Vintage Fashion Blog
Step into the fascinating world of vintage lingerie, from the elegant foundation garments of the 1930s and the practical styles of the 1940s to the glamorous New Look silhouettes of the 1950s, and beyond. Explore the rich history of vintage undergarments, learn expert tips for buying and collecting vintage lingerie, and discover the best retro lingerie brands inspired by the past. From bullet bras and girdles to slips, stockings, and vintage-inspired shapewear, learn how foundation garments created the iconic fashions of the twentieth century.
Best Cervin Fully Fashioned Stockings Who Makes the Best Fully Fashioned Stockings? In this article, I’m excited to share my heartfelt review of the five best Cervin fully fashioned stockings for an authentic vintage look, my personal favourites, which I have tried, tested, and worn with several of my 1940s and 1950s ensembles. Once an essential item in every woman’s…
Don’t be the ‘Woman in a Dressing Gown’ (1957) This post is for fashion enthusiasts who have an appreciation for retro and vintage fashion styles, particularly those interested in incorporating Old Hollywood Glamour into their loungewear. If you have a penchant for comfort, style and vintage sophistication, and you spend copious amounts of time at home, you simply must consider…
In this post, which is a collaboration with the Orchard Corset brand, I will show you what a difference a corset makes when worn under vintage clothes. I would like to point out that you should not treat a corset as a substitute for exercise and a healthy diet. In truth, the more toned you are the less chance for…
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…
Top 10 Lingerie Brands You Need in Your Knicker Drawer My top 10 lingerie brands that are both, sexy and comfortable. It may seem odd or obscene, but its explanation is quite simple; I honestly believe that what’s underneath counts. The feeling that wearing beautiful, luxurious lingerie gives me, can be counted in two words – sexy and powerful. Even…
Learn how to shop for a vintage slip from the lingerie expert, Emma Benitez of Nylon Nostalgia. I’m thrilled and honoured to collaborate on this article with a lady who I’ve been admiring from far for years. Emma Benitez, BA (Hons) in Fashion & Dress History, is an expert in vintage lingerie and the most knowledgeable person I know on…
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!
