Vintage Fashion Blog
Your ultimate vintage fashion guide. Discover expert advice on finding, buying, cleaning, and preserving authentic vintage clothing with confidence and care. Learn how to date garments, understand delicate fabrics, and properly store treasured pieces from the 1930s, 1940s and the 1950s so they can be enjoyed for years to come.
Pass it On: Cooking Tips From The 1950s is a book with a selection of some of the most ingenious tips and recipes collected from newspapers as well as magazines from the 1950s. You have to put it into context and remember that before rationing ended, in 1954, women had to be very creative when making a meals for their…
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…
How to shop for vintage lingerie and what to do to make vintage clothes fit properly are two of the most frequently asked questions I receive from my readers. Well, the answer to the latter is quite simple. Always buy clothes in the right size, mind you that it’s better if a vintage dress is a tad too big than…
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…
I understand your curiosity about the high cost of vintage clothing. As someone passionate about vintage fashion, I constantly search for the perfect 1930s gown, yet another CC41 1940s skirt suit, or a 1950s bolero. However, I have learned that finding these rare gems at a bargain price is nearly impossible. Over the past 20-plus years, I have come to…
In this article, I will provide you with useful tips and guidelines for taking care of your vintage clothes so that you can enjoy them for years to come. Vintage clothes require special care and attention to preserve their quality and value. If like me, you are a vintage enthusiast, you might be wondering what are some common mistakes to…
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, from my own vintage collection. 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. My credo: Life is too short to wear ordinary clothes!
