Toronto Vintage Clothing Show Spring 2024 Shopping List

The Toronto Vintage Clothing Show is only a few days away! Its happening on Saturday April 6th and Sunday April 7th at the Queen Elizabeth building at Exhibition. I look forward to the vintage show all year long (its biannual but still lol) It's where I buy the biggest bulk of my vintage clothes, and where I find the most interesting pieces. Over the past couple of months I've been doing a lot of decluttering (check out my youtube channel for decluttering videos). So I am trying to be more conscious in the amount of pieces I buy and only buying things that I think would compliment my wardrobe. So here are some of the things I'll be shopping for this season 

DECADES OF INTEREST

1930S AND 1940S

As my style evolves I have been getting more and more interested in the 1930s. I find the silhouettes so feminine and quite flattering for my body shape. However I still LOVE the 1940s so I will be searching for pieces from both of those decades this season. This incudes dresses, coats, shorts, blouses and accessories. I want to be open minded and try new things within those decades. I also want to limit myself to only shopping for pieces from those decades. 

COLOURS OF INTEREST 

This is the colour palette I am trying to stick to for the Spring/summer so I will have my eyes peeled for these tones. 

1940S KNIT BROWN FAN BAG

A brown fan bag is at the top of my list. I couldn't find a photo of the bag I want but I think this gives you the idea. I am specifically looking for one in brown, I always see them in black but I have WAY too many black bags to consider getting one in black. Brown would be the perfect addition to my closet and I can already picture a few outfits with it. 

INTERESTING/UNIQUE HANDBAGS

I want to keep my eyes open for some interesting and unique bags. I don't have any specific look in mind but all I know is that I want it to be eye catching and unique, a statement piece that can be worn with every day looks. 

CREAM OR NAVY 1930S TILT HAT 

I would LOVE to find some tilt hats at the vintage show this year, especially in a cream or navy. I have a brown and black one that I wore all throughout the fall/winter and I loved the way it looked, so I am hoping to get a spring/summer version of it. 

1930S AND 1940S SIMPLE EVERYDAY SKIRTS

I really need some simple every day skirts from the 1930s and 1940s. I'm leaning more towards a 1930s silhouette, but I'll also look at 1940s ones! I am looking for more plain coloured ones that will pair nicely with printed blouses. 

1930S AND 1940S KNIT DRESSES (OR SET)

knit dresses are something I'm always looking for! They are strangely hard to find (at a reasonable price) so I am hoping the vintage gods bless me this weekend and I can find at least one knit dress or set (skirt and top). I am looking for more unusual colours but I'll take what I can find haha.

1930S AND 1940S SHORTS

Shorts! I don't normally wear or buy shorts. I only have a few in my collection but I only really wear 3 of them. I would like some basic colours  that I can wear on lazy summer days. Maybe in a light blue? forest green? Burnt orange? Not sure!     

CELLULOID BROOCHES 

I started looking for this style of brooch last year and have yet to find one I love. I do have my eye on one from Vintage Soul Geek, so depending on how much I buy at the vintage show I'll pick it up ! I love the big brooches with the dangling bits, but I also love the simple heart ones. They are perfect to wear with blazers on on dresses. 

WHAT I AM NOT ALLOWED TO BUY

Black clothes and accessories. I have way too many black pieces in my wardrobe and to be honest black isn't the best colour on me. I prefer Brown or Navy. So I refuse to buy more black pieces.

Event/special occasion pieces. I am looking for more every day items. I have a few event/special occasion pieces in my closet that I haven't even worn. I wish I had more occasions to go to so that I can wear them, but until my social calendar fills up I'll refrain from buying more special pieces. 

Of course this is not everything I'll be shopping for, because realistically I'll probably see things I didn't know I needed when looking through the booths. These are just a few things I am keeping an eye out for. I hope to see some of you guys at the show! If you see me say Hi and show me what items you bought! I would love to see! 
And don't worry I will be vlogging all weekend and filming a haul!