HUGE 1930s/1940s/1970s Vintage Haul (Australia)⎢VINTAGE TIPS & TRICKS

[@Elle_De_Jour]

Raiding nanas wardrobes is like a treasure trove! And she also loves to gives things to me, its like she sees them having a new lease of life and not doomed to never be worn again. Unfortunately alot of the super fitted clothing items she owns do not fit me great as I am 6ft and she is 5ft, however the ones that you can roll the sleeves up on, or are long enough to not be too revealing are definitely gems in my wardrobe. I actually wore one of her dresses to my grandparents 60th wedding anniversary before my grandad passed and it is one of my favourite pieces.

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Oh how lovely! Yes, it makes the pieces so special! Especially if they get to give them to you personally and see you wearing them!

[@brandonwendt1312]

I love the fact that you still style and love items that might be slightly damaged. That is huge. I know that there are people that are vintage snobs they want everything perfect. Those pieces do exist but most things have some damage. They were worn. They were loved. Love your channel ❤️❤️❤️

[@LaciFayTheVintageGirlNextDoor]

Omg I’m dying!! These are all so beautiful!! You’re so lucky to have family that saved their things!! Ok I’m just going to say it. You need to get married purely for the purpose of wearing that gorgeous dress!! It was so amazing on you!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Haha it's beautiful isn't it!? Maybe I can just be very Edith Beale(s) and wear it around the house or shopping 😂

[@LaciFayTheVintageGirlNextDoor]

MissBeeTown I support that 100% 😂😊

[@kittenkat1979]

Could you maybe do a video on how you care for these new pieces, ie wash them,? Hand wash and do you iron or steam them. They are so beautiful

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Great suggestion! Thank you!

[@CiaraM09]

@@MissBeeTownsend Yes! I was wondering how you would go about cleaning the items.

[@Taracostello6]

I haven’t finished this video yet but I’m so jealous of getting all that for free!! Also the family heirlooms are truly some of my favorites in my closet!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

What kind of pieces do you have from family?

[@Taracostello6]

MissBeeTown my family sold most of my grandparents vintage clothes (sob) but I did manage to get one of my grandmother’s cocktail dress from 1956. She bought it because she needed to have evening wear for the boat trip she was taking from New York to Ireland with my grandfather and two aunts 😍

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Wow! What a story! At least the one piece you do have has some real history to it that connects a lot of your family!

[@rachelmarquezactress]

Oh my goodness! You are so lucky to have all these amazing vintage pieces from your family! And YES, a total win on buying a suitcase and paying to ship all these pieces over. SO worth it!

[@maryeliason1504]

The clotges fit you perfectly. So glad that you love the clothes & not concerned about resale.

[@Elemiriel]

I have a GORGEOUS 1960s peignoir set in the original box with original tissue that my grandmother was gifted for her wedding, from her "fun, adventurous" aunt, from a very high class boutique in San Francisco! It's gorgeous and in perfect condition!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Woo! What a piece!

[@charlotteeloise7500]

Magnin?

[@whydidppltakemyname]

You got a gold mine as far as vintage clothes go! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@MissBeeTownsend]

A pleasure! I certainly got very lucky! Seems vintage is my lot in life. Some people have travel or money or fame or parents with job connections...mine is people giving me vintage haha.

[@k213389]

i have a jade green silk top with bugle beads all over it that my mom gave to me but it's really from the 1930s. I never wear it but it is my pride and joy.

[@MissBeeTownsend]

It sounds absolutely stunning!

[@paula92111]

Those blouses are beautiful😻

[@mmmarm72]

That 1950's coat with the gold embroidery was luscious!

[@kaiakakos]

You lucky, lucky girl! Wow! Love from Portugal 💋

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Yes. I'm very lucky!

[@kaiakakos]

@@MissBeeTownsend that wedding dress is so perfect on you! You now HAVE to get married! 😍

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Haha. It's very pretty. I'm kinda in love with it 😂

[@joywarburton5719]

This is incredible good luck, and it all looks super incredible on you! Thank you for another amazing video :) Edit: also the scarves are so cute!!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Thank you! I actually can't believe it fit considering it was from 4 different people and I had no idea of the measurements!

[@magpie06]

Wow. WOW. Every item fit you to perfection! OMG that wedding dress..... 😍 I have several dresses that my mother wore in the 1950s. I am keeping them safe for my granddaughters.

[@lisabowvintage5864]

Wow 😍 beautiful pieces...that wedding dress is stunning

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Thank you. I certainly hit the jackpot!

[@Kbaltrush]

Your grandmother is amazing for gifting those things!!!! Luggage and fees so worth it!!!!

[@LostRaider21]

What an amazing haul, and for it to have come from family is incredible!! Love every piece ❤️

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Thank you. Yes, it's pretty special!

