I always smile when I see a woman in her later stage of life still carrying herself with a sense of importance and it’s usually shown with the attention she puts into presenting herself to the world. I come from a culture where a woman pretty much becomes invisible after 50, so it’s refreshing to see the opposite.
I loved the way people dressed in the 50s. I say bring back beautiful outfits ❤️😊 I have some items that my mum gave me. The are now around 70 years old and I still wear the. Some evening scarves, bags and gloves. Not only do they look great, I get to remember my mum when I wear them 🥰
When I think of my mom, I fondly remember her fitted dresses that were brocade and had matching coats with three quarter length sleeves and fur collars. The blue and green brocade and the deep copper were my two favorites.
Yes! Let’s bring back brooches! I’ve been collecting and wearing vintage Eisenberg brooches for years. They are timeless! Thanks for another great video!
I love the 1950’s style. Women were always dressed elegantly and appropriately. I still match all my accessories. I really don’t care what the trends are. I dress to please me.
The scarfthing was mostly done to ‘save’ the collars (make-up, discoloring because of sweat and so on). My nan had separate cuffs and collars that she could mix and match with fine knitted sweaters, plain blouses and little jackets. She had a big wooden chest full of scarfs: silks for summer and spring, cashmere for fall and winter. She (as most ladies of her era and age) went to the hairdresser once a week to get a ‘water perm’. I don’t think she ever placed one hairroller in her hair herself. My other nan, living more rural, had mastered the art of doing finger weaves herself.
Love Brooches… always get that second look when wearing them. It is the unexpected. I feel more put together when my accessories match. Even to the shoes, belt or bag. Great video. Keep them coming!
I love your style, and the 30's, 40's, 50's, and 60's as well. And you are right, as a society we've become so lazy. I've been wearing berets for years, have various colors, and have been wearing brooches on my Berets. I love to go to thrift and antique stores to seek out brooches.
I like brooches a lot. I add them to my collars, or use them to cinch a T-shirt/top or to a backpack and scarves. I have always liked matching accessories to outfits too. It's like connecting the dots and makes an outfit more sophisticated looking.
I wear all of these things if only because I am so blessed to have lovely things from my grandmothers. Specific to pearls, I attended a woman's college that had a sort of tongue-in-cheek tradition of wearing pearls with jeans which might have seemed idiosyncratic at one time but I do it all the time and love it. New subscriber and I love your content. Thanks for the inspiration!
Great styling tips 👍🏼so funny, my mother who grew up in the 50’s and 60’s always styles her outfits matchy matchy. She gets really excited when she finds matching items. Out of style or not, she always looks fab!
My mom was death on matching - she had a fabulous eye for that. ❤ From the time I was little she taught me and I am unbelievably picky about matching. I would give anything to go back to that style but even more I would love a place to wear those clothes and be with like minded people. The other thing we need to get back to are natural fabrics and no spandex. That is for health as well as fashion - poor posture and overeating are problems when all clothes have spandex and can accommodate huge meals and offer mother in the way of a reminder to stand straight. ❤
Excellent video! My grandma passed away in 2021 and I’ve got all of her old scarves and I can’t wait to try some of these! Congratulations on the baby!
Such a great video!! I’ve been implementing the use of brooches lately for whatever reason. It just hit me one day that they add so much to an outfit, and it does tend to stop people in their tracks and take a second look. So funny. I’m like you. Desperate for some of this stuff to come back and for people to look like they care. I’ve decided even if I’m the only one who makes an effort, I’m going to keep doing it n/c it’s such a mood booster!
Thank you so much for this video. In my eyes the problem of todays fashion is a lot of trends are focussed on "bad attention". And they can turn very quick into very unflattering so for example "casual" or "comfortable" into just looking sloppy and ungroomed.
❤ I understand you not wanting to lose or damage your brooches, but my grandma used to always say never save anything for "best" or you'll never wear it. Every day is a special occasion and we should use and wear our beautiful pieces. ❤
I am 100% with you on all these styling tips, and am making an effort to wear my scarves as the days get cooler. I also love a matching bag and shoes, or shoes and headband, just so each color (never more than 3) is represented at least twice. People may not realize that is what really makes an outfit but subconsciously the visual repetition appeals to them. You are looking healthy and happy, so glad you are able to share these videos while you still have the time!
