Verity Vintage Studio

Wearing Vintage

  • Searching for the Perfect Vintage Casual Shoes

    Time to do a little rambling about shoes! (Partly because I like to talk about them, and partly in case my adventures can help anyone else in the same boat.) Shoes make or break a vintage costume, in my opinion.… Continue reading

  • 1940s Summer Fashion Inspiration

    I happened across this picture on Pinterest the other day and loved it. It encapsulates everything I like best about 1940s styles done right. This is quintessential classy vintage summer fashion. A simple but stylish dress, face-framing but off the neck… Continue reading

  • Why I Like Thrift Stores – Classic Trench Coat

    The classic trench coat is a style that has been in fashion with very little change since the 1940s, which makes it a great easy to find addition to your costume wardrobe without having to make one. Mine is this modern… Continue reading

  • Spring Hairstyle Inspiration: Paper Daisies

    I've mentioned before how I like to use vintage millinery flowers with wire stems in my hairstyles. The only difficulty is they can be hard to find, come in odd colors and sizes, and often are crushed, stained, or have… Continue reading

  • Smart Style – 1950s Green and Black Dress

    Today I want to show you one of my newer sewing projects, which again demonstrates how simple and classy can go hand in hand.   After purchasing this pattern, I was intrigued by the plaid version with the front panels… Continue reading

  • Easter in July

    I know I'm posting this project disgracefully late, and I apologize. I kept waiting for the right opportunity when I could get photos of this dress before it became wrinkled after a day's wear, and finally realized it wasn't likely… Continue reading

  • Airing Last Summer’s Dress

    Last summer I made this 1950s sundress, but never got photos of it on me. Time to remedy that!   It's one of those earlier sewing projects, when I had grown a lot in sewing skills but still cut corners… Continue reading

  • 1930s Blue Print Dress

    I picked up 3 yards of this fun print at JoAnn last winter. It reminded me of a 1930s feedsack fabric, and I thought it would be perfect for an everyday dress since it is a dark print. And in… Continue reading

  • Blue and Tan 1930s Dress

    So, this image caught my eye one day recently when scrolling through images on Pinterest. I loved view 2's use of contrast, and instantly realized its similarity to a 1930s pattern already in my stash.   My pattern:   Of… Continue reading

  • The Bachelor’s Button Bonnet

    When I was antique shopping with Gina a few weeks ago, I brought home various goodies. A 1930s pattern, some ruffling which I promptly used in a sewing project, a vintage magazine and some books. Gina learned very quickly that… Continue reading