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Vintage Fashion Blogger | Vintage Fashion Specialist |
Daily Wearer of 1930s-1950s Fashion📍🇵🇱
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Vintage fashion isn’t a trend for me. I’ve been wearing true vintage from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s for decades.
This is simply how I dress every day.
#vintagefashion

25+ years of researching British and American fashion from the 1930-1950s, and 14 years of writing about vintage fashion on my blog. And I’m still utterly obsessed.

#vintagefashionblogger

Yes, I wear vintage fashion every day, but I’m not a vintage purist. I love mixing decades and making true vintage work for life in 2026.

#1940sfashion

I don’t just wear vintage. I live with it, I research it and share what I learn. After all these years, I’m still under its spell.

Follow along for vintage fashion history, practical tips and the occasional justification for why I absolutely needed yet another 1940s gingham suit. #truevintage taken in Warsaw, Poland by @itsbeyondmycontrol

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The 1940s dream-dress bearing the CC41 tag was a birthday gift from my husband @gregorymichaelking ❤️ The Utility Clothing Scheme has been an obsession of mine for a long time, and I'll be posting its brief (not so brief) history in the next couple of weeks.🖤 #cc41 #cc41dress #cc41clothing #vintageclothing #1940sfashion #vintageblogger #vintageblog #retrogirl #sustainablefashion #vintagehair #wilanow #wilanowpalace #dominiquedemerteuil #itsbeyondmycontrol #yourvintageguide 1941 CC41 dress. A vintage fashion blog with a modern twist. taken in Muzeum Pałacu Króla Jana III w Wilanowie by @itsbeyondmycontrol

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I don’t have vintage clothes waiting for a special occasion.

I live every day as if it were my last. If I feel like putting on an elegant 1950s suit to go buy milk, that’s exactly what I’ll do. And yes, I’m often asked by people I meet along the way if I’m shooting a film, part of re-enactment group, or I’m part of a theatre performance. It doesn’t bother me in the slightest, because vintage isn’t a costume to me. It’s what I wear. Every day. For groceries, for errands, for dinner, for absolutely no reason whatsoever.

Life is far too short to save the beautiful things for “someday”. So put on your best vintage today. Wear the dress. Put on the hat!

Don’t wait for a special occasion. Make today the occasion.

Now tell me, what’s the most fabulous thing in your wardrobe that you’re still saving for a “special occasion”?
#1940sfashion #1950sfashion #truevintageootd taken in Warsaw, Poland by @itsbeyondmycontrol

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The topic pertaining to dating vintage clothing is NOT something I could possibly cover in one carousel.

Even my lengthy and very in-depth guide to dating vintage clothing, which I published on my website years ago, is still constantly being updated. After 25+ years of research, I still come across new, fascinating details that are me think, “Oh, I absolutely need to add that!” And naturally, I wan to share the with you.

So please consider this carousel a little teaser. There are so many clues to look for, from labels and construction to fabrics, zippers, fastenings and all those tiny details that can reveal when a garments was actually made.

Because something being described as “1940s” doesn’t necessarily make it 1940s.

Would you like to learn more? Comments “Dating Vintage Fashion” below and I’’l send you the link to my full article.

#vintagefashion #1940sfashion #truevintage How to date vintage fashion (1930s-1950s). taken in Warsaw, Poland by @itsbeyondmycontrol

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Have you ever bought something described as “original 1940s” only to discover later that it was actually from the 1970s?

It happens more often than you think.

And the tricky part is that later garment can deliberately and heavily borrow from the silhouettes and styling of an earlier era. A 1970s woollen skirt suit in a 1940s style can remarkaby convincing at first glance.

After 25+ year of researching vintage fashion, I’ve learned that dating a garment is about looking beyond the obvious and putting several clues together, although some are very obvious.

I’ve put everything I look for into a very long, very detailed, very nerdy guide to dating vintage clothing.

If you wish to learn how to tell what decade your vintage actually comes from, comment “ VINTAGE GUIDE” and I’ll send you a link.

Because “1940s style” and “from the 1940s” are two very different things.

#1940sfashion #vintageblogger #1940svintage taken in Warsaw, Poland by @itsbeyondmycontrol

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A 1940s Autumn Outfit.🍁
And yes, this is what I actually wear, because I dress in true-vintage every day, not just for photographs or videos or because I’m playing dress-up.

Today, I opted for a 1940s Koret of California suit that is a live saver during cooler days. My favourite late 1940s Valensy hat I bought from @lilyscarletvintage fully fashioned stockings from @cervinparisofficial and my beloved @memeryshoes

A perfectly ordinary fall day, if your idea of ordinary is looking like you stepped out of a 1940s film noir.

#1940sfashion #vintagefashion #vintageblogger taken in Warsaw, Poland by @itsbeyondmycontrol

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“You shouldn’t wear vintage lingerie. Its unhygienic.”

I’ve heard this so many times before, but here is the thing, not every piece of vintage lingerie was worn. I’ve bought plenty of 1940s knickers and slips that were NOS (new old stock) when I found them, and I still have a few pieces with their original tag attached.

Of course, I always hand wash vintage lingerie before wearing it. That should really go without saying.

And here’s something to think about...

If you’re disgusted by the idea that someone before you may have worn your vintage lingerie, you might get a bit of a shock when you realise that new lingerie in a store has probably been tried on by dozens of people before you bought it.

Vibrate isn’t automatically dirty. It’s simply old. And with a little care, the beautifully made vintage pieces can definitely be worn today.

My beautiful 1930s kimono robe is from the one and only @daggers.and.dames.vintage ❤️

#vintagelingerie #vintagefashion #1940sfashion taken in Warsaw, Poland by @itsbeyondmycontrol

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How many shades of pink vintage underwear do you have? This is a serious question for collectors of 1930s and 1940s knickers, bras, suspenders, and teddies.

I’m a true believer that what’s underneath counts, and as much as I like many of the contemporary lingerie brands, nothing can match the way a 1930s or 1940s slip or tap pants feel against the skin.

#1940sfashion #vintagelingerie #vintageblogger taken in Warsaw, Poland by @itsbeyondmycontrol

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Designed by the legendary Irene Sharaff, this is the second original costume from Mommie Dearest in my collection, worn by Faye Dunaway, who portrayed Joan Crawford in the film.

What I find interesting is that only one version of each costume was made which is why every garment had to be handled with extraordinary care throughout filming.

And this is precisely why as a custodian of Sharaff’s two extraordinary, dare I say iconic costumes, I treat them with the utmost care and respect. #1940sfashion taken in Warsaw, Poland by @itsbeyondmycontrol

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