[@michelledee9304]

Absolutely beautiful items. The fact that they were family pieces make them even more special.

[@MissBeeTownsend]

It certainly does! It makes me appreciate them more!

[@katesuperczynski5620]

Omg you're so lucky! Those are all so beautiful. Vintage fashion is so elegant (I adore that wedding dress).

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Yes, I wasn't expecting this! Very lucky!

[@BionicBear88]

So many beautiful and historically rich items!! 😍 And they all fit you beautifully!! 😍 It must be really amazing to not only give these pieces of clothing a new life, but also have a familial connection to them and know some of the history behind them. 😍 That's such a dream!! ... What I would give to be able to have worn my family members hand-me-downs!! 😭 I'm the only member of my family that's really into vintage style, especially as everyday wear. My family also has a tendency to hoard things, so even though much of my grandmothers' clothing dating as far back to the 1930's was left behind after they passed, family members simply threw away or donated everything before I ever had a chance to even go through all the spectacular true vintage with the added benefit of a strong familial connection. They just assumed that because my grandmothers' and even my mother were/are all under 5'4", where as I reached 5'8" my 14 years old, that I wouldn't ever physically be able to fit into their clothing. So they thought it didn't matter. 🤷 But it would have been nice to even have the chance to take some pieces for sentimental reasons. Especially since I'm the only granddaughter, and I'm really the only member of the family that would truly appreciate the history behind the clothing. 😢 But it is what it is. I may never be able to have that connection with the dearly departed women of my family, but dressing in vintage style (even using modern pieces) makes me feel a little bit closer to them. And I'll take what little bit of them and our history that I can get. 💗 So thank you for sharing this little treasure trove!! I adore hearing the stories about other vintage ladies and their lovely little pieces of history. 💗

[@elizabethcowen8079]

Thoughts from Melbourne: I study vintage sewing techniques Bee and I thought it as well to share my thoughts on the magnificent wedding gown and the dress with the under bodice of lace (as well as at the cuffs) with the over faux bolero. The two pieces soar above all the others with exceptional sewing techniques and expense. The thought came to me that these may well be a pair - the wedding dress and then the 'going away' on the honeymoon dress. I have only just discovered your youtube blog. Best wishes Elizabeth

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Oh I love that!!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment this. That seems quite possible as they are the same size. Unfortunately when my grandmother gifted these to me she was steeply declining with dementia and the stories were quite muddled and names eluded her. But their meaning, and how much she cherished the memories attached to them, was very evident so I'm very pleased I have them in my possession.

[@rubyanchor9275]

Ah! what an amazing lot of beautiful vintage pieces. How lovely to have them from the women in your family.

[@threequartersthriftedvicto6087]

So fabulous! And how special they’re family pieces!

[@Yesterdaysmemories]

I know this is old but just found your channel ..How lucky are you that your gran held on to all those lovely pieces ..im.in Australia and always hunting opshops

[@marieokamoto8791]

Unbelievably gorgeous! Your family had great style and so wonderful they kept things. Lucky girl!

[@maridanez]

Oh my goddddddd This video made me so happy and also jealous haha You look stunning in every piece. especially that wedding dress. Wow

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Thank you! Yes, it's a once in a lifetime haul, that's for sure.

[@maridanez]

MissBeeTown I’ve already raided all of my grandmother’s and mother’s closets and I did find some 50s scarfs, gloves, stockings and nightgowns and some 70s and 80s stuff (my mum’s 80s/90s stuff is incredible; she’s always been very elegant) but nothing as amazing as the pieces you’ve found !! You’re very lucky. Enjoy them 🥰

[@laurenlux5506]

Omg that wedding dress is amazing. I love everything you showed

[@spookiestevieee]

WOW everything is amazing! I wish someone would open their vintage closet to me for the taking! 😍 that wedding dress looks stunning on you!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Yes, I definitely got VERY lucky. Not only that I was given the pieces, but that they FIT! And thank you 😊

[@teamacro1952]

Please can you do a tutorial on this hairstyle please its gorgeous. Also this haul is stunning xx

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Sure! It's actually no heat, no curl!

[@milkaj2110]

Yes, please, do a tutorial, this hairstyle is so beautiful. And a haircare routine would be great, too!

[@HappyBabyAngie]

Loved this video and all of your family historical pieces!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Thank you! Xx

[@bellzvasquez]

The purple vest is amazing!! So in love with it!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@carlobalzer3238]

Love 30s and 40s style beautiful

[@marabanara]

Also- your Grandma can Get It. 😍 My Abuelita (grandma) has some stories too!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

This made me giggle out loud 🤣

[@kalilou2]

They all look amazing on

[@sarahscroggins2793]

Beautiful style I have a lot of vintage too !!!

