Summer

Put Together: How to Transition a Piece from Summer to Fall

November 9, 2014 by Double Minted

If you’re like most people, then the weather isn’t the only thing that changes with the seasons. Your wardrobe does too.

Here in Northern California, Indian Summer lasts well into October sometimes (and this year into November!), so you have to be prepared to juggle hot sun one day and cool clouds the next. No separate summer & fall wardrobes here—we have to be flexible.

Here are a few pieces that we’re styling for both hot and cold weather.

Devon’s Plaid Shirt

$5 from Goodwill

Summer Look

with Old Navy skinny jeans and thrifted Ralph Lauren pumps

Genuine Vintage: Summer Dresses from Bygone Eras

August 3, 2014 by Double Minted

We all know that fashion is cyclical, and in the stylish adventure that is second-hand shopping, there’s nothing quite like finding an item that is genuinely from another time.

When it comes to finding vintage clothes, there are a few hints that can help you keep an eye out for the real thing. Metal zippers, especially those that are bare metal, are a big hint. Also, look out for 100% natural fabrics, such as cotton, or 100% synthetics—there seem to have been fewer blends in the past.

Of course, the most obvious indicator is sometimes the label. Clothing labels show their age both in design and material—if it looks and feels old, it probably is. If there is no label at all, the item might be homemade, yet another trend that’s gone the way of the girdle.

Each one of these summer party-ready dresses are at least 25 years old, some much older. Just more proof that some styles can be timeless!

Britt’s 1960s Hawaiian Print Dress

Found at the late-great Nellu’s Antiques in Mill Valley for $40

Thrifty Finds: How to Style Florals for Summer

July 25, 2014 by Double Minted

Trends may change every season, but there are some things you can always count on. Like boots for fall, scarves for winter, pastels for spring, and floral prints for all the warmer months. While the style of floral prints may change – farm-like rows of small flowers in the 90s versus the saturated flowers-the-size-of-your-face prints we’ve seen for the past few years – florals are still a staple. Which makes them pretty easy to find in thrift and second-hand stores!

Devon’s day-to-night look
Dress – Goodwill for $5.50 (long sleeves removed)
Ralph Lauren Pumps – Goodwill for $10.50
Necklace – cheap in Chinatown, SF