Misconceptions about Vintage Fashion : Venturing into Vintage
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- I rambled a lot. Breaking down my misconceptions starts around 7:03 ! PART TWO: • First Steps and Misste...
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Also to clarify:
I really do respect and admire all sorts of styles. Whether it's gothic lolita or some sort of boho chic. I think people who have defined styles that they clearly enjoy and put effort into are AWESOME regardless of the style itself.
My thoughts on the majority of modern vintage inspired pieces has everything to do with my personal style and what I want to invest money in/wear. I didn't mean it to be accusatory to anyone who wears those styles. In fact I follow a lot of people who embrace the rockabilly 1950's style and think it is great. It's just not great for ME.
ALSO I know I used the word tacky - I don't think I use that word in as negative of a way as some people (I use that word to describe my decorating sense for example). I use it more as "Overwhelmingly over the top" which isn't how I like to dress. But that doesn't mean it is bad!
The last thing I would want to do is make anyone feel bad about their style. Because that is a really personal thing, and if it makes you happy then I'm happy for you!
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Sorry for the missed uploads - I got a bit to caught up on filming and neglected my editing duties. But I've got videos for the next few weeks filmed and figured out. Including a weekly vlog focusing on 1830's dresses! So keep an eye out for that. And in the mean time I hope you enjoy me rambling about clothing and my somewhat embarrassing former views on vintage clothing!
Can you make a video about hand washing and taking care of vintage clothing?
I'm so excited to see what you have going
I'm super excited to see how this series goes!
i can't wait to see a crinoline dress...swoosh swoosh. Are you going to try to make a set of hoops for a for real "bell bottom" look? lol. You were mentioning misconceptions on prices and what you have wanted. I remember you said a Jones serpentine or " cat back" machine would be cool. I have seen one recently in Canada for $125 CDN, and a sew able machine too. They happen along all over like that and sometimes cheaper. You know there are eliptical and other types eh?
Oh you precious soul you look so beaute full in your cardigan that colour is outstanding on you, keep shining angel xxxx
The thing that annoys me most about vintage clothing is when you tell people that you like vintage clothing they ALWAYS think you mean the 1950s! It's so much more than just the 50s. Everyone has their favourite era. I myself am a 20s girl.
edwardian era!
I love it all but being full-figured, cannot wear it all. I sigh over the slimline silhouette & the fall of the fabrics in designs of the 20s (the real 20s of course, not the make-believe 20s with the frightful flapper dress etc), but there's not enough tape or bandages anywhere to bind me to a boyish shape in order for those lovely designs to fall properly :(
40's. 100%. LOVE the 40's.
the thing about people if you say that you like 50s fashion, they all think of late 50s and early 60s fashion - some don’t know the difference. fashion changes within a decade and it’s not like a sudden change from 1959 to 1960. it’s gradual. for example, early 50s dresses went down to mid calf, and late 50s and early 60s dresses came up to the knee. some think that all 50s came up to the knee when really it didn’t. it’s quite terrible that many people nowadays don’t know their fashion history
Definitely 40s or 70s.
I'm so happy you made this video! As a super tall lady myself (and also with a 13 inch difference between my hips and waist!) I've always struggled so much to find clothing that works, especially since I can't justify spending an arm and a leg for specially made clothing, or to pay someone to tailor everything I own. I usually don't even wear pants or shorts most of the time (at least in the summer) and stick with skirts because at least I know they'll *mostly* fit... and I usually don't order potentially nicer things online because the fit is always so risky. I'm also trying to dress more vintage, or at least better for my body type, and this series is already so inspiring to me. Thank you so much for sharing your story and I can't wait to see more ❤
I'm really excited for this series!
Oh my gooooodness, it's so lovely to see a video addressing these issues! I've been terrified to even look for vintage clothes, because of how modern clothes fit (ugh, and the selection of extra-small, affordable vintage pieces is terribly small), and how expensive many sellers price vintage items at... But just the other day, I found a gorgeous 1940s designer nightdress for like, £20, and with a slip underneath, it looks super cute as a day dress~
I've dressed in 1930s style for couple years now, so this series sounds right up my alley!
Wonderful Video!!! I just love the green pants! Thanks for sharing!!!
Another option for finding cheaper versions of vintage style clothing is thrifting for it, it might take longer to find but it could be one of your options that you go out and do sometimes also if you download the shopping app Depop there are a lot of different people who sell vintage clothing from many different times and eras so I'm sure there has to be some vintage pieces on there from the time periods you're looking for!
Thank you I'm trying to get vintage clothing and just started out
I can't wait for the next video.
What was the name of the page that u found on Facebook?
If you ever come to the UK..... Don't bring anything with you and fill your bags with vintage clothes here!! Literally next to nothing sometimes!! And pretty damn cheap the rest of the time - I hand wash a lot and everything vintage is always handwashed, it's funny family ideas we are brought up with stick with us. Yeah not letting washing build up is good XD - oh gosh some vintage clothing.. A lot... The wrong decade will be plastic XD haha. I have 1 red velvet dress, perhapsss 60s but I am scared to wear it incase it pops a seam! - I'm not mad at your for saying modern vintage is bad.... Oh gosh yeah you are spot on, it's not as simple to find the non cheesy ones. Haha, cherries, polka dots and anchors, the worst overdone things haha. 0erhaps ill make a video about my vintage clothing.... I seem to have hoarded it!