I absolutely agree with the your points, especially last point! I don't care what the trends are, I love matching my accessories with my outfit, especially shoes, bags, or belts, and i love me a brooch, even though where i come from, its considered an older lady's vibe. I find it very elegant..... Wishing you and the baby well
Dear Mariana, first congratulations with your very nice bump - I really hope you're doing well and enjoying the waiting game. Next - Thanks a lot for this video, what a reminder ! You're absolutely right, they really knew how to dress and we have forgotten. After seeing your video yesterday, today I took a scarf in my neck under my button up blouse - and what a great, I feel good and I have already received compliments for looking good today. And all it was, was a scarf in the neck. Tomorrow I'll be adding a belt to my knitted blouse and my pearls in the neck. I'll really try to remember the Google old styling tips in the coming winter. Thank you very very much - you really made a difference in my life this week. ❤❤
💐You're beautifully blooming! Thx for sharing your baby bump & all those lovely vintage looks. Those fit & flair styles were everything. 😉Adore all your retro inspo. Early on, I used to wear more ✨️show stopping✨️ pieces of jewelry that you covered here, but I have long drifted away from that delightful habit. And, clearly jewelry can add such personality & polish to our outfits too. In ⚜️French Girl Chic, they are passionate about wearing sentimental pieces. I've inherited a heap of outstanding costume & contemporary jewelry from my mom, fraternal grandma, & great aunt that covers many decades. 🥰The idea of honoring them & our shared history makes the prospect of wearing some sparkle & highly feminine princess pieces far MORE appealing & LESS intimidating. Mixing pearls w/a light wash chambray shirt might be a more wearable option. 🤗A short strand w/a peek-a-boo or popped collar sounds just the thing. 🤔Being matchy-match will always be my favorite formula no matter what's trending, but I am trying to experiment more w/tonal monochromatic looks too. Have always preferred that continuous column of color ↕️ over contrast. Since I gravitate toward solid colors, a 💥pop💥 of pattern w/a scarf can truly tie an outfit together. A short one tied around my neck or purse strap👜 works best in hot weather🥵. Save the bigger &/or longer statement scarves🧣 whenever it finally cools down🌡. 🙌Blessings! 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)
I've said this before...but I hate how people dress now-especially here in the US. NO ONE seems to get "dressed up" anymore. I went to the opera in Chicago years ago. I only had the money for a ticket up in the heavens of the opera house. I was dressed up even though I had to take public transportation to downtown. I was amazed at people who were wearing jeans with casual tops, and other "relaxed" clothes at the Opera. I hope we do get back to dressing correctly for each occasion. You certainly are doing your part!! Also, here in the US, there is a lawyer (who worked on Watergate) who is a commentator on TV. She has a HUGE collection of brooches and she always wears one with particular political meaning each time she is on. Her name is Jill Wine Banks and I think she may have done a piece on her brooch collection. Sorry this is so long!!
Here in Europe it's the same pity! I remember 25 years ago I saw in Italy ladies wearing costumes on saturday morning at a normal farmers market or even here in Germany nice dresses, suits, coats and shoes in good quality and approriate to the occasion. Wherever I came to the countries around here, France, Switzerland, Austria. And today? Just sloppy and effortless ( aka "Athleisure-Trend" ) clothes anytime and everywhere. So sad. By the way I've bought a very nice amber brooche in Tallinn where I get a lot of compliments. Sorry for my english ❤
Love brooches, love scarfs, love the matching accessories! I just love everything from that era! 😊😊thx for another excellent video!!! Love your channel ❤❤
Hi Mariana! Ahhh, you look wonderful!! Hope you feel good too!! I love this video and I totally agree that we should put more effort into how we show up each day. Looking back at old family photos my mother and aunts looked like movie stars the way they dressed! It really amazes me!! Thanks and keep well!! xx
So true! And I also think there's this fallacy that women took huge amounts of time getting ready back then... It was all about finding a routine and sticking to it, and also knowing your body and what looked most flattering on it. Hope these habits come back in fashion ☺️
Thank you for this lovely video. I thoroughly enjoyed it and definitely agree. Let’s be more intentional and not so casual. My grandmothers were both beautiful women I remember well. They both were extremely feminine and classy. My Mom’s mom got a new pair of spectator pumps each spring which were mostly white leather with different color “tips” sometimes black, navy or even red. So beautiful with her button down seersucker shirt dresses. My Dad’s mom was Swedish and very petite. She wore a lot of white with vibrant colors from Memorial Day until Labor Day. They both inspired me to dress like a lady and enjoy being a woman. Praying for your pregnancy and upcoming delivery. You certainly look beautiful and healthy.💕~S.D.
Oh, thank you so much, Sarah! Both for the prayers and for the wonderful stories about these beautiful women in your life. What a great example to set 😌
You and I and many of your viewers are kindred spirits…I adore the way that women used to dress and I try to incorporate the elegance and sophistication of the past into my daily dressing. I am so thankful that younger women such as yourself recognize the personal satisfaction that this approach to style brings. And it’s fun! Finding well made vintage jewelry and accessories in thrift and consignment shops always gives me pleasure. I know you are inspiring others to do the same with your encouraging and thoughtful approach to building a wardrobe. So glad that you are relishing pregnancy and it shows!
Some of these style tricks remind me of things I found in the effects of my late paternal grandmother. She died when I was a toddler, so my memories are vague, but she apparently was very stylish back in her heyday. I found lovely costume jewelry - including brooches and a fur coat.
I'm always curious to know what the grandchildren of our generation will think when they find our belongings. Because we were lucky enough to be passed down pretty jewelry, fabulous coats, well made accessories... but with things being so casual nowadays, what will our generation be leaving behind? Crocs and yoga pants? 😂
Just recently I watched English historical videos and cought myself admiring the style of Dr Kate Lister and Lucy Worsley - they wear exactly what you recommend, especilly a scarf and gloves that give color accents. Probably you share the same love to esthetics in history))
Yes i agree that 1950' s fashion trends were really elegant. And personally I love wearing a brooch(instead of a necklace) with Indian sarees, or with a dupatta draped over a lehenga choli or churidhar kurta. Your tips to incorporate 1950' s style glamour into contemporary dressing are very helpful
Hats, Darlin’ vintage hats. I began wearing vintage hats five years ago and in 66 years I never been so complimented in all my life. I definitely aspire to be a GlamGran.
I have a vintage pearl collar from my grandmother, I wore it on my wedding day. I also have some of her gloves. A crochet pair & a navy blue sheer pair with tonal embroidery & beading. People always react weird if you wear gloves for some reason, same with hats. I found a few pearl necklaces amongst my mothers jewelry. Some of it needs to be repaired since it's so old the string is disintegrating. I like the look of matching belt, bag & shoes. Repetition is an element of design for a reason. I miss hosiery the most. I'm not super comfortable with bare legs. It never looks polished or dressed up. I use brooches as tie pins on my scarves. I often use a scarf as a belt & a brooch as a belt buckle if it is large. I wore scarves a lot since could not wear jewelry (no necklaces) so scarves, pins, brooches & belts became my go-to accessories. I like taking my moms old clip on earrings & using them as an accessory too.
