Vintage Daily Wear

[Doe Peterson]

Hi Everyone,
I was just curious if everyone is able to dress traditionally (or vintage) everyday? Especially at work. I also wondered what kind of responses you get from other people. Over the years I have been fortunate enough to dress traditionally at all of my jobs. Sometimes I get some weird stares here and there, but usually people are interested and many people share that they used to collect and wear vintage clothes. I really couldn't imagine my life without classic clothes, shoes and hair, accessories and furniture. I wouldn't feel like myself.

[missjo]

I wear vintage clothing 24/7 (even when I sleep).
I am my own boss so I can wear what I like, nice and easy.
I do get some strange looks and comments but on the other hand im quite famous in this city now and people come to me to give me their 1930s and 1940s things for free!!
Also people at the fleamarket put things aside for me, nice!
I never wore a dress till I was in my 20's and now I cant remember the last time I wore trousers.
Once you go vintage you dont want to go back :cool:

[jitterbugdoll]

I am always dressed vintage as well, and have worked in a variety of environments in the past few years. Currently, I work for a university, and although I get the occasional odd look and comment, on the whole I find that people consider 1940s style to be a positive thing. I'm actually one of the dressiest people in the building, but that probably works to my advantage! In fact, one of the neatest comments that I received was from a coworker on another team, who remarked that I make everyone else look like 'bozos'!

Anyway, I've dressed this way for so long that it no longer feels right to leave the house sans makeup and a well-coiffed 'do. Although I own a couple of pairs of 1940s jeans, I almost never wear them! To me, casual wear is a nice pair of wide-legged slacks and a sweater or blouse. I even dress 'up' to clean, cook and run errands around town. My motto is 'tis better to be overdressed than too casual!'

My take on the look is that it makes me happy, is very classy and elegant, and sets me apart from the crowd in a positive way. The clothing is much more tailored and flattering, and I never have to worry about meeting someone dressed in the same outfit! So, in those regards it makes perfect sense to be the way I am :)

And yes, I too have gained a reputation as ‘that 1940s girl’, and people now recognize me on the street (especially as I have been on TV numerous times in the past few years in support of the retro movement, swing dancing, and several vintage places). Works for me! ;)

[missjo]

yes i hear that too, few people these days put an effort into how they look...no lets rephrase that; they do put an effort into their looks but it doesnt show...
I go to a lot of ww2 shows so quite often I dont look glamourous, almost never wear makeup but do have a vintage hairstyle everyday.

[Doe Peterson]

i'm quite famous in this city now and people come to me to give me their 1930s and 1940s things for free!!
Also people at the fleamarket put things aside for me, nice!
I never wore a dress till I was in my 20's and now I cant remember the last time I wore trousers.
Once you go vintage you dont want to go back :cool:


This has started happening to me also! Sometimes people will buy something vintage and never wear it or they'll have something from their grandmothers and they will give me great things for free! People at work will sometimes say they look forward to seeing what I'll wear the next day.

[Doe Peterson]

Anyway, I've dressed this way for so long that it no longer feels right to leave the house sans makeup and a well-coiffed 'do. Although I own a couple of pairs of 1940s jeans, I almost never wear them! To me, casual wear is a nice pair of wide-legged slacks and a sweater or blouse. I even dress 'up' to clean, cook and run errands around town. My motto is 'tis better to be overdressed than too casual!'

My take on the look is that it makes me happy, is very classy and elegant, and sets me apart from the crowd in a positive way. The clothing is much more tailored and flattering, and I never have to worry about meeting someone dressed in the same outfit! So, in those regards it makes perfect sense to be the way I am :)

And yes, I too have gained a reputation as ‘that 1940s girl

You expressed my sentiments exactly!

[missjo]

thats so nice!

a lady in the street asked me about my hat and if I would be interested in getting some like the one I was wearing.
5 minutes later I was in her house receiving 5 1930s hats for free!
Things like that happen a lot.
Also im a walking advertisement for my company this way.

[Doe Peterson]

Wow! What a great experience!! I have those fantasies all the time. That some little old lady would say "I have clothes that are just about your size from the 30's and 40's. Would you be interested?"

[missjo]

Wow! What a great experience!! I have those fantasies all the time. That some little old lady would say "I have clothes that are just about your size from the 30's and 40's. Would you be interested?"

after a interview I did in a national newspaper people have been sending me ww2 clothes, a 1936 weddingdress and tomorrow im visiting someone who is going to give me clothes that belonged to a resistance fighter I have admired for ages!

[fifi]

I'm able to wear vintage every day at the office too. I have garnered quite the reputation in the building; then again, I don't have too much competition considering we have lots of men wandering around in jeans with engine grease under their nails. It's a very casual environment here, so I'm pretty much always overdressed no matter what I wear. But that's OK, they're used to me by now! They hear the clickety-clack of my Springolators and know I'm coming!

[rubyredlocks]

I wish I could.
The salon I work at requires us to wear all white in the spring and summer and all black in the fall and winter.It makes it very difficult.The fall/winter is easier,but it's still very limiting.
Also,working in a salon I am less inclined to wear vintage.You never know when you will find yourself standing in the vicinity of a falling bowl of bleach. :cry:
So,I'm not sure what I'd wear if I could choose,perhaps reproduction.
In the summer,I get so bored and disheartened by my lack of nostalgic style,I usually cut off all my hair and color it very bright vivid colors,just to express myself some way.

[MissTayva]

I never have to worry about meeting someone dressed in the same outfit!


Oh, exactly! Haha, I won't even dare wear repro stuff... especially as far as California is concerned. Indeed, I have bought reproduction pieces, only to go to a show and see four other gals wearing it. I always think to myself how uncomfortable they must feel, and am always glad that I opted to wear something else, haha!

But yeah, I always wear vintage. The only new stuff I own is the rubbish I wear around the house when I'm dealing with the kids. Now, a good majority of my foundations are new... but don't kid yourself, I have plenty of vintage, as well.

I've been wearing and collecting vintage for the past eight years, and going without it just doesn't feel right.

Yes, it does bring me a lot of looks, stares and comments. I figure this, though... at least I look classy (even if I am in jeans). It's not like look like one of those with funny colored hair, too-skimpy clothes or lookin' like I got in a fight with a tackle box... haha.

[decodoll]

I always wear vintage as well. Except when around the house (the cats always want to sit on my lap and inevitably something will get snagged!) or camping. Although, I would like to make some more vintagy casual wear that wouldn't get ruined easily for these times. I just don't really feel like myself when I'm not in vintage or retro.

I have a few repro pieces in my wardrobe, but mostly I find I don't care for them as much as I thought I would as soon as I get home! I prefer to make my own repros from vintage patterns.

I can't say I really get any negative comments about the way I dress. I do get lots of positive or inquisitive comments. Lots of people asking where I get my shoes! I am quite proud of my vintage shoe collection. I have about 30 pairs. When I was young I hated having narrow feet because I couldn't wear anything that didn't lace or buckle up, but it's perfect now for vintage shoe shopping!

