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.

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

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

Missoni silk jersey dress, Randolph Duke silk chiffon dress

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

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

Ungaro dress, Bill Blass suit

Spring has sprung, and neon brights are once again on trend.  Here are some authentic neon originals, each linked to the listing at OgoVintage etsy shop.

60s mod yellow dress & coat ensemble

60s mod neon orange coat with big cat trim

60s mod Saks Fifth Avenue jacket top

60s mod orange leather handbag

60s mod yellow woven handbag

Lola Kay 60s mod ensemble, made in Belgium 

Once in awhile a design talent stands out from the rest, and continues to garner recognition, despite the too-early demise of the esteemed designer.  Such is the case with the British textile and knitwear designer, Kay Cosserat, who tragically passed away at an early age, leaving far too few examples of her striking knitwear designs.  The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has several items of Kay Cosserat knitwear in their permanent costume collection.  Kay Cosserat was a member of the British Royal Designers of Industry.  OgoVintage is fortunate to have a 3 piece Kay Cosserat ensemble, with a full skirt, sweater top, and thick, double layer sweater coat, available on the OgoVintage etsy shop.  Link to the OgoVintage etsy shop listing:

Just because  you live in a climate where winter requires you bundle up, doesn’t mean you have to forego style to stay warm.  A jolt of neon orange is a sure eye opener, especially when it is trimmed in a spotted fur (cheetah? leopard? geoffrey fur? Jaguar?).

Orange wool with spotted fur collar & cuffs ETSY OgoVintage listing

A true luxury fiber is your own little secret.  The concept of adding a fur fiber to a woven textile was popular during the mid 20th century.  Perhaps these luxe fabrics are too costly for today’s market.  Here are several options to choose from, each is in exceptional vintage condition and available at OgoVintage ETSY shop.  The photos are linked to the etsy listings for your convenience.

Seal Fur (10%) and Wool (90%) 1940s coat

Rare 80% cashmere 20% mink fur fiber vintage 50s coat

What the mid-20th century woman lacked in clear opportunities, she gained with the subtle influence of her presence and precision.  That critical first impression was even more important then.  An elegant, exquisitely tailored jacket that suggested seductive curves gave her the maximum impact.  The modern stylish gal has come a very long way since those restrictive times.  Nonetheless, a girl can only benefit by adding a pristine vintage jacket to her business wardrobe.  These jackets are best paired with a classic sheath or pencil skirt.   Each jacket is linked to the listing in the Etsy shop.

“The Blum Store” Philadelphia navy blue wool jacket, circa 1945

An original from Lilli Ann of san francisco jacket, circa 1950

Dan Millstein black wool accented by satin ribbon and bows, circa 1955

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.

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.

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.

Vintage IKAT hand woven and hand dyed slouchy tunic