@@CynthiaMignella I have to wear compression socks/hose & have found the stay up thigh highs to be very comfortable. I get them tioe- less so it doesn't look weird with open toed shoes. I love lace & patterned tights. It adds visual interest to a simple black dress. Pantyhose I didn't like mainly because they're so fragile & snag/ run easily. Also not a fan of a hot crotch 🤭 in the summer. So I'm more a tights than pantyhose person. They're just a little more sturdy than hose.
I looove brooches, By the way, you look fabulous, my daughter is expecting her second baby now and there is something about those expecting moms, they are glowing
I love these decades too. I believe it is in these eras that women really owned their femininity. The cut of the clothes are divine, with the cinched in waists. I’d love to see more vintage discussions from you. Colour combinations would be interesting. I totally agree - let’s bring back brooches. I inherited two recently and find people are so complementary and it really elevates an outfit. You are looking glorious at 7 months. I really appreciate you still making such enjoyable content. Bless you.
You are such a breath of fresh air - and oh my goodness!!! Congratulations on the bump!!! That was so exciting to see :) I'm reading The Lost Art of Style, you would LOVE it, a nice pastime while you wait for baby to arrive.
Thank you for this video! I stopped being afraid of dressing elegantly only few years ago (before I thought that I am too young for this (i'm in my yearly twenties)). My style journey (aka the fight with the fear of wearing what I want) began, when my mother gifted me four cute brooches. I loved wearing them that much, that my friends said to me that they are scared of wearing them, because they started to see brooches as my own signature. P.S. Sorry for my mistakes. I am not a native English speaker.
Yes, whenever I see older photos of my parents, they are so put together. Nothing was oversized. My father always wore a suit and my mother wore beautiful 2 piece pencil skirt outfits. Now, women wear their pajamas with slippers. And don’t get me started on their hair. Ugh!
I love everything about those decades too, including the architecture (midcentury modern) which I think also reflected simplicity, good taste, and elegance that we can see in the fashion of the era. I use pearls, brooches, and scarves (mostly passed down from my mom and aunts) every chance I get. Thank you, Mariana, for these great styling tips. And you're looking exceptionally well! 😊
A great next video would be you implementing the retro scarf knots in these photos while showing off even more scarves in your collection. Since i saw your video about scarves i have been collecting them and i'm guilty of now owning 21 silk/silk-esque scarves. But they all get worn!
Thank you for the tips! I have noticed brooches being worn by men on red carpets, and I just love this trend! Gloves are being featured on Fashion Week runways. More brooches, matching accessories, and chic looks are a welcome change, and it's worth the smidgen of time to pull together a stunning outfit.
This is great, thanks. I love matching, personally, especially for accessory sets. One thong that surprises me when looking at vintage fashion images is how short most women wore their hair then.
Mariana, I love every one of these suggestions! I am new to your videos and will make a point to watch every one. I love all of these suggestions. I was an 80's girl but I appreciate the older styles when women, as a whole, took more pride in their appearance. I have many strands of imitation pearls and I wear them all of the time. I have had scarves my whole life but I need to improve how I style them. I have many broaches and will have to wear them more on my sweaters. Thank you for such a great video :)
I'm a Brit :) If you study her outfits, you will notice the late QEII had a uniform/formula for her daytime engagements. A matching colourful dress, coat and hat set. The brooch. Maybe the pearl necklace her father gave her for her 21st birthday. Now, her real secret = The black shoes and black bag. If you look, you will notice in the later years, they were always the same style. I guess trying to find matching shoes and bags for her outfits all the time would have been a pain, plus she would have had to make sure the shoes fit properly and were comfortable. So, she stuck to the same style of shoe, probably had several pairs. That is such a clever trick. Based on that, I always buy my shoes in neutrals so they go with everything. Black, navy, tan, soft white, and metallics such as silver and pewter.
I inherited my❤ grandmother's brooches and a few of my mother's ¹. Grandma was born in 1893. Some very wonderful pieces. Will start wearing them again now that fall clothing is heavier and can hold the weight better.
I love this video and absolutely agree with your sentiments!!🤩Apart from how amazing many retro/vintage outfits look, I also love how a pulled together outfit can make one feel - I feel more brisk and ready for the day, if that makes sense - I even feel like I literally get more done and am up for more!
From another channel I love, stylish vintage collector and expert thrifter Laura Von V…interesting collars! So many examples in this video, too. Great video!
I love this! I had my first baby last year and I felt so frumpy and all of the maternity wear options. Yes, they were comfy, which is important but I wish I had one or two chic outfits like I’ve seen from the 40s and 50s!
Hi Yvette! You can find amazing vintage ones on Etsy. And I don’t if they’re available where you live, but the brand Parfois often comes out with some at very reasonable prices😉
I volunteer in a charity op shop (thrift shop) and brooches are big sellers. We see lots of nice ones donated and then fly out the door. It’s worth looking in charity shops.
I love vintage, even though women were not as free as we ate today, their fashion was their expression. For me expressing a part of me in my wear is my freedom. Thsnk you.
This was one of my favorite videos you’ve done. Maybe more? I loving matches clothes. I remember my mom and grandmother applying these “tricks” to their wardrobes and they always looked so chic.