[Doe Peterson]

I just don't really feel like myself when I'm not in vintage or retro.

I have a few repro pieces in my wardrobe, but mostly I find I don't care for them as much as I thought I would as soon as I get home! I prefer to make my own repros from vintage patterns.

I feel the same way. I just received new patterns from Schissorhappy! I think Miss Tayva suggested that one on another thread. They also sell vintage fabric, so now I'm looking for a sewing class. As much as I like some of the repro stuff, it is a bit pricey. Also I never wear the pieces to shows because I'm afraid of the same scenario, five other girls with the same dress on. I'm also looking for a reasonably priced seamtress in my area. But when I do find vintage pieces that fit well, it's just a thousand times better.

[missjo]

Why not buy original patterns?
I only have original patterns, old fasion magazines, etc.
The chances of someone having the same 1930s pattern as the one I use for my dress would be rather unique.

By the way... today I was GIVEN 4 amazing 1930's dresses that belonged to a famous Dutch resistance fighter and her mother!
Museums will be jalous :cool:

[Trickeration]

Well, It's so nice to hear about all of you and how so many are dressing vintage every day! I'm also pretty much 24/7 vintage. With the exceptions being when I'm doing really messy work in the yard, or on the car. I'm a stay at home mom, so I'm usually in vintage jeans with button shirts or sweaters, skirts with nice vintage blouses, or housedresses. I also have vintage lingerie (along with my modern stuff) and sleepwear and a 40's full length housecoat that I love.

My husband is an aerospace engineer and also a reserve officer in the military. Both positions call for dressy or business fuctions now and then. I especially like going to these, as it gives me a reason to pull out my finer dresses, and suits. And some of the events our big band has played at have given me a chance to wear a couple of my 40's gowns. I've met girls who collect shoes, swimsuits, hats, hankies...my downfall is gowns. I have 9 so far.

Being in the Los Angeles area, I don't stand out too much, since it's pretty 'anything goes' around here. But I still get looks and compliments. I think it is that the vintage look is so much cleaner and classier, even when you're in jeans. You've taken the time to do you make-up and you don't have, like Miss Tayva says, 'tackle-box' hair :) .

I agree with Miss Tayva, too, about the repro stuff. I've seen some cute stuff out there, but I'd be afraid of running into my 'twin' at a show. Besides, it's much more fun when you get to talking with people about where you've all gotten your cute dresses or shoes. However, I've done dance performances where repro dresses were best. These were for a non-vintage audience, doing aerials where I didn't want to risk damage to vintage clothes.

I have also had people give me stuff. Not a lot, but a hat here, a coat there, and a couple of suits. The best, though, was when my aunt gave me a bunch of her grandmother's jewelry. Her grandmother died last year at 102 years old. My aunt was going to ebay the stuff, but decided it was too much trouble. She then remembered me and sent the stuff over. The box was about 14 by 14 inches square and filled to the top with jewelry, hankies, some hand crocheted gloves and some belts. All but a couple of things were pre-1950's. I almost did one of those of those old fashioned faints when I opened the box! I'm so glad my aunt is not too ambitious ;) !

Missjoeri-
What a wonderful gift! A real piece of history. It's nice to know, too, that the dresses are with someone who truely appreciates them. You'll have to post pictures sometime!

[Angelicious]

It would be nice to be able to choose to dress vintage whenever I liked, but there is just not much of it around here. I have yet to see even a specialty retro/vintage shop in this country that has more than one or two items (not garments! Items!) from earlier than 1950. (Most focus on the '60s and 70s.) The few I do see all seem to be in fragile condition, hideously expensive, and far, far, far too small for me!

I've looked for vintage patterns, but haven't found any yet (I don't look forward to altering them to fit, either). I know you can get them on the internet, but I don't have a credit card, and shipping costs to NZ are awful. I just make do with "vintagesque", if I wear it at all. Admittedly, I haven't searched madly for stuff... Clothes are kind of way down my budget list. :p

One day... :)

[missjo]

you could get a paypal account, I got one without having a credit card and use it for ebay and such.

With patterns you can make yourself a lot of clothes, even with just 1 pattern and several different fabrics you can get very far!
People back then often changed patterns a bit, so you could add or remove certain things on a dress to make more different ones with the same pattern.

Also have a look here;
www.swingstyle.de

They sell a cd with patterns.

[rubyredlocks]

Quote:
It's not like look like one of those with funny colored hair

Hey,no making fun. :p

LOl!

Seriously,I do envy everyone's ability to have a choice.I would love to dress vintage more often,but find it very difficult limited to my color choices and worried about ruining a treasured peice.
However,I did receive an enticing job offer yesterday and found myself immediately thinking:"what would I wear?"
I don't wear pants often,so the enticement of going out and investing in some pencil,circle,and tulip shaped skirts,casual vintage blouses,day dresses and accessories really appealed to me.
But what type of shoes for a gal on her feet 9 hours a day?

If I take this offer,I may need some coaching,but I know this the right place for expert advice. ;)

[fifi]

So now I'm looking for a sewing class.

Doe--Will you please let me know if you find a good sewing class? I'm also in the L.A. area, and it's been years since I took a class. I've done a few of my own alterations, but the last thing I made from scratch is a pencil skirt in 1993! I believe the Singer store in Burbank offers/offered classes, but I never looked into it further. I would like to take up sewing again.

Whitney

[elsewhere]

I believe that most community colleges offer sewing class. Also check your local adult schools. The adult school ones are usually free :)

[Doe Peterson]

Doe--Will you please let me know if you find a good sewing class? I'm also in the L.A. area, and it's been years since I took a class. I've done a few of my own alterations, but the last thing I made from scratch is a pencil skirt in 1993! I believe the Singer store in Burbank offers/offered classes, but I never looked into it further. I would like to take up sewing again.

Whitney

Whitney, I never thought of the Singer store! I'll have to look into that one myself. I am looking into the community classes at LACC on Vermont in Hollywood. They have a basic sewing class and an alterations class. Their community classes usually meet about 6 - 8 times once a week. So I'll look for their schedule and let you know what I find. I'm also looking into Trade Tech downtown. I know they offer some classes too. So I'll keep you posted.

[Angelicious]

I don't and really can't wear vintage 24/7.
I live in a college Dorm, and I just don't have the time energy, or funds to invest in vingage wear.
Yeah. :) What she said, but without the Dorm.

I barely have time to dress in jeans and t-shirt and put on eyebrow pencil and mascara in the morning, let alone a full hairstyle and makeup. Too busy coaxing a pre-schooler to eat and dress, before running for the bus. :p


you could get a paypal account, I got one without having a credit card and use it for ebay and such.
Er, yes, but I'd still require money for it... :p I think I wasn't very clear on that last post.


