It's getting to that time again; exams are over, the sun is shining, the academic year is almost over and it's time to celebrate! Whether you're planning your end of school Prom or final year of university graduation we have some alternative formal dresses for you that won't break the bank (of mummy and daddy)!  Stand out from the crowd of highstreet formal dresses and channel your inner Molly Ringwald in Pretty in Pink or Julia Stiles in 10 Things I Hate About You, although maybe not Carrie, instead! We have MOD mini dresses, flowing boho maxis and glam midis all ready t ..read more

Double Denim. Two words that, until recently, conjured the image of a cheesy, 80's "soccer moms" or the iconic denim overload of Britney and Justin at the 2001 American Music Awards. However, the much debated Canadian Tuxedo has had a fashion renaissance in the last few years and we, for one, are here for it!  Although we wish Edinburgh was ready for the couple's iconic look, we're just not sure. So we've put together our own take on the trend, drawing inspiration from some of fashion's biggest names.          With the 80's and 90's ..read more

We all love a classic black leather biker jacket, don't we? Think those bad gals in the 50's, Blondie in the 70's, Madonna in the 80's and, style queen, Kate Moss. They've all got that classic black biker look sorted.       They've become a staple in most modern wardrobes and have the ability to give almost any outfit that cool vibe. With that in mind, we thought we'd grab one of our vintage bikers and style it up in three different ways to give you some inspiration!  (Leather Cropped Black Biker Jacket - £40) First up, we went for this Punk inspired look. A leather j ..read more

When you think of the 1980's you think of bold colours and striking patterns. It's excessive, it's fun, it's over the top and most of all it screams summer!  We love the 1980's here at Armstrongs and are loving it's current revival in menswear this season. It's time to celebrate the big hair, bright colours and extreme styling of the decade... okay maybe we can leave the mullet where it belongs!  The past few seasons have seen menswear become wilder and more expressive, taking inspiration from the groovy 70's and rave 90's. So it's really no surprise that designe ..read more

In a very typically British fashion, today's blog post is about the lovely weather we've been having! Well, who can blame us, it was snowing here in Edinburgh a month ago.     This weeks spring sunshine has given us lots of ideas and inspiration for the coming summer months. We've curated a FESTIVAL edit to help plan any holidays or weekends away. Whether you'll be making merry in the mud at TRNSMT or soaking up the sun at Primavera, we have you covered!    Check out the selection of denim jackets, crochet skirts, bumbags and more!  ..read more

This week we spoke to Miss Jane, our delightful manager in the Grassmarket! She's a bite-sized bundle of style and a much-loved part of Armstrongs. Her style is bold, classy, exciting and always perfectly put together! Her iconic combinations inspire us on a daily basis and are a great example of vintage styling.  The outfit below is made of a repurposed, embroidered Kimono. She loved the beautiful detailing and knew exactly how to make it work! Removing the sleeves, layering it over a plain top and adding a coral brooch at the waist, Jane owns this look!        ..read more

We may be in April, but winter is still clinging on and we're definitely over it! So while we wait for sunshine and blue skies we've put together some bold, colourful outfits to cheer us up.  Our inspiration came from the paint box brights seen during fashion weeks and the colour blocking that was popular during the 1960's & 70's and gave them an Armstrongs Twist!       We love seeing the cyclical nature of fashion and thought that this particular trend demonstrated perfectly the idea that nothing-is-new, and was a great way of brightening up the cold "s ..read more

Did you enjoy our last blog post? Ready for some more vintage staff style? Well, you're in luck!  This week we spoke to pin-up perfect Katherine! Her style is classic yet quirky, oozing with sass and always exciting. We look forward to seeing what she's wearing each morning so thought you would too!                  Who/what inspires you? I get inspired by all sorts of things/ people. I'll often see women in the street and think, I need to recreate that outfit. I do a lot of Lindy Hop, too, and a lot of swing dancers are super well-dressed ..read more

Our staff love Vintage clothing and we love our staff! We wanted to let you get to know them better, explore their personal styles, get tips and tricks and see how vintage is really worn, day-to-day by real people. We will be exploring what makes each of their styles unique, how they came to dress the way they do, who inspires them and what their favourite items are. We’ll be introducing you to the real people who make Armstrong’s Vintage as special as it is! First up is Elizabeth, she graduated from an English and Film degree last year and is our mid-century miss who can usually be found near ..read more

There's no denying that with February upon us, love is in the air! We can't help but be drawn to the classic Valentine's colour palette of red and pink, so we've put together our favourite pieces available online to inspire your romantic fashion feels for every occasion. How cute is this 80's red dress, modelled by the beautiful Casey, at just £16?! So sweet for a daytime look. And ladies form a queue....it has pockets! Her beau Marius also looks ultra dashing in this 70's red zig-zag patterned shirt which is in our sale section for just £9.60. We love it paired with some vinta ..read more