Vintage Bridal Alternatives: High Fashion, Designer, and More/Say Yes to these Bridal Alternatives

[@matthewfernandez716]

Doris, you are a treasure-both in personality and knowledge. Thank you for your ongoing efforts to show us your collection of storied fashions. Much love xx

[@tellemomma9780]

Doesn't she just have a lovely air about her!?! She is an old soul and seems maternal and truly In love with her work!

[@thewaywewore7371]

You are so welcome

[@b.mcknight8686]

The first dress you showed is really beautiful. I'm so happy to hear you've been able to reopen. My Mom got married in 1984, she was 15, and pregnant, and wore a really cool Bohemian looking lace babydoll dress with knee high moccasin boots. I wish more people would wear unique bridal dresses, I do makeup for bridal parties, and all of the dresses I see are so similar.

[@-MaryPoppins-]

They all look exactly the same, they appear and feel low quality, and they’re boring 😥 of course every bride can do as she pleases, and they always look ethereal, but boy is it refreshing to see a bride who allows her personality to shine through her dress!!

[@gummybear302]

15 years old? Uffffff

[@MsAngelique]

@@gummybear302 My grandma got married in the 1950s at age 13. She was a street gangster and my grandpa married her in a desperate attempt to get her off the streets. It didn't work. She died a loan shark drug dealer. :/

[@cassandraralph5906]

All these dresses are just so beautiful and stunning, I particularly liked the lace dresses, very much my style and color! Your knowledge is to be admired!

[@loribradley5498]

During COVID there have been several people struggle to keep their businesses going. Tough times have so many people giving up on their businesses and closing down. You had additional troubles to overcome with the looting. And I’m so pleased you persevered!! You inspire me and others. Your website outlines your inventory well. But the KZbin channel animates your inventory. Your dialogue brings your pieces to life. I value your weekly episodes. I cannot wait to someday visit in person. All the Best from beautiful Prince Edward Island, Canada.

[@jennaolbermann7663]

This is a fascinating channel. These pieces are so beautiful and Doris is a lovely host. Thank you for sharing these gorgeous pieces.

[@kaseylee9118]

Doris your collection is mouth dropping, i could watch your channel all day

[@thewaywewore7371]

Wow, thank you

[@allyncampbell9834]

Love Doris💕 Her heart, her true love of vintage and all the history she shares with us. She is magic.

[@TheVJTiticaca]

Doris: "someone want to marry me?" Me: YES YES YEEEEESS!!! ME ME ME !!! wearing all of your dresses on our greatest day :D ;) love ya dear how you inspire the world its amazing, blessings to you and your crew. congrats on re opening. endurance and beyond.

[@bnlluver]

Wedding appropriate or not, your museum worthy pieces (like the “Show Off”) are exquisite! Please keep them coming!

[@marygreen3529]

The show off is beyond words! Just so pretty & feminine. Stunning!

[@michaeldickens7493]

The last dress is magnificent its absolutely stunning I have to say I very started commenting Doris but I really have been enjoying everything you've showed when I was younger I would have loved to be a designer ❤ thank you for bringing those feelings back and I wish I'd saved some of my mother's c clothes especially her red butterfly sleeve long dress ill always remember her in that ❤

[@thewaywewore7371]

Wow Michael. I am seeing a few of your comments and they are so kind and lovely. What’s stopping you now from exploring designing clothes? Start as a hobby and see where it takes you. Just a thought.... Doris

[@catherine5599]

Simply smashing episode, dahling. 💟 💟 💟

[@khali122]

Gosh! The Lucille gown is a bright star!

[@dougpettey7144]

So pleased that you were able to re-open! Congratulations!

[@thewaywewore7371]

Thank you so much!

[@JimmyGrl09]

Alexander McQueen babe!!! 70’s is my favourite!!! Love you Doris.

[@BirdieBirdieBirdie566]

These episodes are always my favorite

[@biancanatal1097]

The show off gown was a sweet treat indeed! So glad I watched. Thanks!

[@thewaywewore7371]

So glad!

[@detsnumber1]

The Lucile dress oh my days!!!

[@peni1641]

Congratulations on re opening, wish you well & continued growth.

[@johannakerns2107]

I'm glad to learn your shop has been able to reopen. I don't know h ow you had time to film for us while revamping the store! I appreciate the effort it took. This episode was wonderful. When I was 10 I purchased at a thrift store a 1930's wedding dress that I loved, and I had every intention of wearing it when I was older. Unfortunately, 10 year old me wasn't fully grown and I outgrew the dress. The 1930's dresses brought back lovely memories.

