In the words of Rachel Zoe – “I DIE!” I DIE for VINTAGE. No word in the English language sounds tastier than “vintage”.Vintage – classic, timeless, unique. Vintage pieces have a history waiting to be told and a story waiting to be written. Vintage pieces are unlike anything you can buy in any store. They are one-of-a-kind pieces that create a moment in time where you feel special. Think about it – Vintage wine…vintage records…vintage dresses. Unfortunately, anything vintage these days seems to cost an arm and a leg plus your unborn child. Unless you are fortunate like me and have some amazing vintage pieces passed down through the generations.
I remember receiving my first piece of vintage clothing. It was Christmas morning and I was 10. My sister and I were handed our Christmas present from my great Grandmother and we were ready to rip it open. As we tore off the shiny paper and bow, we both were greatly disappointed in our not-so-pleasant gift…My great Grandmother had wrapped us each a pair of her very own satin underwear. We’re talking old lady style granny panties. I got black and Mallory got ivory. That was the first and last time I wanted anything vintage from my family until recently.
In the last few months, I’ve inherited some beautiful vintage pieces and NOT some undergarments that saw Prohibition. We’re talking vintage jewelry and mink fur coats from my great great Aunt. She passed away when she was 100 so you know she lived through some amazing fashion eras. As a child, I remember spending time at my great great Aunt’s house in her basement. It was always kind of dark and creepy, but it was filled with hidden treasures. The downstairs closet housed some of her vintage handmade clothing. Each dress was luxurious. The fabric was ornate and the buttons were like little sewn on gems. What I wouldn’t give to be 5’2” and a whopping 100 lbs. I’d have a wardrobe like Betty Draper and Joan from Mad Men.
I treasure these vintage pieces. I hope to tell a story when wearing each piece and incorporate these timeless treasures into my modern wardrobe.
First, it is somewhat annoying to be 5'2" and 100 # (although I'm a bit more than 100 flat). Second, I have a vintage Saks Fifth Avenue gray pencil skirt from my great aunt. It is too long. I debate altering for fear of destroying the works of lore.
ReplyDeleteHey T, that is a tough one...I know it's a huge risk, but I'd probably take the skirt to have it altered. I think your aunt would want you to rock that skirt.
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