Sultry and Sexy does not have to mean Immodest!


You see it everywhere. Young ladies flaunting everything they've got in gowns that perhaps take a yard to a yard and a half of material with necklines to the bottom of their cleavage or hemlines an inch below the good china (thank you Peach Carr!). So take it from Love Train Vintage there is nothing more sexy or sultry than leaving something to the imagination. With that in mind we have some fabulous vintage gowns that do just that. So for a change of pace this New Years Eve give sultry, sexy and modest a try. Leave a little to his imagination. Fitted and clingy can do much more than putting it all out there on a platter!


Vintage 1970s Saks 5th Avenue Cream Lace Mocha Lined Gown B34 W28 H38


Vintage 1980s Huey Waltzer Copper and Chocolate Column Gown B40-48
W34-44 H40-48


Vintage 1960s Blue & Silver Brocade Luxe Gown Dress B34 W32 H36


Vintage 1980s Gold Glimmer Sexy Top
and Skirt prom B42 W 42 H 56 Plus Size

Fabulous Brocade is just one choice for the holiday parties!


The holidays aren't far away and there will be oodles of celebrations not to mention corporate parties galore! Why not shop early and beat the rush? Buying a vintage gown means never having to duck out the back door when the boss' wife comes in wearing the same gown as you!


Vintage 1960s Blue Turquoise,
Gold and Silver Floral
Brocade Gown B30 W26 H34



Vintage 1960s Red Rose Brocade
Gown Dress B28 W22 H34 XS



Vintage 1960s Black and
Gold Brocade Modest
Mad Men Gown B38 W38 H42


For more fabulous holiday party dressing visit Born Too Late Vintage!

Where have all the aprons gone?

For hundreds of years, homemakers have used aprons to keep their clothing clean and carry items when doing chores such as gathering eggs or for collecting kindling wood.

In the 1940s and 1950s the apron took on a new roll as that of a stereotype for the "perfect mother" or grandmother who always wore an apron. Prior to that aprons were more of a functional piece of a woman's wardrobe, meant to keep your dress clean in a time when people did not have the size wardrobes we sport now. As time went on aprons became more fashionable and used as accessories as evidenced by "cocktail aprons" which were worn when entertaining at home. It kept your dressier dress clean but at the same time helped you maintain that image of the stylish homemaker who knew how to throw a great party and still look wonderful doing it.

Homemakers were not the only ones that used aprons. School teachers, children, shop-keepers, and secretaries wore different styles of aprons over their clothing every day. In the 1920's and '30's aprons followed the silhouette of the dress - long, with no waist line. By the 1940's, aprons gained a cinched waistline, and were often gaily trimmed with rick-rack, buttons, and pockets of contrasting color. Many aprons were made from feed cloth. Feed cloth was a heavier fabric and was used as a sack to put seed or four in that farmers used. There was no wasting back then.

The 1950's brought out the half-aprons of highly starched cotton and sheer fabric trimmed with lace for special occasions. Also two-piece aprons and short smocks of bright cotton prints for every day use were popular. At one point, Aprons were a serious fashion element, not just a way to keep the dress underneath clean.

So today for your viewing pleasure we have these aprons available at Born Too Late Vintage. Whether you're looking to make a fashion statement or just enjoy some baking or cooking while keeping that great vintage dress underneath clean we have what you're looking for.


Vintage 1950s NWT Paisley Fruit of the Loom Full Apron Plus Size



Vintage 1950s Sheer Sexy Black Apron w Roses



Vintage 1950s Sheer Sexy Yellow Apron w Red Roses


Don't forget to check out Born Too Late Vintage for more new items every week.

There's just something really sexy about a hat. See that sharp dressed man in the fedora with the perfect pocket square, spit polished shoes and debonair air? What about that woman in full bloom looking well loved in a pillbox? Nothing says sexy like a great hat.

So what are you waiting for? Let's go shopping!



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Valentines Day is coming up and what better way to treat yourself or the woman you love than with a gorgeous vintage dress, jewelry or underpinnings from Specialist Auctions Vintage. We have a wide variety of dresses, underpinnings and jewelry to fulfill your wardrobe fantasies.

