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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 |
Sweaters in July, you ask? But of course! Here in the U.S., we’re feeling those hot summer days, but nights are another matter! If you’re like me and live in a seaside town, early evenings turn chilly fast as that fog rolls in, and it stays gray and chilly ’til late morning the next day. And of course, I get to share my great vintage finds with the world here in my online shops!
So today I’ll be listing some great little sweaters at afterglow vintage!
Soon to be listed: a 1980’s striped Gitano sweater with slashed sleeves in bright colors; a beautifully embroidered wool ruffle cuff dark blue Herman Geist sweater; a bold red and black treble clef print in lightweight knit, 1970’s chevron striped multicolor vee neck fitted sweater by Bananas (‘Knits with Appeal!’), a coral Designer’s Originals classic mod sweater, and more…
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| Gunne Sax by Jessica McClintock Toile and Lace Wedding Dress at afterglow vintage |
Gunne Sax by Jessica McClintock toile and lace wedding dress, midcentury red plaid fuzzy blanket, 1980’s Gitano striped sweater with peekaboo sleeves, bright striped rugby shirt, paint splatter beach shorts, Hawaiian trapeze print dress, beautiful vintage fabrics, and so much more…
just photographed today and arriving soon to afterglow vintage and AC’s vintage fabric shop!
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| Midcentury Woolly Blanket at afterglow vintage |
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| 1980’s Gitano at afterglow vintage |
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| Vintage Bright Striped Rugby Shirt at afterglow vintage |
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| 1980’s Board Shorts at afterglow vintage |
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| 1960’s Hawaiian Print Dress at afterglow vintage |
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| Vintage Peacock Print Fabric at AC Fabric Shop |
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| Vintage Paris France Fabric at AC Fabric Shop |
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| Vintage 1930’s Theme Floral Print Fabric at AC Fabric Shop |
Oh my goodness, I just found the perfect black dress yesterday… I had it all photographed for the shop, but as I admired it on the mannequin, I realized it had to be mine.
It’s by Taurus II, an 80’s brand I come across somewhat regularly, and the pieces are generally black knits, often with gray or white striping and details, and sporty and easy to wear.
This one has a wonderful very full flowy skirt (when you twirl in it, it swings around in a full circle), hidden hip pockets, a simple bodice, and a perfect waistline. 1980’s channels Audrey Hepburn.
It’s a little more sleek and severe than I usually go for, but the full flowy skirt softens it, making it just playful enough that right now, it’s my new favorite dress.
Amy M. Cools 