Mariana, I don't know if you are a good influence or bad 🤔😅 I went directly on Vinted and I bought myself a precious brooch!!! (And thinking about one or two more 😇, just thinking...). One I bought is in a gold colour and it is a small bouquet of lilies of the valley, my mom's favorite flower. In that way, when I will use it, I will also remember her, her favorite flowers and her favorite parfum... PD: I enjoy your videos very much, thank you 💐
This reminded me of my mother's mother who was a seamstress. She was born and lived in a village in Greece but she was so thirsty for knowledge, she read books all the time. Her favorite were fashion magazines. She saw and copied everything, so she was so elegant and stood out among the other women. Not nothing really fancy. Just simple yet elegant. 🥹 and now I'm trying to keep the legacy going so I really appreciate your videos because we learn so much! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 oh! And i almost forgot! 2 days ago i bought my first scarf. THANK YOU FOR THE ADVISE❤
I love your videos so much! I completely agree with you! I also think that we should get back to formal dining once in a while. It breaks my heart at the second hand shop to see someone’s beautiful china and glassware, probably handed down from moms and grandmothers.
Yes and often not used. Kept stored away in a cabinet, to be used for best / special occassion. Everyday we are alive is a special occassion. My town is a retirement town. The charity shops are full of the most beautiful things. I picked up two ornate blue and cream veg serving bowls from the 1920's. Cost me £10. I use them occassionally - beautiful.
The most important styling tip you left out - none of the models in the photographs had long hair hanging down the shoulders and front of the outfits. Their hair was immaculate and was way off the collar. If you took these same photographs and superimposed long straggly loose hair onto their heads, the effects would not be the same. The chic and the elegance and the lovely clean lines would be gone. We need to get our hair off our collars!! But thank you for this video. It is so much needed.
Thanks for your comment, I agree!! I am SOOO tired of the Goldilocks Real Housewives hair! Don't know if you live in the U.S. but it's such a thing here. From high school girls to 75 year old women who should know better.😊
According to one documentary on some royal jewels I watched, the luster or sheen of pearls increases when worn against the skin. The one queen has some pearls that were dull ,so she slept with them on her regularly to revive their color.
@@2gooddrifters true, but diet alone didn’t determine the waist size. Designers have increased the measurement on all clothes sizes by 2 inches or more in the last two decades so what was a size 16 in the early sixties is a size 12 now. People are bigger in general now.
I always make sure my accessories match a color in my outfit and often each other -- but not quite all of them. For instance, I might have a navy belt, navy watch band, and navy shoes -- but the bag won't be. Also, I like a pop of color in accessories -- like red shoes with an all navy outfit.
Brilliant video, thank you. I'm fed up with comfort leisure/sports clothing (usually worn by overweight, non-sporty people). My only comment is that pearls are ageing when worn by middle-aged women and beyond because if their association with classic style, they look better on young women, like the ones you showed in the pictures.
Thank you for this video because I have some pearl necklaces and I never thought to wear them underneath anything. Now I’ll have a new way to wear them.😊 I wear brooches even if they’re not in style. I put them on hats.
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My mom just passed away at age 91. Up until a year ago, she always put on her red or coral lipstick, Chanel No 5 perfume and a silk scarf. 😊
She sounds so fabulous, Tracey! A true lady 😊
An inspiration! 💕
I always smile when I see a woman in her later stage of life still carrying herself with a sense of importance and it’s usually shown with the attention she puts into presenting herself to the world. I come from a culture where a woman pretty much becomes invisible after 50, so it’s refreshing to see the opposite.
I loved the way people dressed in the 50s. I say bring back beautiful outfits ❤️😊 I have some items that my mum gave me. The are now around 70 years old and I still wear the. Some evening scarves, bags and gloves. Not only do they look great, I get to remember my mum when I wear them 🥰
When I think of my mom, I fondly remember her fitted dresses that were brocade and had matching coats with three quarter length sleeves and fur collars. The blue and green brocade and the deep copper were my two favorites.
Yes! Let’s bring back brooches! I’ve been collecting and wearing vintage Eisenberg brooches for years. They are timeless! Thanks for another great video!
I love the 1950’s style. Women were always dressed elegantly and appropriately. I still match all my accessories. I really don’t care what the trends are. I dress to please me.
Love brooches! Have been wearing rhinestone brooches on jean jackets, blazers and coats for decades.
The scarfthing was mostly done to ‘save’ the collars (make-up, discoloring because of sweat and so on). My nan had separate cuffs and collars that she could mix and match with fine knitted sweaters, plain blouses and little jackets. She had a big wooden chest full of scarfs: silks for summer and spring, cashmere for fall and winter. She (as most ladies of her era and age) went to the hairdresser once a week to get a ‘water perm’. I don’t think she ever placed one hairroller in her hair herself. My other nan, living more rural, had mastered the art of doing finger weaves herself.
Love Brooches… always get that second look when wearing them. It is the unexpected. I feel more put together when my accessories match. Even to the shoes, belt or bag. Great video. Keep them coming!
It is funny, I am wearing a beautiful bow brooch on my cardigan today. You made me feel special! 🎀
You're looking wonderful with your little bump. Such a happy time.
It really is!
Silk scarves forever! Nothing is more chic.
Hear hear👌🏻
I love your style, and the 30's, 40's, 50's, and 60's as well. And you are right, as a society we've become so lazy. I've been wearing berets for years, have various colors, and have been wearing brooches on my Berets. I love to go to thrift and antique stores to seek out brooches.
I like brooches a lot. I add them to my collars, or use them to cinch a T-shirt/top or to a backpack and scarves. I have always liked matching accessories to outfits too. It's like connecting the dots and makes an outfit more sophisticated looking.
I wear all of these things if only because I am so blessed to have lovely things from my grandmothers. Specific to pearls, I attended a woman's college that had a sort of tongue-in-cheek tradition of wearing pearls with jeans which might have seemed idiosyncratic at one time but I do it all the time and love it. New subscriber and I love your content. Thanks for the inspiration!
