Vintage Shoes & Bags for Everyday Wear!

Lots of folks think "special occasion" when they think about wearing vintage--party dresses and beaded bags or clutches to go with them, opera coats, Kentucky Derby hats, vintage wedding gowns, Springolators for Viva Las Vegas, and so on. But working vintage into your everyday wardrobe is a breeze with bags and shoes. I literally never go out of the house without a vintage shoulder bag--they're all I carry for day use, especially since the last contemporary bag I bought (leather and retailing at over $100) looked like a drowned rat six months after I got it. It makes economic sense, too. You can buy two or three, maybe more, vintage Coach bags, for example, for the price of one new one. Or, probably eight to 10 off-brand, but very high-quality, bags for the price of almost any new designer piece.

Oh, and don't get me started on shoes.... For what gals pay today for a pair of good faux leather shoes, you can get a great pair of real leather, comfortable shoes in sizes that really fit your feet! None of this "you can only get Narrow, Medium, or Wide in one shoe" business. You have medium-width feet but narrow heels, like me? Then buy a vintage pair of shoes in a "B" foot with an "A" heel, or an "A" foot and an "AA" heel. I have to put heel pads in almost every pair of shoes I buy new, but when I get the right size in a vintage shoe, it fits like the proverbial glove.

From the classic Kelly bag to cute wicker bags, and from a 1950s' pair of heels to 60s' chunky-heeled pumps, you can find find vintage styles perfect for accenting suits, dresses, skirts, and slacks and for wearing every day. Vintage is not just for special occasions!

Here are some selections from the sellers here at Vintage Reflections!


From Alley Cats Vintage:

An all-purpose, always-in-style Vintage Handbag Floral Needlepoint by Empress, Large Size Purse




Perfect for the office are these Vintage Shoes 1960s 60s Dark Brown Alligator Heels by Fiancees Sz 8AA




And, these are just the thing to keep your vintage shoes dry: Vintage Smoke Rubber Overshoes Plyron High Heel Galoshes Sz 6




Catseye Vintage has these listed:

This sweet bag is at home anywhere, from the casual to the formal: 1910 Victorian Handbag Purse Hand Crocheted Bridal Drawstring Top Off White with 3-d Pom Poms




This is perfect for those work-to-dinner days: Vintage 60s Woven Metal Box Handbag Purse 1960s VLV Bridal Evening Gold Tone Made in Hong Kong




This Vintage 60s Wicker Box Purse Handbag VLV 1960s Picture Window Purse Horse and Carriage Designer Simon does double duty for fun and for work or school.




Vintage Baubles Too is currently offering these:

Super-comfy and cute Vintage 60s Mod Suede Shoes Pumps Chunky Heel Size 6 1/2, 6.5




This sturdy, stylish everyday bag: Vintage 50s Alligator Embossed Leather Handbag Purse Kelly Bag Duchess




And this bag that's perfect for work or play, especially for a "ladies-who-lunch" outing: Vintage 50s 60s Tapestry & Patent Vinyl Kelly Bag Purse Handbag, Vegan




Be sure to visit our shops for more "very wearable" vintage!

Here a Few of Our Favorite Things....

"When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when we're feeling sad,
we simply remember our favorite things.... And then we don't feel so bad!"

The sellers at Vintage Reflections want to share some of our very favorite items with you this week--some that make us smile, some we're tempted to keep, and some that are just fun. The holidays are a perfect time to break out your vintage favorites and show them off. You'll look and feel like "one of a kind," and we're sure you'll get loads of compliments on your vintage wear!

Without further ado, let us present to you:

From Alley Cats Vintage comes these goodies:

A carry-everywhere Vintage Purse Black Vinyl and Suede Kelly Handbag with Lock and Key





Wear this Vintage Nightgown 1950s 50s White Nylon and Lace Negligee by Shadowline Sz 34 B36 on Thanksgiving and Christmas mornings to feel special!




And, show this off when you're out and about this season: Vintage 1940s 40s Hat Black Beaded Pillbox New York Creations




At My Vintage Cocktail:

Dress this Christmas-green Vintage 50s Full Skirt Shirtwaist Party or Day Dress, Med Lg, Green Silk up with some gold or red jewelry, and you'll be smashing!




Have fun with this quirky Vintage Designer Hat, Velvet Sculptured Beehive Toque with Bow





Feel luxurious in this designer piece from Vintage Baubles Too:

Vintage 70s Wrap Dress Designer Mollie Parnis Morty Sussman, Silk, Med




From Catseye Vintage:

Look stylish while staying warm and cozy in this Vintage 50s Darlene Cardigan Sweater Angora Blend Floral Hand Screenprint Blue Roses on Green Size XS to S




This Vintage 70s East India Dress Cotton Gauze with Paisley Border Print Indian Metallic Size M to L to XL to XXL on SALE is perfect for the holidays for our friends "Down Under."




And here's the perfect New Year's Eve gown: Vintage 80s Strapless One Shoulder Evening Gown Dress Black Chantilly Lace with Bow by Karen Okada Climax Size XS to S