The anchors (and cherries, and swallows/sparrows etc.) are a rockabilly (punk meets rock n roll) thing, they're inspired by tattoos worn by servicemen - primarily Navy sailors - for luck and safekeeping during first and second world wars, and later popularised by one Sailor Jerry.
So interesting, thank you
Exactly.. Not all people who wear Vintage Clothes dress Rockabilly.
My day to day is more of a Vintage College Librarian. When I go out then I dress Rockabilly.
The anchor obsession confuses me too! I'm sick of polka dots and bright red, and I love the muted colour and patterns of the 40s and 50s. I work at a whisky distillery, as a guide, and so I'm very restricted in what I can wear, but I bought a very simple black 40s style dress from Hell Bunny, which I now wear to work. I feel so much more like myself and I no longer dread the black blouses and polyester 'work trousers' I had resigned myself to!
Autumn Williams - Highland Park Scotch Whisky distillery here in Orkney, Scotland. It's a very old distillery (established 1798), and we're very proud of our whisky!
The anchor thing is much more a rockabilly thing vs. a vintage thing. And the modern 1940's-early 1960's inspired styles and rockabilly style are two very different things, and many companies that make reproduction clothes don't seem to realize that, or intentionally cater to both styles.
whossoul - the two can be separated by a very fuzzy line, there’s a lot of repro clothing that is perfectly accurate except for the print, which makes me really sad :(
o o f wh o o ps i’m obsessed w bright red and polka dots when i dress “vintage” but i also am more inspired by gothabilly and rockabilly tbh s o
rockabilly to me is revolting. i just don't get it i guess. navy blue,bright white, red and mustard, thats all there is. flamingos, cats, anchors... why don't people just use dior as inspration when making 1950s clothes? how hard is that?
I wash my "dryclean only" in hand wash settings in a washing machine 🙈 All my clothes last well I just air dry it and it is fine 😄
I know this is an older video and comment but.... I thought I was the only one 😱🤗🤩
That what I do, too. 🤗
Well I generally do too, but if I get only a spot on my clothes, I take two pieces of cloth one damp one dry (water for water-based stains and soapy water for oily stains) and I press the stained fabric between the two pieces of cloth repeatedly so the stain dilutes in the water and then sinks in the cloth not in the clothing fabric (if the stain did not sink into the fabric yet, try to wash it out by squeezing the damp cloth to wash the stain out with water - for example I stained my silk dress with ice cream, so immediatelly turn the fabric, so the stain is facing the ground and used soapy water to wash away the stain before it soaked in the fabric and then pressed the fabric between the dry cloth to see if the stain is washed away fully, hope it's understandable, it won't work with huge stains but it works perfect for my silk dupioni dresses) with the soap, be careful that it won't wash away the color of the fabric, test it first somewhere where it won't be seen, in my experience the Marseille soap woks the best because it has no bad ingrediences that could wash away the color or dye the fabric different colors.
You're 5'10" ? Gosh, I never noticed, you look so tiny and dainty in your photos and videos.
I totally understand what you mean about lengths of pants, shorts, and skirts. I'm 5'9" myself, and clothes are *such* a hassle!
Chrissy O.
And on the other end of the spectrum, I’m 5’ (and a third of an inch! lol) and pretty curvy. Finding pants is difficult, to say the least. And finding things that both fit well and look good and that you think you look good in is always a challenge, no matter what size or shape you are.
Nicole Young my mom was a similar height and build to how you've described yourself and she swore by petite sizes. She looked great in her clothes and didn't have as much trouble with long torsoed and long hemmed clothing.
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That is something to consider but when you’re also on a tight budget, finding petite sizes can be extra hard.
I'm 6'0, so it's like... impossible. Tall and skinny lmao
Have a needle and thread? Cutting something smaller/shorter is MUCH easier than trying to size it up! And if you don't want to spend the time yourself - tailoring shops will often do those simple alterations for quite cheap prices! (Say... the price of the sale bin at WalMart)
But you really want to save money - do the work yourself.
Literally none of my wardrobe is authentic vintage or vintage repro, it’s all regular modern clothes, but if you’re really selective about what you buy and how you style it you can get an incredibly authentic looking vintage wardrobe for the same price as high street, and I think it can look more authentic than reproduction stuff which mostly just feels costumey and panders to rockabilly style.
Wish I lived in London, or even the UK for that matter, clothes are so much better. In Sweden H&M rules the market, so even if I go to a higher end store, the stuff still looks like it came from H&M. I've started sewing so I don't have to buy rayon flour sacks.
Linda Tisue well I also live in Sweden and Asos is a lifesaver. And in terms of high street you can find the occasional gem in lindex Etc.
Me too! Well, I live in Canada, but fast fashion is everywhere and it's crap. When I started doing historical costuming and sewing/wearing quality fabrics made of linen, cotton, wool and silk I realized how horrible most modern stuff is to wear (after hating much of the styles available for years now) and I've gotten rid of a lot of my cheap clothes, I'd rather have quality clothing for a week than cheap garbage for a month.
SoundShinobiYuki I live in Canada too (Calgary to be precise) and I've never had any problems finding vintage apparel or buying clothes that aren't from fast fashion companies. Simons in Canada sells several brands that are made in the US or Canada; yes, if you go to ardene and expect to see quality clothes you won't but look literally anywhere else and you will if you try hard enough/thrift enough.
Linda Tisue Hehe, I can relate! It’s like the market has gone full circle to “just make it yourself”.
I believe Jessica Kellgren-Fozard here on youtube is also 5'10 and she wears exclusively vintage/vintage-inspired. She's actually done a bit of modeling for Collectif. She's not a rockabilly style fan either.
sleepyheathen I love Jessica! 💓🏳️🌈
Shes lovely 😗.