Great styling tips 👍🏼so funny, my mother who grew up in the 50’s and 60’s always styles her outfits matchy matchy. She gets really excited when she finds matching items. Out of style or not, she always looks fab!
My mom was death on matching - she had a fabulous eye for that. ❤ From the time I was little she taught me and I am unbelievably picky about matching. I would give anything to go back to that style but even more I would love a place to wear those clothes and be with like minded people.
The other thing we need to get back to are natural fabrics and no spandex. That is for health as well as fashion - poor posture and overeating are problems when all clothes have spandex and can accommodate huge meals and offer mother in the way of a reminder to stand straight. ❤
She sounds like such a chic lady!
Yes to pearls, yes to hats, yes to gloves and silk scarves, yes to brooches and yes to a more formal, colour coorinated, ladylike dress codes 👒
Excellent video! My grandma passed away in 2021 and I’ve got all of her old scarves and I can’t wait to try some of these! Congratulations on the baby!
Such a great video!! I’ve been implementing the use of brooches lately for whatever reason. It just hit me one day that they add so much to an outfit, and it does tend to stop people in their tracks and take a second look. So funny. I’m like you. Desperate for some of this stuff to come back and for people to look like they care. I’ve decided even if I’m the only one who makes an effort, I’m going to keep doing it n/c it’s such a mood booster!
Right?? Who wants to get to the end of their lives just to say “I wish I had worn more brooches”? Do it now!
Totally agree with the “second look!!” Love it!
Well it was good enough for the queen she always looked lovely
Don’t the models look Wonderfull and so slim especially the waist
I ha e several I inherited. Love them.
Thank you so much for this video. In my eyes the problem of todays fashion is a lot of trends are focussed on "bad attention".
And they can turn very quick into very unflattering so for example "casual" or "comfortable" into just looking sloppy and ungroomed.
Belk carries beautiful and interesting brooches. I have a few and always get compliments whenever I wear one.
Love it! Casual has been overdone. I have collected broaches for decades and enjoy wearing them in multiples now.
This is my favorite way to dress and I do it no matter what is supposedly the "in" way to dress! Love this post...❤
I have so many broaches; I love wearing them.
Vintage fashion is just 😍. I have two beautiful brooches that belonged to my mom but haven't worn them for fear of damaging or losing them.
Have you ever thought of maybe framing them? This way you can admire them all the time, and still keep them safe and sound 😊
What a sweet idea! I do have them out on my dresser, but I love the idea of framing them..❤
❤ I understand you not wanting to lose or damage your brooches, but my grandma used to always say never save anything for "best" or you'll never wear it. Every day is a special occasion and we should use and wear our beautiful pieces. ❤
I totally agree with bringing back a passion for fashion. I try even when casual. I’ve inspired my husband!
I am 100% with you on all these styling tips, and am making an effort to wear my scarves as the days get cooler. I also love a matching bag and shoes, or shoes and headband, just so each color (never more than 3) is represented at least twice. People may not realize that is what really makes an outfit but subconsciously the visual repetition appeals to them. You are looking healthy and happy, so glad you are able to share these videos while you still have the time!
I absolutely agree with the your points, especially last point! I don't care what the trends are, I love matching my accessories with my outfit, especially shoes, bags, or belts, and i love me a brooch, even though where i come from, its considered an older lady's vibe. I find it very elegant..... Wishing you and the baby well
Dear Mariana, first congratulations with your very nice bump - I really hope you're doing well and enjoying the waiting game. Next - Thanks a lot for this video, what a reminder ! You're absolutely right, they really knew how to dress and we have forgotten. After seeing your video yesterday, today I took a scarf in my neck under my button up blouse - and what a great, I feel good and I have already received compliments for looking good today. And all it was, was a scarf in the neck. Tomorrow I'll be adding a belt to my knitted blouse and my pearls in the neck. I'll really try to remember the Google old styling tips in the coming winter. Thank you very very much - you really made a difference in my life this week. ❤❤
💐You're beautifully blooming! Thx for sharing your baby bump & all those lovely vintage looks. Those fit & flair styles were everything.
😉Adore all your retro inspo. Early on, I used to wear more ✨️show stopping✨️ pieces of jewelry that you covered here, but I have long drifted away from that delightful habit. And, clearly jewelry can add such personality & polish to our outfits too.
In ⚜️French Girl Chic, they are passionate about wearing sentimental pieces. I've inherited a heap of outstanding costume & contemporary jewelry from my mom, fraternal grandma, & great aunt that covers many decades.
🥰The idea of honoring them & our shared history makes the prospect of wearing some sparkle & highly feminine princess pieces far MORE appealing & LESS intimidating. Mixing pearls w/a light wash chambray shirt might be a more wearable option. 🤗A short strand w/a peek-a-boo or popped collar sounds just the thing.
🤔Being matchy-match will always be my favorite formula no matter what's trending, but I am trying to experiment more w/tonal monochromatic looks too. Have always preferred that continuous column of color ↕️ over contrast.
Since I gravitate toward solid colors, a
💥pop💥 of pattern w/a scarf can truly tie an outfit together. A short one tied around my neck or purse strap👜 works best in hot weather🥵. Save the bigger &/or longer statement scarves🧣 whenever it finally cools down🌡.
🙌Blessings!
💚Bridget from Cali☘️
(using my pal's YT acct)
I've said this before...but I hate how people dress now-especially here in the US. NO ONE seems to get "dressed up" anymore. I went to the opera in Chicago years ago. I only had the money for a ticket up in the heavens of the opera house. I was dressed up even though I had to take public transportation to downtown. I was amazed at people who were wearing jeans with casual tops, and other "relaxed" clothes at the Opera. I hope we do get back to dressing correctly for each occasion. You certainly are doing your part!! Also, here in the US, there is a lawyer (who worked on Watergate) who is a commentator on TV. She has a HUGE collection of brooches and she always wears one with particular political meaning each time she is on. Her name is Jill Wine Banks and I think she may have done a piece on her brooch collection. Sorry this is so long!!