People back then often changed patterns a bit, so you could add or remove certain things on a dress to make more different ones with the same pattern.
I'm an odd size (that is, not the usual shape, rather than particularly large or small), and I don't yet have the tailoring expertise to adjust patterns to suit. If I simply let in at the waist and out at the bust/hips, then the finished garment bears little to no resemblence to the original design! :rolleyes: Funny how I can get a 1560s court gown to fit, but can't make a simple skirt and blouse... I just have to keep trying I suppose.

I'm looking forward to graduating and getting a job, so I can actually afford to buy clothes (let alone vintage ones!). ;) I envy all you girls who have had the time and the resources to accumulate a good collection of beautiful clothes. You all look so wonderful! :cheers1:

[Lauren]

I'm with carpecaligo and Angelicious. I truly admire you ladies who dress vintage 24/7, though!

I consider myself to be a costume historian, so I find I can't really settle myself into one era completely! And while I collect vintage I seldom wear it and use it for study. I have had too many bad experiences wearing my vintage (like that hole that got snagged in my 20's printed chiffon as I was getting out of a car! I will NEVER forget that!). Repros can be very expensive, so I make my repros to wear from authentic vintage patterns or reproductions of historical patterns (and I mean the ones cut on the acual lines of the historical patterns, not modern alterations). Since I usually have a complete historical ensemble in the works (like regency, victorian, baroque, etc) that doesn't leave too much time for making my vintage repros! But I always use authentic accessories with my vintage outfits. They usually hold up better and make it look just right. If someone were to make accurate accessories I might change. So what do I do with my true vintage? Someday I hope to have a Costume History museam and study center complete with periodicals that can be studied on premesis. :)

[MissTayva]

Oooh, there is a costume museum in Burbank, but you can also rent from them, as well. I guess they have been around since the '30s or '40s, as the starlets back then used to rent costumes for randon red carpet events, galas, etc.
Check out the 'rentals' link... I think I would pass out if I were in there!

http://www.westerncostume.com/

[Doe Peterson]

My husband is an aerospace engineer and also a reserve officer in the military. Both positions call for dressy or business fuctions now and then. I especially like going to these, as it gives me a reason to pull out my finer dresses, and suits. And some of the events our big band has played at have given me a chance to wear a couple of my 40's gowns. I've met girls who collect shoes, swimsuits, hats, hankies...my downfall is gowns. I have 9 so far.

How wonderful to have an opportunity to wear your gowns! I had a couple of lovely ones from the 1940's, but I finally gave them away to someone who would actually get a chance to wear them. I felt so bad that they were just hanging there in my closet not being worn. :cry:

[MissTayva]

How wonderful to have an opportunity to wear your gowns! I had a couple of lovely ones from the 1940's, but I finally gave them away to someone who would actually get a chance to wear them. I felt so bad that they were just hanging there in my closet not being worn. :cry:

Formals are my downfall... I have too many! I do get use out of them, though. Mainly for photo shoots... but once and a while, I'll wear them to a show (where I usually look overdressed, but who cares!).

[Lauren]

Oooh, there is a costume museum in Burbank, but you can also rent from them, as well. I guess they have been around since the '30s or '40s, as the starlets back then used to rent costumes for randon red carpet events, galas, etc.
Check out the 'rentals' link... I think I would pass out if I were in there!

http://www.westerncostume.com/

Yes, I went to Western Costume to buy a "distressing kit" for the Indy movie. But I didn't know they had a museam! They are pretty stuffy and some of them are downright rude! But maybe it's just the experience I had. One lady made me absolutely furious because of her "holier than thou" attitude! But if you know someone who knows someone I hear you can go in and get lost in there! I couldn't even make it past the room to buy supplies, the way everyone was eyeing me... someday I will get in there. But I may pass out when I do ;)

[ITG]

Hey Lauren, what does a "distressing kit" consist of?

Did y'all see this picture of hats...
http://www.westerncostume.com/images/hats1.jpg

[Lauren]

Sorry, I forgot to answer the question! the distressing kit from Western Costume is a kit that is in a clear vinyl zip up case containing different colored powders of fullers earth, as well as fullers earth sticks (coming in deodorant style containers) that come in a variety of earth tones as well as a blending stick, a sweatstain stick, and a grass stain stick. It's pretty fun, but I didn't actually end up using it much at all! It's about $140 for the kit, which is pretty pricey, but it's awfully fun.

[Trickeration]

How wonderful to have an opportunity to wear your gowns! I had a couple of lovely ones from the 1940's, but I finally gave them away to someone who would actually get a chance to wear them. I felt so bad that they were just hanging there in my closet not being worn. :cry:

I know what you mean. My first one hung around for some time before I finally got to wear it. To give my gowns a night out, I'm talking with a couple of the local swing club owners about doing a fashion show sometime, and loaning the gowns to be modeled. But I plan to wear the one my husband likes best myself ;) . I'd wear them more often, but I love to dance and it's just too hard to dance in a full length gown. I did wear a 50's mid-calf length one to an event a while back so I could dance, but Matt Deckard said my skirt was assaulting him when I spun!

[swinggal]

I used to always wear vintage 24/7 for years. Hair, make-up, shoes the whole thing but I have slackened off a bit lately. My man loves vintage and dresses up sometimes but usually it's just me, which is a shame, but that's certainly not the reason I have slackened off. I actually feel odd and not myself when I'm not wearing vintage though. I always dress up to nines for dancing every week and am known in Perth as 'that 40's girl' and 'the vintage queen' which is nice. I just wish I had a group of people like you to hang out with all the timre and to share the passion. But style to me is important, no matter what. I like to feel classy all the time and 30s and 40's clothes make me feel this way. I've been in a few articles in magazines and when TV is filming something about swing dancing here, they always seem to focus in on me because I look the part I suppose. Its funny. I just do it because I love it. Don't really care what others think.

I make a lot of my own repro clothes from vintage patterns and fabric so I can wear them anytime and I keep most of my original vintage things for special occasions. Original jackets, shoes etc I wear alot, because they are so durable. But my vintage dresses and shirts tend to be too precious to wear a lot. I even sell repro clothes for friends company (Retrospectd') who makes clothes from original 1940s patterns for dancers.

For me, I won't dress in full on vintage unless I have time to do my hair. Without the hair especially, a vintage outfit just doesn't work I feel. It just looks odd. The hair and make-up sets it off. Generally, I have no time to do my hair, I'll put my hair in a scarf Rosie style and wear my overalls or vintage jeans out.

But, if I am not wearing total vintage, I always have something on that reflects the era. I'm always collecting, buying etc. I just love it! And I've recently been asked to dance in, help with wardrobe and make-up for a film that is being made here this year set in the 40s - something I have dreamed about.

As for wearing stuff to work and out and about yeah, people stare and say stuff, but it's always positive most of the time. Men on the street jaws drop sometimes when they see you. I think guys are tired of women who dress like skanky ho's with flesh hanging out everywhere. The whole feminine, soft classy look facinates them. But, I have had people say, "Why do you live in the past?" My answer to that is always, "I don't, I just love the style of the era and am not a sheep who follows fashion". Now...what shall I wear tonight....

