Vintage Fashion Blog
Best Cervin Fully Fashioned Stockings Who Makes the Best Fully Fashioned Stockings? In this article, I’m excited to share my heartfelt review of the five best Cervin fully fashioned stockings for an authentic vintage look, my personal favourites, which I have tried, tested, and worn with several of my 1940s and 1950s ensembles. Once an essential item in every woman’s…
Fall, my favourite season, is finally upon us, the perfect time to dust off my 1940s suits with matching hats and weather-appropriate gloves. As I was carefully packing my summer vintage wardrobe into Tyvek covers, you can find out how to properly store vintage in my article; ‘How to Store Vintage Clothes Like a Pro‘, and unpacking fall ensembles, I…
If you’re looking to create a glamorous vintage look inspired by Old Hollywood, finding the perfect red lipstick is key. There are many shades and formulas to choose from, so it can be overwhelming to know where to start. But don’t worry, I’m here to help you discover the best red lipsticks that will give you that classic, Old Hollywood…
How and where to shop for vintage clothes are the two questions people always ask when I give a talk on the subject of vintage fashion. The topic of procuring vintage clothing requires a detailed explanation, often with visuals, and there is never enough time to go through it at an event. So I finally decided to put pen to…
Few accessories in cinema are as instantly recognisable as the cat-eye sunglasses worn by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Effortless, enigmatic, and undeniably chic, they didn’t just complete Holly Golightly’s look; they defined it. The opening scene of the film ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ introduces two key elements of the movie: the impeccably dressed, in a long black Givenchy evening…
In this post, I am excited to share with you a comprehensive guide on how to select the best retro eyewear. I will cover everything from the different types of frames, lenses, and materials to the most popular styles and colours. Moreover, I have curated a stunning collection of photos featuring iconic Old Hollywood stars like Audrey Hepburn, James Dean,…
My name is Dominique de Merteuil. I'm a vintage fashion blogger and curator of elegance. As the founder of It's Beyond My Control, a vintage fashion guide, I take pride in sharing my 20+years of knowledge, research and passion for clothing from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s—which I wear daily. My credo: Life is too short to wear ordinary clothes!
