I often get emails from you ladies asking for help finding a cute vintage prom dress. True vintage is tough because you can’t count on condition.  Face it: the dresses are old, so fading and tears are to be expected.  That’s why I recommend looking for “vintage inspired” prom dresses. They have the look you want and are ready to wear right out of the box.

I recently came across Dig for Victory while surfing on Etsy and am head over heels for their vintage style prom dresses!

From etsy.com

Go with these, ladies!

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Are the 90s back? It wasn’t the greatest decade for fashion except for the Clueless look, but it looks like a revival might be coming.

From threadsense.com

What do you think of these looks?

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I found another boutique to add to your must shop list: Spool No. 72. Ladies, you’re going to LOVE it!

The site has all the vintage, whimsical, and girly fashions you love, just like Mod Cloth, Spotted Moth, and Ruche.

From spool72.com

Plus, it is totally affordable for poor students and loan strapped graduates.

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Though Etsy is a great resource for handmade goodies, it is also a go to site for amazing vintage finds.

From etsy.com

If you love the uniqueness of vintage or are on the hunt for a vintage prom dress, check out these finds.

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Only a few more week or even days until school starts again!  If you’ve already taken a US or World History course, you’ve probably learned that history is cyclical. It happens once, then it happens again and again. The same is true with fashion. Trends from one decade are out the next, only to be back in style a few years later. As the resurgence of the 80s craze dies down, the fun and fabulous 60s are upon us once again.  In fact, stores like Peacocks have recently launched entire vintage-inspired collections featuring 60s fashion.

From peacocks.co.uk

Besides the bright colors and interesting shapes, one of the best things about 60s fashion is the fact that it is more appropriate for class and less likely to break your school’s dress code.  Thick straps and high necklines will cover up any naughty bra straps, long shirts will hide your stomach, and low hemlines will be more likely to pass the fingertip test.  I know, it can be a pain dressing around your school’s dress code, but these 60s fashions make it fun!