[@strawberrystarlette]

Omg I’m soo jealous! All these pieces are AMAZING! How does your grandma has such gems in her wardrobe? 😍

[@MissBeeTownsend]

She ran a playgroup. So she kept everything nice that might be useful for a period piece.

[@strawberrystarlette]

MissBeeTown oh I see! Well lucky you! All the things look gorgeous on you!

[@MalloryHolley]

Those are all amazing! I think the sentiment and history of those items is fabulous. ❤️

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Thank you. Yes, it really takes it to a whole other level!

[@MalloryHolley]

MissBeeTown definitely!! ❤️

[@catherinewest8583]

Love this so much Miss Bee! I have a massive haul from my mum (c. late 60s London and early 70s Singapore) that I cannot fit into, but I can’t donate it because of the stories attached. Do you have pics of your family queens wearing these items? I’d love to see a then-and-now! X

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Oh what a shame! Maybe a younger generation in the family will grow up to love vintage and fit into them. I wish I had pics. That'd be lovely. There will be some but my grandmother was being moved into a retirement home so it wasn't the time to be looking for them. I'll have to out in a request for sure!

[@catherinewest8583]

MissBeeTown I hope your grandmother settles in well to her new home. My folks just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary; they got hitched on 21st February 1970, at St James’s Church in Spanish Place, Marylebone. Two young aussies in swinging London, living the life. You remind me of my mum- all sass, winged eyeliner, and an angelic voice

[@debbiepullin4514]

Wow!!! What beautiful clothes that carry special meaning for you!!! This was a great video - everything looks fabulous on you! It’s so fun to see authentic vintage!!!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Thank you. I actually CANNOT believe items from 4 different owners, that I had no idea of the measurements of, all fit. Actually insane!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Also they're family but not by blood so it's not genetics haha!

[@callemorgan]

This is absolutely incredible! How wonderful that your family kept all these fabulous pieces!!! I have a few gems I will share here soon!😍

[@rebeccaschadt7136]

Wow such a great video! Loved everything! That 50s coat was to die for!!! And your grandmother's blue dress was so adorable on you and the green dress! I loved the 70s items too! I loved it all! You are so lucky ! And may I add you look amazing girl! I know your trip was a of a mixed bag but look at all the beautiful stuff you got! Good to see you so happy!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Thank you! Yes it was a mixed bag but I can't wait to show my grandmother pics of how I styled them. She'll be pleased.

[@lindsayosterhoff2459]

My favorite vintage piece that I own is my great grandmother's bracelet. I'm not sure if it is by Georg Jenson or if it is a copy but I do know that it is real silver and from the 1930s. I wear it every day. The story behind why I have it is kind of interesting. A few years after she passed my family gathered at her storage unit and were encouraged to take anything of hers that we wanted. I was hunting for her paperweights that I had admired since I was a small child. While searching through boxes trying to find them I found this bracelet. It was black and honestly looked like a piece of trash. It was at the bottom of a box of books and clearly wasn't meant to be there. I took it home and spent a good while cleaning it up and restoring it with no idea what it was. I just wanted it because it had belonged to her. I was definitely rewarded for that decision. It's the most valuable piece of jewelry I own both sentimentally and monitarily.

[@leonorcita]

Treasure!! You look so happy!!! That beautiful blue/White dress reminds me of the Argentina's flag....I'm argentinian :)

[@lapernice6978]

So those clothes are coming directly from Miss Fisher ... ;-)

[@joywarburton5719]

yes!!!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Haha this is gold! Yes!

[@amberfester9367]

I love everything! And for it all to basically fit you, and having the history and sentiment coming from family! Amazing, x❤

[@suzismith9681]

The suade waistcoat! I had one in camel color. I wore it with a similar shirt to the white one, purple bellbottom trousers and black patient leather boots that laced up calf length. In the summer I wore it with a mini dress and black shoes with 5 strape silver buckles. Thought I was the bees knees. Lol

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Love the sound of your outfits! You're giving me ideas! Thank you!!!

[@aviewer390]

Omg, I love your silk robe. Also, your hair and makeup are so good!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Thank you! I shall turn it into a tutorial as it was actually quick and set-free!

[@ungratefulbat2621]

I love the damaged vintage items! So beautiful 😍

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Yes, there is almost something more beautiful about damaged pieces!

[@thriftinluxury451]

Hi 👋🏾 New and subscribed I love 💗 this video such timeless and beautiful clothing This is such a great video Thanks for sharing precious garments from your GrandMother💗💗💗

[@barboranemcova6501]

Ok, i´m dyyyying. So many awesome pieces!!!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Yeah. I don't think this'll ever happen again haha!

[@celiaenlasnubes6949]

That spanish scarf, I can see it has San Fermin motifs. It is some kind of souvenir. That is a very famous party celebrated in Pamplona, north of Spain, on july the 7th. Hemingway enjoyed it and wrote about it. Beautiful! You will give it a wonderful second chance 🥰🥰🥰

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Oh thanks for telling me! Maybe one day I can attend the festival and wear it!

