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The Vintage Holiday Style Guide

By Katherine WolfordNov 19, 2016

Welcome to the Dressing Vintage guide to wearing vintage this holiday season. Whether you are a show-stopping party-hopping Glamazon,...

The Power of Statement Sleeves - Finding the Right One

By Lisa AchesonNov 16, 2016

Sleeves. I've always been obsessed with them. To me, the sleeves or lack of sleeves on a garment can make or break the entire look. Cristobal Balenciaga was one...

How 17th Century Flemish Paintings Inspired Our Vintage Photo Shoot

By Katherine WolfordNov 2, 2016

At first glance, it may be hard to draw the clear connection between oil paintings of dead pheasants and high end vintage clothing editorials. But, when it came time to...

Honoring the Fashion Few Who Refuse To be Corralled

By Lisa AchesonOct 18, 2016

This week, Carnegie Hall paid tribute to the late New York Times photographer, Bill Cunningham. No one captured street style better than Mr. Cunningham, and his devotion to his craft...

Vintage Spring Pastels at Dressing Vintage - What is your color?

By Lisa AchesonMar 15, 2016

It's almost that time of year!...

Inventing Amy Winehouse - The Genius Behind The Beehive

By Lisa AchesonAug 10, 2015

The Movie "AMY" has been much more successful than most people predicted it would be. I saw it the week it opened because I've long been a fan...

Rihanna at the MET Gala - crazy? Like a Fox! Why a Guo Pei Dress Was the Perfect Choice

By Lisa AchesonMay 5, 2015

Rihanna has been called crazy for her fashion choice at this year's MET gala. Her cape has inspired memes of pizza, cheese, and omelettes, but I think Rihanna was the...

Let's Play! Why I miss vintage playsuits and swimwear ensembles

By Lisa AchesonApr 23, 2015

Can bringing back playsuits and fashionable swim ensembles change the world? Maybe not, but they might be a good place to start!

Happy Birthday Howard Greer - The Designer of Tabletop Dresses and Edith Head's First Hollywood Boss

By Lisa AchesonApr 16, 2015

One of my favorite designers, Howard Greer would have celebrated his 119th birthday today! Greer was a fashion designer and a Hollywood costume designer who began his career working for...