Vintage Fashion Blog
The best coats for autumn and winter-vintage style. [Edit 2024-the timeless chic] Do you love beauteous coats as much as I do but are unsure how to choose one or where to find luxurious outwear without breaking the bank? If the answer is yes, this article is definitely for you, as my shopping-on-a-small-budget prowess is legendary! The Best Coat for…
The 1940s DuBarry Dress & Its Versatility The DuBarry brand was known in the 1940s – 1960s for simple yet elegant evening gowns, cocktail and prom dresses, as well as mother-of-the-bride wear. Today the label is synonymous, amongst us vintage girls, with the best that ready-to-wear vintage has to offer. I love how easy it is to dress up or…
Best Ideas for Styling Saddle Shoes! In this article you will learn; Saddle shoes – definition Saddle -Piece of leather on a shoe, usually in contrasting colour, stitched from forward shank, at one side, over vamp to the other side. A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion: Historic and Modern by Mary Brooks Picken Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and…
In this article, you will discover the art of dating vintage clothing with expert tips and tricks, unveil the hidden clues and learn how to identify the era in which a vintage garment was made. From examining the lining to checking the RN number, this guide will equip you with all the essential knowledge to help you date vintage clothes…
“Meine Damen und Herren, Mesdames et Messieurs, Ladies and Gentlemen! Guten Abend, bon soir, Wie geht’s? Comment ca va? Do you feel good? I bet you do!” Without further ado, I present the vintage shop of the week! Bride Of The Fox has a breathtaking collection of rare, vintage garments, some of such historical value that they should be displayed…
The Perfect Weekend in Sydney – Where to eat, drink and shop if you love vintage, and luxury but only have a couple of days to spare. I’ve recently returned from a trip to Australia and even though most of my time was spent taking in spectacular sunsets from the picturesque beaches of Perth on the country’s west coast, I…
My name is Dominique de Merteuil, and I'm a vintage fashion blogger. As the founder of It's Beyond My Control, the ultimate 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. There's a whole world of unique vintage pieces waiting to be discovered, so join me on this journey and embrace the beauty of vintage fashion! My credo: Life is too short to wear ordinary clothes!