Here in Europe it's the same pity!
I remember 25 years ago I saw in Italy ladies wearing costumes on saturday morning at a normal farmers market
or even here in Germany nice dresses, suits, coats and shoes in good quality and approriate to the occasion.
Wherever I came to the countries around here, France, Switzerland, Austria.
And today?
Just sloppy and effortless ( aka "Athleisure-Trend" ) clothes anytime and everywhere.
So sad.
By the way I've bought a very nice amber brooche in Tallinn where I get a lot of compliments.
Sorry for my english ❤
I love when Jill Wine Banks appears to do commentary! She does have an amazing collection of brooches!
Your English is fine, better than a lot of Americans @@Anette-tq2sr
Love brooches, love scarfs, love the matching accessories! I just love everything from that era! 😊😊thx for another excellent video!!! Love your channel ❤❤
Hi Mariana! Ahhh, you look wonderful!! Hope you feel good too!! I love this video and I totally agree that we should put more effort into how we show up each day. Looking back at old family photos my mother and aunts looked like movie stars the way they dressed! It really amazes me!! Thanks and keep well!! xx
So true! And I also think there's this fallacy that women took huge amounts of time getting ready back then... It was all about finding a routine and sticking to it, and also knowing your body and what looked most flattering on it. Hope these habits come back in fashion ☺️
Thank you for this lovely video. I thoroughly enjoyed it and definitely agree. Let’s be more intentional and not so casual. My grandmothers were both beautiful women I remember well. They both were extremely feminine and classy. My Mom’s mom got a new pair of spectator pumps each spring which were mostly white leather with different color “tips” sometimes black, navy or even red. So beautiful with her button down seersucker shirt dresses. My Dad’s mom was Swedish and very petite. She wore a lot of white with vibrant colors from Memorial Day until Labor Day. They both inspired me to dress like a lady and enjoy being a woman.
Praying for your pregnancy and upcoming delivery. You certainly look beautiful and healthy.💕~S.D.
Oh, thank you so much, Sarah! Both for the prayers and for the wonderful stories about these beautiful women in your life. What a great example to set 😌
You and I and many of your viewers are kindred spirits…I adore the way that women used to dress and I try to incorporate the elegance and sophistication of the past into my daily dressing. I am so thankful that younger women such as yourself recognize the personal satisfaction that this approach to style brings. And it’s fun! Finding well made vintage jewelry and accessories in thrift and consignment shops always gives me pleasure. I know you are inspiring others to do the same with your encouraging and thoughtful approach to building a wardrobe.
So glad that you are relishing pregnancy and it shows!
Oh, thank you, Virginia 😊
Some of these style tricks remind me of things I found in the effects of my late paternal grandmother. She died when I was a toddler, so my memories are vague, but she apparently was very stylish back in her heyday. I found lovely costume jewelry - including brooches and a fur coat.
I'm always curious to know what the grandchildren of our generation will think when they find our belongings. Because we were lucky enough to be passed down pretty jewelry, fabulous coats, well made accessories... but with things being so casual nowadays, what will our generation be leaving behind? Crocs and yoga pants? 😂
Just recently I watched English historical videos and cought myself admiring the style of Dr Kate Lister and Lucy Worsley - they wear exactly what you recommend, especilly a scarf and gloves that give color accents. Probably you share the same love to esthetics in history))
Yes i agree that 1950' s fashion trends were really elegant.
And personally I love wearing a brooch(instead of a necklace) with Indian sarees, or with a dupatta draped over a lehenga choli or churidhar kurta.
Your tips to incorporate 1950' s style glamour into contemporary dressing are very helpful
What a great and refreshing video, so different from the usual 'trends for FW 2024/25 ' . Actually also very inspiring . 🤩
Great points I like the pearls inside the neckline. I have the perfect necklace to do this!
Hats, Darlin’ vintage hats. I began wearing vintage hats five years ago and in 66 years I never been so complimented in all my life. I definitely aspire to be a GlamGran.
I have a vintage pearl collar from my grandmother, I wore it on my wedding day. I also have some of her gloves. A crochet pair & a navy blue sheer pair with tonal embroidery & beading. People always react weird if you wear gloves for some reason, same with hats. I found a few pearl necklaces amongst my mothers jewelry. Some of it needs to be repaired since it's so old the string is disintegrating. I like the look of matching belt, bag & shoes. Repetition is an element of design for a reason. I miss hosiery the most. I'm not super comfortable with bare legs. It never looks polished or dressed up.
I use brooches as tie pins on my scarves. I often use a scarf as a belt & a brooch as a belt buckle if it is large. I wore scarves a lot since could not wear jewelry (no necklaces) so scarves, pins, brooches & belts became my go-to accessories. I like taking my moms old clip on earrings & using them as an accessory too.
I will have bare legs in the summer but I wear panty hose in the winter. I wear a sheer pair and my legs look so much better :)
@@CynthiaMignella I have to wear compression socks/hose & have found the stay up thigh highs to be very comfortable. I get them tioe- less so it doesn't look weird with open toed shoes. I love lace & patterned tights. It adds visual interest to a simple black dress. Pantyhose I didn't like mainly because they're so fragile & snag/ run easily. Also not a fan of a hot crotch 🤭 in the summer. So I'm more a tights than pantyhose person. They're just a little more sturdy than hose.
