Anyone who knows me well knows how much I love genuine vintage items, and vintage dresses particularly. So what is considered as vintage?
An item’s age is determinant of its value, considering of course its quality, and relative rarity. Generally vintage is considered something that is too old to be characterized as just “used”, but not as old as an antique. Vintage in clothing is considered anything that is more than 25 years old, and it is of excellent quality and representative of its era i.e. 80’s vintage, 70’s vintage and so on. Now I don’t know why people love to use the word “vintage” so much lately, to characterize even a 5 years old coat as vintage (yeap, I’ve seen this on quite a few blogs too).
When it comes to vintage clothes, another determinant factor is the quality. A moth eaten, faded dress of 1940’s may be well acknowledged as an original vintage dress but a damaged original, which is far from desirable!
So why do I love vintage clothes?
I really enjoy shopping vintage and searching for the perfect item. It reminds me of my childhood when we sat for hours with my mother and my younger sister to open the chests with the clothes before the beginning of each season. My mother was giving her best shot to share us the clothes equally, yet historical fights where never avoided. ☺ It needs a lot of time and patience to find something good but when you find that special item it totally worth it. I feel like they’ve got a story to tell!
My favorite place by far to search for such great, well-hidden treasures is my mother’s closet. This vintage dress has such a great sentimental value for me, as my mother had it tailor-made especially, to wear it to my christening! It still looks like brand new and I wish you could feel its amazing fabric! It is so hard to find such quality in the present days of mass production. A nip here and a tuck there and I adjusted it to my size (at the same tailor!), as my mother is much more blessed in the bust area. It probably needs a little bit more narrowing on the top now that I see it.
I enjoy discovering old, unique pieces and mixing them with modern looks, or to remodel them according to my needs. Their quality is almost always much higher than clothes and accessories available today. It needs time and effort but definitely worth it! Start from your mom’s closet and enjoy!
So what about you? Do you like shopping vintage? If you have styled any favorite item please do share it in the comments below! I will be very glad to see it!
Thanks for reading and have a great, restful weekend!
Photoshoot took place at Mykonos Town Villa, one of the island’s most beautiful houses, which was built around 1850 and fully renovated in 2014.
I am speechless, your photos are pure perfection!!
Thank you my friend! You are actually the queen of vintage, even your beauty reminds me of the 20s! No one can support these looks like you do! Have a great weekend as well my darling!
Stella the dress of your mom looks stunning. You are so blessed to have inherited something so precious.
Unfortunately my mother went at a young age into mourning (the hard and cruel South-European way) and replaced all her beautiful clothes for black ones. Would have loved to have something of hers too.
The pictures on this post are amazing! Anestis is really stepping up the game.
As for Anestis, even I wonder where was he hiding all this photography talent! Thanks a lot for stopping by and have a great weekend!
You are simply fabulous, Stella. Your blog is amazing! Thanks for the inspiration!
Have a wonderful weekend ahead darling!
Thank you Madison, glad we are on the same page about vintage! Have a great weekend!
This dress is so flattering and I love the color of it! It looks comfy too!
Thank you Mary! Yes it is super comfy!
Oh, I am in looove with vintage style! Al the ’50s dresses are so flattering and feminine, I just adore them!
Wow, you look absolutely gorgeous, Stella! I love that dress, it’s so beautiful and I love the way those platform sandals look with it, too! I love shopping vintage pieces, you can find some amazing pieces that are so unique and special. A few weeks ago, my mom scored a vintage Valentino blazer for such an amazing price and it was from when Valentino was more of a boutique than a fashion power house, it was labeled ‘Valentino Boutique.” She was so happy about that! 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you have an amazing weekend ahead, beautiful!
the great thing about fashion is no trend really ever goes away.
Exactly Bukky! 🙂 Thank you for stopping by, I am really glad you like the post!
These pictures are abslotley stunning and so is your dress! Lovely post!
Your photos are soo beautiful! I love how the yellow pops against the door! Do you mind me asking where is this stunning place?
you look amazing!!!! This dress suits you perfectly!!! I love vintage dresses! The print oft your dress is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing beauty!!! The pictures are stunning!
Have a wonderful weekend, beauty!
You, the dress, the location of your photo shoot are stunning! You are lucky to have a mother with such excellent taste – as it seems you do. The look is a classic!
Love these vibes! The dress is amazing!
Glad you like it Violette!
Needless to say I am looking outside the window right now and it’s grey/depressing/typical British weather.
Omg…wonderful photos…and your dress is a dream!
Everything about these photos is perfection! The yellow in the dress and the backless back, the shoes, your hair and makeup, the scenery, I’m in love. Came across your blog today and had to give you a follow on both Bloglovin and Instagram – beautiful!
Thank you so much Jennifer, I am very glad you like everything! 😛 Have a great Sunday!
What a beautiful dress!! and i love this pictures !!
Glad you like them Carolina!
Absolutely fabulous dress, amazing pictures as well, I truly love this blog, thank you for sharing, you look gorgeous!!!