[@thewaywewore7371]

Thanks for watching!

[@CharmEng89]

I'm so sad to hear you were affected by looting :( while I'm not a fashion buff it's always interesting to view things that I would not normally choose or that are different from my taste. and your way of presenting is so warm and personable, and you clearly love it so much. thank you.

[@fernwebb5568]

The blue dress... oh my! My fave. Really good job on the dye! Thanks. Good episode.

[@judysanchez6329]

I like the blue !!! Your Collection of master Pieces of of fine dress- Es !!!! Thanks

[@marcobenneti9664]

The gift dress from your clothes cleaner, i must say is probably the most exquisit and beautiful dress ive seen in my whole life. The embrodery, the fabric and that triangular cut around the chest and shoulders area with that embroided details in the edges, i think it is just amazing. And the Fire dress, so beautiful in its unconvencional way. Crazy but kind of clean too, just exquisit. Ive seen your videos for years, and i must thank you for expose all of us to such amount of beauty. Saludos desde Chile 🐀✨🇨🇱

[@RecruitingMaven]

The showstopper was Stunning!!!

[@kaysmyth7099]

Congrats on opening I pray that the individuals that destroyed your place. Will have bad luck for every piece they took will be 1 years bad bad luck. Loved today dresses wished I could fit into any of them. Keep up the great videos I have learned so much about design and designers. I’m always waiting to see the next video 🙏🏻😎

[@claudianowakowski]

The 80s confection is likely Murray Hamburger. I worked in bridal in the 80s when I was a college student. It was so much fun! The spliced flame dress is amazing. The first dress with the interesting seam lines (appears bias cut) reminds me of Schiaparelli. The Lucille is just killing me. That silk velvet is to die for.

[@alaskacosplay]

I would love to dress up in vintage or historical for my wedding. History has really done quite beautiful work which doesn’t compare to the dresses of today since craftsmanship back then is done impeccably and they really fit the figure and the fashionable silhouette of the times. I would wear an 1860s or 1890s dress that is absolutely gorgeous with black detailing as a contrast to the ivory silks.

[@6d6i6e]

That Lucille is an incredible piece! Such a treasure to have in your collection

[@pachotandfamily6120]

Omg😇 Love Doris so much❤❤❤ The love for vintage is divinely awesome❤ it's a lifestyle ❤its a way of life❤

[@thewaywewore7371]

It really is!

[@madamkeme7077]

That first blue dress...yes please!

[@MoniqueSinha]

So special to have a wedding dress that is vintage ❤️

[@juliewilson3237]

The last show off wedding dress , is so beautiful . As someone who loves all things historic , especially round the turn of the century , this really is a garment with so much historic meaning . Thank you

[@e.smeltzer9286]

The Babe Ruth birthplace museum in Baltimore, MD has the wedding dress from Babe's second marriage. It is beautiful shade of lavender. I love when brides choose alternative colors, fabrics, and shapes. Fantastic pull thank for sharing your wonderful pieces.

[@juliemiller9258]

Beautiful to see these from the past.

[@darnelleechols8556]

Interesting vintage alternative bridal episode. I enjoyed all of the different design choices. Some pieces were very out of the ordinary. That was fun.

[@Cass63450]

Congratulations on the re-opening! All the best. Doris, your passion and knowledge always make me smile, even on difficult days. Thank you from Germany.

[@maroulio2067]

Someone finally wore my mother's 1937 silk satin wedding gown-me in my 70's, seven years ago! I had to cut off the cathedral train and hem it to ankle length as the train was age spotted, but the gown is an ornate Queen Anne style. My mother was 19 years old. She had 8 bridesmaids in what she called 'a rainbow wedding'- each gown of identical style was in a different pastel colour. A page boy helped with the gown's train. I also have the silk floor length slip that was worn under the gown, which is still beautiful and could be a wedding gown today.

[@michelegraham9044]

Maroulio what a shame you can’t share photos on here. A wonderful story. Thanks.

[@maroulio2067]

@@michelegraham9044 Thank you for your kind words!

