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Retro Dee Presents: 1950’s Summertime Links

Hi folks, this is Retro Dee wishing y'all a very happy and safe summer. No matter what you do this summer, take time to take a trip to the past and have a glimpse at what summer was like during better times. Last year, I wrote three posts about Summer in the 1950's. This summer… Continue reading Retro Dee Presents: 1950’s Summertime Links

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7 Accessories from the 1950’s (No Gal Should Be Without!)

Hello folks! It’s Retro Dee and I’m here with another swell listicle to make your vintage-living life easier! The 1950's were a time where there was a place for everything and everything in it's place. Women's accessories were no exception. In fact, they were quite important! So today for you I have... 7 Accessories from… Continue reading 7 Accessories from the 1950’s (No Gal Should Be Without!)

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Fifties Fashion Fix: Dressing for Spring

Hi everyone! Welcome to Fifties Fashion Fix! It's finally Spring and Spring means springtime dresses. Spring was probably the most iconic season for the dresses of the 1950's era. From pastel shades and florals to pretty polkadots and stripes, the frilly feminine look of the fifties is partial to springtime. Ca. mid 1950's clothing catalog… Continue reading Fifties Fashion Fix: Dressing for Spring

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Fifties Fashion Fix: Dee’s Top 6 Retro Outfits of 2020

Hello everyone! Welcome to a Special Edition of Fifties Fashion Fix! This edition is a tad behind schedule, as it's a year-end compilation. But better late than never! Here I'm showcasing the Top 6 Retro-Styled Outfits I wore in 2020. The ranking of these outfits was determined by the amount of likes they got on… Continue reading Fifties Fashion Fix: Dee’s Top 6 Retro Outfits of 2020

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True Vintage Fashion Finds: Pat Hartly

Bon jour, mes amis! I'm Retro Dee and Welcome to True Vintage Fashion Finds! In this section, I'll be sharing some of my true vintage fashion finds from my closet. Whether you're a fellow vintage clothing enthusiast or not, I hope you enjoy them. I've been shopping for vintage 1950's era clothing for about 3… Continue reading True Vintage Fashion Finds: Pat Hartly

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10 Tips on Shopping for True Vintage Clothes

Hello folks! It’s Retro Dee and I’m here with another swell listicle to make your vintage-living life easier! Today I’ll be listing 10 Tips for Shopping for True Vintage Clothing. You might think that shopping for vintage clothes is an easy, breezy fun way to pass the time. And while it might be fun, I’ve… Continue reading 10 Tips on Shopping for True Vintage Clothes

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Fifties Fashion Fix: Plaid!

Hi there, retro fashion lovers! I’m Retro Dee and welcome to a new segment of Fifties Fashion Fix where I’ll be featuring some of the most classic patterns in Fashion History. In this post I’ll be talking about one of the most popular patterns of the 1950’s decade: Plaid! One of the best things about… Continue reading Fifties Fashion Fix: Plaid!