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!

 

Summer is soon coming to an end, and the fashion world is already offering Fall’s bounty. What’s a girl to do when the temperature is still rising, yet the pace of life is quickly racing to autumn? The awkward in-between seasons call for creativity and ingenuity. Luckily, Ogo lives in the Palm Beaches, where the art of season less dressing thrives. Which OgoVintage dress or suit is your choice for pre-Fall?

Fall is a season of new beginnings.  The languid days of summer and surf are ending.  The crisp Autumn air brings renewed energy and ambition.  You’ll welcome the cooler weather when you are wearing a cozy sweater for work and play.  A unique pullover pairs with a skirt or pants for instant chic.  A cardigan becomes inspiration for a chic layered look.

T:  Jean Paul Gaultier striped sweater  B: Christian Dior angora and metallic  pullover

 

 T:  Galvani op art 60s sweater     B:  Pringle vintage cashmere sweater

 Krizia greedy panda sweater, made in Italy

  Quill handknit pictorial sweater

 Fifi “Poodle in Paradise” shows embroidered poodles on a vintage 70s sweater how a poodle poses

 Yves Saint Laurent, Salvatore Ferragamo, Romeo Gigli, Koos van den Akker

 Black cashmere pullover with open lace back

 OgoVintage shall be listing designer vintage sweaters to the etsy shop and the ebay store.

Every stylish gal needs a few perfect little black skirts – to dress up or down, cool off or warm up, for business, pleasure, and everything in between.  Here are a few timeless versions, just listed to the OgoVintage etsy shop, each linked to the listing.

The vintage LANVIN soft jersey wrap fastens at the high waistband only, letting you choose just how much leg you want to show.  The below knee length and narrow cut add to the sex appeal of this special skirt, couture order number 13889.

 

 Vintage Lanvin wrap pencil skirt, available in the etsy shop

 

 Lanvin vintage wrap skirt, shown with silk Dolce & Gabbana zebra blouse

 Channel Catherine Deneuve in her “Belle du Jour” era with the vintage SAINT LAURENT wrap skirt.  The wool crepe knife pleats around the sides and back add to its initial prim appearance.  The flat front wrap panels close only at the waist with two wide hooks, letting you flash as much thigh as you dare.

 

 Yves Saint Laurent pleated wrap “Belle du Jour” skirt in the etsy shop

When the weather gets chilly and you yearn for a cozy, yet chic, black skirt, reach for the soft angora and wool blend knit Yves SAINT LAURENT skirt.  This skirt has a deep waist to hip smocked upper and a soft, draping volume hem.  Add boots and a cashmere turtleneck for a warm and chic look.

 

 Yves Saint Laurent smocked wool jersey vintage skirt

 

Black is ALWAYS the new black.  Really.  No matter which color contender tries to capture the title,  invariably stylish women revert to black.  The icons of style relied on the drama of black.  Audrey Hepburn’s little black dresses were BLACK.  Marlene Dietrich’s tuxedo was BLACK.  Yves Saint Laurent’s “le smoking” ensembles and jackets were invariably black.   Didier Ludot, the infamous Parisian vintage clothing merchant, opened a shop exclusively for black dresses, carrying both vintage originals and his own modern designs, inspired by vintage.  Black is the unofficial color of stylish New Yorkers’ wardrobes.  Black is slimming, black is mysterious, black is the wardrobe basic you reach for again and again.

Ogovintage offers the finest black finery, wonderful additions to your permanent wardrobe.  Which of the following OgoVintage black items inspire you?

Norma Kamali OMO Vintage stretchy Dress, available soon on the ETSY shop

 Bill Blass for Maurice Rentner 1950s sequin party dress, to be listed on the ETSY shop

 

 Adele Simpson vintage 60s kimono angel sleeve crepe LBD, to be listed on the ETSY shop