Hot Couture Vintage Fashion and Costume Rentals

We will be having a sidewalk sale during the days listed below. Hope you can make it down to Railroad Square for fun shopping, street side conversations, and to enjoy the community we live in. Sale starts Thursday, Feb 4, and lasts as long as it’s sunny.

Thanks to an unfortunate run-in between a fast car and the corner wall of Hot Couture, we now have a plywood-covered display window. We’re offering it up to the artist community for quickly-executed street art. (Aka graffiti) Get in touch if you’d like to participate. 707-528-7247

It’s been very quiet here in the shop, but we’ve had time to make some lovely displays and clean everything. We’re anticipating the shelter in place order to come tonight, so we wanted to make sure that y’all know that we will happily ship to you if you see something here that you MUST have. And we’re extending our return policy to one month after the Covid-19 madness passes - returns for store credit or exchange. Also, we don’t have the ability to take payment online, but ...we will happily process credit card payments by phone. So until we can safely see you again in the store please shop us here on the ‘gram, be kind to each other, and keep washing your hands! . . . #vintagefashion #vintageclothing #vintagesellersofinstagram #realvintage #buyvintage #supportsmallbusiness #smallbusiness #womanownedbusiness #wewillgetthroughthis #socialdistancing #covid_19 #buyvintagesavetheworld See more

Now in the store: 1970s polyester faux-Alphonse Mucha print blouse by Teddy of California. Size 32 - small. $48. We gladly ship! . . . #vintagefashion #vintageclothing #1970sfashion #1970s #alphonsemucha #artnouveau #polyester #buysmall #smallbusiness #buyvintage #vintageisbetter #wewillgetthroughthis #supportsmallbusiness

In case you haven’t seen it, here’s the mural on Wilson Street painted by Rachel Corn-Hicks @persephoneraven_art. Drive by for a look. It’s even better in person.

Now in the store: 1940s mauve lace and mesh party dress with matching belt. Side metal zipper. Dress has a 33 waist, belt it 30 max. Generous bust and free hips. Not entirely perfect, but totally wearable. $62. We happily ship and offer curbside pickup for those of you in Santa Rosa. . . . #vintagefashion #vintageclothing #1940sfashion #1940sdress #realvintage #meshandlace #partydress #shopsmall #smallbusiness #wewillgetthroughthis #buyvintage #vintageisbetter

New in the store: this 1940s rayon print dress with a tie neck and a 34 waist (yay!). Side metal zipper. $148. We happily ship! . . . #vintagefashion #vintageclothing #1940sfashion #1940sdress #rayonprint #quality #realvintage #sustainablefashion #periodpiece #wardrobestylist #costumedesign #buyvintage #vintagesellersofinstagram #shopsmall #smallbusiness #buyvintagesavetheworld

Due to our commitment to social responsibility and to staying in business, we have instituted the following in Hot Couture: -We will remain open. -We will offer each guest the availability of hand washing, upon arrival or departure, or both. -We will regularly disinfect much used surfaces: countertops, doorknobs, bathroom. -We will comply with all local, state and federally mandated rulings regarding closure or quarantine.... So, please come see the beautiful collection of vintage inventory we readied for the Alameda Vintage Fashion Faire and the new Pickwick Vintage show, both of which were cancelled. The entire collection is now in the store! Stay healthy, stay calm, enjoy the silver lining of a slower pace.

Unfortunately the Alameda Vintage Fashion Faire has been cancelled, but that means that we have literally hundreds of pieces that we collected and prepped IN THE STORE!! This is the best selection we’ve had in ages, maybe ever! We’re especially flush with 1940s and 1950s dresses, like this one, right now. So avoid the crowds, support small business, and get yourself some fantastic vintage goodies here at Hot Couture Vintage! . . . #vintageclothing #vintagefashion #sustainablefashion #1940sfashion #1950sfashion #1960sfashion #1970sfashion #1980sfashion #realvintage #toomuchinventory #greatselection #covid_19 #alamedavintagefashionfaire #shopsmall #smallbusiness #vintageisbetter #buyvintage #buyvintagesavetheworld

One of the many 1950s cotton summer dresses we will have in our booth at the Alameda Vintage Fashion Faire on March 13 & 14. Come see it and us at Michann’s Annex Auction Showroom, 2701 Monarch Street, Alameda. Advance tickets available at BrownPaperTickets.com. . . . #vintagefashion #vintageclothing #1950sfashion #1950s #summerdress #sundress #blueandwhitestripes #littlebows #lacetrim #sweetaspie #vintageisbetter #buyvintage #alamedavintagefashionfaire #vintagesellersofinstagram #womanownedbusiness #buyvintagesavetheworld

