Vintage Style Blog

  Vintage is special. Its unique, now one-of-a-kind, and often a personal or sentimental gift. If you are searching for that *perfect* gift for the ladies in your life (think mom, aunts, grandma, girlfriend, wife, sister, colleagues, etc.)...

Everyone fancies the charm of vintage brooches and pins, but follow their admiration with a frequently asked question: “How do I style these?!” Here we are to help! There are so many possibilities with brooches. These are different ways we style brooches in the shop:  <...

We all have amazing unique qualities. With our vintage, you can find pieces that enhance your personality, self-expression, and wardrobe. Pictured below is a stunning 1940s deep red changing robe with puff sleeves styled with a killer swimmer’s cap form the 1950s. What bett...

We all know vintage shopping can be filled with digging and searching. A good tip we suggest when vintage shopping is never have too high of expectations. Leaving your options open allows for great pieces to jump out and catch your attention. Pictured is a 1980s crinkled em...

Costume Jewelry Styles Throughout the Decades Vintage costume jewelry has changed throughout the decades, contingent on fashion styles, availability of materials, and cultural influences. Here's a brief overview of how styles have changed throughout the deca...

There’s something magical about this 1930s changing robe. Subtle “love-in-idleness” florals peaking through peachy silk. Easily wear changing robes as gowns for an etherical entrance to any evening. The front zipper is great for showing details of your favorite slip or laye...

We frequently find ourselves adoring details in vintage lingerie and undergarments. Gorgeous nighties, slips, bloomers, and petticoats can be easily styled for daily wear. Pictured is a pair of 1960s cherry red ruffled bloomers, seen worn under a nude petticoat from the 194...

We love vintage lingerie here at Bloomers and Frocks, and we especially love pairing it with day-wear to create a unique look. Playing with layering techniques can expand your wardrobe. Shown above (left), 1940s silk slip dress layered with a black and gold Victor Co...