Fall Vintage Inspiration is here!

It’s time for that annual rite of autumn, the Vintage Fashion Guild’s Fall Vintage Inspiration.

Each year we look for modern trends that seem especially indebted to vintage fashion and collect some examples of the originals. This year all the items shown are offered for sale by VFG trade members as of the date of publication, yesterday. You could think of it as a carefully curated pop-up shop of on-trend vintage fashion.

Further, clicking on an item takes you into members’ online shops, all well worth visiting.

Whether you stop by for fall fashion inspiration or for new items for your fall wardrobe, please do stop by Vintage Inspiration:

Fall has arrived at the Vintage Fashion Guild...

...and once again, we are presenting Vintage Inspiration, our collection of vintage clothing and accessories chosen with current trends in mind.

If you’ve taken even a quick glance at any September fashion magazine or looked at runway roundups, you will see these trends. Modern designers have been influenced by vintage styles again, but you can have the originals! As of today, everything in Vintage Inspiration is for sale.

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Fall in Style at the Vintage Fashion Guild

Vintage Inspiration is here, and the news is that vintage is more and more inspiring!

Once again this fall designers are inspired by vintage fashion including the dash of the 40s and the pop of the 60s. Runway trends of velvet and shades of wine red are great for style seekers with a love for authentic vintage.

Click on the photo above for links to the pages of this feature.

Many thanks to the members of the VFG Site Committee for their work in putting this feature together. I (denisebrain) am the co-chair along with Mary of The Vintage Merchant. The other members working on this were Amy of Viva Vintage Clothing, Cat of Club Vintage Fashions, Linn of Linn's Collection and Sharon of Living Doll Vintage—and thanks to all the members of the VFG for their great photos interpreting modern trends. Big thanks to VFG member Christine Anderson of yumyumphoto.com for the opening photo, inspiration for the design.

Spring 2011 Vintage Inspiration is here!

Stop by and see what modern fashion trends we are interpreting ~in vintage style~ for spring this year...visit the VFG's Vintage Inspiration!

Vintage Inspirations Spring 2010 is here!

The inspiration—for current fashion, and for your own style—is here!

The Trade Members of the VFG have once again found vintage clothing and accessories that interpret the latest spring trends.

Visit Vintage Inspirations and prepare to be inspired!

Many thanks to the members of the VFG's Site Committee for all their work on this project, along with the membership for their great photos.

Prepare to be inspired: The VFG's Fall 2009 Vintage Inspirations is here!

Once again it is time for Vintage Inspirations, the Vintage Fashion Guild's biyearly project showcasing styles of the past that have influenced current fashion. This season we are showing everything from 30s flights of fancy to classic camel hair to studded black leather...each having a real impact on current design.

Stop by and be inspired!

Many thanks go to the 40+ members of the Guild who contributed their images to the project, and to the members of the VFG's Site Committee, especially Jenn (Hatfeathers Vintage) for her stunning layouts, and Mary (The Vintage Merchant) for her major work in organizing the project.

Vintage Inspirations: Fall 2007

"For Fall 2007, designers have reached way back, finding inspiration in clothing of the 1940s and even the 1920s. Along with Deco dolls and film noir starlets, the Lady has returned, with her long gloves and wardrobe of hats! See these and other inspirations for fall fashion, courtesy of the Vintage Fashion Guild."

We invite you to review our newest fashion feature written by VFG Member, denisebrain.

Vintage Inspirations Fall 2007 issue is here and I must say, it's exquisite! A brilliant job once again done by Maggie aka denisebrain. This season's installment showcases some of the most wonderful vintage ever. Nearly forty members contributed photos to the project and the result is chock full of desirable and stylish pieces - a visual feast for the eyes!

So please, without further adieu, visit Vintage Inspirations!

Prints, Please

70's City-scape print dress from fast_eddies_retro_rags
In the mood for some funky prints? Seems everyone is! Prints are a hot trend this year.

After a very dark fall season, prints are making a comeback in a big way. Three you'll see this upcoming season are: 70s style, animal and floral. Rebecca Taylor is known for her “cool girl” designs and this season was no exception. I love her printed top and 70s style jean. And there is nothing sexier than an animal print done right.