I have the same peeve on the large mass of grease inspired vintage style garments available. It perpetuates inaccurate costuming in so many shows. Like anyone going to a 50s party is dressed like Sandra Dee in a poodle skirt where poodle skirts were only really worn by American teenagers for a couple of years.
You have to forgive people though, especially at a party. Things are meant to be loud and stereotypical there. Ever see an 80's party, where everyone dresses in sweatbands, legwarmers, and tulle petticoats? It's a parody, and anyone who was alive in the 80's knows that's not how people really dressed. But if you dressed how they DID dress, you wouldn't stand out, and that wouldn't be any fun, would it?
Marialla i have a cousin who was born in the 80s and it bugs me that she even thinks that everyone just wore neon and spandex.
Actually, embellished felt/wool skirts were popular for a while and were not just worn by teenagers. The misconception was that everyone wore a skirt with a poodle, when in reality that was just one of the hundreds of designs people made. There was an explosion of designs, with so many women still being home sewers, the sky was the limit for things they would embelish on their skirts. There were tamer designs with flowers or geometric shapes, or more out there designs like, the eiffel tower, LP's, telephones with a 3D cord that would run from the base at the bottom to the handle at the top, drunk mice sitting in a martini glass, I've even seen pictures of some that had a working board game board embelished on them with felt, with large pockets that would hold all the pieces you would need to play. The designs also weren't limited to just a bottom side, many went all the way around the border. They became so popular so fast that it sort of became a competition to out-do others with the complexity of your design. As someone who dressed vintage every day I totally get the frustration behind the poodle skirt stereotype. However, I think the actual history of them is so great and it's one of the first times that fashion became self-expressive, not just dressing the part!
whossoul The 50’s in the US were a time for mass experimentation, and not just for fashion! Google recipes if you wanna see what they did with food.
t t Of course! This page has some pictures of the game board ones, as well as other designs: www.littlethings.com/the-poodle-skirt/
This article from Vintage Dancer on 50's skirt styles has some pictures and information about them too, and it's just a great resource for information. It's one of my favorite resources for accurate fashion history with lots of picture examples:
vintagedancer.com/1950s/1950s-fashion-history-skirts/
Not all 1950s clothing is polkadots and anchors and leopard...thats actually more rockabilly. Within the vintage community there are different aesthetics, and along with them different shops ladies like to frequent. I'm a big fan of reproduction clothing, as I'm a very busty gal. I like Collectif clothing, who you mentioned, they make the BEST trousers. But if your a thrifty gal I suggest checking out Lindy Bop, they're also based in the UK, and I've gotten some great solids from them over the years.
KaylaMaeNOT I love lindybop!!
I will have to watch this video again as I was super distracted at how fabulous your hair looks!!!!!!!
This is the best compliment haha, thank you!
I thought it looked fabulous as well!
I wasn’t one of those 4 people, however I think this sounds like a very interesting series. I’m glad those 4 people had such a great series idea.
the biggest misconception about vintage fashion is that everyone has to be super rich to do it right.
which is so not true
Marie thrift stores, target etc
one youtuber i follow has an awesome series on turning modern pieces vintage
natalie are you referring to the pinup companion?
Plain Popcorn yes thats her !!
Marie Target doesn't sell actual vintage clothes, they might sell vintage inspired clothes or basic pieces that you can incorporate into vintage style outfits.
For cheaper vintage clothes (clothes made in a specific era) check out estate sales, thrift/second hand shops, eBay/auction sites and ask older relatives if they have any old clothes in their closet or attic that is from around the era you're looking for.
I got a vintage cut hawaiian shirt for 2€ at the mall ...
It is interesting that we all have misconceptions about fifties fashion. My family has a big trunk of photos and fashion magazines from this era and the clothes are waaaayyyy more muted and modest than you would think. I think any woman walking around in a plunging halter neck dress made from garishly patterned fabric would have been arrested - lol!
The thing that has prevented me from making the jump into vintage fashion is the idea that you have to completely commit to it. I think the magazines/websites often give this impression because they tend to mainly feature women who have done this. I have also met a couple of women who wouldn't even take part in any event or activity or work that required modern clothing. I love vintage but I also love modern clothes and don't want to have to live by a set of rules as that seems pretty stressful!
LauraBristol you can always dress however you want whenever. I used to go from preppy to emo in early high school. Fashion is just a way to express how you feel that day. Do what feels good that day!
LauraBristol me too!!! I love modern clothes and kind of dress in a way that could certainly be labelled slutty (a term I’ve personally come to embrace because I’m sick of feeling ashamed of it lol.) but I also have a few vintage pieces, including a lovely, very modest day dress from the 50s, a long coat from the 40s, and lots of stuff from the 60s, like long skirts and sweaters. I like being able to switch up my look without feeling boxed in.
I sway between mid 60s fashion, 70s street wear, 90s grunge, and emo style. My coworkers and students often make comments about how I dress and that it's weitd and inconsistent, but I feel comfortable and happy so I brush it off.
Love this video! I've been getting more and more into vintage clothing and have purchased a lot of vintage reproduction patterns to try to make some item of my own. I didn't even think to look for actual vintage items because of many of the reasons you mentioned. Now I'm definitely going to look for some vintage pieces in my size :) Thanks for the tips and inspiration!