Check out these fabulous dresses from
Bodaciously Yours Vintage


VINTAGE 40s PINK COTTON STRIPED LACE TRIM DRESS M


VINTAGE PURPLE & RED BOBBLE-TRIM WOOL KNIT DRESS XL B42


We also have this fabulous slip and necklace from eHappy Vintage



Vintage 50's Pin Up Van Raalte Red & Black Embroidered Suavette Nylon Slip S



Vintage West Western Germany Amber Glass Confetti Lucite Necklace Bead Choker


Or check out these scrumptious dresses from Vintage Vineyard


Vintage 60s R&K Originals Blue & Green Daisy Dress B34


VTG 80s Ivory Silk Gold Sequins Glass Beads Dress


Now we don't want to forget the gentlemen on this day so check out the fabulous fashions at
a'Venir Fashions



Authentic 60's 2pc Suit bespoke Pete Campbell madmen approx. size 44 tall


Fleet Street Custom vintage Suit brown 70s bespoke

and what's a beautiful suit without a classic fedora to top it all off from
Born Too Late Vintage


Vintage 1950s Dobbs Twenty Fedora Hat Size 7 1/4



Vintage 1950s Lee Fifth Avenue Fedora Hat Sz 7 3/8



So whatever tickles your fancy come check out the fabulous vintage clothing and accessories at
Specialist Auctions Vintage

Born Too Late Vintage now has the best selection of plus size Viva Las Vegas dress patterns that you've ever seen as well as the best in plus size vintage patterns period.


Vintage 1950s Newspaper Pattern 4722 Sun Dress
size 20 Plus Size VLV Uncut



Vintage 1954 Simplicity Pattern 4709 Dress & Bolero
size 22 1/2 Plus Size



Vintage 1950s Simplicity Pattern 3443 Dress sz 20 1/2



Vintage 1956 Advance Pattern 7984 Size 18 1/2 Dress



But wait! If you're not a plus size we also have vintage Viva Las Vegas patterns for all figure sizes!


Vintage 1955 Simplicity Pattern 1160 Dress 14



Vintage 1950s Simplicity Pattern 1762 Suit sz 13



Vintage 1960s Butterick Pattern 2237 Dress size 14 VLV



Vintage 1954 Simplicity Pattern 4713 Dress size 14 VLV


This is only a very small sample of what we have available so come check out our vintage patterns and clothing!

Check out more of the best in evening and party wear from our vintage shops at Specialist Auctions!

Our featured vintage sellers today are: Wyoming Vintage, Alley Cats Vintage, Bodaciously Yours Vintage, Artizania and Born Too Late Vintage!



VINTAGE 50s 60s FUN GOLD METALLIC SILK BROCADE DRESS S



VINTAGE 80s BLACK VELVET HOLIDAY COCKTAIL DRESS 8/S



Vintage 40s Designer Fred Perlberg Satin Gown



Vintage 70s Floating Chiffon Ruby Cocktail Dress



VINTAGE 80s CREAM POLY DISCO MAXI DRESS XXL TALL



VINTAGE 30s BROCADE COTTON & SILK GOWN, MINT M B36



40s peplum cocktail dress with faux lace B 36"



80s Hanae Mori velvet & satin tulip dress B34"



Vintage 1980s Sexy Gold Pleated Gown XXXL B 60 W 60 H 64



Vintage 1960s Red Rose Brocade Gown B 28 XS



Come back again soon as we feature menswear both vintage and modern. So whatever type of attire you're looking for come check out

Now Specialist Auctions Clothing section is not just about vintage clothing. The modern side can certainly hold their own with what is being offered elsewhere. Today we're promoting the sellers Gorgeous Me, Mirror Image Boutique (a branch of Born Too Late Vintage), and Artizania. One of the nice things about these sellers is that they have plus size items available as well as other sizes.


Gorgeous 100% Silk Butterfly Dress/With Silk Wrap


Sexy Chiffon Evening Dress/and Tennis bracelet



Frank Usher chic draped black cocktail dress B 34



Frank Usher sequinned blue halter neck dress B 36



Pink & Copper Metallic 3 piece Party Ensemble Plus Size 2X



Cocktail Dress Size 8Adrianna Papell Blue Silk Sequin&Bead


Come back again soon as we feature more vintage party and holiday attire from our other sellers! So whatever type of party or holiday attire you're looking for come check out