Verity Vintage Studio

1950s

  • Attending a Car Show – 1950s Style

    One of our local small towns in our new home state of Idaho is Emmett, so far my favorite town ever. It's the right size – not too large or too small – and so friendly. The main square has… Continue reading

  • The Polka Dot Project – 1950s Dress

    Continuing to work on what I call my Polka Dot Project – adding polka dots to my wardrobe – I have been enjoying so much this versatile print. I used larger dots on a heavy fabric for my 1940s skirt,… Continue reading

  • The Polka Dot Project – New Look Dress

    The newest contribution to my Polka Dot Project – adding polka dots to my wardrobe – is also one of my new favorite sewing achievements.   I had made another version of this dress, and loved the fit – the… Continue reading

  • Why I Love Thrift Stores – The Novelty Border Print Skirt

    After reading Joanna's posts about her love of vintage novelty print 1950s skirts, I started keeping my eye out for them too. This one is not vintage, but as soon as I saw it I knew it was close enough!… Continue reading

  • Green Dress and Kooky Hat

    Recently while stopping at the same vintage clothing shop where I got my wide-brimmed brown hat worn in the Traveling Dress post, I found another hat I had to add to my collection (especially, or perhaps only, because it was… Continue reading

  • My Easter Dress

    I always try to have or make a new dress for Easter Sunday each year – and always pair it with a big hat! Starting then officially I add white and ivory shoes and hats, and light colored lace and… Continue reading

  • February Tutorial – How to Make a Vintage Fur Stole into a Boa

    I enjoy recycling once-loved items and preserving the past. So when I found my interest this winter drawn to furs like my Lilli Ann coat, I was soon browsing Pinterest for pictures and inspiration for types of furs, both faux… Continue reading

  • The Lilli Ann Fur Coat

    Last week I posted about my almost-Lilli-Ann jacket (scroll down to see the post), a find at a thrift store which reminded me of a certain designer's 1940s and 1950s garments. Now it's time to give a a blog airing… Continue reading

  • Item of the Week – 1950s Earrings

    These lovely silver and blue moonstone pierced 1950s earrings are Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $7. Continue reading

  • My Modern Meets Vintage Almost-Lilli-Ann Jacket

    I just love it when I find modern clothing, with their washability and integrity of non-disintegrated fabric and thread, that fits right into a past era if you accessorize it or pair it right. Recently I found this jacket at… Continue reading