Summer Skirt

80’s Tropical Floral Print High-Waisted Midi Skirt

Laird-Portch

Size: 10-12

Waist: 26-30”, Length: 25”

Good Vintage Condition but there are what appear to be bleach stains in places where there are small specks of lighter blue but, given the pattern and the way the skirt hangs they are not very noticeable.

The high-waisted midi skirt is the skirt shape of the season, and with the delightful tropical floral print, buttoned front and matching waist belt this elasticated waist skirt ticks all the boxes.

*Fun Fact* Scottish brand Laird-Portch are best known for their high quality kilts and innovative use of tartan fabrics. Founder Geoffrey Laird-Portch is credited with creating the tartan mini skirt in the mid 1960’s (which reached the height of fashion in the 70’s) and pioneering tartan as a fashionable fabric.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75611445/80s-tropical-floral-print-high-waisted

This Weeks Shirts and Blouses

Vintage shirts, they come in all shapes and sizes and I’ve got a healthy variety right here: from the summer staple of the white shirt to vibrant florals, colour blocking and nautical themed. Whether you wear your shirts baggy over jeans or tailored a vintage shirt is a great way to get an up to date look for a fraction of high street prices.

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80’s Navy blue shirt with white edging and gold and white buttons. Small Shoulder Pads

Poem

Size: 10

Bust: 34”, Waist: 34”, Length: 22”, Shoulders:15.5”

Great Condition

Cute 80’s shirt, great for everyday wear.


http://www.etsy.com/listing/75609825/80s-navy-blue-shirt-with-white-edging

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90’s Vibrant Floral Print Shirt

Karels

Size: 12-14

Bust: 38”, Waist: 38”, Length: 24”

Great Vintage condition, no obvious signs of wear and tare

Great shirt for the summer, adds a hit of colour to any outfit.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75609503/late-80s-vibrant-floral-shirt

Emerald Green 70’s Shirt

The Edinburgh Collection

Size 14-16

Bust:40”, Waist:40”, Length: 25”, Shoulders:17”

Good Condition, shows some slight signs of expected wear and tear (slight fraying inside shirt around label) but generally excellent vintage quality

This shirt has everything: flattering colour? Check. Slimming lines? Check. Scalloped edged collar and floral embroidery details? Check and Check. It hits the colour blocking trend and it’s from the decade of the season, the 70’s, too. Lovely.


http://www.etsy.com/listing/75608472/emerald-green-70s-shirt

Late 80’s 70’s inspired White Blouse with Floral Embroidery Detail

Size 12

Bust: 38”, Waist: 38”, Length: 25”, Shoulders:15”

Great quality, no signs of wear and tare

White shirts are everywhere at the moment. There’s no escaping them. They are a really easy way to work the ‘white’ trend that’s hitting the red carpet (and the highstreet) at the moment.

Whether chucked over a pair of skinny jeans, worn with cut off denim shorts or tucked into a high-waisted skirt a good white shirt will see you through anything from job interviews to festivals.


http://www.etsy.com/listing/75609008/late-80s-does-70s-white-long-sleeved

Brand new (to shop) SHOES

Up this week I have shoes for every occasion; sandals, court heels and ankle boots. Brilliant.

80’s black leather ankle boots

Size: 3

0.5” heel

Great Condition, Hardly Worn

Black leather ankle boots with a little ankle strap and slightly pointed toes. Whilst undoubtedly a winter staple ankle boots are also a necessity in the English summer, great for both the less than sunshiney days and for teaming with summer dresses on those hot sunshine-rain-hot sunshine days we’ve been having lately.


http://www.etsy.com/listing/75607787/80s-black-leather-ankle-boots

80’s Black Suede Court Heels with Red Detailing, Bows and Buckles

Size: 3.5

2.5” heel

Great Condition, Hardly Worn

Court heels are undoubtedly one of my wardrobe staples. They are brilliant for looking the part in meetings, at interviews and even just for adding a touch of business like class to every day outfits

*Fun Fact* Originally founded in the 1850’s Bally is a company with history and class. In the post millennium times that shoe firm has struggled to modernise in the face of competition exploiting cheap labour in China and India and making lesser quality, but much cheaper shoes for the mass market. However for vintage lovers seeking out a bargain the brand Bally essentially equates to good quality materials and good quality design.


http://www.etsy.com/listing/75608024/1980s-bally-suede-bow-front-black-court

80’s Black Velvet Court Heels with Bows and Gold Buckles

St. Michel for M&S

Size: 3

Heel: 1.75”

Great Condition, Hardly Worn

Comfy court heels with a velvet twist. These shoes add a touch of quirky elegance to any outfit.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75608193/1980s-black-velvet-court-heels-with-bows

70’s Tan Leather Sandals with Small Heel and stitch detailing

Dolcis

Size: 6

Heel: 2”

Condition: Shows some slight signs of age but excellent vintage condition

70’s. Tan Leather. Small block heel. These shoes hit almost all the summer sandal trends and the ankle strap makes them comfy to wear.

*Fun Fact* You may well have seen the modern incarnation of the Dolcis brand as a concession in such stores as Bay Trading, but in it’s time Dolcis was a well regarded retailer in it’s own right. Another store with history Dolcis was founded in 1863 but, unfortunately, like Bally began to rapidly decline in the late 90’s/early 2000’s in the face of changing markets. Older examples are still an example of good, traditional British quality.


http://www.etsy.com/listing/75606723/tan-leather-70s-sandals

So...What's it all about?

A couple of months ago I was sat at my computer, trawling through the 'market place' section of a well known online fashion retailer when my mum came in, looked at the screen, pointed at a skirt priced at £30 marked 'beautiful vintage original C&A design' and said 'Ha! C&A? We used to call them crap and awful, that wouldn't of cost £30 new!' And a thought hit me, we, the long suffering lovers of vintage are being conned. 


I've been a big fan of vintage fashion for a few years now, not because it's cool to buy vintage, but because it's a great way of buying fashionable, good quality clothes without paying highstreet prices. So, after years of experience trawling through charity shops, car boot sales, vintage shop sale sections, markets and auction sites I've learnt a thing or two about finding a bargain. And I've decided to make a business out of it.


On this blog you will find lots of interesting background info on items I've discovered some of which (mostly those not in my size!) I'm going to sell on in my etsy shop at genuinely reasonable prices that reflect the quality and cost of the item, not the maximum I think someone might pay for them. 


And that's what it's all about! I hope you enjoy reading this blog as much as I'm going to researching it and if you see something you like marked **buy me** check out my etsy shop and find out more 


http://www.etsy.com/shop/sowhatitsvintage?ref=si_shop#

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