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Find these beautiful spring pieces and more at afterglow vintage! And please email me at amymcools (at) gmail (dot) com or message me through the shop if you don’t find what you’re looking for, I’m still adding lovely new spring pieces to the shop
love, Amy
Amazing 1980’s Italian made webby laced vintage sweater, linen blend, cream, with dark brass eyelets, small / medium
Awesome vintage 1980’s softly fitted sweater, in cream webby super lightweight textured knit with openwork vertical stripes. Features high round neckline, soft cut, wide ribbed cuffs and waist, and best of all, long sleeves attached with ties threaded through darkened brass eyelets…
https://www.etsy.com/listing/208843683/ama…
1960’s vintage Braemer cashmere vee neck cardigan, made in Scotland, lobe collar with gold edged pearly buttons, dark spring green, medium
Oh so elegant, classic vintage cashmere cardigan, soft and comfy and of wonderful quality! Button down front with ‘layered’ lobe collar at the vee neckline, straight cut, three quarter raglan sleeves, gold edged pearly buttons, in a lovely dark spring green… https://www.etsy.com/listing/261555218/…
Vintage Missoni slouchy cardigan, cotton / silk blend, argyle inspired intarsia knit in gray, black, turquoise, blue, cream, & golden brown
Oh so soft and comfy, perfect oversize easy fit cardigan in an intarsia knit argyle inspired pattern in cotton / silk blend textured sweater knit, with striped ribbing edging the neckline and down the front, at the hem, tops of the pockets, and cuffs. Button down front with deep vee neckline, black round buttons. Early 1980’s… https://www.etsy.com/listing/261903914/…
Beautiful vintage wool sweater from Finland by Teroma, in deep cranberry red and cream, with wide foldover neck, women’s medium
Vintage 1970’s Abe Schrader black velvet dress with silver and gold embroidery, with split neckline and long sleeves, large / size 12
Lovely, classic velvet dress. In a softest glossy black velvet, with split neckline, softly tailored bodice fully lined, softly angled a-line skirt , long sleeves, and back zip closure, and best of all, beautifully embellished with silver and gold embroidery and gimp trim. 1970’s
https://www.etsy.com/listing/252….
Vintage Jaeger of London velvet blazer, beautiful embellished buttons, hip pockets, & 3/4 sleeves w/ turned up split cuffs, navy blue, small
Vintage Jaeger of London velvet blazer, beautiful embellished buttons, hip pockets, & 3/4 sleeves w/ turned up split cuffs, navy blue, small
https://www.etsy.com/listing/230085785/vint…
Vintage 1990’s off the shoulder scarlet red velvet dress, long length, small / size 2 – 4
Vintage 1990’s striking scarlet red velvet dress. With wide round neckline with little off-shoulder sleevelets, fitted sweetheart bodice. fully lined, zipper back closure, and long length with slightly a-line skirt
https://www.etsy.com/listing/248…
1960’s / 1970’s crushed velvet / silky flower print long skirt, in shades of brown and orange, small / medium
Stunning, dramatic floor length skirt in gorgeous deep brown crushed velvet and silky floral print fabrics paneled together to create a rich and elegant piece. The floral print is a silky fabric with hydrangeas, full-blown roses, and other flowers in shades of pink, coral, soft periwinkle blue, dark brown, mint green, and light brown. The crushed velvet looks and feels like a rayon velvet (the fiber label is missing). Fully lined in dark brown taffeta, with straight hem and elasticized waist.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/106…
Vintage deep red & gold velvet Afghan dress, with rich embroidery, full gathered skirt, high waist, long bell sleeves, about a medium (6-10)
Beautiful vintage deep red velvet Afghan dress, with rich embroidery in metallic gold at the front of the bodice and sleeves cuffs and scattered medallions, with full gathered skirt, high waist, and long bell sleeves
https://www.etsy.com/listing/252…
