About Our Picks

Genuine vintage pieces from the period itself. These are real items that have survived from the 1920s, 30s, 40s, 50s, or 60s — found mostly through Etsy's vintage sellers. They're rarer, sometimes more expensive, and one-of-a-kind.

Actual secondhand and pre-owned vintage pieces — not necessarily from the exact era, but genuinely old. Found through Etsy secondhand sellers, ThredUp, Depop, and similar resale platforms. A sustainable way to get close to the look.

Made today in period style. A modern flapper dress modeled after the 1920s, or a contemporary maker working in mid-century silhouettes. These give you the look reliably in modern sizes and conditions.

Contemporary pieces that capture the spirit of a look without being period-styled. A modern slip dress that nods to 1930s bias-cut. A current oxford shirt in the Hepburn mode. These work in any wardrobe.