Mini Series Let us tell you a short story. It starts in 5400 BC, with ancient figures depicting women in above-the-knee skirts. After a bit of a break, the 1920s saw hemlines rise to the knee, falling again (along with the stock market) during the Great Depression. With wartime rationing, the shorter skirt was back in the early 1940s, only to fall again post-war. It was the couturiers who presaged the swinging 60s, with Balenciaga’s ‘sack dress’ and Yves Saint Laurent’s 1959 Trapeze line for Dior. André Courrèges received international recognition for his 1964 couture collection featuring short skirts, while street-focused Mary Quant brought shorter and shorter looks to a mass market of younger and less affluent fashionistas. The mini became a symbol of youth—rebellious, liberated, street. Once the look appeared, it wasn’t to go away again for any length of time, and it has reappeared with a vengeance in 2022. Want to be really subversive? Wear vintage minis brought to you by VFG members!
1960s Mini Skirt Geometric Wrap Bagatelle by Maggie 1960s Mod Suede Leather Mini Dress Mod Go Go Mini Dress Magenta Pink w Silver Festoons & Split Sleeves 60s Micro Mini Skirt Blue Suede Leather Lace Up 1960s Silver Lace Mini Dress with Angel Sleeves - MOD - S Pierre Cardin Paris 1960s MOD Mini Skirt and Top Size XS
From the 1960s, this dropped waist mod minidress is now available at The Vintage Merchant; it has a tiny 33" bust: This simply designed above-the-knee-mini from Patty Woodward California has double darts in front and back for a nice close fit, AND, it has contrast stitched seams with tiny aqua blue polka dot facing! It's a tiny 22" waist, 34" hip. Now reduced at The Vintage Merchant:
Photos are clickable links Most vintage lovers know the Young Edwardian line by Arpeja. This cute faux patchwork micromini is a Young Innocent by Arpeja! It can also be worn as a tunic. I love the oversized rickrack edging and buttons. At MagsRags.net Also at MagsRags.net, a strapless 80s cocktail dress by Nicole Miller in blue-to-fuschia silk sharkskin, set off by the capelet that wraps around the shoulders. This 80s Western-inspired set is so over the top! The double breasted midriff top has a keyhole back, while the tiered miniskirt is a full circle. And it's all done in a red white and blue starry print. On Etsy, this 60s minidress with crewelwork embroidery and kimono-style sleeved is one of my favorites! It's by Phil Rose of California And a 60s sheer lace mini dress that is the ultimate in vintage subversion, depending on what you wear underneath!
1980s silk designer dress by Regina Kravitz A bright green block print Mod mini slip 1960s batik print cotton slim skirt
60s cotton split skirt scooter dress 60s patent vinyl dropped waist mini dress 60s faux fur mini 60s white lace dolly mod mini
Black Retro Floral Rayon Mini 40s Style Play Skirt 60s Mod Yellow Mini Dress- Multi Pastel Embroidery 80’s Sexy Black Sequin Halter Mini Sheath Dress This goes with my shop motto: It's not that you wear it it's how you wear it. It wasn't meant to be a mini dress but.... 40s Copper Taffeta Lounge Or Evening Jacket Mini Dress Also not meant to be a mini: Pink Lace Sheath Dress Was Shortened
Romantic ruffles minidress late 1960s floral stripe XS (will fit 32-34 bust and hips) Black puff sleeve minidress empire waist late 60s XXS teen junior size 1960s minidress black velvet gold paisley trim S (will fit 36-32-36) Black sequins 80s mini dress body-con knit by Climax XS
Emilio Pucci for Formfit Rogers mini slip/skirt 1960s Leslie Fay knit mini dress 1960s tweed skort 1980s mini skort dress 1980s mini sequin halter dress
1960s Lime Lace Mini Dress 1960s Gold Brocade Mini Dress 1960s Metallic Mini Dress and Jacket Set 1960s Mini Plaid Skirt Suit 1960s Yellow Floral Mini Dress, Bust 40"