Vintage Fashion Blog
The 1980s-Inspired Lingerie for the Modern Girl with a Vintage Soul The Lenagerie brand is proof that sustainability can be sexy, and you definitely want to add it to your lingerie collection. Lena, the uber-talented designer behind my favourite, and the only sneakers brand I wear, SPITZ, has created a lingerie line for modern women with a vintage soul. Her…
A Weekend in Warsaw- Travel Guide Welcome to the perfect weekend in Warsaw! The perfect weekend series is a difficult one to create during the time of the pandemic. Unpredictable lockdowns and restrictions on travel make it impossible to plan the next holiday trip, especially if it’s just for the weekend. I would love to share with you all…
Outfit Ideas For Dressing Like a Femme Fatale!! And for those of you who love to learn, I wrote a brief history of the Fatale women depicted in literature and paintings in the 19th and 20th centuries. I don’t believe that there is one quintessential Fatale look. Black seems to always be the preferred choice for those trying to imitate…
In this article, I will share with you my favourite spots, hotels and restaurants for the Perfect Weekend in Krakow! GETTING TO KRAKOW If you are travelling from Warsaw to Krakow, the best, quickest and most comfortable way is to take the EIP (Express IntreCity Premium) from Dworzec Warszawa Centralna ( Warsaw Central railway station). The journey takes 2h 21…
History of CC41-The Utility Clothing Scheme A brief history of CC41-The Utility Clothing Scheme with examples of CC41 clothes from my personal collection. I’ve been fascinated by the history of CC41 – The Utility Clothing Scheme in Britain for years and I have a very strong penchant for buying garments with the CC41 logo, even multiples of the same item….
In this post, you will discover the history of the famous Handmacher brand synonymous in the 1940s and the 1950s with quality suits for an affordable price. I will also share with you some of the most beautiful examples of Handmacher clothes depicted in 1950s ads and pieces from my personal collection. To say that I have an abundance of…
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…
I wear original vintage clothing from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s every day. Over the last twenty years I have washed, stored, repaired and preserved hundreds of vintage garments ranging from rayon day dresses and silk lingerie to wool 1940s skirt suits and 1930s evening gowns. Every recommendation in this guide comes from my own experience caring for authentic vintage clothing….
Children’s clothing from the 17th to the 19th century – Wilanow for Young Talents. The exhibition runs until the 31st of October and you definitely don’t want to miss it!
My name is Dominique de Merteuil. I’m a vintage fashion blogger, founder, and sole author of It’s Beyond My Control, your ultimate guide to vintage fashion from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s. With over two decades of experience, meticulous research, and a deep passion for authentic vintage clothing, I specialise in the styles, silhouettes, and foundation garments of these eras, which I wear daily. Through this blog, I share the timeless beauty of bygone eras, blending historical insight with real-life styling and original vintage pieces. My work is rooted in both scholarship and lived experience, bringing vintage fashion to life beyond the archives and into the modern wardrobe.