[@100pennys6]

I love this channel. I have been watching since it started on network tv. My mom wore a light blue “suit” skirt and jacket in 1965.. to get married. White dresses were not common.. a lot of people got married at home.. and even wedding rings were not common ..jewelry was still kind of frowned upon as Gaudy.. they had watches with jewels inside instead as a gift to each other.. I know I don’t speak for everybody. Don’t come at me..when I got married in 2000 my mom bought me the biggest ball gown u can imagine.. I could hardly walk. 😁🤣

[@jayneneewing2369]

The Lucille gown is scrumptious. The dress that made Doris’s heart skip a beat, made my heart skip one too. I think right after that dress she showed one that had a slip underneath, and it reminded me of a dress a girl I knew at dormitory wore a dress very similar to that one on a date one evening. She looked great in it. I just adore these vids, Doris, so thank you.

[@Carol-D.1324]

Where have you been my whole life?!?!?! I LOVE vintage clothing! I feel like a little kid must feel when going to Disneyland for the first time 🥰 ! I love your knowledge and passion for the clothing and designers. Had to subscribe. I believe Humphrey Bogart summed it up well with the last line in Casablanca “I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship”. 👍👍

[@yayayarelis]

YOUR SHOW OFF WAS TO DIE FOR!

[@reneebyrd7821]

Great video. Thumbs up. I'm hooked. Can't wait for other videos.

[@1Kaileegirl]

Doris I get excited every time I see a new vid and I'm never dissapointed Love this one Every dress was exquisite

[@jennifersantosuosso4479]

Beautiful garments as always. All of the choices were so fantastic.

[@tellemomma9780]

As always you are gracious and lovely! An old soul in action! Love to watch you and covet your lovelies!

[@thewaywewore7371]

Thank you so much!

[@soniameganck5036]

Gosh I love watching your videos! ❤️ I'm so sorry to hear that some of your treasures were stolen. What kills me the most is that more than likely, the people who took from you, won't give the garments the love and care they deserve! 🥺 Love your narration! Keep it up! 💋❤️

[@ladylouise1969]

The fabrications and designs -are so fabulous-! Thank you for sharing the joy of fashion with us!

[@nena.canela3047]

The Lucille gown is soooo beautiful 😍😍 thanks for another treat of a video

[@terrigelbaum8066]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your channel. Best to you.

[@petermontroy4922]

Hello Mrs Raymond. my Name is lady Montroy I love your Video. And I wish I could shop at your store. I love everything I’ve seen.I’m so sorry to hear about you getting looted , I hope you Didn’t lose to much, and that they didn’t burn your Store.

[@kevinevers7031]

Lovely lovely Lucille gown

[@jacquelineroman8944]

Nostalgic and beautiful ❤️ thanks

[@catherinenelson4162]

Congratulations on re-opening!!!

[@barcyorky]

Another huge success of a film Doris! I adored the machine embroidered 60s yummy one too! Did you ever see the lace cat suit Diana Rigg wore at the end of the Bond movie she did (she actually married 007!). Well that outfit was very reminiscent of our favourite in this collection. Take care and thank you so much ❤️

[@vntgvxn4778]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful pieces with us, as well as your knowledge of vintage fashion . I’m so glad that you are able to reopen your shop. Stay safe and healthy 😀

[@anitadidion5048]

Who doesn't love a Wedding? Especially the most important centerpiece...The Wedding Dress ! This weeks Showoff was my favorite thus far. Spectacular ! Coming from a long line of Merchant Marines, I've been obsessed with The Titanic since age 2. I would love to see a episode on Nautical Clothing. ps : Congratulations on reopening.

[@shirleymorneau6409]

Doris I really love your channel! Especially this episode with the wedding dresses they are beautiful.

[@orlandocordova8818]

Love Vintage! and your channel! Great! 🤗

[@thewaywewore7371]

Yay! Thank you!

[@1949chefjojo]

I enjoy the vintage review. The garments are well made.

[@Tiffinysue]

Always a wealth of treasured historical detail here! 😍

[@jenniferjane]

Thank you Doris and amazing how much better the clothes all look on the dress form, could easily walk past on the rack! Xx

[@thewaywewore7371]

So true!

[@sandravaldez6278]

Hi Doris I love the first wedding dress it’s beautiful you can wear it as an evening gown As well you seem to float in it by the way you look great in those colors that blouse you have on hello from Chicago 🇺🇸

[@jacquelinetillyer8666]

Oh what a sweetie! Such beautiful garments and so gently presented, loving you from London UK

[@dianesmith7763]

Doris you look lovely as ever, enjoyed seeing the beautiful wedding dresses thanking you keep safe 🇦🇺💜

[@marymarks7046]

Another great segment Doris! Lovely pieces. Tfs.

