• Nationwide
  • Toronto
  • Vancouver
  • Calgary
  • Montreal
  • Los Angeles
  • Chicago
  • NYC
Eligible Magazine
  • Dating
    • Editor’s Dating Notes
    • Better Dating Ideas
    • “The Bachelor” Advice
    • Guy Talk
    • Girl Talk
  • Relationships
  • Sex
  • Events
  • Fashion
    • Men’s Style
    • Women’s Style
  • Lifestyle
    • Gossip
    • Wine & Dine
    • Luxurious Living
    • Entertainment
    • Destinations
  • Wellness
    • Men’s Fitness
    • Women’s Fitness
    • Get Inspired
    • Doctor’s Orders
    • A Better YOU
    • Beauty
  • Bachelor & Bachelorette
  • Cities
    • Nationwide
    • Toronto
    • Vancouver
    • Calgary
    • Montreal
    • Los Angeles
    • Chicago
    • NYC
Women's Style 1

A Vintage Love Affair

By Cindy Roemer @cindystyles · On April 25, 2012

Being fashionable isn’t just about wearing new designer brands. Some of my favourite and most complemented pieces were found in vintage stores and have no labels. What’s really important is how you put pieces together.

One of the season’s trends is all about finding inspiration from the past. Let’s look at the 30’s, 50’s and 60’s:

The 30’s:

The 1930’s Art Deco period has made a comeback (look to Gucci for inspiration) with fringing, beading, feathers and bold prints. Wearing this trend requires a minimalist approach like pairing with simple metal jewellery.

 

The 50’s:

The 1950’s inspiration has brought us high-waisted skirts, pencil skirts, skinny pants/jeans, pleated dresses and masculine shoes like loafers. Woven straw handbags, scarves and cat eye sunglasses are some accessories to purchase this season.
The 60’s:

The 1960’s included the sexiest women of our time like Brigitte Bardot and Sophia Loren (imagine having their curves)! With the 60’s sex kitten’s come curve hugging fashion with super short hemlines. Don’t forget the curved eye liner and big bedroom hair! Meow!

So, now that you’ve been inspired by the vintage bug, where do you shop for vintage pieces in Toronto?

Vintage store owners were born with old world charm because they are some of the nicest people in the city! My favourite hidden gem is ‘Froufrou’ located at 1616 Queen Street West. I recently treated myself to a flower print sequin bustier. It was divine and Matthew, the shop owner, was just as lovely! Some other favourites in the West end include ‘69 Vintage Collective’ and ‘Rozaneh’. For jewellery, I adore ‘Stella Luna’, ‘Gadabout’ and for more upscale vintage check out the uber chic ‘Cabaret Vintage’.

Let’s not forget about online shops. Etsy.com has become a favourite shop spot of mine. I recentlyalso discovered shop owners ‘Kimona Love’ and ‘Fabrique Fantastique’, which carry the prettiest vintage Parisian slips and scarves.

Vintage pieces are unique and have a story. Covet them and don’t let the vintage ‘scent’ discourage you. That’s what dry cleaning and extra perfume are for!

Share Tweet

Cindy Roemer

Fashion Stylist, Cindy Roemer, believes that confidence is a women’s best accessory but one of the hardest things to wear. Cindy’s experience and knowledge of fashion styles and trends has helped transform hundreds of women to look and feel more confident about their image. Cindy provides important fashion tips to help you feel your best and attract the love you deserve into your life. cindystyles.com

You Might Also Like

  • torontos-most-eligible-bachelor Bachelor & Bachelorette

    Toronto’s Most Eligible Bachelor

  • Entertainment

    The Bachelor: Hometown Heartbreaks

  • Dating

    Where People Are Most Likely To Have Had Sex In A Canoe

More from this author

  • Women's Style

    Fall Fashion Fun!

  • Women's Style

    Festive Dressing- Holiday Party Looks

  • Women's Style

    Diana Vreeland – Iconic Fashion Figure

1 Comment

  • Inspiration | kimonalovestuff.com says: May 1, 2012 at 12:48 am

    […] Contact An Agent with Cindy Roemer ( http://www.cindystyles.com/ ) it was great meeting Cindy, she is such an amazing individual that oozes inspiration. Here is a lovely article Cindy wrote on vintage fashion. https://www.eligiblemagazine.com/2012/04/25/a-vintage-love-affair/ […]

    Reply
  • Leave a reply Cancel reply

    Search

    Subscribe & Follow

    Follow @EligibleZine
    Follow on Instagram
    Eligible Magazine Pheed
    Follow eligiblezine

    Find us on Facebook

    Eligible TV

    Twitter: eligiblezine

    • There really is no place like home especially when our beaches are this beautiful we got together the best beaches… https://t.co/hiMFCfYUoO 04:00:23 PM July 12, 2019 from Hootsuite Inc.
    • RT @EligibleZine: As time goes, on nature takes its course. An aging parent is hard enough to handle, let alone while keeping your relation… 11:43:50 AM July 12, 2019 from Twitter for iPhone
    • Comfort is great when it comes to beds, couches and clothes but for your life it can be limiting to your best poten… https://t.co/Le9uIQq6pg 10:45:15 AM July 08, 2019 from Hootsuite Inc.

    Eligible Poll

    Eligible Magazine now available on iPad, iPhone and smartphone

    • Contributors

    About

    Eligible Magazine is a lifestyle magazine for urban men and women who want the best from their dating life, their relationships and themselves. It features articles and video content on dating, relationships, sex, wellness and lifestyle by some of the country's foremost experts. The magazine is available online, for sale on Apple's Newsstand for your iPad or iPhone and soon to be in print.

    Recent Posts

    • Two Iconic Toronto Lifestyle Brands Unite

    • motionball 2022

      Motionball 2022 – Why You Should Mark Your Calendar

    • Why A Staycation Is Perfect For Your Next Date Night

    • Perfume for Women: What’s the Difference?

    Contact

    Contact Eligible Magazine
    Work for Eligible Magazine
    Advertise with Eligible Magazine
    Write for Eligible Magazine
    Unsubscribe
    Privacy Policy

    Search

    © 2013 Eligible Magazine. All rights reserved.
    • Sitemap
    • Help
    • Contact Us
    • Terms of Use
    • Copyright
    • Privacy & Cookie Policy
    • Advertising
    • Announcements
    Eligible Magazine
    Eligible Magazine on Apple App Store