Poppy's Vintage Clothing

An Appreciation of Vintage-Sourced Weddings
In the lead-up to my own best friend's wedding, I sincerely applaud her decision to purchase a vintage 1950s wedding gown. Purchasing vintage gowns is wonderful because: It's a chance to own something of superior quality and construction. Vintage clothing was made with great attention to detail, not churned out in factories. That loving attention shows, and is especially apparent in a setting where all eyes will be on you. It's an opportunity to stretch your dollar by purchasing clothing from high quality materials that would cost much more to purchase new. They... Read more...
Hats Off to... Hats
Mary Jane surrounded by vintage hats (Montreal, Quebec, Canada, c.1979)   I bemoan the loss of the hat as a vital summer fashion accessory. I know we still pull out warm, woollen things for autumn and winter, but spring and summer hats too often lay neglected, except for occasional, spectacle-style events (see Kentucky Derbies and Royal Weddings). I cannot say enough lovely things about modern milliners, but they are few and far between, and so many gorgeous vintage hats are still floating around in the world, waiting to be shown off. Aside from the beauty and... Read more...
1937 Cigarette Ad with Gold Medal Skater Maribel Vinson
While unpacking a box today I ran across a Notre Dame Alumnus Magazine dated January 1937. To my surprise the back cover had this Chesterfield Cigarette ad with this illustration of a figure skater dressed in a gold figure skating outfit with matching gold ice skates. Instead of figure eights, the illustrator chose to write Chesterfield Wins on the ice. What is amazing is the fact that she is seen holding a cigarette while doing so! Times have certainly changed, this ad would never run today. I couldn't help but... Read more...