Clothing

Today’s stylish woman pairs modern and vintage pieces, creating a distinctive outfit sure to turn heads. We have a selection of clothes as well as accessories like hats, handbags and jewelry made by local and independent designers, creating an outfit specially suited to any event, from casual to glam. In summer, an ordinary outfit can be made more refined by adding a parasol, a hand fan, or a vintage shawl for picnics, regattas or a party-boat cruise. In Vancouver, some of the summer’s biggest annual events are Hastings Park’s stakes horse races, with colourful outfits and spectacular hats. We have a great selection of hats, fascinators, ascots, dresses and accessories for these popular events, too!

Fall and winter is the time to revive the “Sweater Girls” era, with fitted, feminine silhouettes and colours and materials like angora wool or cashmere, made more glamorous with beading, sequins, embroidery, appliques or novelty prints. Long, classic vintage skirts help complete the ensemble.

Vintage comes into its own with fancy dresses for cocktail parties. This could be the ever-popular 1950s swing dresses or the Paper Doll look with petticoats and poodle skirts, or flapper dresses from the 1920s, made of such gorgeous materials such as silk or taffeta, embellished with velvet, beading, crystal or ribbon adornments. Accessories include delicate dress gloves, brooches or art deco cocktail rings. Don’t forget to add a touch of romance by wearing a Lace Embrace corset, stockings and garters underneath your outfit. As we all know, the night doesn’t end when the party does.