The Shopping List No. 43: Summer Style
It’s time to infuse our wardrobes with timeless pieces that capture the essence of the summer season. From dresses and two-piece sets to straw handbags and jumpsuits, shopping vintage offers unique finds for an effortless style statement during the summer months. I love all these pieces below for easy styling, plus they pack well so you can take these on your travels.
Vintage Dresses
Vintage dresses exude grace and femininity, offering exclusivity and superior craftsmanship. Stand out with unique designs and intricate details, creating a romantic and elegant summer look.
Styling Tip: Pair a vintage floral sundress with woven sandals and a wide-brimmed hat for relaxed elegance.
My curated finds:
- Vintage Floral Halter Neck Dress, $25
- Vintage 70s Dress sz 7 Small Jody of California Blue Shirred Tie Front Hostess, $30
- Vintage Sybil California Womens Dress & Shawl Size S Ivory Sea Shells Long Flowy, $100
- Vintage 80’s Contempo Casuals Size 11 Black & White Floral A-Line Dress, $20
- Vintage Size 14 60s/70s Neon Floral Halter Top Silky Maxi Dress, $75
- Vintage 1970’s Yellow Terry Cloth Dress with Bow, Elastic Waist, size 7, $30
- Green 60s mod Halter dress maxi women’s small XS Tie Front Open Sides Plunge, $25
- Lim’s Vintage Elegant All Lace Mock Neck Midi Dress, Size M, Color Black, $133
- Vintage Lillie Rubin Dress Green Knee Length, $41
- Vintage 80s Diane Freis Pure Silk Multicolor Beaded Dress Ruffle Boho, $125
Two-Piece Sets
Vintage two-piece sets provide mix-and-match potential and retro prints, allowing you to express creativity and maximize your summer outfits.
Styling Tip: Combine a vintage high-waisted shorts and crop top set with cat eye sunglasses and canvas sneakers for a cool and casual look.
My curated finds:
- Vintage 90s Tarazzia Blue Daisy Two Piece Set Culottes Shorts Size M, $31
- Vintage 1970s Miss Parisienne two piece halter skirt set crop top, $92
- Vintage 60s Beach Party Two Piece Swimsuits/Playsuits (Set of 2), $24
- Vintage Valentino Skirt Suit 6 White Fruit Pattern Short Sleeved VTG, $165
- Vintage Scarlett International Linen Safari Style Romper Set Women’s, $75
- Vintage Lauren Ralph Lauren Womens Shorts Set Multicolor Vest Shirt Floral 12, $69
- Vintage Victoria’s Secret Gold Silk tiny floral Print Pajama PJ set SZ Large, $60
- Vintage JH Collectibles 100% Silk Shirt & Wrap Skirt Set Cruise Travel Coast, $37
Straw Handbags
Vintage straw handbags add a touch of natural elegance to any ensemble, with their woven texture and sustainable style.
Styling Tip: Match a vintage straw tote bag with any dress and strappy sandals for beach-to-street chic.
My curated finds:
- Vintage Giorgio Beverly Hills Half Moon Straw Tote Red Bag, $40
- Vintage Straw Bag with Rosettes Beach Bag Farmers Market Tote, $28
- Beverly Feldman vintage straw Purse, $30
- Vintage Wicker and Straw Raffia Flower Bucket Purse | 1960s Boho Straw Rattan Embroidered Handbag, Crafters Project Bag, Pink Outfit Topper, $45
- Vintage Elliot Lucca Rattan Purse, $18
- Vintage Brown Wicker Rattan Crescent Moon Half Moon Shaped Boho Handbag Purse, $15
- 1950s Novelty MONKEY White Wicker Purse Handbag, $450
Jumpsuits
Vintage jumpsuits offer retro silhouettes and captivating prints, embodying sophistication and making a statement.
Styling Tip: Enhance a vintage jumpsuit with a wide belt, platform sandals, oversized sunglasses, and statement earrings for a polished and glamorous summer look.
My curated finds:
- Marie St. John Vintage 80s Pantsuit Jumpsuit Womens XS BLACK Sleeveless Santana, $175
- Vintage IDEAS Safari Green Romper, Sz MEDIUM, Retro 80s Jumpsuit, Army Olive, $75
- EAST Anokhi Artisan Indian Floral Block Print Jumpsuit Playsuit Size UK 14 VGC, $38
- Young Edwardian by Arpeja vintage pink orange jumpsuit and quilted jacket, $238
- Vintage 70’s Oh Calcutta Indian Cotton Gauze Silver Lurex Jumpsuit Sheer Size M, $300
- Vintage 60’s 70’s Sleeveless Romper Jumper, $48
- Vintage pink one piece jumpsuit dreams retro utility coveralls small 80’s, $18
