Short & Sweet: The VFG Parade for the week of August 5

[denisebrain]

Short & Sweet

As temperatures rise, so do hemlines. Miniskirts and minidresses have made a major splash on the fashion scene this summer, and it’s easy to see why. These iconic garments, which first soared to popularity in the 1960s, are a perennial favorite to add pizazz to warm weather looks. Flouncy or fitted, the thigh-grazing trend is a great way to beat the heat.

Nostalgia plays a significant role in their popularity, as shorter hemlines evoke a sense of retro glamour and freedom. Additionally, their versatility makes them a wardrobe staple. Whether paired with casual sneakers for a day out or dressed up with heels for a night on the town, the mini adapts seamlessly to a the challenge of looking and feeling cool.

At the VFG we encourage you to rock that "Short & Sweet" hemline and strut confidently, because sometimes, less fabric equals more fun!

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

1960s Pantsuit Shiny Grey Mini Dress & Pants Size M





1960s Mini Skirt Suede Leather Wraparound Margaret Godfrey for Bagatelle



1960s Mini Skirt Striped Less Than Nothing Boston


1960s Silver Lace Mini Dress with Angel Sleeves - MOD - S



1960s Mini Dress w Bold Floral Print Green & Blue Cotton Hopsack Size M

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

At our Less Than Perfect Vintage shop on Etsy you can find this sweet floral print swishy rayon satin mini skirt from the 90s, just needs a little hem work. Marked 9/10, waist up to 28"






This authentic 1960s Carnaby inspired mini-dress is now available at The Vintage Merchant on Ruby Lane. It's a tiny 33" bust (with NO STRETCH) and is only 31” long from center back of the neck to the hem. SO cute, though!

 

[Ranch Queen Vintage]

1960s Mod Suede Drop-Waisted Mini Dress, Small

1970s Acrylic Mini Skirt and Puffed Sleeve Top Set, Small

1970s Cotton-Poly Voile and Lace Mini Dress, Extra Small

1980s Pleated Intarsia Knit Mini Skirt, Small to Medium

From Ranch Queen Vintage Sold Archives...

1960s Cotton Voile Minidress by Corky Craig of California

 

[retro ruth]

Sew your own

1960s ladies MOD SUIT sewing pattern Simplicity 7485 UNCUT FF B36 scooter short

 

[BlackLotusVintage]

VINTAGE 90s Blue and White Check Mini Skirt Crop Top Set


VINTAGE 80s Black Sequin V Back Mini Dress by Cache


VINTAGE 60s Chiffon Psychedelic Swirl Orange & Pink Empire Waist Mini Dress


VINTAGE 80s Electric Blue Peek-a-Boo Mesh Cocktail Mini Dress by Tadashi


VINTAGE 80s Red Cage Back Fit N Flare Sweetheart Mini Dress

 

[poshthreads]

Short & Sweet from PoshThreads:

Y2K Victoria’s Secret !00% Silk Mermaid Chiffon Ruffle Slip Dress

1990s Betsey Johnson New York Black Floral Embroidered Skirt

Y2K Victoria’s Secret 100% Silk Lavender Paisley Slip Dress

Sears Hawaiian Silky Satin Red Bold Hawaiian Floral Print Dress

90s Victoria’s Secret Milkmaid Corset Slinky Knit Babydoll Slip Dress

 

[denisebrain]

60s Angel Sleeve Mini

60s Short Dress & Jacket with Satin Bow

60s Nautical Mini Dress with Rings at Midriff by Beach Party

 

[BonniesVintageClothesLine]

1990s Scassi 2pc. Yellow Linen Suit

 

[Shusteroo]

Short & Sweet items available at Shusteroo on Etsy...

LANVIN 60s Vibrant Multicoloured Geometric Dagger Collar Mini Shirt Dress - Label Size 14 *Fits UK 8/10


UI MAIKAI 60s Red Hawaiian Exotic Floral Mini Dress – Label Size 14 *Fits Size S, UK 8/10


CC CREATIONS Paris Rare French 60s Navy Blue Daisy Floral Drop Waist Mini Dress - Size XS-S



GIGI 60s Blue/Multi Floral Belted Lightweight Summer Mini Dress - Label Size 40 *Fits UK 10


SEARS FASHIONS 70s Colourful Multi Floral Psychedelic A-Line Mini Dress - Size S

 

[Aintweswank]

From my sold archives~ 1970’s color block suede mini skirt by Darjon with purple fringe leather top.

 

[Midge]

1960s shift dress pattern McCall's 6740 B34-36


1960s mini dirndl sewing pattern Burda 29012 B34.5-37


1960s mod mini dress pattern Simplicit 7736 B36


1960s mod mini dress pattern McCalls 2226 B34


1970s mini summer dress & jacket sewing pattern Burda 30135 B35.5-37

 

[Karen's Fashion Backward Shop]

Available in Karen's Fashion Backward Shop on Etsy.​

1980s Unbranded Pearl Choke Collar Black Crepe Cocktail Dress/Union Label/Size 8

Y2K Nanette Lepore Gunmetal Metallic Gray Sequin Trimmed Trapeze Dress/Size 0

1970 Misses Muu-Muu Dress in 2 Lengths/SIMPLICITY 8793/Sz 16-18 Bust 38-40

1960s Drop-waist Culotte Dress in Two Lengths with Unlined Jacket/SIMPLICITY 8098
Carnaby Street Mary Quant style/Sz 14 Bust 36

And from my sold archives:

1990s Oleg Cassini Pink Strappy Open-Back Beaded Cocktail Dress

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Fashion Backward Shop on Etsy
Vintage clothing on Poshmark

 

[Vintage Runway]

1980/90s mini dress with sheer chiffon and faux jewels by Bari-Jay Size L

1960s short skort Size S

1960s mini half slip in bright abstract mod print by Gossard Size M

1960s knit dress by Leslie Fay Size S

1960s shift dress in mod floral print with pleated details Size M

 

[Cestsibon]

Short AND Flirty and a little full-skirty . . .

 

[Karen's Fashion Backward Shop]

The header on the home page for "Short & Sweet" is so cool and creative. Thanks for the amazing work.

 

[MagsRags]

Late to the party! Minis at MagsRags.net,

a 60s Mod mini jumpsuit/onesie/romper in houndstooth plaid and a big chunky zipper down the front


80s strapless minidress in changeable silk with a capelet collar wrap, by Nicole Miller


a 70s minidress with tiered ruffle edge skirt and ribknit top by Jonathan Logan


90s fully sequinned minidress with plunging back by Arden B

 

[denisebrain]

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The header on the home page for "Short & Sweet" is so cool and creative. Thanks for the amazing work.

Thank you so much Karen! That means a lot.

 

[BlackLotusVintage]

Thank you to everyone that participated in this week's Fashion Parade- "Short & Sweet"
Come back on Sunday for next week's new Fashion Parade thread!
Please like, comment, and follow to help keep the VFG momentum going!

 

[denisebrain]

Bravi tutti and thank you Jolene!!