Celebrate New Year's Eve in (Vintage) Style!

We of vintage age remember the days when our parents, and then, later, we ourselves, would go out on the town for New Year's Eve. That meant getting "dressed to the nines" and going out for dinner and a party afterwards. Even the most casual of restaurant dinners or a typical house party called for dressing up. Short dresses, maxi skirts, or evening slacks were standard fare for those events. And then there were the formal galas, held at fancy ballrooms or the most elegant restaurants in town. Ladies in evening gowns and their finest jewelry, men in formal suits or tuxedos, an orchestra to which to dance....

I remember my mom and her friends breaking out their fancy stoles or wraps, beaded and sequined clutch bags, and dressiest heels. My sister and I were in awe of how lovely they looked and how their dresses "swished" as they danced out the door on their way out for the night. And, when we were older, we would get dressed up and go out as well. Although the "age of casual" was approaching even then, we women would wear cocktail dresses or casual long dresses, and the men would wear sports jackets with ties. Dinner and dancing were still standard entertainment, then we would do the rounds of the house parties, at which you almost never would find anyone wearing jeans. Can you imagine that!

Alas, those indeed were the days.... However, there are still parties and dinners to attend on New Year's Eve, and you don't have to go casual as most everyone these days does. Break out a vintage dress or gown, carry a dressy vintage bag, or wear some stunning vintage jewelry--be as bold or as subtle as you wish. No matter whether you dress in vintage or accessorize with it, you'll feel great and look great--and we're sure you'll get lots of compliments and admiring looks!

We at Vintage Reflections wish you a Happy New Year, and may have some goodies in our shops to help you ring it in!

From Alley Cats Vintage:

Vintage 1960s 60s Party Dress Bright Red Chiffon Strapless Cocktail Formal by Lilli Diamond B 38-40



Vintage Formal Gown1960s 60s Black Satin with Jeweled Bodice Party Evening Dress by Pab B33 W24



Vintage 1980s 80s Black Beaded Drop Waist Party Dress by AfterDark Sz 12




At My Vintage Cocktail:

SALE Vintage 50s 1950s Strapless Full Skirt RED Evening Gown, XS / Small



SALE Vintage Crystal Necklace & Dangle Earrings in Original Box, Wedding, Party, Holiday Jewelry



Vintage 80s Designer Ruched & Draped Party, Cocktail, Disco Jersey Dress, Med Lg 10 12




And from Catseye Vintage:

Vintage 80s Strapless One Shoulder Evening Gown Dress Black Chantilly Lace with Bow by Karen Okada Climax Size XS to S



Vintage 60s Woven Metal Handbag 1960s Purse Bridal Evening Gold Tone



Vintage 80s Dress 1980s Cocktail Party Hand Beaded Black Silk Chiffon DEADSTOCK Size XS to S

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

It's April Eye Candy!

March is over--at long, long last, and we're ready for prom and party season, new spring and summer dresses for work, resort dresses for play, and more! Have a look at these items from the shops of the Reflections of Vintage seller network:

VintageBaublesToo presents a Vintage 60s Mod Mini Spring Summer Linen Dress, Daisy Trim, Sz XS Sm




From AfterDarkVintage comes this Vintage 1940s 1950s Black Rayon Beaded Blouse by Morlove B40




CatseyeVintage is featuring a Vintage 80s does 50s Hibiscus Print Hawaiian Full Skirted VLV Sundress Party Dress -- Size XS to S




AfterDarkVintage offers a Vintage 1980s Emerald Green Cream Chiffon Formal Gown Oleg Cassini B34




At VintageBaublesToo is this Vintage 80s Does 40s Floral Print Peplum Dress, St. Michael, Sz Sm XS




From CatseyeVintage comes this Vintage 50s Alfred Shaheen Abstract Hawaiian Print Full Skirted VLV Sundress Party Dress -- Pleated Shelf Bust -- Size S - M - L