[Kaela]

I have been trying to do all vintage all the time. I don't have enough vintage sleeping clothes, or vintage style undergarments, but for the most part, it's easy to do the vintage thing. Lately I have been slacking so much because I just moved to the city (used to be a mountain bum) and now I'm absolutely shocked and appauled at how much I get looks. It used to be alright, because I know I'm out there reminding people that they don't have to wear what comes off the rack at the mall, and they don't have to show lots of skin to look becoming. But I'm really sick of getting looks. One fella gave me such a look-over, he leaned out his car window (i was on a walk) and hoot & hollered at me, so I decided to send him a disapproving hand-gesture. Well, what do you know, that jerk gave the gesture right back! Well, I try to dress low-key to keep the looks to a minimum. Mostly just sweater-tops and straight skirts, nothing too fancy, and decidedly dull compared to most of my vintage-styled outfits, but they don't get as much attention. Sometimes it's exhausting.
I absolutely love it though, to get comments. One time I was walking around an antique store with my similarly dressed fiancee, and an older man came up to us and said we were the nicest dressed people he'd seen in a while.
Someone asked if we were dressed for a movie! (this was in the same antique store! ha ha ha!!)
My most favorite comment, which I'm sure you've all gotten is, "what are you dressed up for?" So after all the times it's been asked of me, I've finally gotten the idea to say back, "for Life!" Because what better to dress up for, than everyday Life!
What do all you ladies wear around the house, on lazy Sundays, or to sleep in? I toss and turn so much, nightgowns bother me so! I don't know what would be proper (talking forties) to wear that would be comfortable and minimal. I used to sleep in slips, but they started wearing out too fast, and I didn't want to hurt them!
Most of my favorite clothes, everyday ones, too, I have sewn. I think that if I just get the knack of sewing well, I'll be able to have an impressive enough sized wardrobe where I don't have to worry about tearing or wearing out my nice, vintage-style clothes!
I assume most of you ladies also do your hair up vintage daily, too, though, only a few of you mentioned it. I think that I probably do my hair vintage more than I actually get to dress up that way, it feels weird to have it any other way, and also, once my hair is set in pincurls, I don't have to do much to it to keep it looking nice, so it's also much easier to be lazy with the hairsets. Set it every other day, and I've got a lovely hair-do, for half the time! Of course, I'm still getting the hang of it, so some sets are different than others, and I don't know if I've really liked how everyone turned out.
How many of you have other things that you insist on being vintage, accessories, for me, for example, I always drink from an old thermos, or cover my books in brown paper so they look old if they aren't... just completing the vintage look at school. What else, ladies, helps your look at work or school look more vintage? I always try to talk in a more controlled and concise way, and try to avoid modern colloquialisms, I think that's a good accessory, more than a purse or shoes, it says a lot for the Lifestyle.

[HistWardrobe]

If anyone needs to get clothing "distressing" supplies (fullers earth pounce bags, "schmutz" dirt/sweat/grass stain sticks) etc, you don't have to get the full kit from Western Costume.

Manhattan Wardrobe Supply sells distressing supplies online and you can either buy a whole kit or just key individual items.

Here's the link:
http://wardrobesupplies.com/store/

Click on the tab for "distressing"

Hope this is helpful.

(I do this stuff for a living)

[Lauren]

Welcome, HistWardrobe! I am very excited to see another historical costume enthusiast! Your images on your website are absolutley breathtaking. It is very nice to see authentic costumes being made. And thanks for the tip on the source for Fuller's Earth. Next time I need some I'll take your route :)

[rubyredlocks]

As of November 1st, I will be able to choose my wardrobe! Yay!!!

I have had to wear all white or all black for the last 12 years,so this thought is at once exciting and daunting.
Still,I won't risk real vintage in my environment it would be too easy to ruin a treasured peice,I do love vintage for evening attire,as Tayva said you're less likely to have a twin running about.

I'll probably pop in looking for guidance now and then.

Question:
Right now,I am looking forward to wearing my navy sailor pants and wanted to know how you ladies might pair these in a way that does not look costumey (i.e.sailor hat and shirt)but could portray a casual elegance?

[jitterbugdoll]

Congrats on the new job, Ruby!

I think sailor pants look nice with a shapely knit top (either a true sweater or one of the thinner knit, fitted tees that still have a tailored feel), in a solid or stripe. I have found nautical-theme sweaters that date to the 1930s-40s, and I am sure there are some cute repros out there in a variety of patterns.

A more casual look can be created with a tie blouse--but for work I think a sweater would be nice. Although, something like this would be pretty darn cute:
http://www.revampvintage.com/images/wrap-blouse-2-04-05.jpg

[Lauren]

Is that a real vintage outfit or a repro? It looks authentic, but it looks in such good conditon! This is one of my absolute favorite looks.

[rubyredlocks]

JBD-
Thanks on the congrats doll!
A fitted sweater would be perfect,we were considering a white french cuffed blouse,but since I want some color a fitted sweater perhaps in yellow would be a much better silhoette.
That ensemble is pretty darn cute(exactly the look I'm going for) and I love her hair.
Thank you,I feel like everything is coming together.

Lauren-The outfit is from Revamp.By the way,did you see the aug. edition of Vogue?
It had Madonna looking quite vintage and one ensemble was a very cute equestrian look that made me think of you.I think it's her best look.

[jitterbugdoll]

Fancy that--the ReVamp model is a redhead ;)

Could the sweater be paired over the blouse? I think yellow or a nice peach/orange shade would really make the blue pants pop. Red is always a good choice, too ;)

[rubyredlocks]

I am obsessed with redheads,lol!

I do like red with navy and never thought of the peach that would be pretty.
The blouse under the sweater would be cute,but a bit hot once the blowdryer is going.

[fuzzylizzie]

You ladies are a true inspiration! I wear partial vintage most days, and after reading this thread I feel like a slacker. Just joking, of course, but I am inspired to wear more of my vast collection.

Lizzie

[Wild Root]

Pardon me ladies, but I have to step in here and just tell you all who dress vintage every day that you?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢re efforts are appreciated! Some I talk to feel it?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s hard to dress vintage because it?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s such a different look. Being a guy I feel it?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s not as accepted to look vintage as it is when a lady dresses that way.

As you all know I wear vintage every day. I now work in an antique shop part time and people really love my look. They tell me I look like I belong there! It?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s refreshing to most to see a young guy like me who cares about his appearance.

There are lots of girls out here that used to dress vintage to all the dances but not any more. Most of them dropped out of the vintage craze because it was too much hassle. Dry-cleaning bills stacking and things ripping you know the usual story.

To wear vintage on a daily basis for a guy is WAY HARDER! Finding men?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s vintage is harder to begin with and one has to have lots of it to give every thing a fare wear to avoid wearing out one item. Helps to prolong the garment?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s life.