This was VERY interesting! I'm eager to work more vintage (or more likely vintage-inspired) clothes into my wardrobe, especially my work wardrobe - I don't really have a distinct clothing style when it comes to my office wear, and vintage is what appeals to me the most by far. I'm eager to see a review/recommendation list of sites you've tried and how you've found the clothes to be.
I'm glad! I think there are a lot of ways to incorporate vintage inspired pieces into a work wardrobe! So many collared blouses and tailored pants. I'm mostly ordering single items from etsy sellers, but I'll definitely try to review some specific brands as I build my wardrobe.
I think the polka dots, cherry and anchor-craze might be more a Rockabilly thing, which is an own subgenre in itself, and most vintage shops sell it as well because it is so popular.
Inis More I do have an authentic 1950s polkadot dress but it looks different than the modern reproductions as the fabric (some type of rayon organza I think) gives such a different drape. I think that a lot of the modern reproductions of those patterns are really hindered by the fabric.
Your comment about finding the proper fabric really struck a chord with me. I find it so incredibly difficult to find non-modern fabric! If there isn't a chemically based fiber in it then it's priced out of this world, at least where I live. Trying to find wool suiting is a lost cause around here...
I'm just starting to wear 1890 clothing and the fact that I see them as actual clothing and not costumes make such a difference, you feel more comfortable. Two day ago I was buying groceries and I never feel that comfortable and confident in clothing ever ( wearing a proper corset, petticoats, a heavy skirt and everything)
Ooooo! I just saw a video from Evelyn Wood. She puts vintage garments in separate delicates bags and washes them in the machine on delicate. Then air dry. You may try that.
katieintraining I love her videos!
Me too!
I love Evelyn Wood! She's on my subscription list.
Mindygrace
Yes, most hand wash clothing can be washed in a machine on delicate. A front-loading machine is even more gentle than a top-loading machine. You can use a presoak and short wash with cold water on delicate pretty successfully.
We have a pretty rough top loading machine from the 80's (which frequently doesn't drain properly causing colors to bleed) so I don't trust it too much with delicates. I have tried the bags before, but I hat how wrinkled it makes everything! I feel like hand washing is faster since I can usually get away without ironing them. But it's a really neat method!
This was pretty much exactly my misconceptions about vintage fashion! When I found the fashions of the 30's and 40's I liked the muted colours and smaller skirts that were prevalent much more than the bold colours and huge circle skirts on so many of the repo websites. I still have a few of them, but they're more of a statement piece rather than something I wear everyday.
I have 2 styles boho in spring and summer and vintage / retro in fall and winter. All my dresses are me made cause it's the cheapest option, with some skirts and tops that are thrifted. The whole rockabilly scene kept me from doing vintage for a LONG time! I always wanted to dress like Lucy or Beaver's mom in leave it to beaver, that stuff doesn't come up as often as rockabilly in searching. Eventually I decided screw it,I'm gonna dress how I want even if I have to make it lol
I know what you mean! All through high school I dressed rockabilly/psychobilly, which don't get me wrong, I loved. However, I watched I Love Lucy and Leave It To Beaver with my grandma all the time, and kept thinking "that's how I would love to dress!" It took a while before I realized "Oh wait, you CAN dress like that!" I still hold a place in my heart for rockabilly style, but I definitely feel like now I have a more grown up look fitting for my life as a mom!
In 1954, my mother, who was an excellent seamstress, made me a swimsuit. It was white with red and blue anchors on it. I loved it. Go figure.
yay 😄!
I didn't mean to imply it was an inaccurate print, the 50's (and 40's!) were full of bright designs and patterns! I just think they have been a bit overrepresented on reproduction sites.
I am a 3x it’s almost impossible to find real “vintage” clothes but I can find inspired vintage clothes.
I found this super interesting! And I’m looking forward to the rest from this series! 😁
Washing machines actually conserve water in that you wash a load of clothing at the same time in less time than hand washing. washing each piece by hand every day wastes a lot of water. modern day machines have a hand wash cycle as well as a delicate cycle. this is what I use for such pieces and I have found it to be better than hand washing, plus you also conserve water.
Being Vintage, myself, and growing up in a home with a tailor....Anchors in the 50s...Think little boys in sailor suits morphing into little girls in matching sailor collared dresses...cute!...Anchors on ladies clothes= casual cute...like the little girl inside the lady, bringing out the baby doll...it was a thing. Hand washing...In my grandmothers home there was a bucket in the bathroom with Wisk detergent (before that it was baby shampoo) and a wood handled plunger that was dedicated to laundry...Hand washables were dropped in there at the end of the day until the bucket was full...Plunging happened, then rinsing and hanging on a line from the towel bar in the back of the shower. Comfort...clothes were more structured but the seams were finished or made as french seams, to reduce scratching..I have clothes from nice department stores that have fallen apart in the wash over time but I still have vintage clothes and after we moved from my grandmother's,,,we used the delicate cycle (never overfilling the tub so nothing rubbed and scrubbed) and the clothes lasted as well as hand washing...Note to new friend: Corduroy does not need to be dry cleaned...turn it inside out and wash...air dry and press on the inside turn out and brush the wail all in one direction. Halter tops and pedal pushers were not seen in magazines because they were low brow, middle class at home wear and ...usually worn by the daring or flashy...Mother was sure a woman was divorced if she went grocery shopping in backyard BBQ wear. Annnnd BTW have you been to Rustyzipper.com? clothes and patterns....authentic vintage wear by decades
Omg I have the exact same problems when fitting clothing to my body, it’s so hard to find jeans that fit :(
Most washing machines today have a hand washing programme that is very gentle and can even be more gentle than doing it yourself in the sink since you often rub the fabric to get out dirt but the machine just rocks back and forth like a cradle and takes more time so the detergent have time to do it's job + it washes in the correct temp often people use to hot water when hand washing since no-one likes being cold but that can make some stain harder to get out even setting some instead so they will never go away, also colder water is more gentle to a lot of fabrics and dyes so the clothes will look nicer for longer.
