Vintage Fashion Blog
Vintage styling guide for the glamorous femme fatale! Master the art of mixing vintage pieces from the 1930s-1970s with modern wardrobe staples. Learn the rich & fascinating history of vintage fashion.
Fall, my favourite season, is finally upon us, the perfect time to dust off my 1940s suits with matching hats and weather-appropriate gloves. As I was carefully packing my summer vintage wardrobe into Tyvek covers, you can find out how to properly store vintage in my article; ‘How to Store Vintage Clothes Like a Pro‘, and unpacking fall ensembles, I…
I am a big fan of gingham and plaid, my favourite patterns on 1940s suits, which I have in abundance but never enough, and in today’s post, I would like to show you how to add more than just a touch of vintage style by incorporating these classic patterns into your wardrobe. I will demonstrate how to wear a vintage-inspired…
Are you looking for fall outfit ideas inspired by the style icon Princess Diana? She was known for her impeccable and elegant looks, often adoring the colour red, which happens to be one of my favourites, too. Coincidentally, it’s also the most fashionable hue of the season, a classic that never goes out of style. In this post, I will…
Tips on how to dress like Wednesday Addams, not just for Halloween.Thank Goth It’s Friday! And if you are a true fan of the Addams Family, you know what I’m referring to, and if not, you must watch the ‘So You Think You Know Everything About the Addams Family‘ video. The Addams Family was brought to life by the renowned cartoonist…
Join me on the journey of dressing in vintage this spring. Get inspired by the fashions of a bygone era and let me help you find the perfect 1950s dress for this season and beyond. Spring has sprung, and all I can think of, aside from the release date of season three of ‘The Gilded Age’, is to get my…
If you are looking for the best and most beauteous vintage-inspired sweaters and cardigans suitable all year round, and tips on how to style them, you are up for a treat. I’ve never had much luck finding an original 1940s cardigan in good condition or a 1950s one in the right size and colour, but fortunately, there are a few…
My name is Dominique de Merteuil, and I'm a vintage fashion blogger. As the founder of It's Beyond My Control, the ultimate vintage fashion guide, I take pride in sharing my 20+years of knowledge, research and passion for clothing from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s—which I wear daily. There's a whole world of unique vintage pieces waiting to be discovered, so join me on this journey and embrace the beauty of vintage fashion! My credo: Life is too short to wear ordinary clothes!
