people's undies. ;)
beautifulbridget
BabbidgePatch
lapetiteanglaise
steampunkjunq
PoppysVintageGarden
Oh this is Super fun to see! Great article! I'll be adding a bunch more TDF goodies soon too!
baconsquarefarm
Thanks for taking me down memory lane enjoyed it~ remember alot of these styles and some of them are hiding in the attic of this old farmhouse. hmmmm.
CouchDesign
SugarShorts
ShesFancy
My favorite subject! I can tell you worked hard to find the perfect mix of items. Very nice!
I can see the influence of all these eras on current fashion.
aimeesarmoire
OH. MY. GOD. Those turquoise guess jeans are giving me a serious flashback!!!
HausProud
Love the selection! Excellent examples of the decades! LOVE the Olive Suede Heels. So Sexy!
kittytrishia
cosmicsurflove
elizabethwrenvintage
lovelygifts
So many nice items. Love the leather satchel and the party dress!
salonskacollections
Great collections. Why don't people wear more hats and pearls these days?
CositasSeriasVintage
SurrenderDorothy
gumbygirl
workingforpeanuts
beachhouseblues
ME2Designs
gloilocksandbody
Those Guess jeans made me giggle! And I want those strappy white platforms!
vaeda
KOALACaddie
What a great trip back in time! I saw my life flash before me! Erinliz is a genius! What fun browsing through her shop! Thanks so much.
thebestvintage
Some things don't get old, they just get better.
I love surrounding myself with things that have a history!!
shavingkitsuppplies
Everything you found is not only fab, but is staged or posed so well! Great photos and colors!
atouchofvintage
sage12888
TessaKim
MarcellasExcess
Size 4.5 shoes from Small Earth...fabulous, but who has feet that teeeny!!
RoyalPrincess
VintageSurplus
Classics never go out of style. Love the orange flower power mini dress!!
steinschmuckdesign
jenniferlynnstudio
It's funny how styles come and go....and they always come back!!!
IceCreamCandy
missindie
voleurdebijoux
SimpleTraditions
britishvintage
xoxoDesigns
I love the vintage black wicker purse from Small Earth Vintage!
Would also love to have the vintage floral party dress by Timeless Vixen Vintage.
asundrynotion
I think there's a timelessness about the casual 70s aesthetic. Look at us now, mostly jeans & tee shirts when something is not required. Don't think I'll ever quite appreciate 80s fashion again. Seemed like was turquoise, hot pink/magenta & black. The rompers & drop waist dresses are cute, though.
BeadinBabe
HepCatClothes
I was excited to see an article on vintage clothes. I absolutely adore vintage fashion...especially hats. I must have over 50 vintage hats in my personal collection!
ThatSomething
i love the character and uniqueness that vintage pieces have! great article
ovgilliesdesigns
sineminugur
popettes
EJPcreations
ScottieinaCanoe
victorianbustle
klacustomcreations
love the vintage purse. I have a few vintage mosiac pendants that I love, love the history behind things.
southernladysvintage
SmallEarthVintage
Beautiful selections! Particularly loving those dresses from TimelessVixenVintage and Erinliz.
BelleMereBelleFille
Sometimes the prices make me look twice! are they not cheap? For those 50's olive suede shoes? just $28? Vintage is amazing....
MariesVintage
worksandfinds
viciousvintage
wheredidyougetthat
Awesome pics! I only wish that my "Big" size 6-1/2 feet would fit into those size 4 1/2 1950s Olive Suede Springolator Mules! My goodness! Have hormones in meat gotten to our feet too????? Love those totally gorgeous shoes!!!!
poppyandclover
Nice...I think overall the 1960s win on classic, "timeless" appeal.
VIKukA
Fantastic, and this 60s Vintage Psychedelic Micro Mini just super!
PersistentGreen
What a fun "time trip" collection. I love that red 60s dress.
VintageTwenty
Oh, yes! Everything old is new again. Vintage items have character and a history of its own.
VirginiaWho
Radness
greenmarketvintage
LOVE the Feathered Net HAT from G r e e n M a r k e t V i n t a g e ! worn by Rococo vintage!
blythehopesvintage
m loving vintage fashion as always... am really trying not to buy the swimsuit.....
LoveAppleBoutique
Morado
belovedbaglady
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FancyPantsAndMore
LightTheDarkness
FlanneryCrane
RocKandy777
opendoorstudio
I believe I had that exact purse...I remember carrying an entire bag of bubble gum in it! What fun!
MyGrandmasAttic
funkomavintage
those tall boots on a blue Pontiac....that's Vintage ! all the pictures have a bright look....Great picks !
bedouin
thelostfound
EraticStaticVintage
I wish I had a 27" waist...I would snag those guess jeans in a heartbeat !
BajueBoutique
TheIDconnection
gisellegonzalez
galanight
bessjewels
HHEssentials
Could have used a bit of Natural Skin Care with Vintage Flair! ;-) hhessetials.etsy.com
StudioCherie
way cool picks. I have lived through a coupel of these eras and could not have done better. Excellent article!
treeforyou
vintagekitty
LittleGreenSquirrel
I have been lost in the shops of the featured sellers here for quite a while! The coolest stuff! The great pix! Fun!
Thanks!
stylishvintage
dragonvintage
reuprefashion
dustyrosevintage
beautiful picks. i'm also sad that those boots wouldn't fit. thanks for including one of our pieces!
bijougirldesigns
There is HUGE vintage and designer sale going on in five points East Nashville today - if anyone who lives in the Nashville area wants to know ;)
didio
So many great vintage pieces that would look great with my modern vintage line of jewelry... So excited to have some new etsy shops to add to my favorites!
CutieDynamite
Love vintage so! Just scored some vintage Ferragamo heels! Yessss.
SummerLetters
happydayvintage
VitalTemptation
PipocaHandmade
Super fun! Love the vintage florals...straight out of Slim Aarons!
KatcherrFancy
Dont forget the beautiful vintage accessories to go with those vintage dresses.
lilworkerb
theduskyjewel
tldgrainwear
Great picks! 60s mod dress and vintage coat are my favourites, purple high tops are cute too! Thanks for the post!
AnniesWearableArt
my favorite things...i obsess over vintage. thank goodness I have a place where I can share that--thanks to etsy!
Wonderful article, Alison.
VixVintage
Great picks! I love love love Vintage! Next time add some fun maxi dresses.
MPPDesigns
Love to see that others appreciate the quality and timeless appeal of vintage. Literally I got hooked years ago and can't get enough.
CollectionObsession
That floral party dress is beautiful! Sigh - to have that waist.
LaLah
TripleGemini
Love all of it! Especially the summery 70s, so breezy and laid back.
karapegg
AquaVelvet
A bit late to the party here... but must say, what a fab collection! Thanks for including my scalloped pillbox hat! You facilitated it finding a great new home. :~)
girlabouthair
spacejam
VintageStarrBeads
I am Vintage NOW! and my first Vintage shop in 1970 in NYC was when people still said it was 'DEAD People's Clothing' or 'Used clothing' or just plain 'RAGS'!
I'm still crazy about Vintage and the quality of it all!-Rachelle Starr
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SallysBackAlley
I eat sleep and drink Vintage I was raised antique then I found my vintage niche, I'm just getting started thanks for the invite,Shannon
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