You are lucky, you can make vintage dresses, pants, playsuits using old patterns. I see them all the time on Pinterest.
This was great! Also loved “THE PANTS!”
Very interesting! Do try sewing vintage. I am learning to sew expressly for vintage. Do look into foundation garments and dress shields. People did not wash their clothes as often as we do today because the under stuff like slips and shields absorbed most of BO. If you are looking for daily wear slips, garters and stockings try National Clothing.
I was going to say this too! Women did not wash their dresses after every wear. I love watching old self care routine videos from the 40's and 50's and in a lot of them you see women take off their dresses and hang them up in their closet again. Back then you only washed something if it was actually dirty, and just wearing it for a day doesn't make your clothes dirty unless you are in the dirt or spill something on it!
Oh girl! When you said you wanted to be able to blame the fact that you "didn't look good" on the fact that you hadn't tried, I could so relate. You are not alone in that.
ok your comment about what women really wore in the '50'really made me think. I was a kid then and I thought I would tell you what my mom wore during that decade. She wore dresses, and around the house, shorts, or Mary Tyler Moore capri slacks, button front sleeveless blouses made of tiny pique or percale or gingham or some type of cotton. Thick muslin, or plisse, or seersucker. The fabric was so different. Her dresses varied between a full skirt and fitted bodice to a wiggle dress. Most all had sleeves, collars, placket fronts, etc. The huge difference between then and now is the fabric. Silk and cotton blends, peau, quilted satin skirts, modern looking prints, lovely soft cotton often interlined in construction, Then fully lined. Plaid wools, and wool crepes, wool flannel and gabardine. Many less items than today, but a dress was worn for five or ten years. The top coat the hats the gloves the jewelry the shoes. The full sail dress up. I did it myself in the 60's and miss it so. I still have the costume jewelry from that time and gloves. The hats have since passed on, but they would be easy to make. Just look at pictures of Queen Elizabeth. She really has kept the Royals dressing in the 50's aesthetic to this day. I can't wait to see what you do. Yes, sewing cotton to fit is difficult, and I can vouch that the non stretch garment is less comfortable. If it fits you there will be push back at the waist, the stress points can split. This is the main reason that polyester doubleknit was so popular... comfort. So, what has caught your eye?
Right on .
I actually love sewing with cotton! Ironically enough, I hate working with knits, even though it's easier to fit. I find cotton very comfortable to wear. It's not baggy worn out clothes comfortable, but it also has the benefit of breathing. I tend to add extra fabric on any parts that will be under more stress, and I love adding some thick cotton (it's actually intended to be used inside corsets to help them retain their shape) around the waist to help me suck everything in nice and tight.
Can you tell me about ladies' manicures from the 50's? What shapes were popular, and what colors? I get the impression it was all pointy red ovals, but that can't be true. Did most women even do their nails?
Marialla I saw very few manicured nails in the 50's. Mostly red, clear, natural. Just clean,filed, and polished.
whossoul poly double knit from the late 60's was thick , very easy to sew, and a whole new world of comfort- a lot like scuba today. Non stretch clothes were binding, creased and bagged in the seat and knees mercilessly(imagine a wrinkly wiggle dress or pencil skirt, with a bagged seat). Dress clothes didn't have elastic in the comfort zones we find it today. Full skirts were comfy, but a bodice would crease under bust on my mom. Clothes often could only be worn once in the summer before needing dry-cleaning or laundering. There was no febreeze or air conditioning, deodorant not antiperspirant. Dress shields were standard, because the sweatstains often did not come out, or could rot the fabric, or just ruined the look .
"They were too long for the model, which meant they'd probably be long enough for me." 🤣🤣🤣 I am 5'10" also and I feel your pain!
The Pants™
I had a similar revelation with my first pair of skinny jeans - until then I just assumed that they would make my hips stick out even more than straight cut (or bootcut oh my god), but it turned out that the tighter fit is actually way more flattering on me
Yes! Before fully accepting that I loved wearing a vintage look, I too used to always think of vintage fashion as tacky. For me, it was that I am not a fan of a certain popular pattern. 🍒
I had the same misconceptions, especially when my friends would say “oh stop staring is having their 20% off sale, it’s so cheap!” And I can’t drop that much for a dress!! I’ve started working on my own 50’s style dress, and although I’m very basic in my skills, I can already tell I love the way it sits on me better than most fast-fashion does. I’m really interested in more ways to keep vintage clothing looking okay and healthy (for a lack of a better word). I’m super excited for this series!!
I have the same exact fears you do and I’ve been wanting to create a wardrobe that speaks “me.” With that being said I know that vintage pieces would be apart of this but I also have difficult measurements that aren’t in the “straight” sizing yet plus sizing is way too big. I also have a tendency to shy away from what I see as “tacky” vintage clothing because I watch classic films and just can’t understand how some things are vintage inspired. But you’re def correct. Most people who have the most beautiful closet took years to build it because they buy 1 piece at a time. Not a shopping cart in one go. I’m excited to see more videos from this series! 💕♥️♥️
The fit issues are exacerbated by the fact act the clothing you enticed are "fast fashion" and made inexpensively with cheap fabrics by very poorly paid workers. I am not trying to shame you but it is an issue that Americans need to be more aware of and really think about when they are purchasing clothing. I love that you are pushing for vintage and handmade items.
