Vintage Fashion Blog
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!
Why I fell in love with sequins! Some people need sequins, others don’t. Edith Head History of Sequins-Fashion Trivia Edith Head, one of my favourite Hollywood costumiers, once famously said, “Some people need sequins, others don’t.” She made that comment to the press in reference to a dress she designed for Grace Kelly to wear at the 27th Academy Awards…
Faux fur from Helen Moore is the best winter (and beyond) accessory for a vintage girl. And if you wonder who would wear faux fur in the summer, wonder no more. I would wear it regardless of the season. Their sumptuous and very 1930s-looking Slim Vixen scarf is the perfect example, as it would make for an ideal addition to…
The Practical Guide on How to Dress Vintage When it’s Cold How to dress vintage when it’s cold is a nagging question I’ve been trying to find an answer to for the past two decades, and I believe, I finally got it right! It’s all fine and dandy to wear your favourite vintage suit or slacks underneath a lightweight coat…
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.
