September 22, 2022

My Toronto Vintage Clothing Show Shopping wishlist!

The Toronto Vintage Clothing show is around the corner!! I'm sure most of you guys already know, but The Toronto Vintage clothing show is a bi annual vintage show!  The show is happening this weekend, Saturday September 24th and Sunday September 25th at the queen Elizabeth building at exhibition!  If you want more information check out their website here.  The vintage show is usually where I get a bulk of my vintage clothing and accessories!  It's a great place to be around like minded people who love and appreciate vintage as much as I do!  so all and all its a great place to be!  This season I wanted to create a blog post with a "shopping list" or "wishlist" of the types of pieces I'll be looking for.... which can be summed  to anything Lily Collins wears in the Last Tycoon (WHY DID THEY CANCEL IT!) However I'm sure there will be other things that will also catch my eye while I walk around. 

CLOTHING

1940s Peplum Matching sets

Since the Toronto Vintage clothing show in the spring, where I bought my first 1940s peplum matching set I've been OBSESSED!  They are so beautiful and flattering!  I also tried one on when I went to Ian Drummonds studio, it was navy blue with a puffed out peplum, so stunning! (You can find the reel on my instagram!) I am hoping to find a piece like that, and maybe one that would be suitable for the fall! 


Feminine 1930s and 1940s dresses

I have been in LOVE with delicate little 1930s and 1940s dresses. This is probably at the top of my list as well. I love all of the details and colour contrasts. Hopefully I am able to find one in my size and in good condition. I'll be happy with purchasing at least one! fingers crossed!


Fit and flare Coat

This might be a bit of a harder find but I would LOVE a fit and flare coat that is long enough to cover my long plaid wool skirts. I always struggle with finding coats that are long enough for my 1940s and 50s skirts. I would like a more fit and flare style, maybe with a bit of fur on the collar? but thats just an added bonus. I would like a chocolate brown, camel or navy ideally, but black would work as well.


Delicate blouses

I struggle finding blouses at the thrift store because most of the ones I find are either modern or from the 80s, I find them all to be too baggy and the materials are stiff or too synthetic. Feminine blouses are hard to come by but I know the Toronto Vintage clothing show always has some, I always pass on them because they tend to be more expensive and I would rather buy a dress....but then I don't have blouses to pair with my skirts lol. So I suppose I should invest in some. 


Knit/Crochet Dresses

I have one crochet dress that I got earlier this summer and it was one of my favourite outfits I wore this season!  You might remember that I wore it when I went to Niagara on the lake (Link here). I loved the way it looked and I would love to add a few more to my collection!  The one I have is from the 70s but it has a more vintage look with the right accessories !  ideally thats what I would like to find because they would be sturdier and cheaper lol.... But if I found one from the 1930s I would be over the moon! 


1940s Black or Navy skirt 

This is a bit more specific and I couldn't find a photo of the exact skirt I'm looking for but I think you guys will get the idea with the photos below. I am looking for either a black or navy (or both) 1940s skirt. it would be a basic in my closet and something I can wear with a lot of sweaters and blouses. Maybe something with an interesting detail or pleating in the front (Middle) 


ACESSORIES

Halo Hat

You know I couldn't do a wishlist for the vintage show without including a hat!  I feel like every girl has a favourite accessory, whether its handbags or shoes... and as much as I love those too I am definitely a hat girl! and I've found that halo hats are the most flattering for my face shape!  So I am looking to add some to my collection, maybe a heart shaped one or OOOH one with a bit of vintage fur! 


Large Flower Pin/Brooch

I always see photos from the 1940s and women are wearing flower brooches or pins, sometimes they have the same flower in their hair but I'm focusing more on the brooch. I think they are beautiful and I've tried to make them myself but I can't seem to be able to get them to look the same so I'm crossing my fingers that I find one. 


Those are the main things I'll be on the hunt for at the Toronto Vintage clothing show! Although realistically I'll probably find some other items that I love while I walk around the show! They always have such a large selection of vintage items and its really hard to not buy everything LOL. I'll be there both days so if you spot me in the crowd make sure you come up and say hello! :) SEE YOU THERE! 

3 comments on "My Toronto Vintage Clothing Show Shopping wishlist! "
  1. everything on this list....is absolute perfection

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  2. Hello,
    Just watched your latest YouTube video, love every piece you purchased at the Vintage Clothing Show .... Your hair is amazing too ... !!!

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  3. Oh my everything on your list is so lovely, such wonderful fashion styles from the past ..... Hats are so divine and so flattering with those hairstyles .... Give me a great hat and a string of Pink Pearls and I am happy .. Oh yes, a cute purse and some nifty shoes, can't forget a great skirt and blouse, almost forgot my gloves !!! .... Pink Pearls xo

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