Americans aren’t the only fast fashion consumers. H&M should be evidence of this.
Beauty and the Boat exactly, fast fashion is a world wide problem, especially in western countries.
your video just made my exams 30% more bearable
I loved this video. 💜💜💜 Also what style is your cardigan that you are wearing? I would love to sew one similar to that style.
I have a question about vintage fashion: in the 50's and before, did women mostly sew their own wardrobes? In what decade did store-bought wardrobes become normal? I know my own mother was still trying to sew at least some of her children's clothes in the 70's, but by the 80's I think it was normalized to believe clothes "all came from the store". I'm sure women mostly sewed their own wardrobes in the 1800's, and sewing machines helped home sewers a lot, but sewing machines also started the industrial sewing business, so I think somehow getting "easier" also led to delegating it entirely to factories.
Sometimes it blows my mind when I think about women in the 1800's and before sewing all those huge pouffy, highly structured dresses and corsets etc. all by hand! Plus of course all the clothes for their husbands and children. Then if you pile on the idea that laundry must be done by hand, possibly by boiling or pounding clothes, wringing, air-drying, ironing, then obviously mending whatever holes this process (plus hard wear and tear from life wearing only one or two outfits) would bring. OY! Easy to see why four days a week were dedicated in song to just dealing with clothes.
Marialla, I graduated from high school in 1955. My mother could sew but did not like to and I sewed but a long way from everything that I wore. Most of our cloths came from a store. I had one aunt that made most of her and her daughter's clothing. Another aunt bought all her cloths and her daughter's cloths. It got hand me downs this cousin which I enjoyed very much. Clothing was not thrown away or taken to a resale shop. It was passed on to someone who could use it. Fashion changed much more slowly and clothing was worn until it looked worn. During the war in the 40s, more people sewed because rationing limited how much ready made could be bought. Fast fashion is the biggest change during my lifetime. I hope this give you some insight into clothing during that period.
You are nearly on target,. I think it was maybe starting in the late 70's. My Mother and older sister sewed most of their clothes. I had to learn sewing in my 7th grade home econ class in 1975. But I bought all my clothes once I was old enough to care about clothes. Between 1980 and 1985 there was a big influx of imported Asian clothes, prices dropped, but the clothes were good quality and nice fabrics. I still have a cashmere skirt I bought in 1988.
It really depended on the household. It was pretty common for women to sew all or most of their own clothes in the 1940's and 1950's. Store bought clothes were becoming more popular and more accessible, but many people considered them to be cheap and low quality, an inferior option to home made clothes. Or in some cases, buying clothes was desirable if you were buying expensive designer wear, but for the general population who couldn't afford it, home sewing was a way to copy the latest designs and have the most fashion forward clothes. Sewing was a skill most women had been taught by their mothers, and most of those mothers had passed on to their daughters. However, there was also an increasing number of women who didn't know how to sew, which before was pretty unheard of.
no they didnt. everything ready made was de rigeur anyway... canned food, frozen food, etc. people in the 50s weren't sewing clothes en masse. some people did, obviously but most people, IMO were not, they were buying from department stores in Dior and Chanel inspired uniforms that everyone wore.
There have always been seamstresses/clothing stores since the medieval age, although up until the 18th century 90% of people were peasants, they couldn't even use money or even count, they had to wear only one outfit.
The Industrial Revolution marked the first textile industries and it was booming. This time the bourgeoisie (merchants and artisans) didn't have to make their clothes by hand, they had factories (sweatshops basically) and machines.
The reason as to why a lot of women started to sew their own clothes in the 1930s-40s is due to the Great Depression, they didn't have money to even buy socks.
The 50s were actually an era where consumerism was HUGE, in fact I think consumerism was bigger then, than now, thanks to the end of WW2 where "the American Way Of Life" was being promoted, people were basically "rich" they could buy cars, appliances, everything they needed so everything was ready for consumers.
Just an idea, but I think the obsession with anchors is a misinterpretation of the 'nautical' pieces that pop up now and then. I have encountered several pieces in 'nautical' colours and/or with sailor kind of handkerchief collars, but never with anchors and although I have found pieces dating from the Edwardian era to the 80s, I couldn't pinpoint a time when it was an actual trend. I think someone must have found some pieces like that and just decided that nautical styles would look cute.
Actually, the one place where I have encountered anchors is on brass buttons.
1. One problem with vintage secondhand clothing is removing the smell of age and other condition issues. Scarcity of sizes notwithstanding, mustiness, moth balls, and cigarette smoke are really revolting, and perspiration stains have probably weakened and discolored the garment.
2. I’ve browsed indie vintage-inspired shops, and come away riled by the day dresses made from cheap, cheesy quilt cotton and the cocktail dresses made from near upholstery-weight, gosh awful brocade. Finding the right fabrics and construction can be so difficult.
3. I’ve also hesitated to adopt a vintage wardrobe, because it’s not a terrific fit with my current lifestyle. I love doing my hair in roller sets, but it takes a long time to dry, even with a bonnet dryer. I’d rather not appear in public in curlers. Clothing maintenance is a concern, and I too don’t want to go through my day in terror of my outfit’s imminent demise.
