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I’ve been busy as a bee updating Vintage by Suzanne and thought I’d share some of my newest choice vintage listings with you.

Fresh Vintage Picks Monday

Amazing 1970’s vintage kaftan with gold embroidery, size L or XL

This is one of those “never-find-it-again” pieces. I wouldn’t be selling it if it fit me.

Beautiful 1960’s velvet car coat with pockets, size medium.

The velvet is so plush and soft! The lining is pretty awesome too.

1990’s retro satin maxi dress, size small/medium.

Normally I won’t buy 90’s “vintage” (since I don’t consider it true vintage) but this was too good to pass up.

Vibrant bold 1980’s blouse with ruffle collar size small/medium.

This blouse reminds me of Prince…and that’s a good thing.

Classic 1908’s black leather pencil skirt, waist 28″.

This skirt would be a great building block for any wardrobe. Did I mention it has pockets?

Patterned pleated vintage maxi skirt, waist 26″.

First time ever a pleated maxi dress doesn’t make me look huge.

Can you spot the pug?

Vintage patterned maxi dress, size XS.

Lovely long sleeved patterned maxi dress, size small/medium.

The pattern variation on this dress really caught my eye.

Va va voom, 1950’s inspired brown satin wiggle dress, size small.

I didn’t think this would fit me…but the fabric is very stretchy and forgiving.

Wild 1970’s patterned blouse, size medium. This blouse surprised me. I’m diggin’ the groovy pattern.

Unique grey leather pencil skirt 1980’s with very cute rear box slit, waist 28″. You have to see the back of this skirt.

1980’s vibrant blue suede dress, size small. I’ve styled this with a turtleneck as well for a fall version of this dress.

Awesome emerald green crushed velvet dress 1980’s, size small. A great Christmas or New Year’s dress.

On Friday I went to an amazing estate sale where I picked up even more one-of-a-kind pieces which included a 1940’s velvet deep blue wedding dress and black floor length 1940’s opera coat. All of the pieces I picked up are hand made! I cannot wait to share them you : ) I’m still trying to decide which pieces I am willing to part with, I’m a sucker for pieces that I know no one else will have.

Happy Halloween!

Linking up with Visible Monday, I Will Wear What I Like, Shoe and Tell, Turning Heads Tuesdays, My Whims Wednesday, What I Wore, Fun Fashion Fridays, Hat Attack

1970s Maxi Dress

Another dress from the most recent estate sale I attended is this 1970s maxi dress which I styled in what I’m dubbing, “1970’s Boho Hipster Style”.

You heard it here first folks.

I wore this before the heat and humidity came to Toronto. Now I would be ditching the velvet duster, hat and boots for some sandals, a straw hat and a big squirt of #45 sunscreen.

It came with a matching bolero jacket with sheer black sleeves.

When I wear it with the jacket it looks very dressy. I think the jacket could be quite nice on its own with some high waisted palazzo pants or with my black jumpsuit.

1970s maxi dress how to wear vintage over 40 suzanne carillo — Maxi Dress – Vintage, Velvet Duster – Thrifted, Necklace – Handmade by Me, Boots – Old, Handbag – Anthropologie (0ld)

I know quite a few people are turned off by vintage because they say it looks too much like a costume. The trick to styling vintage pieces is that you need to style them in a way that compliments your own style statement and makes you comfortable. Vix , Judith and Melanie are a few of my heros for adapting vintage items to suit their own contemporary needs. They carry it off easily with conviction and confidence.

Personally, when I look at vintage pieces I am not drawn to one era, I’m drawn to an item of clothing that just so happens to be from a previous time. I’m not fussy about the age of the item, I’m fussy about the quality, cut, fit and colour of the item and whether or not it works with my own personal style sense and body.

If we all looked past the numerical age, whether it be people, clothing or household furnishings, and instead looked at how the person or item is still of value in the world our society would be less destructive, more inclusive and much more sustainable.

Old shouldn’t be a dirty word.

I am being whisked off to a mysterious secret getaway tomorrow. I’ll see you all on the other side of 50 later next week!

Linking up with Hat Attack

Fresh Vintage Picks Monday For The Mature Vintage Lover

Fresh Vintage Picks Monday

Happy Halloween!

1970s Maxi Dress Boho Hipster Style

1970s Maxi Dress

If we all looked past the numerical age, whether it be people, clothing or household furnishings, and instead looked at how the person or item is still of value in the world our society would be less destructive, more inclusive and much more sustainable.

vintagebysuzanne

Fresh Vintage Picks Monday

Happy Halloween!

1970s Maxi Dress

If we all looked past the numerical age, whether it be people, clothing or household furnishings, and instead looked at how the person or item is still of value in the world our society would be less destructive, more inclusive and much more sustainable.

vintagebysuzanne

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