One of the downsides to starting this site is that I am forever finding things I want to have. I want them for me. I want them now. I’m discovering things I didn’t even know existed and I want them. Like, say, dress clips. Dress clips? I didn’t know this was a thing, I would probably just have called them all “pins” or maybe “brooches” if I were feeling fancy.
But dress clips were all the rage in the 20s and 30s, and now I know I about them, and now I want some. Most particularly, this absolutely, kind-of-ridiculous-in-its beauty, perfect diamond and aquamarine specimen (described as a “brooch/dress clip” so maybe I wasn’t so wrong).
Cartier Diamond & Aquamarine Art Deco Brooch / Dress Clip via Walton’s Jewelry
ARE YOU KIDDING? Incredible. And luckily for me (and anyone else smitten with this style), there appear to be lots of not-so-pricey vintage dress clips still floating around out there, usually with glass or rhinestones, but still vintage, and still beautiful!
I think these would make an incredible addition to a wedding dress, shrug or vintage rehearsal dinner dress. Many of them are being repurposed as pendants, and they look amazing that way as well. Here are some more (and more reasonably priced) finds:
I love it! Bold and beautiful. The color is incredible. If one of you doesn’t buy it, I just might…
And, as always, Etsy is a treasure trove. You have to dig though a lot of junk to find the treasures, but they are there… (click the image to go the listing):
Greetings all! Today we’re very excited to welcome aboard new Deco Weddings sponsor Wardrobe Shop, and once you take a look at some of their spectacular 1920s inspired stock, we know you’re going to be just as thrilled as we are. Let’s start with some of the gowns, shall we? Next up, shoes? YES. Shoes. …
Something old, something new, something borrowed, and this gorgeous art deco feather fascinator can be your something… Something Blue No 2 Fascinator from Lo Boheme. A little deco, a little nouveau, all gorgeous.
If you’re in the market for a 1920s veil (or just love to browse beautiful vintage fashion trends!), you’re in luck: today we’re sharing some of our favorite Jazz Age inspired beauties, with a variety of classic Juliet Cap veils to ooh and ahh over.
Art Deco Dress Clips
One of the downsides to starting this site is that I am forever finding things I want to have. I want them for me. I want them now. I’m discovering things I didn’t even know existed and I want them. Like, say, dress clips. Dress clips? I didn’t know this was a thing, I would probably just have called them all “pins” or maybe “brooches” if I were feeling fancy.
But dress clips were all the rage in the 20s and 30s, and now I know I about them, and now I want some. Most particularly, this absolutely, kind-of-ridiculous-in-its beauty, perfect diamond and aquamarine specimen (described as a “brooch/dress clip” so maybe I wasn’t so wrong).
Cartier Diamond & Aquamarine Art Deco Brooch / Dress Clip via Walton’s JewelryARE YOU KIDDING? Incredible. And luckily for me (and anyone else smitten with this style), there appear to be lots of not-so-pricey vintage dress clips still floating around out there, usually with glass or rhinestones, but still vintage, and still beautiful!
I think these would make an incredible addition to a wedding dress, shrug or vintage rehearsal dinner dress. Many of them are being repurposed as pendants, and they look amazing that way as well. Here are some more (and more reasonably priced) finds:
Art Deco Sapphire Blue Dress Clip by Little Nemo via So Dear 2 My HeartI love it! Bold and beautiful. The color is incredible. If one of you doesn’t buy it, I just might…
And, as always, Etsy is a treasure trove. You have to dig though a lot of junk to find the treasures, but they are there… (click the image to go the listing):
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