I looove brooches,
By the way, you look fabulous, my daughter is expecting her second baby now and there is something about those expecting moms, they are glowing
I'd love to say is the pregnancy glow, Agata, but I think my highlighter is doing most of the job 😂
I love these decades too. I believe it is in these eras that women really owned their femininity. The cut of the clothes are divine, with the cinched in waists. I’d love to see more vintage discussions from you. Colour combinations would be interesting.
I totally agree - let’s bring back brooches. I inherited two recently and find people are so complementary and it really elevates an outfit.
You are looking glorious at 7 months. I really appreciate you still making such enjoyable content. Bless you.
Mariana, I could listen to you talk about fashion for hours! Heath, and happiness to you and your family.
You are such a breath of fresh air - and oh my goodness!!! Congratulations on the bump!!! That was so exciting to see :) I'm reading The Lost Art of Style, you would LOVE it, a nice pastime while you wait for baby to arrive.
I absolutely love the light brown and bright aqua combo! Great video. Really enjoy everything you do..😊
Thank you for this video!
I stopped being afraid of dressing elegantly only few years ago (before I thought that I am too young for this (i'm in my yearly twenties)). My style journey (aka the fight with the fear of wearing what I want) began, when my mother gifted me four cute brooches. I loved wearing them that much, that my friends said to me that they are scared of wearing them, because they started to see brooches as my own signature.
P.S. Sorry for my mistakes. I am not a native English speaker.
Anise, you're in your early twenties and already have a signature piece... that's a style win right there 😉 Just wear what you love! Life is short!
Yes, whenever I see older photos of my parents, they are so put together. Nothing was oversized. My father always wore a suit and my mother wore beautiful 2 piece pencil skirt outfits. Now, women wear their pajamas with slippers. And don’t get me started on their hair. Ugh!
I love everything about those decades too, including the architecture (midcentury modern) which I think also reflected simplicity, good taste, and elegance that we can see in the fashion of the era. I use pearls, brooches, and scarves (mostly passed down from my mom and aunts) every chance I get. Thank you, Mariana, for these great styling tips. And you're looking exceptionally well! 😊
Great tips, great fashion! I'm with you, stand out as the only elegant person in the room!
A great next video would be you implementing the retro scarf knots in these photos while showing off even more scarves in your collection. Since i saw your video about scarves i have been collecting them and i'm guilty of now owning 21 silk/silk-esque scarves. But they all get worn!
I feel responsible for the amount of scarves my followers have been buying 😅 I'll just have to do more scarf videos to justify all the shopping ;)
👋 plz do a closet tour Mariana! Many would love to see how you store your clothes👍
Very nice brooch and all the best for you and your husband🎉
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you for the tips! I have noticed brooches being worn by men on red carpets, and I just love this trend! Gloves are being featured on Fashion Week runways. More brooches, matching accessories, and chic looks are a welcome change, and it's worth the smidgen of time to pull together a stunning outfit.
This is great, thanks. I love matching, personally, especially for accessory sets. One thong that surprises me when looking at vintage fashion images is how short most women wore their hair then.
Lovely video. Really enjoyed watching this. Women back then dressed with elegance and poise. Need to inject them in our style.
Mariana, I love every one of these suggestions! I am new to your videos and will make a point to watch every one. I love all of these suggestions. I was an 80's girl but I appreciate the older styles when women, as a whole, took more pride in their appearance. I have many strands of imitation pearls and I wear them all of the time. I have had scarves my whole life but I need to improve how I style them. I have many broaches and will have to wear them more on my sweaters. Thank you for such a great video :)
Your soul and look are definitely 50's Hollywood star.
My late Queen always wore a brooch.
I'm a Brit :) If you study her outfits, you will notice the late QEII had a uniform/formula for her daytime engagements.
A matching colourful dress, coat and hat set.
The brooch.
Maybe the pearl necklace her father gave her for her 21st birthday.
Now, her real secret = The black shoes and black bag.
If you look, you will notice in the later years, they were always the same style.
I guess trying to find matching shoes and bags for her outfits all the time would have been a pain, plus she would have had to make sure the shoes fit properly and were comfortable. So, she stuck to the same style of shoe, probably had several pairs.
That is such a clever trick. Based on that, I always buy my shoes in neutrals so they go with everything. Black, navy, tan, soft white, and metallics such as silver and pewter.
I really enjoyed watching this video. Most of the images you showed are saved on one of my Pinterest boards.
I inherited my❤ grandmother's brooches and a few of my mother's ¹. Grandma was born in 1893. Some very wonderful pieces. Will start wearing them again now that fall clothing is heavier and can hold the weight better.
Oh, wow!!! Those sound fab!!
I love this video and absolutely agree with your sentiments!!🤩Apart from how amazing many retro/vintage outfits look, I also love how a pulled together outfit can make one feel - I feel more brisk and ready for the day, if that makes sense - I even feel like I literally get more done and am up for more!
Lovely video! I am going to try to implement these tricks in my day to day. Oh and color coordinating is called 'Ton sur ton' in fashion. :)
From another channel I love, stylish vintage collector and expert thrifter Laura Von V…interesting collars! So many examples in this video, too. Great video!
I love this! I had my first baby last year and I felt so frumpy and all of the maternity wear options. Yes, they were comfy, which is important but I wish I had one or two chic outfits like I’ve seen from the 40s and 50s!
Congratulations and bless you and your husband.
🙏🙏🙏
I love brooches and you’re right, so underrated. I’m struggling to find nice and affordable ones 🤦♀️
Hi Yvette! You can find amazing vintage ones on Etsy. And I don’t if they’re available where you live, but the brand Parfois often comes out with some at very reasonable prices😉
Church rummage sales.
