Vintage Fashion Blog
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…
Tips on Mixing Vintage with Modern Fashion! You often ask me in comments how to wear and mix vintage clothes with those of contemporary designers. The thinking behind this is to avoid looking too costumey or like an extra from Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. Not that there is anything wrong with looking like you’ve just stepped out from a scene playing…
How to Create Gothic Glamour with Vintage Clothes? In this post, I will endeavour to teach you how to master the gothic glamour style with the help of authentic vintage as well as contemporary clothes and accessories. I dedicate this piece to all my fellow vintage goths as well as ladies who don’t necessarily identify as a goth but are…
Have you ever found a book so fascinating on a topic, that it inspired you to follow up with another book and another until you fell down the rabbit hole of research? My journey began as a classic blue pill, red pill scenario. Of course, I chose the latter. Four weeks, seven books, and copious amounts of coffee later, It’s…
Meine Damen und Herren, Mesdames et Messieurs, Ladies and Gentlemen! For my weekly Q&A in the Vintage Shop Of The Week section. I present you with Crush Vintage, run by two friends whose mutual passion for vintage fashion led to the creation of a shop filled with real treasures for savvy vintage shoppers like myself where you can find garments…
It’s Beyond My Control-Introduction to My Vintage Fashion Blog Welcome to my vintage fashion blog with a slightly modern twist. My name is Dominique de Merteuil. I’m a vintage fashion scribbler, fashion history nerd and the founder of the It’s Beyond My Control website I started in 2012. This post is merely an introduction to It’s Beyond My Control, along…
Ladies and Gentlemen! Madame et Monsieur! Meine Damen und Herren! As part of the Vintage Shop Of The Week segment of my blog, I present to you Pursuing Andie! A place where you will find a vast selection of vintage clothes and accessories dating from the 1940s-1970s with an emphasis on hats, that integral part of a real vintage dame’s…
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.