Deep blue velvet flare leg pants, soft and flowy with low slung stretch waistband, by costume / uniform maker Algy, size small
Deep blue stretch velvet flare leg pants, in soft and flowy knit, with low slung stretch waistband, leg hems are bound with serging, can be worn as is or hemmed to fit
https://www.etsy.com/listing/251…
Vintage Lanz scarlet red velvet dress, open back with bows, high neckline, long puffed sleeves, small / medium (size 6 – 8)
Sweet, classic velvet dress by Lanz, in a timeless style reminiscent of a dirndl. In a deep, rich scarlet velvet, with high neckline, fitted bodice fully lined, full skirt ruched at the waist, puffed long sleeves, removable shoulder pads, side zip closure, and best of all, an open v- back crossed by 3 bows
https://www.etsy.com/listing/206…
1970’s vintage velveteen blazer, by Breckinridge, with hip pockets, notched collar, and tailored cut, black, women’s small / 6
Classic, flattering 1970’s blazer / jacket, of excellent quality construction and materials, in softest rich black cotton velveteen, with notched collar, tailored cut, welt hip pockets and single left bust pocket, deep vee neck with two-button front closure with round black buttons, and long sleeves with three-button cuffs. Fully lined in silky black fabric
https://www.etsy.com/listing/222…
Flamingo pink glossy velveteen knit top, cap sleeve, with vee neck, early 1980’s, small
Cute little short sleeve knit top with integrated cuffed batwing short sleeves, vee neck, cut softly, gathered at the ribbed waistband, in a glossy flamingo pink velvety knit
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1563…
1960’s velvet hot pants / shorts, button front, in deep burgundy with gold buttons, women’s large / size 10 – 12
Awesome button front velvet hot pants / shorts, in deep burgundy velveteen, with high waist, darts for a tailored fit, short length straight hems, and gold tone buttons down the front.
Meant to be worn tight!
Costume Idea: Priestess
Create a headdress with a flowing piece of sheer fabric and an elaborate necklace, or mold one from cardboard and aluminum foil painted gold
– Vintage Egyptian print caftan dress, Krist Gudnason, in gold, lapis lazuli blue, emerald green, red, and purple, 1970’s, OSFM / (10 – 14)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/15…
Costume Idea: Cubist Artwork
Wear this with plain white pants. Go to a party with a group of friends also dressed as artwork, and when people ask what you are, you and your friends take this as your cue to line up along the wall and strike a pose
– 1980’s cubist art sweater top, with elbow sleeves, in bright and primary colors on black, small / medium
https://www.etsy.com/listing/193…
Costume Idea: Hippie Girl
Weave a headband of flowers, real or artificial, wear your hair long and parted in the middle, leave your shoes at home, and love freely!
– 1960’s / early 70’s hippie dress, patchwork of calico prints in blue, green, purple, and cream embellished with ribbons, small / petite
https://www.etsy.com/listing/18…
Costume Idea: Pretty Witch
Pointy hat and black shoes are all you really need for this one, green makeup optional
– Net polka dot lace dress, in black with layered skirts, sweetheart neckline under sheer bodice, bow sash, 1970’s / early 1980’s, medium
https://www.etsy.com/listing/249…
Costume Idea: 1920’s Gatsby Girl
Take some hair gel and apply generously to your hair, using your fingers to form waves and curls at either side of your face, pinning up the rest at the back if your hair’s long. Tie the sash around your forehead with a little side bow and complete the look with t-strap shoes and a long necklace
– 1970’s poppy dress, in a sheer floral print cotton, 1920’s drop waist style, long sleeves, medium
https://www.etsy.com/listing/195…
Costume Idea: 1990’s In Living Color Dancer
Wear with high top sneakers topped with scrunched-down colorful layered socks. Wash your hair the night before and put it in braids or curlers, and comb it out into ‘big hair’ in the morning, preferably swept to one side.
Put in some big hoops in your ears and dance away!
