We're a proud sponsor and the vintage fashion provider for the Toronto All-Star Big BandLabels are a great way to figure out when an article of clothing was made. At Sweet Trash Vintage Clothing Ontario, our store tags indicate the era at the top, i.e. Circa 1950, Circa 1940, etc., but sometimes we can be more specific if we learn more about the person who owned the pieces, or if we are lucky enough to find the original labels in the clothing themselves. Labels can be found inside the collars, at the hems and side seams, and even between the layers of the garment and its lining.
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Last Saturday, The Baroness stopped by Sweet Trash Vintage Clothier. Karen is not a real Baroness, but rather a lovely statuesque blonde who is getting ready to play the part of the Baroness in an upcoming local production of The Sound of Music. She really suits the part. She was looking for a pair of gloves so I rummaged through our 2 drawers of gloves to find a pair that would fit and suit her outfit for the show.
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Specialty Ontario, a new e-magazine launched yesterday! Check out their interview with Sweet Trash — and the rest of their site which specializes in promoting Ontario small businesses and boutiques.
“You can wear black in any moment of the day, no matter your age. You can wear black with almost any occasion. A black dress is essential for every woman.” — Christian Dior
An interviewer recently asked me, “What is the one staple every well-dressed woman should own?” I did not hesitate to reply, “Without a doubt — a little black dress. It can take you to the office, out for dinner or a cocktail party — a wedding or a funeral – depending on how you accessorize it. The secret is finding a simple, well-fitting LBD that makes you look and feel fabulous!”
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Click below to read an article a Sweet Trash Vintage Clothing customer wrote about her experience, in her blog.
Singhnature.com – Sweet Trash = Secret Stash
A Sweet Trash Vintage Clothing customer wrote in on our Facebook wall:
Okay, So I didn’t buy this dress from you but I need help, this was my great grandmother’s wedding dress (circa 1929) and I’m not sure how to accessorize. If you could give me any ideas on what kind of shoe would work best, that would be awesome. — Amy-Leigh
Someone on Facebook Asked: “How did you get so many at once? Disco estate sale?”. And the answer is “Sort of”. An estate belonging to a woman who went dancing with her husband every Friday night of their marriage (she lived to her early 90s). She loved bling, and shopping! If she liked something she bought it in every colour they had.
Glam up your outfit for the holidays with these beaded and sequined stretch Vintage belts in gold, silver, blue, bronze and black — gold and silver snake belts — leather and rhinestones.
Did you know there was a correct way to carry your purse? Ever thought about it?
No? I confess, neither have I, but Nancy Taylor’s Beauty Guide, 1958 from Flower Lane Publishing Company offers the do’s and don’ts of handbag handling and thought I would share them with you. I think the same rules apply today.
The average woman carries her purse the wrong way – looking awkward and burdened, when she is trying to look fashionable and put together. Here’s how to be purse perfect.
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I cannot tell you how often people come into the store for the first time, look around at our fabulous collection of authentic vintage clothing and vintage accessories, and exclaim “If only I had an event to go to!”. There is this perception that one must dress in head-to-toe 1940s (or 1950s or 1960s) to wear vintage properly.