This exquisite little 1920s pictorial beaded handbag will be coming with us to the Alameda Vintage Fashion Faire in March 13th and 14th. It passes the cellphone test- the biggest of our phones fit easily with room for keys, lipstick, and what have you. The exterior is in excellent condition, but the silk lining has shattered. Come see it and us at Michaan’s Annex Auction Showroom, 2701 Monarch Street in Alameda. Advance tickets available at BrownPaperTickets.com . . . #vintagefashion #vintagehandbag #1920sfashion #1920s style #pictorial #beadedbag #pinkroses #basketofflowers #alamedavintagefashionfaire #vintagesellersofinstagram #buyvintage #vintageisbetter #thingstodointhebayarea #buyvintagesavetheworld

Spring Chicken! This sweet little wooden box purse is an Enid Collins original, copyright 1964. Embellished with paint, golden stones, and plastic flowers with an ivory leather closure and an ivory plastic handle, this -like all EC bags- is a bit extra and we love it! Come see it and us at the Alameda Vintage Fashion Faire on March 13&14 at 2701 Monarch Street, Alameda. . . .... #vintagestyle #vintage #vintagefashion #vintagehandbag #boxpurse #enidcollins #texas #collinsoftexas #springchicken #extra #alamedavintagefashionfaire #vintageisbetter #buyvintage #vintagesellersofinstagram See more

Coming soon to the Hot Couture Vintage booth at @acurrentaffair : This 1970s Gunnesax dress with unbelievably drapey sleeves and standing collar. Perfect for festivals or attending Spring weddings. Come see us at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond on Saturday, 2/29. Get your advance tickets here: https://g.co/kgs/wiP9bj . . . #vintagefashion #sustainablefashion #vintageclothing #1970sfashion #1970s #gunnesax #jessicamcclintock #peasantdress #hippychick #bohostyle #maxidress #festivalattire #vintage #vintageisbetter #visitsantarosa #buyvintage #acainthebay #acurrentaffair #vintagesellersofinstagram #buyvintagesavetheworld

Another of the MANY fun bags we’ve added to the store inventory. This early 1960s clutch is ivory colored bouclé with gold glitter, velvet leaves, and iridescent pink and blue sequins all protected by a layer of clear vinyl...no lost sequins or glitter here! Lined in gold moiré vinyl...cuz she’s fancy. $52 . . . #vintagefashion #vintageaccessories #vintageclutch #vinylhandbag #sequinsandglitter #1960sfashion #1960s #60sfashion #boucle #clutch #clutchbag #vintageisbetter #buyvintage #vintagesellersofinstagram #visitsantarosa #railroadsquare #buyvintagesavetheworld

Coming soon to the Hot Couture Vintage booth at @acurrentaffair : 1950s Alice juniors of California cotton sateen Indonesian-inspired boarder print dress with matching belt. Side metal zip. Sweet and exotic at once. Come see us at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond on Saturday, 2/29. Get advance tickets here: https://g.co/kgs/Ru2iUb . . . #vintagefashion #sustainablefashion #1950sfashion #1950sstyle #50sfashion #aliceofcalifornia #alicejunior #indonesianprint #cottondress #sundress #acainthebay #acurrentaffair #buyvintage #vintageisbetter #visitsantarosa #railroadsquare

Coming to soon to the Hot Couture Vintage booth @acurrentaffair : 1980s Lauren by Ralph Lauren hooded sweaterdress, 1910s white cotton ribbon work jacket, and possibly the biggest hat ever (modern). We’re mixing it up! Come see us 2/29 at Craneway Pavilion in Richmond. Get your advance tickets here: https://g.co/kgs/vYh5Eb . . . #vintagefashion #vintageclothing #1980sfashion #designerclothes #ralphlauren #vintageralphlauren #antiqueclothing #1910sfashion #handmade #sunhat #bighat #blackandwhite #suffragette #vintageisbetter #mixitup #visitsantarosa #railroadsquare #buyvintage #acainthebay #acurrentaffair #buyvintagesavetheworld

Coming soon (less than two weeks away!) to the Hot Couture Vintage booth at @acurrentaffair at the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond is this superb Chloe wrap maxi dress. Floaty meets sophistication. Buy your advanced tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-current-affair-pop-up-vintag . . . #vintagefashion #designerfashion #vintagedesigner #1980sfashion #chloe #vintagechloe #wardrobestylist #acainthebay #acurrentaffair #bayareavintage #vintageisbetter #buyvintage #buyvintagesavetheworld #neutralisthenewblack