I volunteer in a charity op shop (thrift shop) and brooches are big sellers. We see lots of nice ones donated and then fly out the door. It’s worth looking in charity shops.
@@carlamorris9298 Unfortunately we don’t have such shops. However, thanks for your time 🙏🏼
More of this inspiration please!! Love it! ❤📿👜👗
I love the idea of wearing gloves, too.
I love vintage, even though women were not as free as we ate today, their fashion was their expression. For me expressing a part of me in my wear is my freedom. Thsnk you.
I totally love Broaches. Thanks for the video.
This was one of my favorite videos you’ve done. Maybe more? I loving matches clothes. I remember my mom and grandmother applying these “tricks” to their wardrobes and they always looked so chic.
Mariana, I don't know if you are a good influence or bad 🤔😅 I went directly on Vinted and I bought myself a precious brooch!!! (And thinking about one or two more 😇, just thinking...). One I bought is in a gold colour and it is a small bouquet of lilies of the valley, my mom's favorite flower. In that way, when I will use it, I will also remember her, her favorite flowers and her favorite parfum... PD: I enjoy your videos very much, thank you 💐
Natalia, I LOVE that you found a brooch that has some type of meaning to you! On this specific case, I'd say I was a good influence 😇
This reminded me of my mother's mother who was a seamstress. She was born and lived in a village in Greece but she was so thirsty for knowledge, she read books all the time. Her favorite were fashion magazines. She saw and copied everything, so she was so elegant and stood out among the other women. Not nothing really fancy. Just simple yet elegant. 🥹 and now I'm trying to keep the legacy going so I really appreciate your videos because we learn so much! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 oh! And i almost forgot! 2 days ago i bought my first scarf. THANK YOU FOR THE ADVISE❤
Thank you Mariana, the video was wonderful! I love that style.
I really LOVED this video so much Mariana…thanks for the reminder, I really want to implement all of these…I am obsessed about vintage chic ❤
Great video! I love everything you named and I need to wear them more often. Thanks for reminding me. 😊
I love your videos so much! I completely agree with you! I also think that we should get back to formal dining once in a while. It breaks my heart at the second hand shop to see someone’s beautiful china and glassware, probably handed down from moms and grandmothers.
Yes and often not used. Kept stored away in a cabinet, to be used for best / special occassion. Everyday we are alive is a special occassion.
My town is a retirement town. The charity shops are full of the most beautiful things. I picked up two ornate blue and cream veg serving bowls from the 1920's. Cost me £10. I use them occassionally - beautiful.
I like a touch of matchy matchy too.
The most important styling tip you left out - none of the models in the photographs had long hair hanging down the shoulders and front of the outfits. Their hair was immaculate and was way off the collar. If you took these same photographs and superimposed long straggly loose hair onto their heads, the effects would not be the same. The chic and the elegance and the lovely clean lines would be gone. We need to get our hair off our collars!! But thank you for this video. It is so much needed.
Thanks for your comment, I agree!! I am SOOO tired of the Goldilocks Real Housewives hair! Don't know if you live in the U.S. but it's such a thing here. From high school girls to 75 year old women who should know better.😊
So so so true! Maybe I'll add this trick to Part 2 😊
Great video Mariana. Love all the details how to be more elegant!! Greetings from Arizona.
Glad you liked it!!
Such a lovely presentation. Inspiring.
I love your videos. Thank you from Norway💞
Note that many scarves from the mid-century are on the smaller size, which are harder to find now. The standard size today is 36"x36".
Gorgeous ❤
Just found your channel and clicked subscribe in the first few minutes. ❤
According to one documentary on some royal jewels I watched, the luster or sheen of pearls increases when worn against the skin. The one queen has some pearls that were dull ,so she slept with them on her regularly to revive their color.
You’re delightful! ❤️
I love the pearls, broach and scarves! I have all of these. How can a curvy lady maintain a sleek retro looking ok?
Loved this video! Classy pieces! ❤
This was wonderful- thank you
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Brava !
Didn’t the women back in the day have the most divine small waists
They wore long line bras that gave them those wasp like waists.
They wore girdles.
@@buckshot1488 I’m sure I couldn’t do that, I can’t stand anything restrictive around my stomach. But I would love to have a tiny waist.
They didn't eat junk food
@@2gooddrifters true, but diet alone didn’t determine the waist size. Designers have increased the measurement on all clothes sizes by 2 inches or more in the last two decades so what was a size 16 in the early sixties is a size 12 now. People are bigger in general now.
Amazing topic and ideas dear Mariana 💯 agree with you, these intentions are really missing in every day dressing. Thank you for bringing this up 💜
I always make sure my accessories match a color in my outfit and often each other -- but not quite all of them. For instance, I might have a navy belt, navy watch band, and navy shoes -- but the bag won't be. Also, I like a pop of color in accessories -- like red shoes with an all navy outfit.
What is yr gorgeous lipstick color and brand here???🌺love all the vintage photos u show women were so slim then no fast food or tv dinners 🥸
Brilliant video, thank you. I'm fed up with comfort leisure/sports clothing (usually worn by overweight, non-sporty people). My only comment is that pearls are ageing when worn by middle-aged women and beyond because if their association with classic style, they look better on young women, like the ones you showed in the pictures.
Thank you for this video because I have some pearl necklaces and I never thought to wear them underneath anything. Now I’ll have a new way to wear them.😊 I wear brooches even if they’re not in style. I put them on hats.
Looooove a good brooch on a hat, Carlsen!
You look stunning. Where is your dress from? Can you please always link what you wear if possible. Thank you
Wearing a belt can always look chic, especially as your examples show. However, women in the past were generally more fitted than they are today.