[@denimloser]

So jealous 😭 why didn't my grandmum save her clothes 😍🥰

[@sillybeeful]

It’s fascinating to see just how colourful the past must have been 💐

[@MissBeeTownsend]

You're so right! I wish clothing came in this many colour options now!

[@kimberlyh9995]

You deserve so many more subscribers!! Btw all of the dresses are so beautiful on you!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Oh, thanks! I may not have tons of subs, but the people who do follow and engage are absolutely gorgeous. So I'm very lucky! 🥰

[@kimberlyh9995]

MissBeeTown i just love your videos! Keep up the good work💕

[@marabanara]

Omg omg, I’m so glad I’ve found you on YT!! I don’t wear vintage styles in general - I’m a nurse who lives in scrubs, but with cats eye eyeliner 😛 and I LOVE vintage clothing from family and friends. I totally agree at wear and tear don’t stop me from wearing or featuring vintage finds. How special!! I’m a fellow Aussie and I have a similar complexion as your lively self- I’m Latina by birth. Will find your Insta. Thanks for the content. What lovely finds!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Hi and welcome! I'm glad you found me too! Thanks for your lovely comment! I love that you rock scrubs with eyeliner 💖

[@ZelB06]

I'm just like you, I get sucked into an era for a while, at the moment I'm a mix of everything though 😂 mostly 70s

[@joturner5933]

You look stunning in the wedding dress!

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Thank you 😊

[@babygracie68]

Lovely 😊

[@ceciliamay8624]

Such a cute video! :)

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Thanks! Xx

[@shondagarrett4638]

Beautiful pieces! And that wedding gown!!!!! I would have bought it and the entire closets home, lol! How did you restrain yourself? I so wish I had my grandmothers still around to hunt through their closets...and just in general of course! I hope to have granddaughters one day to go through my things! I'm new to your channel. Been following you on IG apparently and now about to binge your channel!

[@pheladinong5611]

I admire you

[@eddj375]

Superbe thank you 10/10 ...🤗🤗🤗

[@akashanumberfive199]

I am so jealous. Wish i had a grandma

[@jeng1395]

80s does 40s dress is gorgeous on you!

[@jeng1395]

Whoa, that wedding dress! You need to get married just so you can wear it, haha!

[@annieskinner8524]

😍😍😍😍😍 please get married in that dress!!! It looks so fabulous on you! It deserved a longer clip of you in it! 😍😍😍😍

[@annieskinner8524]

Obvs understand personal preference on not getting married...but that dress!!! 🤩

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Haha I'm kind in love with it!

[@natalepiazzesi5717]

Tu ne changes pas .....je t'avais dit qu'on se reverrait encore avec tes vintages......

[@charlotteeloise7500]

I love vintage but I can’t wear it bcause I’m so bloody anxious that I’ll mess it up

[@MissBeeTownsend]

Yeah I think we all share that fear!

[@trainer1158]

How are these vintage fabrics in terms of comfort? I was not especially fond of wearing crepe way back when, and much of the '30s & '40s fashion are crepe.

[@MissBeeTownsend]

I find them quite soft and comfy. I tend to struggle more with vintage wool and lace. So scratchy!

[@AddictedToEmotions]

Wonderful! But you need to secure those rough tears otherwise it'll tear into pieces🧐

[@CiaraM09]

Can I ask where you got the cute underwear set (under the pyjamas)? Maybe you could do another lingerie video? What styles are better under different clothing?

[@MissBeeTownsend]

This is a brand called Haus of Satin. But they're sadly defunct. Love the video idea though!

[@CiaraM09]

@@MissBeeTownsend I thought that or they were vintage as I didn't recognise them. I'd love if there were more repro lingerie brands.

[@esthersantiago7152]

I am so Jealous, love those dresses so feminine and fun.

[@rebeccaschadt7136]

Also I will say I've been with my boyfriend or feel weird saying partner but boyfriend seems so weird at this point for 12 years. We've wanted to get married forever but never have money for a wedding. Pretty much what I've realized is that society as brainwashed us to think this way and women are the worst. Especially friends who have been married multiple times love to rub in their weddings. It's really nasty. After all this we feel if we do get married its gonna involve us and our puppy Eli who is literally our child of almost 8 years. Getting married doesnt make your relationship special, what makes it special is living with someone day after day when you both see each other at your worst and still couldn't imagine yourself anywhere else. All those so called friends that love to gloat are really just caught up in the cycle of fitting in and are just jealous of what you have. And there are so many out there. At least in my experience.

[@MissBeeTownsend]

So true. It should be about you as a couple, not about status or pleasing others.