– Early 1990’s black and neon flower print bodysuit / leotard, tank top with scoop neckline, extra small – small / size 2 – 4
https://www.etsy.com/listing/249…
Costume Idea: Disco Queen
With some silver or gold tight pants, strappy shiny shoes, generous eyeshadow, your old Abba tape, and the right moves, you are the dancing queen!
– 1980’s sequined and beaded silk butterfly and flame blouse in black and gold, one size fits many (the silver one is not yet added to the store, please message me if you’d like me to add it right away)
https://www.etsy.com/listing/249…
Costume Idea: Harlequin
Just add an eye mask, fan or wand, tights, and ballet flats for that fabulous and timeless masked ball look!
– Vintage 1960’s Chiarella Italian wild ruffled dress, with geometric print, puffed sleeves, rope belt, and ruffled neckline, size 6 – 8
https://www.etsy.com/listing/252….
Costume Idea: Space Girl, Joan of Arc
This tunic top and hood are originally meant to be part of a child’s chain mail costume. On a woman, it fits more closely, and can be used to create many costumes. Two of my suggestions are: Star Trek space alien, or Joan of Arc. For the first, makeup can create a new look for your face, say, a third eye in the middle of your forehead. For the latter, make a sword from cardboard and aluminum foil, and complete with tights worn with pointy short boots, medieval-style
(not yet added to the store, please message me if you’d like me to add it right away)
Find your summer night vintage screen print sweatshirts at afterglow vintage!
From vintage tourist screenprints (can you find one from your home state?) to vintage college names and mascots, you’ll find that perfect piece for cozying up on summer evenings after camping, traveling, hanging out with your buddies on the front porch, or reveling in your favorite sport.
Enjoy!
Love, Amy
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Find your Fourth of July colors at afterglow vintage!
From a beautiful 1960’s Marchesa di Gresy designer wool coat (soon to be listed, stay tuned or message me!), to a floral stripe festival skirt, to soft and cool men’s shirts, to a striped early 1990’s New York Yankees hooded tee, to a vintage Asics Japan track jacket when your love of country encompasses two nations!
Celebrate in vintage style at afterglow vintage…
Love, Amy
Like to be warm and cozy yet not overheated, dry yet ventilated, and soft and fuzzy to the touch?
Then you like to wear wool!
There’s oodles of beautiful vintage wool pieces at afterglow vintage right now; just enter ‘wool’ into the store’s search bar and you’ll find plenty to choose from, for women and men, just in time for this round of winter storms!
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| Vintage midcentury Marchesa di Gresy wool jacket at afterglow vintage |
…including camel wool coats by Pendleton for him and her, 1970’s leather, 1960’s little cropped boucle evening jackets, 1950’s big-button black woolly coat, and more!
see the coats and jackets:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/afterglowvintage?section_id=13819439
see the whole collection:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/afterglowvintage
love, Amy
Kristin Skirt – AC Clothing and Bags / Red wool dress with striped black piping soon to arrive at afterglow vintage
To celebrate Plaid Friday, all about supporting small and independent businesses during the holiday season, afterglow vintage is offering this coupon for the whole week.
Take 20% off by entering coupon code PLAIDFRIDAY
when purchasing from
AC Clothing and Bags / afterglow
or from
afterglow vintage
Coupon code is good through Dec 1st, 2013 and on all purchases over $10.
Happy Holidays!
Crescent Button Bag by
AC Clothing and Bags
P.S. All purchases can be wrapped in vintage holiday paper with personalized card included, and sent to the address of your choice.
Vintage camel Pendleton coat now at afterglow vintage
While hunting for great vintage in the last few weeks, I found more dresses than anything else.
Here’s a sneak preview of my new collection of great vintage dresses from the 1950’s – 1990’s that are soon to arrive at afterglow vintage
I’ll be listing them gradually throughout the week, but if you see one here you’d like me to list first for you, just let me know!
Amy M. Cools 