I dream of meeting a nice young lady who shares the same passion for style as I have. It?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢s almost impossible! Trust me, I know what I speak. I?¢‚Ǩ‚Ñ¢m sure I was born way too late in the grand scheme of things *Sigh*.

What ever happens, keep up the good work ladies in dressing like ladies!

Root.

[missjo]

Simply by wearing vintage all the time last week someone asked me to come into their house to see if they had anything 1930s I might want because they were moving... needless to say I left with arms fulled of nice stuff!
Among them 4 great paintings from the 1930s, portraits by a proper artist.

[AllaboutEve]

I must say that I have gained a great deal of courage by reading what all you ladies have written. Jitterbugdoll, your picture is so lovely you seem born to wear vintage. I work two jobs at the moment one in a Silversmiths and the other at a vintage store, so I want to start wearing vintage. I just got my first 40's skirt suit with matching swing coat and a pair of heels and am dying to just go for it and wear it with hair and everything.
I am a bit nervous as I have only ever done the whole vintage thing for parties etc, but I really want to get used to just going out 40's or 50's all the time.
It's so impressive that most of you have gained such reputations, how fantastic to be the "40's girl"..........
Isn't it great that so many of us want to keep the glamour and romance of the whole era alive! :)

[Wild Root]

You work in a vintage store? How keen! I work at an antique mall and I wear my vintage best some times. It goes over very well! So, you shouldn't have any problem building confidence in your desire to sport vintage to work especially in a vintage shop. You'll be a living example to those who come in how to properly wear the goods! The complements will not end I promise you!

Good luck, we're all behind ya 100%!

WR.

[Zelda]

Gosh, I wish I had the energy wear it every day. Usually I wear partial vintage to work, a 40s jacket and jewelry. I know that irks some of the purists out there, but it is all I can handle scrambling to get to work each morning. Evenings and weekends are another story though. We go to a lot of vintage cocktail and dance events, so I always feel like I will never have enough cocktail or formal dresses (my husband disputes that fact, but that is my story and I'm sticking to it). I don't always have time to do my hair vintage-y, but I try to fake it as best as possible, depending on how much time I have to get ready. If I am rushing home from work and have to be out in an hour or so, I fake it. Unfortunately, unlike most of you gals, I don't sew, so I am at the mercy of Ebay and the repro dealers. The good thing about not wearing vintage to work is that I feel like I have two separate lives.

I find all of you gals incredibly inspiring and interesting. In fact, I walked up to Sav-On at lunch today and bought some of the Lottabody and am trying it tomorrow.

Zelda

[hotrod54chevy]

hope i'm not wrong for postin in here and bein a guy and all! i like vintage stuff and gather as much of it as i can,however i dont normally wear ACTUAL vintage clothes, i mostly just wear stuff from companies that havent changed their designs in 50 years or so..dickies work shirts, blue jeans,etc..cant really wear it at work cuz i work at a hospital cept for casual friday..but i get plenty of comments everywhere else..usually "where'd you just come from?" or " are you guys performing 'grease' nearby..?"
frank

[whistlebait]

Frank, I don't think you should worry about posting anywhere on the board. Input is welcomed everywhere and your input is as welcomed as others. :) And, welcome to the board.

[Wild Root]

Yes, please post what ever you want! Well, within reason any way. But, we do have proper rooms for most topics! So, just read the name of a room and if what you have to say fist within the general theme of the room, post away! We Bartenders are always happy to help the new members out with this. Feel free to browse the rooms and look at old threads. Get to know this place and the history here.

My daily vintage wear is mostly vintage. I shoot (As you all know already) for a late 30's working class male of the age of 27 fighting the grips of the Depression.

=WR=

[RetroModelSari]

Oh I?Ǭ¥d LOVE walking around all vintage all the time. But as much my collection is growing and growing I don?Ǭ¥t have enough matching pieces together yet. In the past days I?Ǭ¥ve been doing my hair though and it wasn?Ǭ¥t that hard to get up a little earlier to get the curlers out of them.

Also I try to start to live in a vintage looking home and I look around on all flea-markest to get together cool stuff. So maybe some day I can walk around all vintage styled the whole day and than come home to my vintage-styled home ;)

[Alpine Glamour]

It is good to know that there are like-minded ladies out there. I have started to wear vintage clothes year ago, and over time I realy figured out what suits me best and which style I like best, being 40's to early 50's. I now try to wear 24/7 vintage, all occasions.
I still ahve some more collecting to do concerning undergarments and sleepwear as well, but at home I usually just wear aprons over my dresses when cleaning and cooking.

And yes, I do get stares al day long--recently a teenage girl was so confused / dazzed by my outfit that she walked into a pole. But I am not bothered at all, because I am endowed with tons of self-confidence and don't give a hoot about what people think. Including my boss and all other style-challenged folks.

To Retro Model Sari: I recently visited the flea market at the University in K?ɬ?ln, there are absulutely great things sold there for little money. Our home is furbished 50's German style, since we have low ceilings, the 40's furniture just won't look good, and we found lots of stuff there.

[Daisy Buchanan]

I am still really new to vintage, but have come to love it quite fast! My collection is growing, and I have lucked out in that I have gotten some great suits, and pencil skirts that I've been wearing daily. I've had the chance to wear vintage gowns on a recent cruise I took, and next weekend my best friend is getting married, and I am wearing a vintage gown. I don't care about the looks, there is just something that makes me feel good, confident, when I'm dressed in vintage. Also, the neighborhood I live in is more on the alternative side, so most of my neighbors are used to seeing people who don't follow the "norm". I do get compliments, which is always nice, and have never had someone say anything negative to me. As for my time at home, nothing beats comfortable jeans. I have a 12 year old dalmatian
who needs to be walked a lot, so I can't be dressed up for that. But, if I know I'm having company, I'll definitely put on a pretty house dress.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, any chance I have, I wear vintage. I'm so glad to hear that most of you do as well. Nothing beats the style!:cheers1:

[Hemingway Jones]

I have a 12 year old dalmatian
who needs to be walked a lot, so I can't be dressed up for that.http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/6581/mina5kd.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Who? Me??

She dresses vintage more often than I do, but having her dress so makes me more confident to do likewise. I can always point to her!

[Daisy Buchanan]

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/6581/mina5kd.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
Who? Me??

She dresses vintage more often than I do, but having her dress so makes me more confident to do likewise. I can always point to her!
Thanks Hem, although you usually are laughing when you point at me! Besides you get to wear a suit everyday to work, and you usually accompany it with some sort of vintage tie and/or shoes (you look quite handsome too). You definitely have more of an excuse to dress up. I look pretty silly walking the dog in a mink trimmed suit and spectator heels!

[FedoraGirl]

I look pretty silly walking the dog in a mink trimmed suit and spectator heels!

on the contrary, i think that'd make a neat photo! i could almost see him pulling you along. :)

[RetroModelSari]

To Retro Model Sari: I recently visited the flea market at the University in K?ɬ?ln, there are absulutely great things sold there for little money. Our home is furbished 50's German style, since we have low ceilings, the 40's furniture just won't look good, and we found lots of stuff there.

