Of all the decades that speak to me sartorially, the '70s definitely speaks the loudest. High-waisted pants, velvet, wild patterns, jumpsuits...I love 'em all. And I especially love the vibrant embroidered accents that were a signature of the hippie times, which also feel perfectly apropos for summer 2010. Here are just a few of the embroidered goodies that await you in eBay land. Tip: Search under "needle-point" as well, since some sellers can't really tell the difference.
1. Vintage Embroidered Jacket—Like an '80s anorak from Morocco...or something like that. Starting price: $9.99. Check it out here...
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2. Vintage Embroidered Sundress—I am a sucker for a free-flowing dress like this. You can do literally anything with it. Starting price: $14.99. Check it out here...
4. Vintage Tuxedo Blazer—A little crazy, but I'm into this jacket (in person, might be a different story, though). Starting price: $49.50. Check it out 5. Vintage Boat Belt—I love that this belt was in the eBay Motors section. Starting price: $19.99. Check it out here...
6. Vintage Embroidered Mini-skirt—Another super-cute piece from American Archive. Totally adorable. Starting price: $49. Check it out here...
7. Vintage Diane Fres/Neiman Marcus Dress—Old dresses by Diane Fres can be completely nuts, but this one is really pretty special. Starting price: $23.99. Check it out here...