OgoVintage etsy shop Valentine’s Day Sale

Feb. 8 – Feb. 15, 2016

Ogo LOVES her stylish customers, and is celebrating that love with a 25% off storewide sale for the week of Valentine’s Day.  In this era of athleisure wear, a stylish girl is admired by all.  Go ahead… stand out in the crowd… make your mark as a woman of style.  Fashions change, trends fade quickly, but true style stays with you forever.  

Here is a selection of Valentine’s Day frocks for day and night.  Most are available at the OgoVintage etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/OGOvintage.  A few are not yet listed, so if you fall in love with one, please contact OGO to locate the object of your dress lust.  

Of course, you could jazz up some flared jeans with a jeweled sweater or lacy blouse.  You could wear your comfy Theory basic with red shoes.  OR you could ratchet it up a few notches by wearing something memorable and unique.  However you choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day (or not), OGO wishes you a year filled with love and friendship.

Suzy Perette sequined sheath circa 1960

1960s sequin shirtwaist maxi dress

80s does 20s silk beaded flapper style dress

60s Miss Elliette georgette gown & 80s JEET silk ball gown

70s gilded velvet caftan

1960s floral jacquard tea length dress

Levino Verna silk jacquard evening suit circa 1980s

Roses are red brocade column gown circa 1980s

Moda Cappuccini by Sara Lusena, Milan Italy couture ensemble circa 1980s

Cacharel French polka dot day dress circa 1970s

Vakko buttersoft suede bubble skirt dress, circa 1980s, of course!

Halston III silk and rayon velvet chemise, circa 1970s

Betsey Johnson vintage 80s mock wrap glitter dress

Stanley Platos silk jacquard dress with fantastic volume sleeves, circa 1980s

C. Randall Brooks 1980s couture gown, a confection of ruched tulle with red embroidered hearts

What a long, cold winter it has been!  Winter came early, hit hard and stayed far too long.  That chic puffer coat you lusted for and the designer cashmere or alpaca that you splurged on have gone from treasured new favorites to reviled necessities.  Finally… it is time to shed those many layers and lighten up.  Nothing says spring like a light or brightly colored new dress.  Whether your inclination is to reach for pastels or primary brights, your mood and look will benefit instantly.

Some vintage styles are classics that work for many body types.  The 1960s A-line silhouette is timeless and ageless, when executed in a quality textile with fine tailoring.  Whether you opt for a modern rendition, or choose a high quality vintage piece, these dresses are wonderful additions to your permanent wardrobe.  The 1950s shirtwaist style is a favorite of trendy Gen-Xers, who style the dresses with imagination and flair.

Some of the dresses shown below are for sale at the OgoVintage etsy shop or OgoVintage ebay store.  Some have been sold and some have not yet been listed.  If one in particular speaks to you, please email OGO for assistance.

So… welcome spring, buy some fresh cut flowers, plant some kitchen herbs, meet a friend for an al fresco dinner or drinks, take the dog on a long stroll, pack up your winter wardrobe for another year and treat yourself to a pretty springtime frock!

1960s spring dresses, yellow tent dress is Courreges

1950s Dresses: L to R: Jonathan Logan, Vicky Vaughn, Shaheen, Palm Fashions

1960s Mod dresses with fanciful detail

60s to 70s prints L to R: Mr. Dino, Lanvin, op art jersey

Vintage YSL Saint Laurent dresses are classics to add to any wardrobe

80s florals: L to R: Blair Woolverton, Gene Roye, A.J. Bari

Don’t forego style to stay warm this winter.  The ease of a sweater dress or a knit suit ensemble makes winter dressing easy and practical.  OGO lived in Chicago once upon a time, where the wind chill factor dipped way below zero during cold winter spells.  Some insulated wool and/or silk blend tights, plus warmly lined boots, lined with fur or a synthetic blend, plus a warm knit sweater dress or knit ensemble, will keep you warm when paired with a good winter coat and layered cardigan or jacket, too.  Look for OGO’s upcoming posts featuring warm and stylish vintage and designer coats.

St. John Vintage Santana Knit Suit, coming soon to OgoVintage Etsy Shop

CRISSA Linea Italiana Wool Dress with Vest, coming soon to the OgoVintage Etsy Shop

Sonia Rykiel Knit Jumper Dress, at the OgoVintage Ebay Store

Burdine’s Mod Vintage Wool knit ensemble, made in Switzerland, coming soon to the OgoVintage Etsy Shop

St. John Sky Blue knit dress, available at the OgoVintage Ebay Store

Luisa Spagnoli Italian Designer Dress with ribbed knit top and wool crepe skirt, at the OgoVintage Ebay Store

There is a reason why many women choose wedding gowns made of lace.  The glorious Duchess of Cambridge had her friend Sarah Burton, for Alexander McQueen, create a wedding gown covered in lace, perhaps inspired by the lace wedding gown worn by Grace Kelly.  Lace adds instant femininity, on the romantic side in white or pale colors, and on the seductive side when done in black or a jewel tone.  Here are a few OgoVintage lace treasures, with the caption linked to the Etsy shop and the ebay store items available at the OgoVintage ebay store.

Pat Crowley, Dublin, Ireland, Gold Lace Overlay with apricot liner available at OgoVintage ebay store.

Vintage Black Lace Flamenco styled gown available at OgoVintage ebay store.

Arango Red Lace vintage 80s salsa dress sold.

Vintage 1980s Tango Dress         Dorothea Skirt                    Tiered Ruffle Blouse

1940s Plum Lace Dress

Vicky Tiel Couture Jacket with Black lace back panel

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

Go ahead.  Break a few hearts.  Leave a trail of suitors in your wake.  Slip into one of these sheer black vintage frocks and his heart will be yours for the taking.

Wear this black lace and sheer georgette blouse over a lavish black lace bra for ultimate impact! 

This sheer black vintage dress is handpainted.

Sheer Georgette tiered ruffles drape over your shoulder and form a lower sheer peplum

** Each photo is linked to the listing in the ETSY shop**