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This lovely fitted cocktail dress is a modern shape made with vintage fabrics (and comes with that fab matching belt). Laura Plenzik's store on Etsy features this pretty dress.

This simple cotton dress was originally worn in the '80s and reminds me of something Molly Ringwald might have donned for an afternoon out in the spring of 1984. Via Chronologie Vintage on Etsy.

What could be more inspiring than a vintage Hawaiian dress? Sans sleeves (but with some length), this colorful number was originally designed and made in Hawaii. Via Glamour1 on Bonanza.

I love how the sort of psychedelic print is paired here with such a demure, sweet cut. Via Ginger and the Globot on Etsy.

This vintage Mexican embroidered dress is so vibrant! It would pair perfectly with black 3/4-length leggings and flats. Via Hidden Fabrics on Bonanza.
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Over 7 million tons of textiles are dumps in municipal landfills each year. Many people don't even think of vintage as a way of being environmentally conscious, but every time you choose vintage, you make a difference. Thanks for sharing ways to make a difference and be fashionable!
Great topic and post. Thanks, Starre! Sally from Chronologie Vintage.