This was fun and informative! I've seen a lot of 1940s inspired clothing in department stores lately and I love the look of them. I'm looking forward to seeing your process of transitioning your wardrobe!
I just bought a 1940s mink fur coat for $95. It’s in perfect condition, and it actually fits my XL, 5’7 body. I almost cried 😂
Can I wear vintage clothing if I’m mixed? I usually see lighter people wear this type of clothing and wonder if I’ll look weird.
7:08 is when the countdown starts
I have slowly transitioned my summer wardrobe over to me-made vintage inspired style lines, more flattering for my oddball shape and I enjoy the wearing of them. The winter wardrobe is a work in progress. This video was a great idea Angela, look forward to more.
Hahaha, I feel you on the winter wardrobe being a work in progress. I've been dressing in the vintage inspired style for years and my winter wardrobe is still a work in progress! I feel like I need to start working on it now and get some things made so they are ready to go. Because I know once it gets cold out all I want to do is sew summer dresses while dreaming of warmer weather! But in summer I can't even think about sewing warm things because it's so hot!
Julie Halligan I have also transitioned. My pronouns are she/her/it
Totally interested in this! And wow, I am in love with that beautiful sweater! The color is so perfect on you. :)
If you are interested in a *safe* Facebook group where you can purchase true vintage pieces let me know. There's all sorts of prices but you can find some great stuff and it's what helped me make the transition from modern to vintage and vintage inspired clothing! I'm very excited to see what your experience will be like!
I'm definitely open to suggestions for groups or sellers if you have any! :)
Angela Clayton look ''Ooh La La 1920-1962 vintage hive mind" on Facebook!
They have a few sister groups like Wounded Bird which takes care of all the pretty pieces that need some TLC and the 1963-1990s group.
Daniratoe - thank you for the suggestion! I follow several vintage & rockabilly sales groups on FB, but I'm tired of the endlessly repeated posts for the same repro dresses made for tiny ladies.
I'm really excited for this series. I follow a few "vintagey people" on social media, but I have a rather hard time getting into it, since i don't quite know where to start. So I hope these videos will help me a little bit with that :)
Any Kairi I have a similar problem, and while I still haven't found any true vintage to fit me I have found vintage inspired (as she said you just have to look a bit harder) and i have used vintage patterns to make dresses (they're not an amazing quality but when you wear them others don't even notice)
But making your own clothing is a good start i think. My sewing skills are at a very beginner level. So making wearable dresses myself will still take some time and practice
If you want to buy premade stuff, I always recommend Lindy Bop to people. They are a pretty inexpensive brand (I've gotten dresses between $12-20 on sale) and they make some very cute vintage inspired stuff. It's a good foot in the door brand because you can pick up a few things and start wearing them and building up the confidence. I'm partial to sewing my own clothes, and while I've been sewing for years, there are some very beginner level things you can make. Circle skirts are one of the easiest things to sew (it's three seams, a hem, and adding a waistband) and they are a great staple for a vintage wardrobe. You can dress it down with a modern t-shirt, or dress it up with button down shirt with elaborate collar and cuff details.
Thanks, those are really helpful advices. I'll definitely check the brand out :)
I haven't seen many of your videos, but I used to go to the website where you showed the clothing you made, because I sew and was looking for ideas. I have been into vintage for years and it's great. My vintage Holy Grail is a New Look suit. You know the one, by Dior. You could make one, probably. I sew by hand and don't use a machine so I don't sew jackets.
Let me give you a huge tip about handwashing. I have tons of handwashing items and you can do it in the machine. Put them in zip lingerie bags, wash them on cold and on a gentle cycle, with slow spin and slow agitation. Put one item in a bag and zip it. You can put all of them in at once. It is exactly like hand washing. Walmart has the hand wash bags. Also, I can give you info about how to actually wash dry clean only clothing too if you want. I'm 54 and been doing laundry for myself and my family for 30 some odd years, so I've made all the mistakes and learned by trial and error, so you don't have to. I've taught my girls how to do this and would be happy to tell you how to as well.
One thing about vintage inspired clothing is they are more rockabilly or pinup than vintage. Also none of the dresses are long enough.
I'll also be happy to tell you what I can about vintage as well. I did it basically full time for years.
Sadly, my size is IMPOSSIBLE to find. My waist is about 41 inches, I wear a XL-2X and 22 size pants. Im also curvy and have a huge stomach. My style is very grandma-chic, so I can usually find nice fitting clothes at the thrift store, but I want to venture out to a vintage style. I just don't think it's possible because of my size.
Ekaterina Plotnikova Thank you for the recommendation!
my CBD life I often buy maternity clothes because they fit pretty well, just aren't usually my style. I recommend going to thrift stores bc you can always find things that fit. Shopping in regular stores has never worked for me
Awackles I think the best way to get the vintage look in that size and with that figure is making the clothes yourself, that way you can control the fit and the look.
I'm a size 42eu in the waist, a size 44eu in the hip and bust an I am shorter than what my local stores cater for so clothes shopping is always a nightmare.
I can't even find a coat that fits, as the arms eye is always cut way too low, and that isn't an easy fix.
I can buy skirts without too many fitting problems but that's about it.
I've turned to making just about everything else.
Etakerina, thank you for that recommendation! I just checked out TheEyreEffect, and I agree her figure and style will be very helpful to me and other plus size ladies who want to dress with vintage flair.
While it is unlikely you can find real vintage pieces (except maybe from relatives, check grandma's attic!), you will likely be able to find vintage-inspired or reproduction pieces. There are many sites dedicated to vintage-looking clothing.
