The Palm Beach Story

I love watching old movies - even when the movie isn't that engaging (though lots of them are!), I can just look at the clothes.  And one of the best clothing scenes is in "The Palm Beach Story," when Rudy Vallee falls for Claudette Colbert and takes her shopping.  If you've ever day-dreamed about being in a vintage shop, saying "I'll take this, and this, and this" - you have to see this scene!  Rudy Vallee spares no expense! 8 hats!!!!

MADAME X

This is a dress from fourstoryvintage.com.  And below is John Singer Sargent's 1884 portrait of Madame X.  I love the two together!

THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS

Not too long ago I was at an estate sale that was packed with beautiful dresses.  My arms were loaded with them.  The owners of a boutique were there too - we started at opposite ends of one closet and worked our way to the middle.  Here are some of the beauties I purchased that day - available at fourstoryvintage@etsy.com.

Gorgeous cotton velvet party dress by Jonny Herbert is a floral swirl in rosy pinks, reds, greens and black.  Top of bodice is squared off in front with a low V back and flat bows at tops of straps.  Pinch pleats at waist for fullness.  Attached white net crinoline underneath.  Metal back zipper.

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At FOUR STORY VINTAGE we think everything has a story.  From the hunt for that perfect vintage dress to identifying its era/designer/style to where it came from, we'll tell those stories - and others - related to the people, places and things of vintage. We hope you'll join us.  WELCOME!!