[@tristanlee173]

I love these videos! Thanks Doris x

[@bookventures_of_a_wildflower]

i love these episodes, they are so educational :) I would love to see something about vintage styles fitting different body types. I adore vintage but have a hard time finding pieces that are flattering and are from the era I enjoy.

[@yvonneberoud2604]

Thank you again for another delightful video! Love your posts and love you❤❤❤

[@josephcharlesworby1993]

The wife replying from a child I've loved fashion I love the old fashioned they are interesting and intriguing unique. Thank you for sharing the garments with us. A style of the Elegance the craftmanship amazing

[@margiecook6379]

Love them all

[@louiseanddavid1]

Great video as always. Hello from across the pond 🇮🇪🍀❤️

[@michaelatretinova1362]

another amazing episode :-) thank you very much... and very happy that you opened again :-) take care :-)

[@dorisreed6268]

Very cool episode. Doris, I admire your expertise and your ability to tell us about fashion. Thanks from a fellow Doris.

[@Belle19700]

Wow! I love these pieces!

[@kmm2442]

All of these were absolutely exquisite :)

[@s0dap0p111]

Loved this video as always! So glad you could open !

[@thewaywewore7371]

Thank you!!

[@dianemughal1577]

I love the show stopper and the first dress also ! What do you mean that your beautiful shop was looted ??? OMG how tragic .. I love your show and insight on fashion and it’s history!

[@fanyfiction8265]

i have just discovered your Chanel and I fell in love, is like the museum of clothes on you tube, thanks a lot!

[@thewaywewore7371]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@Renee-smr]

This channel has helped me keep my sanity and inspired me during this crazy time! Thank you for not stopping after the looting. 💗

[@SuzyHousecoat]

Doris! You should always begin with what you are wearing!

[@HumanimalChannel]

I second and 100th that. Always dressed to relate beautifully to the subject of the show too

[@RPB_282]

Yes!

[@kays3956]

i did ask her this once. Doris said she did not want the focus to be on her.

[@HumanimalChannel]

@@kays3956 fair enough. Dog is is a celebrity to her many fans though:)

[@pamcollins1651]

Color Me Influenced Agreed! I just love the top she is wearing!

[@marvinraphaelmonfort8289]

love the 2nd 2 dresses for the sheerness and the fire dress!! plus the chloe plus norma kamali are boho dreams come true together!

[@fortysomethingbadgirls2173]

Love these new episodes. Keep them coming and glad you are open for business again. God bless.

[@thewaywewore7371]

Thank you! Will do!

[@noviceguy2]

LOVE to hear you opened!!!!!

[@Toodle.Pipp001]

Thank you Doris and team! 💜 Beautiful choices for brides to be. If I wasn't happier in between husband's, I might be tempted. Who knows, maybe I'll get lucky third time around 😆

[@raquelseydewitz203]

Beautiful bridal gowns

[@andreavelez4968]

Such unique pieces! That Lucile Dress is a dream 🖤 Can see myself wearing something inspired by it. New sub 😄

[@laurelj.5975]

Another amazing episode! And the gown at the end was breathtaking. So happy to hear you were able to reopen!

[@b_jean755]

Love love love all of these beautiful dresses!!💕💕 And im seriously so obsessed with your channel!! 💕 thank you for sharing this with us and hope you stay safe!!

[@froggy9191]

I love your channel. Thank you for keeping vintage fashion alive

[@MissAnathemaDevice]

That first blue dress is my dream.

[@ivanector1375]

I really like The Way We Wore videos! it really adds a big part of my inspiration, especially that I'm a fashion design student.

[@IceCream-hp7mm]

That silk velvet dress is absolutely stunning!

[@amazonazapata9424]

Loved this episode! I’ve been thinking about wedding dress alternatives

[@danacox3292]

The Show off dress took my breath away. The detail and hand work in older clothing just amazes me.

[@violetta9256]

Thank you so much for all the beauty and the stories you share! *love*

Lovely dresses

[@bronxbaubles]

That indigo dress fabulous! If I ever get re married I’d try something out of the box like the gems you’re showing.

[@FeliciaFrancisEdwards]

Once again you knocked it right out of the park. Beautiful dresses! Do you carry any plus sized pieces?

[@kennethgray9918]

Always an education Doris x