Recent content by Gigi

I know he's already been posted in this thread, but I just have to say I LOVE LAURENCE OLIVIER, especially in Rebecca. I have pictures of him all over the place. Luckily, my lovely beau doesn't mind him too much. I think he enjoys the fact that all of my crushes are dead. I've actually just...

I'm assuming this means that while the waists might run a bit big, the hips are actually true to the measurements they give? How inconvenient. Thanks for the help. I'll go with a 28 and wear a belt if they aren't quite snug enough.

Okay, I have a quick question regarding the Freddies of Pinewood jeans. A while ago I noticed many of you said they seem to run a bit large in the waist. I really want to order a pair, but I really don't want them to be too big and have to go through the hassle of returning them. I have a size...

I know this question has probably been asked several times before, but forgive me for not wanting to go through the entire thread. In general, where do you get your fabric? Do you buy new fabric that just has a vintage look or fits with your era of choice, or do you seek out authentic vintage...

I've been searching for Swirl dresses for sometime now, but I can never find one with material/a pattern I like. So many of you have really charming ones, but everyone I come across for sale is so ugly!

I usually browse ebay for 1950s clothing, which I feel has definitely risen in price recently. Just a year or two ago I could find a really nice, simple 50s day dress for around $25-$30. Now it'd be a miracle to find anything in my size that was actually attractive for $30. The 1950s can be one...

I've recently been getting quite a few 'Mad Men' comments. Several people have asked me if I watch it. Others have said stuff like, "You must be a Man Men fan." My boyfriend dresses vintage too, and a few days ago someone stopped us and said, "Oh my gosh, you look like you're right off the set...

Looking for a program about 50's housewives... Okay, I know somebody here should be able to help me. There was a British program about modern women who live like 1950s housewives that aired awhile ago. It sort of portrayed the women in a bit of a negative light. Anyway, does anyone remember the...

I adore sheer dresses, especially in the spring and summer when it's oh so hot. But I always wear proper undergarments! The other day I saw a girl wearing a lovely vintage sheer dress. Her horrid undergarments ruined the entire look! They took the attention away from the dress.

I also get comments along the lines of "Do you always dress that way?" People often seem to think it's a costume, but I assure you that I don't dress in a "costume-y" way. I prefer when people actually say something to me than when they just look at me. Someone in one of my classes told me, "You...

I also found this to be the case with FOP jeans. I was so excited to finally get a pair, and when they arrived they were about two inches too big in the waist! I sent them back, but didn't bother getting another pair in a smaller size since the hips would have then been too small. They were also...

I considered making a vintage bathing suit for myself as well, but then I realized that I don't have that much faith in my sewing skills. I'm scared it'll rip while I'm out at the beach or something! Good luck with yours!!!

Darhling, those pics are lovely. You look wonderful, but I can see what you mean about the photographer needing a bit of education in pin-up photography.

I'm looking for a basic shirtwaist day dress pattern. I know there are tons out there, but when I search for them I just get soooo many results, and I have to look through so many that just aren't what I'm looking for. I figure there have to be many people here who have made them, so I'm hoping...

I'm having a problem selecting the correct size pattern when buying authentic vintage patterns. I should wear a size 12 in vintage clothing items in general, as I wear a modern size 4-6, correct? I have some size 12 clothing from the 1950s. Yet, all the measurements for the vintage patterns that...