As the summer is winding down we couldn't help but wish we went on a few more getaways. Well, what can ya do. Since we can't turn back time we decided to gather some of our favorite vintage vacation photos, and live vicariously through these summer travels at the beach, mountains, lake, and desert. (Oh hey, we did go to the desert!)

Do you have a dream summer vacation? Be sure to share it with us in the comments below!

Oh September, you've come so fast! Time has been just whizzing on by! This vintage shop update both feels like summer and autumn to us... with bohemian summery frocks in fall inspired hues of browns, reds, and hints of coppery orange. Ahh... we can't wait for the fall leaves to start changing colors! Although, in Southern California...that doesn't happen for awhile, if actually ever.

We're also super excited about layering up for Fall! The vintage skirts in this shop update are perfect for wearing bare legged or with tights and can easily be worn with sandals or paired with desert boots for chillier temperatures.


vintage 1970s tan rose knit sweater top | Collinwood Rose Top
vintage 1970s orange brown butterfly skirt | Papillon Foliage Skirt


vintage 1990s black leaf print maxi dress | Falling Leaves Dress


vintage 1970s cream bombshell tank | Belle of the Plains Top
vintage 1990s yellow floral maxi skirt | Brass Flowers Skirt


vintage 1920s silk cream step in | Morning Glory Step In


vintage copper wire scroll ring | Coiled Copper Ring
vintage 1990s yellow floral maxi skirt | Silverado Feather Earrings


vintage 1930s brown tilts whirl hat | Coco Nesbit Hat


vintage 1960s white crochet neckline dress | Maricopa Crochet Dress
vintage 1970s cream boho hankie hem dress | The Last Boheme Dress

Vintage Montgomery Ward catalogs from the 1940s and the 1950s are my favorite vintage department store catalogs to collect. The photography, layout, typography...everything is just perfect and so relevant to the style and look I aim to achieve for Adored Vintage. I'm particularly smitten with these vintage catalogs because of the muted color hues (usually in the cream and grey family) they use for their cover images. The design is so minimalistic and just completely ahead of its time. Bravo catalog designer, whomever you may be!



First up, we have some amazing vintage 1940s coats. The shapes are almost always a-line with broad shoulders. These coats are both simple and luxe looking made from thick wools and accented with fur. While I'm not particularly a personal fan of 1940s coats (my small frame just can't pull it off), I know several gals love these vintage coats and wear them with modern ease.



Next let's move on to the dresses featured in this Montgomery Ward 1940s department store catalog. Most of the photos are in sepia tones, so I have no idea what the actual dress colors are (although the catalog descriptions do describe what colors the dress come in). I love the dresses directly below. Casual daywear for the 1940s and the row below them are dubbed "Brunch Coats". Isn't that fabulous? I'm going to dub one of my wrap dresses a Brunch Coat. Vintage 1940s day dresses like these periodically make their way into the Adored Vintage shop.



Moving on to sweaters! Now, I may not be such a big fan of 1940s coats...but I do have a very soft spot for 1940s sweaters! I don't come across too many during my vintage hunting and gathering trips, but when I do, I mostly keep these knitted beauties for myself. These shown are terrific choices for a Holiday Party don't you think?



This Montgomery Ward catalog also features several pages of beautiful vintage blouses, vintage skirts, and even "Work Clothes" for women! I love (absolutely adore!) these pantsuits and overalls as work clothes. I may have to look into hunting down a pair of these for myself someday!

The vintage blouses all have typical 1940s fashion trends such as extended shoulders, dolman sleeves, and neckline details. The first skirt (top left) I am just crazy over! All those buttons, the panel in front, those pockets! Maybe in someday this vintage gem of a skirt will find it's way to me.



And lastly here are some vintage accessories from the 1940s! The catalog doesn't cover accessories too heavily and there are only a couple of pages of vintage hats, belts, and gloves. I absolutely love that all the shoes are either black or brown and complement the handbags! It would be so easy to play mix-n-match with these vintage shoes and vintage bags!

We are back from a long holiday weekend with a fabulous set of new arrivals at Adored Vintage HQ. Although we know that Labor Day weekend marks the end of Summer it seriously is hotter than ever here in SoCal! We don't know what mother nature is thinking but we could really use some clouds and drizzle right about now. Until we get some actual Fall weather all we can do is live vicariously through this new update. Head on over to the new arrivals section and take look at our pre-fall update.


vintage 1960s blue silk bustle cocktail dress | Inspired Notions Dress


vintage 1970s blue patch secretary blouse | Modern Geometry Blouse
vintage 1980s blue silk skirt | Natsumi Blue Skirt


vintage 1960s blue silk bustle cocktail dress | Rosemonde Estate Dress


vintage 1950s black lattice work dress | De Volange Dress
vintage 1950s black dress with soutache | Tides of Midnight Dress


vintage 1940s rayon sequin beaded dress | Thoughts of You Dress


vintage 1950s black bow fascinator | Evening Pleasantries Fascinator
vintage 1940s plastic daisy chain necklace | Tokens of Summer Necklace


vintage 1940s black lace drape gown | Contessa Evening Dress

It's no surprise that Jackie Kennedy Onassis was named one of Time magazines top 100-All Time fashion icons. Her name is synonymous with style. During her time as first lady in the 1960s she stunned in impeccably tailored suits and dresses, long gloves, and lady like pearl necklaces. Before her days of First Lady fame, she studied Journalism at Vassar and in 1951 won a writing contest at Vogue Magazine with the prize being an internship in Paris. Ultimately her mother would not allow her to go to France, a few months later she met an upcoming politician John Kennedy. During her time as First Lady she applied her sense of style to the White House and was responsible for the White House Restoration.


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"During her husband's presidency, Jacqueline Kennedy became a symbol of fashion for women all over the world. She set the style for the early sixties with her clean suits, sleeveless A-line dresses and the pillbox hat that she often wore. Following her time in the political spotlight while living in Greece and later New York she experimented more with her look." She is still known today as one of the most influential women in fashion.


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