Thank you so much Nora, it means a lot!
I love the dress! It’s gorgeous.
This is so elegant, the dress, the location and you. Looking glam in every way.
The scenery is amazing! And together with that dress it makes the perfect photos!
I always love your style that is so classy and elegant. Such a fashion icon!
Wow, you look really gorgeous! These pictures are dreamy! What a beautiful location too!
Thank you Shaira, this Mykonos Town Villa was indeed the perfect place to shoot this vintage dress!
WOW!!! you’re photos are gorgeous!!! Such a beautiful dress and yes you ahve the look for vintage clothing. which reminds me of the Sophia Amaruso the founder of nastygal!
Gosh could these photos be any prettier? You make me want to travel. Or paint my room yellow. Or maybe just stand in front of a window. *sighs*!!!
Wow that dress is gorgeous! Hard to believe it’s vintage, it fits right in with modern dresses!
Isn’t it amazing? The pattern of my vintage dress is almost identical with the dress of Vivienne Westwood in the gallery above! I am really happy to see this style revive! Thank for stopping by!
Wow you are rocking this retro Mad Men look!!!
This dress is perfect! Wow stunning photo’s babe.
This Yellow and White vintage dress is just beautiful, you look striking in every single way. I love the way it nips in and the waist and the colour is really magnificent.
You look beautiful as always and really do love the setting also, really very gorgeous!
You look absolutely stunning! This dress looks gorgeous on you!
Thank you Emma, I am so glad that you like my favourite vintage dress!
Perfect dress!! You looks so beauty in all the photos <3 Great post and style!
Gorgeous dress Stella – but what I really enjoyed was reading that it was your mom’s and that SHE wore it to your Christening. For me that is one of the most interesting aspects of vintage, the life these clothing had – even more special if they were a family member’s.
Thank you so much for noticing this Lorena, I wish I had a photo of her wearing too to upload here but they are all in my hometown house. I agree with you, a clothing with history and sentimental value is the best vintage piece to wear! It’s like they have a different energy!
Glad you like it Maggie!
Wow, I love the color scheme of the whole photoshoot. I see what you did there with the white and yellow dress and the colors of the house and it’s simply genius 😉 Vintage items are unique indeed and I feel they all have an interesting story behind. They’re like little past treasures we take with us.
Feel free to send me your link wearing this vintage coat that your sister gave you, I would be very happy to see it!
Amazing pictures dear, in love with your dress!!!!
Thank you Maryshka, glad you like my vintage dress!
You’re a stunner sweetie!! Nice Post!!
I’m also badly in love with vintage clothing!
Anyways: You look wonderful and your photos are amazing!
Thank you Yuliya, I am so glad you like my vintage dress. It has such a sentimental value to me as my mother tailored it for my christening. Although it’s vintage, it really looks and feels like brand new!! Have a great day my dear!
Thank you Konstantina, glad you like it!
Exactly, and when you find that special vintage item it feels so good right? : Thanks for stopping by!
Absolutely gorgeous dear Stella! And your dress is so beautiful! You are doing such a great work! (Anestis helps you a lot, lucky you, you are a great couple. Φιλιά από το Πήλιο!
Dear Stella, perfect as always ^^. I have to admit, I love vintage clothes too, because you know that there probably won’t be anyone else on the street wearing the same piece you are wearing ^^. Your dress is just beautiful!
Hi Sara, you are so right, this is a great pro too when you wear something vintage, thank you for sharing with us and for your lovely words <# Happy Sunday!
I’m seriously having a color crush right now. Oh my gosh! When I saw the pics on your IG page, you looked stunning. But seeing the photos on your blog is even more captivating. The first & ninth picture should be in a fashion magazine. Great poses, and such lovely interior design! I’m not big on finding vintage pieces, but when I see people flawlessly wearing these items (such as yourself), I’m in awe.
OMG you beautiful Woman !!
These pictures are abs stunning and you´re so so pretty !!
For real, your blog is so beautiful and full of beautiful pictures and contents !
Thank you for your nice comments it means a lot, I am very glad you like my blog!
That dress is so pretty, and you look so stunning! The villa is so nice, and made for some gorgeous pictures! I’ve only been vintage shopping a couple of times, but I’d love to go more often!
Waw ! Amazing post !
all details are perfect !
Happy you comment my blog because I discover yours ?
OMG !! I love your look !! The dress is amazing and this color looks so great on you !!
PS : Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog, it was really cute !
I really loved that last look you are wearing with the fur jacket and burgundy hat, makes me anticipate for winter!
Have a great Sunday & nice to meet you!
Glad you like it Jessica!
OMG you are stunning !! Your pics look like Tumblr pic ! Love you vintage ootd !!
I am so in love with that pretty yellow vintage dress. It is gorgeous, and oozes femininity. And I’m so envious.
Great pick for summer!! Obsessed with your dress!
Thank you Marina, I bet it would look great on you as well!