Most fabulous collection of vintage clothing and accessories at Vintage Shrewd in Dorking
So it seems like the trend for Christmas shopping this year is choosing sustainable and environmentally friendly presents, which I think is lovely, with vintage and antiques being just what we were looking for!
I visited Vintage Shrewd yesterday – yep, they are also open on Sundays throughout December – and I found a million things that I wanted to buy! There was a 1960s minidress in bold colours and patterns; a 1940s evening dress with the most delicate buttons at the back; and everything from vintage clutches and handbags to pretty sleepwear and gorgeous coats!
The most beautiful vintage evening dresses at Vintage Shrewd
Just take a look at all the beautiful vintage hats and accessories in the top photo – you are bound to find the perfect present among these! And the vintage evening dresses above were to die for – I tried on the canary yellow dress to the left and it was the most stunning 1960s piece! A little bit too big for me, but the right lady will enjoy it for many many years to come. And how about the red dress to the top right? Ahhh can someone throw be a party so that I can get all dressed up in an evening dress!?
Some fabulous night attire from Vintage Shrewd
One of my favourite things when it comes to buying vintage is knowing that the person who receives the gift gets something unique. Their dress won’t be worn by three others at the Christmas drinks, and their handbag won’t adorn every arm on the streets of London, Stockholm, Helsinki and Cape Town! The fact that the price is just a fraction of what we pay for contemporary fashion and the quality a million times better are obviously just huge bonuses.
Christmas Brooches at Vintage Shrewd
I love these little guys – so very retro!
I loved this little collection of Christmas brooches – such a fun little talking point when worn to a Christmas party, maybe securing a lovely scarf around your neck…
Christmas Brooches at Vintage Shrewd
So let’s take the opportunity this Christmas to encourage our independent vintage and antiques shops, by buying our Christmas presents there. Shopping with a good conscience is always a treat, and for me this is definitely one way of making that happen!
Decades of Elegance 