Florals range this season from 60s mod to sophisticated and refined. All of these prints are appropriate for any age group. What's important is that the print should match the stature of the woman. Very petite woman will look dwarfed by an oversized print and woman with a bigger frame can dwarf a print if it's too small or cutesy. Look for styles that play up the shape of your body to use prints to their best advantage.

Also, if prints scare you, start small. Do a printed accessory like a scarf or a shoe or bag and slowly work in separate pieces first, like a blouse or skirt and then take the plunge into dresses or printed coats. Read the rest of the msn.com article here.

The VFG has also called out Prints as a super hot trend in vintage this year. Vintage Inspirations focused on prints both charming & valiant for Spring.

And over on the VFG Forums - pinky-a-gogo asked posters to show their favorites. Come by and show us yours or oogle the goodies featured (like this pictured stunner by Alfred Shaheen from pinky-a-gogo).

Week 6 - Spring Vintage Inspirations

Week 6 of the Spring Vintage Inspirations fashion picks!

Every Wednesday, VFG Member cactusandcattails is going to post a thread on the forums calling for all vintage sellers to show off their current and upcoming auctions that fit the themes. The whole draw is that *everything* posted will be available for you to buy! Either right that minute or within the week. It's perfect for instant gratificationists like myself.

All the great items can be viewed in one thread on the forums!

There's but a few to choose from this week, but the ones we have are top of the line! So without further adieu, here are this weeks picks:

Prints Charming & Prints Valiant

This awesome 50's paisley border print dress (pictured) from bartondoll is in a class by itself. Soft polished cotton with a full circle skirt and the pattern is placed perfectly for optimum flattery on any body! And this 50's butterfly print dress from thevintagepeddler will make you want to fly away with delight.

For those who like their color bold - this orange plaid vintage Anne Klein for Saks Fifth Avenue maxi dress from iKonic Vintage fulfills your valiant needs.

Black & White

Denisebrain rocks black and white this week with her 50's Lace-Print Cotton Dress & Jacket and her 60's Striped Nylon Dress with Ruffles. Of course, anything in her store is to die for!

Up the Vampage - Tastyvintage.com steals the category with their super seductive 70's Ossie Clark halter dress with plunging neckline. This one screams sexy!

Beauty in the Details - Vintage and those details. Intricate beauty from thevintagepeddler with this 40's blue linen wiggle dress set. Lace & sequins all wrapped up in a sexy sheath.

You can also satisfy your handbag fetish. What? You don't have a handbag fetish? Well this woven raffia embroidered summer floral one from bartondoll will sure give you one.

Thanks to everyone who participates in helping to put this together from denisebrain for creating and putting the Spring '07 Vintage Inspirations issue together, cactusandcattails for thinking up the fabulous cross-promotion idea and running with it so fabulously and of course to all the sellers who participated with showing their wonderful goods.

See you next Tuesday for Week 6!

Week 5 - Spring Vintage Inspirations

Week 5 of the Spring Vintage Inspirations fashion picks!

Every Wednesday, VFG Member cactusandcattails is going to post a thread on the forums calling for all vintage sellers to show off their current and upcoming auctions that fit the themes. The whole draw is that *everything* posted will be available for you to buy! Either right that minute or within the week. It's perfect for instant gratificationists like myself.

And starting this week, all the great items can be viewed in one thread on the forums! So without further adieu, here are this weeks picks:

Prints Charming & Prints Valiant

Pretty prints from fuzzylizzie's pale blue 40's feminine floral dress to this flower power paisley patio dress from Vintage Clothes-Line.

And then there's this insane 70's novelty print shirt (pictured) from NorthStar Vintage showing Edwardian ladies on mopeds! Someone please tell me when you'll see that again.

Black & White

Love this weeks offerings from Hip Vintage Boutique's op-art delight by R&K Originals to the gorgeous 40's full skirted dancers print dress from b*a*vintagequeen. And for the perfect addition to any outfit, this delightful 60's black and white daisy pin (pictured) from denisebrain.

Up the Vampage - Sexy little numbers from this 70's John Kloss terry lounging dress from denisebrain and this bombshell butterfly embroidered Irish linen wiggle by Harvey Bein from fuzzylizzie.

Beauty in the Details - Details are beautiful with both this 70's does 30's romantic floral garden dress featuring ribbons, ruffles and lace and this silk organza party dress embroidered with yellow roses from The Marque of Vintage.