Thank you for this shopping tip! I?Ǭ¥ll try to find out when they have one next time. I love flea markets and go whenever I have time and money. Actually I got a very pretty 40s lamp in Cologne once and it?Ǭ¥s still working. It became my reading-lamp :)

[GoldLeaf]

This is an old thread, but it came up when I did a search for "camping". I found a couple places where we have discussed boots and pants. But I haven't found a place where we have discussed what a lady would wear camping and hiking.

I am interested because my husband and I do both activities quite a bit. Our hiking is limited to trails, so its not like a need an outfit to rock climb in. However, I would like to figure out some things to wear during our excursions.

Wide leg pants, a cardigan set, and my hiking boots? (no matter what, I am not trading in my very nice, leather waterproof boots for something more authentic, hehehe) Mid-calf full skirt? But if you wore a skirt, then what would you wear on your feet?

What do you ladies wear in the great outdoors? I recently wore a pair of high-waisted dress slacks, a cardigan set, and my vintage hair and makup, and was pretty head-turning lol The down side is that I got clay mud on my pants, and it doesn't come out. Mud in New York comes out, mud in North Carolina, doesn't :mad: Its ok, they were $14 from Lerner (Metrostyle) on sale, so it isn't a big loss.

Tourbillion post a picture of her grandmother in this thread http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=14244&highlight=hiking however, I don't think I can find boots like that now :) Such a cool picture, though! And she was 6 feet tall! Pretty impressive!

Anywho .... I will stop rambling now :p

[jitterbugdoll]

This is an old thread, but it came up when I did a search for "camping". I found a couple places where we have discussed boots and pants. But I haven't found a place where we have discussed what a lady would wear camping and hiking.

I am interested because my husband and I do both activities quite a bit. Our hiking is limited to trails, so its not like a need an outfit to rock climb in. However, I would like to figure out some things to wear during our excursions.

Wide leg pants, a cardigan set, and my hiking boots? (no matter what, I am not trading in my very nice, leather waterproof boots for something more authentic, hehehe) Mid-calf full skirt? But if you wore a skirt, then what would you wear on your feet?

What do you ladies wear in the great outdoors? I recently wore a pair of high-waisted dress slacks, a cardigan set, and my vintage hair and makup, and was pretty head-turning lol The down side is that I got clay mud on my pants, and it doesn't come out. Mud in New York comes out, mud in North Carolina, doesn't :mad: Its ok, they were $14 from Lerner (Metrostyle) on sale, so it isn't a big loss.

Tourbillion post a picture of her grandmother in this thread http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=14244&highlight=hiking however, I don't think I can find boots like that now :) Such a cool picture, though! And she was 6 feet tall! Pretty impressive!

Anywho .... I will stop rambling now :p

Well, the last time went on an unexpected trek in the desert I was wearing a dress, stockings, and wedges. Not exactly the right attire for such a jaunt, but I did okay, even if my outfit did garner a few looks. ;)

Otherwise, for this sort of occasion I will wear an outfit along the lines of 1950s dungarees with a button-down cotton or wool top, hair in rolls or a ponytail with a pin curl at crown, and a little red lipstick for good measure.

[GoldLeaf]

You are always impecably dressed, JBD:eusa_clap I excected nothing less from you! I admire and respect your style :)

[Miss Neecerie]

I wore a long linen-esque skirt camping with FL'ers a couple weekends ago. There are pictures in the Archaeological Expedition thread in Events.

Granted...the skirt and tropical expedition looking shirt-jacket....were from Wal-Mart and cost all of 15 dollars each....But they survived hiking around in the desert for a whole day just fine and were comfy.

and I cheated on shoes and just wore modern looking ones....but thats better then falling over hiking, in my opinion.

[jitterbugdoll]

You are always impecably dressed, JBD:eusa_clap I excected nothing less from you! I admire and respect your style :)

Thank you Goldleaf! You just made my day. :)

These photos of Norma Jeane give a general idea of the overall look (though I usually don't tie my blouse that high for hiking lol):

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7dc06b3127cce82383d7b1cb400000015108AatmbRq2ctP
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7dc06b3127cce82383d671ca800000015108AatmbRq2ctP


And I do agree with Miss Neecerie when it comes to wearing safe footwear. :)

[LizzieMaine]

I've got a couple of sturdy cotton utility-type dresses -- including a '30s-era "American Golfer" shirtwaist -- that I tend to wear when I'm doing outdoors stuff, along with my saddle shoes. And, I have also been known to wear -- oh my! -- a vintage baseball cap!

[goldwyn girl]

The last time I ever hiked anywhere was to the top of Diamond Head in Hawaii. I wore high heel shoes and a frock. I don't recommend it but I sure did amuse the military boys who were jogging it up and down.

[MissyVamp]

Yoo hoo from WKD / Hourglass site!


Oh, exactly!
Indeed, I have bought reproduction pieces, only to go to a show and see four other gals wearing it. I always think to myself how uncomfortable they must feel, and am always glad that I opted to wear something else, haha!


But we can't all afford to buy vintage, or get it to fit us...:(

Fab Avatar you have on here - you look great!

Siobhan

[zaika]

sheesh. if i could even FIND vintage clothing in my size (huge), you bet i'd be wearing it everyday. there would be nothing better, in my mind. i'm so bored with modern clothing. i feel like a schlub.
i guess learning to sew would fix this! LOL.

[kamikat]

I have bowed to peer pressure for too long. In the past, I've worn vintage only on the weekends. I'm a stay-at-home mom, so you'd think I'd be able to wear what I want. However, the other moms are just like those old high school cliques. I don't really fit in anyway, so I might as well wear what I want. I'm losing lots of weight and I've decided all my new clothes will either be vintage or made from vintage patterns.

[Eleanor Marie]

I wish I had the money and was the right size to fit into vintage stuff.... however, at the mo we seem to be having a 40's and 50's revival in english fashion and its doing my wardrobe the world of good but not my bank balance!! :eusa_doh:
I accept that I will have to make do with repro and am finding some nice stuff that fits and I still manage to get compliments from people. I am generally managing to make an effort more days than not to dress vintage style and the infamous glasses help, they are vintage!!!! :) I did manage to get some lovely jewellery from when my Nana died last year and wearing pieces I know she loved. That means a lot to me.

[Helen Troy]

If anyone needs to get clothing "distressing" supplies (fullers earth pounce bags, "schmutz" dirt/sweat/grass stain sticks) etc, you don't have to get the full kit from Western Costume.

Manhattan Wardrobe Supply sells distressing supplies online and you can either buy a whole kit or just key individual items.

Here's the link:
http://wardrobesupplies.com/store/

Click on the tab for "distressing"

Hope this is helpful.

(I do this stuff for a living)
Thank you so much! I just wish I had this info a month ago, when I was making a prarie-dress that had to look that it had been lived in for a couple of years. I did the color-it-dirty-with-coffe-trick, but ended up smelling like coffee the whole time!

