Vintage Inspirations: Pump Up the Volume - The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of January 13th

[carla rey]

Vintage Inspirations-Pump Up the Volume

Size does matter!

This season's 'it trend' is all about being large and in charge. Voluminous skirts, power shoulders—over sized anything from top to toe is having a huge moment. Think big this week and share your larger than life vintage fashions and accessories.

 

[thespectrum]

Vintage 80s Halston Wardrobe Pattern 32 1/2

Vintage 50s Full Skirt Evening Gown Pattern 32 25 34

 

[thespectrum]

From my sold archives
1980s Victor Costa jacket

1980s Laura Ashley dress and jacket

From my personal collection
1950s Anne Fogarty full skirt dress

 

[retro ruth]

Huge bow and ruffled bustle back skirt on this 1980s Laura Ashley dress.



And make your own power suit with padded shoulders, with these 1990s sewing patterns:

Uncut Vogue Paris Original 1990s Sewing Pattern from Givenchy




Uncut Vogue Paris Original 1990s Sewing Pattern from Montana


Outsize statement earrings

 

[Midge]

More patterns!


1950s evening gown pattern - Ringier a10713


1950s party dress pattern - Simplicity 1153


1970s Givenchy pattern with wide-leg pants and loose-fitting jacket plus skirt and blouse - Vogue Paris Original 1286


1980s Ungaro evening or cocktail dress pattern - Vogue Paris Original 1917


1980s Versace tunic top and pants pattern -Vogue International Designers 2702

 

[themerchantsofvintage]

Vintage 50s Circle Skirt S M Black Velvet Quilted

Vintage 80s Yves Saint Laurent Plaid Jacket and Skirt Suit XS YSL

Vintage 80s Faux Fur Winter Coat XL Avant Garde, Leopard Print

Vintage 70s Hippie Chic Gauze Dress XXS XS Dk Blue Golden Flecks NOS

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

This enormously wide belt (L) is available at The Vintage Merchant (the oversize blouse has now sold):




as are these high-waist wide legged trousers by Banana Republic (28" waist):
https://www.rubylane.com/item/147152-TR-009/Vintage-Early-1990s-Banana-Republic-Sage

 

[Alleycats]

1970s Vintage Evening Gown, Butterscotch Ruffled Formal Gown, Wrap Gown w/ Shaw, B36-40

Vintage Emilio Pucci Faux Fur Jacket, Blond Faux Fur Coat, Made In Italy, Size 14

1980s Vintage Evening Gown, Mauve Satin 20s Inspired Formal by Jessica McClintock, Sz 6 B38 W28

 

[anothertimevintageapparel]

1980s Harem Whirling Dervish pants in my own closet. From many years ago. Not for sale

From my sold archives

1940s coat with huge shoulders

Elaborate Edwardian cape

Cherry red 1950s gown with huge tiered skirt

 

[Joyatri]

1980s iridescent cotton oversize cocoon jacket by Nazook, made in Pakistan


1970s palazzo pants by Adelaar's Aristocrat


From my Sold archives
Late 1970s dress by Jeannene Booher for Maggy London

Late 1970s blouse by Rositta, Vienna, Austria

1970s dashiki top by Iram, made in Pakistan

 

[The Vintage Vendeuse]

Big sleeves...
1960s/70s GEOFFREY BEENE Boutique Navy Blue Striped Sheer Maxi Dress, M

Big shoulders...
1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT Rive Gauche Geometric Abstraction Color Jacket, S

Big shoulders and big dots...
1980s TED LAPIDUS Big Dot Linen Dress, M/L

Big ruffles...
Vtg 1960s/70s NADINE Blue/White Chiffon Polka Dot Ruffled Halter Prom Dress, S

Big blankie...
1940s? Merino Wool Ivory GOODWOOD BLANKET England, 98x92 Queen

 

[Vinclothes]

Wonderful, dramatic, colorful listings. Just what is needed for winter spirits.
Marian

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

1980s Irish Wool Tweed Coat, Plaid Coat with Hood by Jimmy Hourihan, Dublin Ireland. M





Victor Costa 1980s Striped Velvet Jacket & Skirt




1960s Red Crepe and Polka Dot Chiffon Dress by Marie Martine Paris Fashion House Size M




1980s Gianni Versace Black Vinyl Coat with Plush Trim Size L

This last one is from my sold archives - Vintage late 40s Pink Shantung Silk Ball Gown by Madeleine Vramant

 

[denisebrain]

Currently in my shop:

50s frothy formal


Some previously sold items with distinctive volume:

1946 Lilli Ann suit with parachute sleeves

Mike Benet formal

40s coat with major shoulder pads

 

[Vintage Runway]

1950s wedding gown

 

[Vintage Runway]

1950s sequin felt western outfit

1950s poodle skirt

1960s red poppy flower hat

1970s maxi skirt and blouse

 

[Racked Vintage]

1970s Pindot Balloon Sleeve Dress

1980s White Satin Big Shoulders Big Bow Wedding Gown

FROM MY SOLD ARCHIVES:
1950s Blue Roses Circle Skirt Gown

1950s Floral Big Bustle Gown

1950s Chatreuse Poodle Huge Circle Skirt

 

[Luna Junction]

70s Fairy Maxi Dress

50s Circle Skirt Dress


50s Circle Skirt Dress


80s Black Velvet Bolero (did somebody mention big shoulders?)


80s Palazzo Jumpsuit

 

[carla rey]

1980s suede coat dress

1930s dress with belt

1970s beach pajama jumpsuit

1930s dress and jacket set

 

[vivavintageclothing]

Film noir 1940s coat ladies black wool large shoulder pads XS - S

Crystal pleated black 1960s mini dress with full skirt and wide-leg palazzo pant set XS

Purple wool felt circle skirt 1950s 26 to 27 inch waist XS - S

1980s dress bodycon black knit wool with giant jewels and giant shoulder pads

Avant garde 80s Jeanne Marc outfit 2pc outfit size S
(with voluminous cape sleeves, massive shoulder pads, and full leg shorts)