Back to the Future - The future looks back to the 30's with these sublime metallic silver evening dance sandals from fuzzylizzie and this simple and versatile blue lurex 60's sleeveless top from fast_eddies_retro_rags.


Thanks to everyone who participated in helping to put this together from denisebrain for creating and putting the Spring '07 Vintage Inspirations issue together, cactusandcattails for thinking up the fabulous cross-promotion idea and running with it so fabulously and of course to all the sellers who participated with showing their wonderful goods.

See you next Tuesday for Week 6!

Week 4 - Spring Vintage Inspirations

Week 4 of the Spring Vintage Inspirations fashion picks!

Every Wednesday, VFG Member cactusandcattails is going to post a thread on the forums calling for all vintage sellers to show off their current and upcoming auctions that fit the themes. The whole draw is that *everything* posted will be available for you to buy! Either right that minute or within the week. It's perfect for instant gratificationists like myself.

Here are this weeks picks!

Prints Charming & Prints Valiant


This weeks prints are as charming as they come with this precious 30's/40's morning glories print sundress from Damn Good Vintage and this truly gorgeous 50's Susan Small floral evening dress that is just dying to be worn at a Summer wedding from tastyvintage.com.

You can do double duty with charming & valiant at the same time with a dress from Vested Gentress. This week you can grab this pretty floral patio dress style from lovely-ritas or this super fun Asian style with screen-printed owl design from northstarvintage.

View all of this weeks pretty prints here.


Beauty in the Details

Oh the details! From this breathtaking 30's pink satin & lace bed jacket that you'll want to wear anywhere but from poppysvintageclothing to this utterly delightful bubblegum pink mini cocktail dress from The Vintage Bungalow. And how could I not mention this must have 40's floral print blouse with the most intricate buttons from tastyvintage.com and this blue jewel-toned party dress that would light up any prom all by itself from glamoursurf?

View all of the beautifully detailed items here.

Up the Vampage

Meow! Rev any man up with this 70's low cut & high slit (a double whammy!) little black disco dress from denisebrain or stay golden with this 80's metallic designer mini dress from poppysvintageclothing.

View all of the vampage vixen fashions here.

Back to the Future

Space up your wardrobe with these two items from tastyvintage.com! A sleek mod wet vinyl purse featuring silvertone spacey circles and rock it with their 60's Mr. Mort mini dress - or tunic, depending on how brave you're feeling!


Thanks to everyone who participated in helping to put this together from denisebrain for creating and putting the Spring '07 Vintage Inspirations issue together, cactusandcattails for thinking up the fabulous cross-promotion idea and running with it so fabulously and of course to all the sellers who participated with showing their wonderful goods.

See you next Tuesday for Week 5!

Week 3 - Spring Vintage Inspirations

Week 3 of the Spring Vintage Inspirations fashion picks!

Every Wednesday, VFG Member cactusandcattails is going to post a thread on the forums calling for all vintage sellers to show off their current and upcoming auctions that fit the themes. The whole draw is that *everything* posted will be available for you to buy! Either right that minute or within the week. It's perfect for instant gratificationists like myself.

Here are this weeks picks!

Prints Charming & Prints Valiant


Charm yourself this week with this pink & black early 50's luscious silk charmeuse dress from dorotheascloset or with this pink & white dreamy crepe 60's secretary dress from morning-glorious.

But if you need something a little stronger this Spring, treat yourself to a 60's silky hot pink floral print sundress (pictured) from The Vintage Peddler or this fab bright pink flowered cotton trapeze dress from denisebrain.

View all of this weeks print pieces here.


Beauty in the Details

Can't get more detailed than a wedding gown and this 60's Emma Domb ivory brocade choice (pictured) from glamoursurf is exquisite. Not the marrying kind? This remarkable 60's black chiffon rayon pleated babydoll dress from Born Too Late Vintage may get you a proposal or two anyway.

View all of the beautifully detailed items here.

Black & White

This week the black & whites should definitely be read all over - this smashing 70's Op-Art Black & White Peasant Blouse from North Star Vintage, this stunning 50's polka dot full skirted summer dress from dorotheascloset and this Funky Mod 70's Toni Todd Dress (pictured) from morning-glorious.

There's some other amazing B&W items here.

