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Vintage Holiday Dressing: How to Celebrate in Effortless Style

Vintage Holiday Dressing: How to Celebrate in Effortless Style

Geoffrey Beene vintage 1960's dress
Geoffrey Beene vintage 1960's dress

 

1960's red and green Geoffrey Beene vintage dress

Ho ho ho.  It's that time! Everyone is putting on their favorite dresses, unpacking their velvets and re-visiting sequins and shimmer.  But what happens when you break the bank buying a dress from your favorite store only to find that your co-worker bought the same one and is wearing it to the same party?Good Cheer suddenly becomes embarrassment The answer might be to consider buying vintage for your next special event! Whether you are going to a Christmas cookie party, an office holiday party or a black tie holiday gala, you can find something vintage to wear that fits right in to your contemporary lifestyle.

 

Gold lame vintage 1960's cocktail sheath and vintage Yves Saint Laurent Choker.
Gold lame vintage 1960's cocktail sheath and vintage Yves Saint Laurent Choker.

 

1960's vintage gold lame sheath dress and vintage Yves Saint Laurent beaded choker necklace.

Whenever I go to a holiday party, people always want to know where I got my dress - when I tell them it's vintage, they are usually shocked.  I think they are expecting vintage to look "VINTAGE" and are amazed that it actually can look quite contemporary if worn right.  

 

Maison Mendossolle 1960's vintage cocktail dress
Maison Mendossolle 1960's vintage cocktail dress

1960's white crepe Maison Mendossolle vintage cocktail dress with rhinestone trim

 

Emma Domb vintage black lace over red dress with fishtail hem
Emma Domb vintage black lace over red dress with fishtail hem

 

1950's Emma Domb vintage dress with fish tail hem in black lace over red satin

There might be times, however, that you want to add some fun, obviously vintage, elements to your holiday ensemble - like opera gloves, vintage jewelry or a vintage handbag.  If you don't over-do the accessories and keep it simple, you can still look modern, elegant and sophisticated in a vintage dress.

 

Larry Aldrich vintage organza dress with lace collar
Larry Aldrich vintage organza dress with lace collar

1950's vintage black dress from Larry Aldrich with outstanding wide lace collar

 

2 Piece vintage 1960's red dress and coat with green lining
2 Piece vintage 1960's red dress and coat with green lining

 

Two Piece Vintage Dress and coat ensemble from the 1960's in red wool with green lining.

So, here are a few holiday dress suggestions from dressingvintage.com that we think are perfect for your next party! I personally make an effort to wear only ethically made clothing and buying vintage is one way I do that - it's harder than you would think to find fashion forward ethical apparel.  From now until New Year's Day, use the code holidayvintage to get 15% off of your next order, and as always, we ship free and Internationally!  

 

Green jacquard satin vintage dress
Green jacquard satin vintage dress

 

Gorgeous green jacquard satin 1960's vintage dress with layered back bow panel and slim fit.

 

ABS short party dress with full pleated skirt
ABS short party dress with full pleated skirt

Iridescent Oxblood red satin short ABS dress with built in tulle under skirt

 

1950's William Pearce vintage dress
1950's William Pearce vintage dress

 

William Pearce 1950's vintage gold dress with full skirt and bow at waist.

 

Silk jersey full length Oscar de la Renta dress
Silk jersey full length Oscar de la Renta dress

Oscar de la Renta dress in rich oxblood red silk jersey.

 

Lillie Rubin 1980's vintage black dress
Lillie Rubin 1980's vintage black dress

 

1980's vintage dress from Lillie Rubin with tulle skirt and velvet trim.

 

Leon Frank 1950's vintage red velvet party dress
Leon Frank 1950's vintage red velvet party dress

 

Leon Frank red velvet 1950's vintage dress with lace trim.

 

Black vintage dress with fur trim
Black vintage dress with fur trim

 

Vintage 1960's little black dress with fur trim

 

1950's Holiday dress with pom poms!
1950's Holiday dress with pom poms!

 

Red vintage 1950's dress - made for the holidays!

 

Jacques Heim vintage dress
Jacques Heim vintage dress

 

1950's vintage Jacques Heim dress in red and ivory silk

 

Lanz of Salzburg vintage hot pink 1960's dress
Lanz of Salzburg vintage hot pink 1960's dress

 

Hot Pink late 1960's Lanz of Salzburg vintage dress with layered hemline and bow.

 

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

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