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Review: Gracy Q 1950s Style "Sophia" Dress

Review: Gracy Q 1950s Style "Sophia" Dress

Gracy Q "Sophia" dress in yellow Do you have a "best dress," a frock or outfit that is your nicest, most polished look and, most importantly, you feel epic in?...
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Tagged: Reviews Vintage
Getting Ready for Gatsby

Getting Ready for Gatsby

Hello Lovelies! Abby here -- and let me tell you -- I have 1920s on the brain! Now that Costume College has ended, the Royal Vintage travel schedule has died...
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Review: "Rock Around the Clock" Dress by Emmy Design Sweden

Review: "Rock Around the Clock" Dress by Emmy Design Sweden

The Emmy "Rock Around the Clock" dress in plaid, paired with "Evelyn" oxfords in tan/brown by Royal Vintage Once upon a time a girl met a dress and fell in...
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Tagged: Reviews Vintage
Who's That Girl? Meet Tina Vines

Who's That Girl? Meet Tina Vines

Who is that gorgeous new face on RoyalVintageShoes.com, our Facebook, and Instagram? Meet Tina Vines, vintage fashion enthusiast and entrepreneur. Tina modeled a beautiful original vintage western outfit for our...
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A Very Vintage Trip to the UK

A Very Vintage Trip to the UK

Hi! I'm Lauren - remember me? I've been away for awhile on a much-needed vacation to the UK. Hooray! Vacay! It was a wonderful, restful and also stimulating trip. We...
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Oh Snap - A 1920s Photo Shoot

Oh Snap - A 1920s Photo Shoot

Back in April we did a photo shoot for the new "Deco Darlings" designs, showcasing two of our lovely 1920s and 30s shoes - Evelyn and Lillian. Because the Deco...
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Oh Snap - A 1930s Photoshoot

Oh Snap - A 1930s Photoshoot

A couple weeks ago we had the opportunity to shoot with a stunning woman, Rachel, who transformed from a hip, modern gal into a statuesque Joan Crawford movie star. Love...
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Simplicity 8248 1930s Dress - Results and Review

Simplicity 8248 1930s Dress - Results and Review

Simplicity 8248 - 1930s Dress - made in rayon-like cotton. Ever since Simplicity released two new 1930s patterns last Fall I have been just dying to make one up. The...
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Butterick Pattern Catalog, 1937 - A Few Faves

Butterick Pattern Catalog, 1937 - A Few Faves

Butterick, 1937 Some time ago I went on a bit of a bender looking for original sewing pattern counter books. One of the counter books I had the good fortune...
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Royal Vintage - Deco Darling Collection Now on Pre-Order!

Royal Vintage - Deco Darling Collection Now on Pre-Order!

Hello Darlings! We are super excited to announce that our sister company Royal Vintage has released the newest collection line for Pre-Order (Delivery in early June)! It's named Deco Darling...
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Simplicity Pattern Catalog, June 1946

Simplicity Pattern Catalog, June 1946

I promised I would show snaps from the other 1940s Simplicity pattern catalog I recently purchased, so here we go! Last time, I shared with you my favorites from the...
Lauren Stowell
Simplicity Pattern Catalog, August 1940

Simplicity Pattern Catalog, August 1940

Simplicity Pattern Catalog, August 1940 About a month ago I acquired my first vintage counter book - you know, the big pattern catalogs we go and flip through at the...
Lauren Stowell