Posts Tagged ‘cotton’

Happy in polka-dots

Written by ogo on . Posted in Happy Polka Dots

Polka dots add whimsy to your look, day or night, summer or winter, bold or subtle.  It’s hard to take yourself too seriously when you’re wearing polka dots.  Repeatedly on trend, polka dot apparel is an excellent addition to your permanent wardrobe.  Here are some OgoVintage polka dot items, some available now on the etsy shop or ebay store, some available directly through the website (email Ogo to stake your claim)  and  some are past favorites, now in the possession of a lucky new owner.

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Oleg Cassini silk dress, Stattner jacquard dot ensemble, Amuleti Italian silk dress

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Ungaro silk dress, Oleg Cassini  2-piece, Rena Lange suit, Guy Laroche dress

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Missoni silk jersey dress, Randolph Duke silk chiffon dress

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Mod dot and striped dress, Mod dress & scarf, Diane von Furstenberg modern shift

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Ungaro silk blouse, Escada tuxedo tunic, flocked dots on gold lame’ blouse, Akris jacket

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Ungaro dress, Bill Blass suit

April showers bring MAY FLOWERS!

Written by ogo on . Posted in Brighter than springtime

Celebrate spring by wearing floral dresses in pretty colors.  Time to pack away your coats and woolens, grab that self-tanner, step up your fitness regimen and pay attention to flowers blooming all around you.

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L:  Hanae Mori silk ensemble, linked to etsy shop listing

R:  Martha Palm Beach Italian silk dress, linked to etsy shop listing

New York City is ablaze with flowering trees and annual bulbs, such as tulips and crocus.

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New listings in the etsy shop…

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L:  Alix of Miami 50s day dress, linked to the etsy shop listing

R:  Peck & Peck “Lilly-esque” vintage dress

More long awaited New York City blooms…

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Florals for any occasion…

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L:  vintage 60s silver floral lame’ maxi, linked to the etsy shop listing

C:  Alex Colman vintage 60s maxi skirt, linked to the etsy shop listing

R:  Emanuel Ungaro Parallele floral suit, from the OgoVintage ebay store

Baby, it’s cold outside…

Written by ogo on . Posted in Cozy Chic Sweaters

Now that the holidays are over, lots of stylish gals are settling into a cold winter season. This is no time to let down your style standards.  Reach for a cozy and chic sweater to layer over, under and in between.  Count on OgoVintage for unique, yet practical, wintry favorites.  Recently listed to the new OgoVintage etsy shop, with each title linked to the listing for your convenience.

Koos van den Akker is known for his wearable art, collage designs.  This chic sweater has a typical Koos van den Akker pattern, incorporating leather, cotton, silk and wool textile with a variety of prints.

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Koos van den Akker vintage collage sweater

This fun vintage 80s tunic sweater layers easily over leggings and boots.  For the stylish gal who can’t make her mind up about which European designer created/creates the best collections, now she can tout them all.

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Vintage 80s Wool Tunic with embroidered designer names

The IKAT’s popularity can be traced to the hand dyed and hand woven nature of these designs, consistent with the popularity of wearable art.  This authentic IKAT sweater tunic has a classic 80s slouchy shape, and an ombre effect in shades of black and white, and gray.

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Vintage IKAT hand woven and hand dyed slouchy tunic

Some old-fashioned romance…

Written by ogo on . Posted in Romantic & Seductive

A little old fashioned romance goes a long way in this modern, technological world.  Nothing beats the charm of ecru lace, so easy to pair with a long black velvet skirt, or your favorite jeans.  Every stylish gal ought to have at least a few lace blouses in her permanent wardrobe to spice up those tailored pantsuits and classic separates, and let him know that you’re really not ALL business.  Which of these OgoVintage lace blouses do you prefer?

Vintage 70s bell sleeved lace blouse @OgoVintage

Pintuck Victorianesque vintage 70s lace blouse @OgoVintage

Satin and Lace Victorianesque vintage McClintock blouse at the ETSY shop

Lace collar and neckline yoke of vintage McClintock blouse