[RedHotRidinHood]

I have bowed to peer pressure for too long. In the past, I've worn vintage only on the weekends. I'm a stay-at-home mom, so you'd think I'd be able to wear what I want. However, the other moms are just like those old high school cliques. I don't really fit in anyway, so I might as well wear what I want. I'm losing lots of weight and I've decided all my new clothes will either be vintage or made from vintage patterns.

Right now it is just too hot for me to go all tricked out all the time, but come October I plan to be back in the game. Last fall and winter I got some funny looks from the other parents when I picked up my son and stepkids from school, but on the very last day of school I had one of the teachers tell me that some of them always looked forward to seeing what I was wearing every day! It was a lovely compliment, but I had long since stopped worrying about what other parents think of me and my kid. When my daughter was in kindergarten long ago, I was the youngest mom there at age 23, and got some funny looks then too! Don't worry about it, just be yourself. Better that than to be a clone!! :eusa_clap

[Daisy Buchanan]

I wish I had the money and was the right size to fit into vintage stuff.... however, at the mo we seem to be having a 40's and 50's revival in english fashion and its doing my wardrobe the world of good but not my bank balance!! :eusa_doh:
I accept that I will have to make do with repro and am finding some nice stuff that fits and I still manage to get compliments from people. I am generally managing to make an effort more days than not to dress vintage style and the infamous glasses help, they are vintage!!!! :) I did manage to get some lovely jewellery from when my Nana died last year and wearing pieces I know she loved. That means a lot to me.

I agree, we are having a bit of a 40's and 50's revival. I've seen a lot of darling belted shirtwaist dresses in a few of the stores that I will mix with some vintage accessories for fall. The one thing I can't wait to go out of style is those empire waist shirts that are far too popular nowadays. I think that it's funny that shirts went from being far too short to being far too long!! When it was once fashionable to show ones naval, it is now fashionable to wear a shirt that comes down to the hips. My how styles do go from one extreme to another.
But, those empire waist shirts are just so unflattering, even on the tall and lanky girls, they just look horrible. They make the thinnest of girls look like they have a tummy. Now, I think the only people who are benefiting from these styles are ladies who are pregnant. My sister is pregnant and she is able to buy the cutest tops, really stylish. Although maternity wear has come a very long way in the style department. Some of her outfits are cuter than what I can find in the ladies department! But then again she's lucky. She's tiny, one of those thin girls with just a tummy:rage: If you look at her from behind you wouldn't know she was pregnant. But, she's only 6 months along, there's still time :eek:!!!! (joking)

But anyway, I don't dress vintage every day. It's not that I don't like it, it's just not for me. I've always been a bit of a preppy. JCrew and Brooks Brothers have always been my favorite stores to shop. In the summer I live in dresses. If I wear a vintage dress, I'll wear it with flip flops, unless it's to an event or for a night on the town, then I bring out the vintage shoes. On the weekends I will dress vintage. But I'd say I wear more classic style than vintage. Although the past few falls I've gone a little funkier than I have in the past. I'll wear cute dresses but pair them with funky painted or embroidered tights and suede boots. I have a huge collection of funky tights. I had a lot of trouble finding them here in the states, but was so happy to find them very popular in Europe, so last year in Italy I stocked up. I'm hoping to find a bunch more when I go to France in November.
So for me it's really not about choosing one style over another. It's really a blending of different styles that makes me happy. Some days I just feel like getting all dolled up and being Vintage Daisy, the next day I feel more funky and pull out argyle tights, knee high boots and a pinstriped belted oxford dress. The next day you'll see me in high waisted wide legged trousers, a tight oxford and elegant high heels, making me into straight laced Daisy. Hmm, I'm beginning to think that I have multiple personality disorder!!!

Dressing vintage is fun! But, dressing up regardless of what era you're wearing is fun too. Just an observation, when I'm dressed neatly, whether it's in vintage or modern, I get more smiles, and I get treated a bit nicer. I know we are a group of gals who like to dress/collect vintage. But I think, at least for me, the allure of the 30's and 40's isn't just because it's clothing from a time period that I like but because of the elegance of the clothing from that era. I like to find modern pieces that also emulate that elegance. Weed through the racks of too low waisted pants and far too high waisted tops, and we can all find something with the elegance and class of yesteryear:) Besides, any of you ladies can make a piece of cloth on a hangar look like a million bucks when you slip it on!!!:D

[Ada Veen]

I generally only dress vintage for special occasions... what my parents called 'best'. Going out, going shopping etc.

My vintage clothes are the most expensive in my wardrobe everything else being charity shop (or 'thrift' for the Americans!) so they are very precious to me and I don't want to wear them out!

[kamikat]

When my daughter was in kindergarten long ago, I was the youngest mom there at age 23, and got some funny looks then too! Don't worry about it, just be yourself. Better that than to be a clone!! :eusa_clap

Would you believe that I was also the youngest mom when my son was in kindergarten? Here's the big difference, I was 30 at the time.
I'm gonna take your example! I'll go into my kids' school with my head held high and my high heels on (well, maybe my saddle shoes ;) )

[Grnidwitch]

I have bowed to peer pressure for too long. In the past, I've worn vintage only on the weekends. I'm a stay-at-home mom, so you'd think I'd be able to wear what I want. However, the other moms are just like those old high school cliques. I don't really fit in anyway, so I might as well wear what I want. I'm losing lots of weight and I've decided all my new clothes will either be vintage or made from vintage patterns.

Kami,

You just be you honey. I think you are a beautiful girl no matter what your weight. You make those other women feel bad because they don't take care of themselves. You are what a woman/mother/girl/lady whatever really is. All you ladies are. I think every one of you are beautiful in her own way. Since coming to this site, I find myself wanting to let my inner girly girl come out. That is my new goal.

[ShortClara]

I agree with Grnidwitch, Kamikat! Be who you want to be and the positive vibes will follow! I do feel resented sometimes when I am clearly "out dressing" as it were the other ladies I am around, but you can't let it bother you. In my office where I temp, the entire place has stepped up it's fashion over the last couple of months, and I do wonder if it's my influence. The girls show me their new shoes or whatever, and comment about how they are more like my silly shoes :)

Be the you you want to be and be happy in your choices - I think radiating happiness brings light and happiness to you, in the form of new friends out there in competitive mommy-land!

[Nashoba]

I agree too. I've found myself toning it down or dressing more modern when I'm with certain people (like at home with my parents and when I went to DL with my friends a couple of weeks ago) and I never feel like I'm being true to myself when I do it. I have my lazy days when I feel like wearing a tshirt and jeans or shorts but I just feel like I'm not being me if I don't dress the way I want.
It's hard not to bend yourself to the world sometimes. But forget 'em all :) they're just jealous cause you look sooooo good!!!

