“real” vintage fashion

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I normally try not to re-post links that others have already publicized on their blog, but when I saw the link to What We Wore over at the lovely Betsy’s blog, I couldn’t resist! I adore old photographs; beyond the clothes and interest in how people wore the trends of the day, I find it equally compelling to study expressions and poses, wondering what sort of people they were. I hope you’ll enjoy this link–it’s definitely worth spending a little bit of your afternoon browsing through!

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[ this one of course gets points! sailor on a motorcycle?! yes please... ]

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22 lovely thoughts to ““real” vintage fashion”

  1. Natalie says:

    June 29th, 2009 at 2:47 pm

    These are wonderful! I love everything they’re wearing! I can see you dressed in the first three, and your hubby in the last…haha :)

    Also, I awarded you the “One Lovely Blog Award”

    Check out my blog for more details:
    http://thewanderingwriter6687.blogspot.com/

    Natalie xx


  2. maria says:

    June 29th, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    Very awesome!! Hahaha, the biker sailor is quite hot!! Vintage photographs are always so inspiring.


  3. marjorie says:

    June 29th, 2009 at 3:02 pm

    oh, I can sit and stare at old photographs indefinitely! I LOVE them!! Thanks for the lovely link!! :)


  4. Amanda Nicole says:

    June 29th, 2009 at 3:04 pm

    I completely agree – I love looking not only at the clothes wear in old photos, but how they’re worn, the people’s expressions, and the context of the clothes. So interesting!


  5. Sal says:

    June 29th, 2009 at 3:29 pm

    Old photos are so evocative. These are some gorgeous specimens, all right!


  6. Betty Lou says:

    June 29th, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    oh i love the sailor on bike! hot indeed


  7. aurelia says:

    June 29th, 2009 at 4:44 pm

    Have you been to shorpy.com?


  8. chelsea says:

    June 29th, 2009 at 4:55 pm

    Some great pictures, especially the first.


  9. Quincy says:

    June 29th, 2009 at 7:04 pm

    Oh, these are so lovely! Thanks for sharing! :o )


  10. Maggi says:

    June 29th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

    I adore old photographs! That last one is a kick!


  11. Caf says:

    June 29th, 2009 at 11:32 pm

    oooh I loved this link, thanks Casey!! :)


  12. Natalie says:

    June 29th, 2009 at 11:55 pm

    I love all of these outfits! I could see you in them very easily (minus the last…lol) :)

    Also, I awarded you the “One Lovely Blog Award”

    Check out my blog for more details:
    http://thewanderingwriter6687.blogspot.com/

    Natalie xx


  13. Natalie says:

    June 29th, 2009 at 11:56 pm

    I love all of these outfits! I could see you in them very easily (minus the last…lol) :)

    Also, I awarded you the “One Lovely Blog Award”

    Check out my blog for more details!

    Natalie xx


  14. Sara says:

    June 30th, 2009 at 9:43 am

    I love that second picture – especially the inscription “this is Fry’s girl”. How sweet is that?


  15. Thérèsa says:

    June 30th, 2009 at 9:57 am

    these pictures are amazing, i love the sailor on the bike, looks fantastic, i found this site a while ago and think you’ll love it, check it out -http://ilikeoldthings.tumblr.com/


  16. Polly Farthing says:

    June 30th, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    I love this post!

    Polly x

    Polly Farthing Vintage Blog


  17. lauren winter says:

    June 30th, 2009 at 5:32 pm

    wow, the picture of the women with the round, white sunglasses is my favorite. what beautiful floral prints. great finds!


  18. Hannah says:

    July 1st, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    Hi Casey, it may be just me but I was browsing old photos on Flickr the other day and I came across a lady that I think looks very similar to you! I’ve just done a post and it’s included in a collage if you’d like to take a look.


  19. Lovely Goretta says:

    July 2nd, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    Great photos like that can make “smell” the past !


  20. Katie says:

    July 3rd, 2009 at 1:46 am

    Glorious finds! I always wonder, who are these people? Do they still have family? Do they know these pictures are floating around somewhere or in a bin at a flea market?


  21. Marie says:

    July 3rd, 2009 at 3:17 am

    I love old photographs too. They are little snippets of someone’s life frozen in time.

    Thanks for sharing these.

    Have a happy Friday!


  22. Some Like it Vintage.com says:

    July 3rd, 2009 at 10:40 am

    Love old photographs too! I could stare at them for hours. Can’t help but look at the facial expressions – wonder what was going on, what were they thinking? Great blog, glad to have found you!



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