Up the Vampage

Up, up and away with the vampage this week from this curve hugging bronze silk Ceil Chapman 50's wiggle dress (pictured) from dorotheascloset, or this pin-up ready bombshell halter bathing suit from The Marque of Vintage or this 70's Halston clingy jersey mauve goddess gown from The Vintage Peddler.

View all of the vampage vixen fashions here.

Back to the Future

Sparkle in this 60's Silver 2-Piece Sleeveless Full Skirt Party Dress (pictured) from denisebrain! Go Back to the Future here.

Thanks to everyone who participated in helping to put this together from denisebrain for creating and putting the Spring '07 Vintage Inspirations issue together, cactusandcattails for thinking up the fabulous cross-promotion idea and running with it so fabulously and of course to all the sellers who participated with showing their wonderful goods.

See you next Tuesday for Week 4!

Week 2 - Spring Vintage Inspirations

Week 2 of the Spring Vintage Inspirations fashion picks!

Here's the lowdown on how it works:

Every Wednesday, VFG Member cactusandcattails is going to post a thread on the forums calling for all vintage sellers to show off their current and upcoming auctions that fit the themes. The whole draw is that *everything* posted will be available for you to buy! Either right that minute or within the week. It's perfect for instant gratificationists like myself.

So without further adieu, here are Week 2's picks!

Prints Charming & Prints Valiant

From the dainty to the dauntless, prints are hot this Spring. If you're looking for that hard to find, completely unique impression then vintage is the only way to go.

This week you can score this 50's sweet, feminine vintage print cotton summer dress from emmapeelpants or this cobalt blue tulip print bias cut rayon 1930's dress (pictured) from Dorothea's Closet Vintage or the definitive definition of charming - this 40's hat print dress with ruffled side swag from Material Memories.

For something a bit on the bolder side we have perfect choices from this zodiac print drop waist dress at borntoolatevintage and this 60's Tori Richard cotton a-line beauty from denisebrain to this early 70's Scandinavian mod blue dress (pictured) from The Marque of Vintage.

View all of this weeks print pieces here.



Beauty in the Details

Beauty is definitely in the details of these gorgeous intricate lovelies. Choose from this 50's sundress with fabulous embroidery and cutwork eyelet (pictured) from bartondoll or this exquisite 40's beaded peasant style dress (also pictured) from cactusandcattails.

View all of the beautifully detailed items here.

Black & White

No gray areas here. It's all black and white whether you choose this 70's kaftan from Sara's Attic or this this seriously amazing mad spotted 60's dress from emmapeelpants.

Up the Vampage

Nothing says vamp like red! The sex appeal is high on these two lipstick red knockouts. This sizzling red Ossie Clark from emmapeelpants as well as this 80's does 40's siren red ruched & gathered dress (pictured) from Material Memories.

View all of the vampage vixen fashions here.


Back to the Future

Silver and gold goodies are back from the future this week starting with this 60's shimmering silver lace trapeze mini dress (pictured) from glamoursurf. And you'll melt any guy with this 1960's molten copper ice sexy sheath dress from Born Too Late Vintage.

Go Back to the Future here.

Thanks to everyone who participated in helping to put this together from denisebrain for creating and putting the Spring '07 Vintage Inspirations issue together, cactusandcattails for thinking up the fabulous cross-promotion idea and running with it so fabulously and of course to all the sellers who participated with showing their wonderful goods.

See you next Tuesday for Week 3!

Week 1 - Spring Vintage Inspirations

Yay! The new VFG extravaganza for Spring is here!

As we posted last Friday, we're going to be making weekly picks of the must have vintage pieces for Spring according to the current issue of Vintage Inspirations.

Every Wednesday, VFG Member cactusandcattails is going to post a thread on the forums calling for all vintage sellers to show off their current and upcoming auctions that fit the themes. The whole draw is that *everything* posted will be available for you to buy! Either right that minute or within the week. It's perfect for instant gratificationists like myself.

So without further adieu, here are this weeks picks!

Prints Charming & Prints Valiant

You can charm the pants of any man with this 50's Pink Rose Print Dress from bluevelvetvintage.com (pictured) or if that one doesn't work, this Robert Norton knockout from Vintage-a-Peel will definitely do the trick!

Perhaps your man is more of a Prince Valiant type? Desiring wild, colorful print dresses that show off your figure? Then he must be a Pucci fan and you can definitely fill that void with two beauties from chezmov and pinky-a-gogo. Alas, if designer is not in your budget, we are in serious love with this paisley canvas Spring jacket (pictured) from The Vintage Bungalow. View all the Prints Charming/Valiant items here.