[NicolettaRose]

I used to dress vintage a lot, do the whole thing, hat, shoes, gloves, hair, dress shoes, but ever since I have come to LA, I have toned it down a little bit. I still do wear vintage, but most of the time, I am dressed in modern, though I mostly wear dresses. I guess in the SF Valley, when it is so hot, its just to wear a mini dress and some flip flops.

[kamikat]

Wow! You ladies are such a source of inspiration!

[Kishtu]

Does anybody else find that having worn vintage, they find it hard to go back?

I can not - and I mean can not in that it makes me feel quite physically ill - wear 100% man-made fabrics, I hate the feel of them, the look of them, everything about them. I even struggle a bit with acetate linings ;) "Contemporary" clothes - by which I mean trendy stuff, not repro - just feel wrong to me, they feel badly cut and skimpy.

I sometimes think that there's a very interesting pyschological profile to be had from what people wear, not just in the image that it presents to the world, but as in why people choose to wear disposable, one-season-only mass-produced clothes.

[kamikat]

I can totally understand what you're talking about. When I started sewing garments for historical reenactment (17th cent stuff), I quickly got used to wearing only 100% cotton, linen or wool. I won't wear anything that's polyester. Now that I've started sewing with vintage and repro patterns, I don't know if I can go back to modern patterns. The vintage patterns fit me so much better, without a ton of alterations.

[kerry]

I can totally understand what you're talking about. When I started sewing garments for historical reenactment (17th cent stuff), I quickly got used to wearing only 100% cotton, linen or wool. I won't wear anything that's polyester. Now that I've started sewing with vintage and repro patterns, I don't know if I can go back to modern patterns. The vintage patterns fit me so much better, without a ton of alterations.

I feel exactly the same way about fabrics and fit. I will not buy anymore modern clothes now.
I do 17th Century stuff too Kamikat, although I do spend most of my time in breeches as I go on the field as a musketeer. Ive got to knock myself up some 1660's girly clothes over the next 4 weeks:eek:

[Kishtu]

Kerry - you're not a Sealed Knotter are you?

(by the way - the 1660s girlie clothes - it's wot I do professionally. Just kitted out an Aphra Behn production at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Never want to see another eyelet in my life.)

[LolitaHaze]

Does anybody else find that having worn vintage, they find it hard to go back?

Hahaha Not exactly vintage so much length... Mind you I don't mind short shorts and short skirts... I love them in fact! But I had to laugh at myself when I went to the ballgame the otherday. I have gotten so used to knee length skirts, that when I wore the shorter jersey uniform (mid thigh)... I felt too breezey! Hahaha And my shirt was still longer than most of those other broads and their shorts!

[Kishtu]

and sloppy finishing! aaaaargh! that thing where you pull a loose thread and the whole seam unravels, what's that all about??

- she says, today wearing the classic combo of "somebody else's trousers" (three sizes too big and sliding dowanwards with every step) and a big hand-knit jumper....

[kerry]

Kerry - you're not a Sealed Knotter are you?

(by the way - the 1660s girlie clothes - it's wot I do professionally. Just kitted out an Aphra Behn production at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Never want to see another eyelet in my life.)

No, ECWS:)
If I get stuck with the 166O's outfit I might ask for some advice, if thats ok?

[Kishtu]

Fine by me! advice I don't mind, but oversewing any more eyelet holes every again in this life *shudder*....

Ah, ECWS. Do you know my friend Paul who has an online bookshop?
(that was suitably vague in case anyone thinks I'm advertising his business!) Not sure what regiment he's in, sadly, but he has long blonde hair!

[kerry]

Fine by me! advice I don't mind, but oversewing any more eyelet holes every again in this life *shudder*....

Ah, ECWS. Do you know my friend Paul who has an online bookshop?
(that was suitably vague in case anyone thinks I'm advertising his business!) Not sure what regiment he's in, sadly, but he has long blonde hair!

I may know him by sight. Is he Kings Army? or the enemy?:D

[kerry]

Fine by me! advice I don't mind, but oversewing any more eyelet holes every again in this life *shudder*....

Ah, ECWS. Do you know my friend Paul who has an online bookshop?
(that was suitably vague in case anyone thinks I'm advertising his business!) Not sure what regiment he's in, sadly, but he has long blonde hair!

Oh, I know the bookshop!!
I have never met him, I didnt know he was in ECWS.

[Kishtu]

I've got a nasty feeling he's Kings Army.... why is it everyone I know is on the wrong side..... *sigh*

You might deduce from this that I'm firmly in the enemy camp :)
Technically I'm a dragoon in the Armie of Parliament! but in the Knot so don't worry, we're not likely to meet on a battlefield any time soon....

[Kishtu]

No? I'm pretty sure he is, cos you guys have events at the Commandery in Worcester, don't you - it's near his HQ.

I recommend him as a bookseller, not just because he's a friend, but two reasons - one, my parents actually went round to his house once when they were on holiday, to get a birthday present for me (set of bandoliers) and he was incredibly welcoming and friendly despite the fact that these two complete strangers had just turned up on his doorstep, and two, last time I bought anything from him he sent me a freebie pamphlet because he thought I'd be interested in it, on making buttons.

He's actually something of a mentor for our business, it's ALL his fault that we're thinking about starting trading at events next year!

[Girl Friday]

These blouses, skirts and dresses are a bit pricey, but they are fantastic! They all look hand sewn. I thought you gals might enjoy taking a look! :)

http://pronkstyle.com/index.html

[kerry]

I've got a nasty feeling he's Kings Army.... why is it everyone I know is on the wrong side..... *sigh*

You might deduce from this that I'm firmly in the enemy camp :)
Technically I'm a dragoon in the Armie of Parliament! but in the Knot so don't worry, we're not likely to meet on a battlefield any time soon....

You're one of those nutters that charge about the field on horseback then:D
but a fellow black powder junkie;)

[Kishtu]

Yes.... but tell you what, the one person you don't wanna mess with on this board is Bertie Wooster.

He's not only a black powder junkie, but a powder monkey who plays with cannons...... BIG bang sticks!

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc108/Kishtu/WardlawsatDetling.jpg
(I'm the little one in the middle with the green hatband!)

[timorous me]

I wear vintage almost every day (in mild weather, anyway), but I'm not a purist in the least. I don't really do my hair or makeup in the style. I'm generally seen in a vintage (NOT repro) dress, modern blazer (I wear a blazer every day, they are tremendously abused, so the true vintage ones are NOT for everyday wear), china flats, nude fishnets.

I don't really go for any particular look or "era," I just really like vintage dresses. Modern clothing seems so cheaply made to me. I'll only buy modern clothing from department store clearance racks - mostly suit pants and jackets - I call it my "disposable clothing." (They fall apart after one or two wearings but they only cost a dollar!)

I used to get a lot more of "those looks," but recently it's been nothing but compliments, especially from my coworkers. The older ladies really seem to like the way I dress (my adopted workplace grandma always makes sure to stop by to say "Baby I just LOVE that dress, I had one just like it!")