Beauty in the Details

Embroidery, appliqués, and rosettes, oh my! They're all here from this super adorable black pencil skirt with red flower appliqués (pictured) from ricandbeansvintage.com, this stunning chocolate brown rayon blouse with copper beading from The Vintage Bungalow and this peach silk crepe 1920s cloche with ruched details from pastperfectvintage.com. View all the Beauty in the Details items here.

Black & White

A classic, graphic combination that's always in style - black and white. This week you can go bold with a polka dot 60's shift dress from denisebrain , 50's atomic swirl cufflinks from fast_eddies_retro_rags or get a second chance at this Betsey Johnson zebra beauty from Hip Vintage Boutique.

If you're more the demure type this flocked gingham dress with rhinestones around the neckline from Aaralyn's Velvet Dragonfly will set your heart on fire (pictured). Those earrings are available, too! As will this 80's knockout ribbed rayon little number from borntoolatevintage. View all the Black & White items here.

Up the Vampage

If you're looking for racy, sexy and sultry - look no further than the Up the Vampage trend. You can really knock 'em dead in this amazing black feather and sequins little number from borntoolatevintage. Or get as close as you can to your vamp idol in this satin trench coat that was actually owned by Bette Davis from riceandbeansvintage.com. But our favorite is this exquisitely tailored classic black rayon wiggle dress (pictured) from redponyenterprises.com. You can just tell it's the most flattering thing on earth! View all of the Up the Vampage items here.

Back to the Future

And finally, we take a look at the silver lining - literally. You can rock it out Ziggy Stardust style in these disco glam 70's Italian made platform mules from fast_eddies_retro_rags, sparkle in this long silver lurex gown from Material Memories, or jazz up any outfit with this fantastic Whiting & Davis mesh necklace (pictured) from pinky-a-gogo. View all of the Back to the Future items here.

Thanks to everyone who participated in helping to put this together from denisebrain for creating and putting the Spring '07 Vintage Inspirations issue together, cactusandcattails for thinking up the fabulous cross-promotion idea and running with it so fabulously and of course to all the sellers who participated with showing their wonderful goods.

See you next Tuesday for Week 2!

Inspiring Picks

The VFG Blog is participating in a fabulous cross promotion between our Forums, Sellers and the popular Vintage Inspirations feature.

Each Tuesday we'll post some pics of our favorite items from sellers who fit the current themes of Vintage Inspirations.

Spring '07 styles are:

Back to the Future
Beauty in the Details
Prints Charming & Prints Valiant
Black & White
Up the Vampage

We're taking all the legwork out of searching for items that fit these latest trends by bringing the cream of the crop directly to you each week! So be sure to check back this Tuesday (and every Tuesday after that!) for the looks everyone wants this season.

Psssst! Want a sneak peek of the contenders? Check the VFG Forums for the posted eye candy and info on when the items you want will be available!

Spring Into Vintage Inspirations

The Spring 2007 issue of VFG's Vintage Inspirations is here and it's quite possibly the best one ever. Our member Maggie aka denisebrain pulled together a sensational fresh look on the seasonal piece.

Vintage Inspirations takes on the challenge of helping find vintage that relates and works with modern trends. Spring's installment focuses on the impact of silver, details like embroidery and ruffles, prints in color and black & white and the high fashion, sexy looks reminiscent of the 40's and 50's. Each page is a visual thrill!

There are links to every seller who's included in the presentation, so even if they no longer have that fabulous piece that's featured, you're sure to find something equally fantastic. Whether you splurge on that lipstick red 40's bikini from Couture Allure or you snag a bargain with the coolest black and white raffia babydoll pumps from Material Memories (I'd act now on those beauties if they're your size!) you're sure to find something just perfect for Spring 2007.

Vintage Inspirations

The Fall 2006 issue of Vintage Inspirations is hot off the presses!

Compiled by Carolyn Schreiber aka bigchief173, this seasons installment focuses on cropped jackets, plaid, capes and oversized purses.

Items like this superb 60's Pauline Trigere silk gown from Memphis Vintage fit in perfectly with today's latest styles without looking like everyone else. You can be trendy and unique with vintage and that's what Vintage Inspirations showcases every season.