I hand wash my bikinis because I don't trust my mother
Handwashing is fun
YES - Reason #2 is what I just discussed on my channel! You can find waist 36 and up vintage, it is just harder than say a 24".
I love the sweater you're wearing, so beautiful, and it looks great on you. Thanks for another great video!
This is interesting. And I've noticed your change of style and I love it 🙂 you are absolutely beautiful (with and without this style and makeup) and it's exciting for us to see something that you are excited about 🙂
YaasssGirl! Keep up the great content!
I always tried to avoid costume y pieces just a personal preference but there are even some rockabilly psycho billy brightly colored items that may not be traditional but still can be pulled off by most people without looking like a costume. I also hated the awful cheap fabrics that made the dresses not hang correctly or the lack of boning or foundation garments for example some sweaters seem almost made for a bullet bra but to each their own you do you and have fun with it. The cool thing about this era and many vintage eras are they are flattering to every size and to everyone IMO 😍😁
I like vintage clothes. Of course I use to play dress up with my mom's clothes from the 50's, this was the late 60's. Liked the sweater you had on as well. Totally surprised you're 5' 10", but being at the other end of the size spectrum I totally understand not fitting into clothes. My issue is always too long. Keep up the great work and looking forward to your next video
A lot of people associate/ mistake "vintage" clothing with pin-up clothing. Personally, were I to wear "vintage" I would wear pin-up style clothing because I like to look really extra.
This is a really interesting video. I'm not really interested in wearing the typical vintage fashion (aka 50s/60s garments) but I love historical fashion especially victorian (1870 -1880) and edwardian dresses as well as the lolita and I want to wear it more often. Not on a daily bases but more than one time in a year. So I can relate to alot if point you made.
Since you metioned washing. It would be really awesome if you could do a care video. Like how to wash different fabrics (e.g. cotton, lace, velvet and farbics with velvet flocking, glittery fabrics or really delicate fabrics like very thin chiffon) at home. I have a few dresses I'm too scared to even hand wash because they are so delicate and I don't want to ruin them.
I LOVE the colour of your sweater! Good for you, believing in your own choices and not going along with the 'herd.' It often takes some courage to be you instead of what other think should be 'you'.
I love your earrings, where did you get them?
I feel like a lot of this applies to any “non-traditional” or, more aptly, “non-standard” fashion, and I appreciate this video for clearing up that stuff. Sincerely, a disco dweeb who has trouble convincing their friends to wear what they like
Very interesting. I think your misconceptions were very logical and to be honest I would have thought the same thing as well, especially the not being comfortable in the clothing. What we are used to seeing fromvthe 50’s for example on tv looks very stiff and form fitting and looks like if you raised your arms you’d rip every seam and blow every zipper. Size issues would also be a big problem for me as well. My entire life I have been “between” sizes. It’s either too small or too large, and ALWAYS too long. Haha! Thanks for clearing these things up.
My mother grew up in the mid century fashion (40's and 50's) , so I knew how it was . The quality was nice, simple and lasted longer than things seem to today. I to hate to hand wash or IRON but I am willing to do so with a few nice pieces of quality clothing. Fyi , I dry my stuff on a low heat setting, wash everything but know not to dry some and never hot unless it is uncut cotton that I fry to gwt the srink done. I even washer silk, angora and wool but not dry them. I feel if it need hand washing ...it isn't for me. To old.4 that stuff.
Haha i love how you introduced “THE PANTS” 🤣❤️
I just love the style of 50s vintage - so classy. I love the gloves and hats especially. My issue is having the guts to wear it on a day to day without drawing too much attention. Not one for standing out.
I've been watching/reading your work since well before you were on youtube but i'm always so happy when you upload "talking" videos! You are so thorough in these videos that I feel like I always learn something, whether thats about the topic or just about you.
While I like the look of a lot of vintage clothing, I don't think I would want to deal with all of the accessories, hair styling, and make up that go into making the look complete. I am very much a sneakers kind of person. I never quite figured out how to walk in heels without looking like a klutz and being in varying degrees of pain. My daily hair routine is dragging a comb through it a few times and whenever I try to do something a little more interesting it results in a lot of breakage, because my hair is incredibly fragile. I also don't see myself ever developing the patience, hand-eye coordination, or eye for aesthetics needed for make up. So instead I watch incredibly talented RUclipsrs, like yourself, so that I can appreciate the look without having to attempt doing it myself. I am looking forward to more installments of your new vintage series.
Kirsten Paff I'm the same with the shoes and hair. My style isn't vintage though I do love the style. I'd like to maybe not have all of my wardrobe be vintage but a bit of it? 🤔 currently though I wear dresses that you can buy at any shop on the high street really but I still pretty much always wear converse 😂 my mum hates it though..
You don't have to go full vintage if you wish. You can still wear the shoe that is comfortable to wear paired with a circle skirt. For hair, if it brittle you can do a simple wet set at night and brush it out in the morning and bypass the extra time in the morning as well as the damaging heat of a curling iron. Makeup can be a little harder to skirt but there are old 1940s and 1950s videos of makeup tutorials on RUclips (go figure lol) that show you how to do it quickly without much fuss. Remember that makeup was pretty much an essential part of those era's even with rationing. That means that all different skill types had to have a method of putting on makeup without looking like a clown or spending too much time on.
Rebecca A will the wet set work on very thick, wavy/curly hair that's below boob length? I'm aware that most 50s hair styles are much shorter but I don't want to get rid of my hair 😣
Natalie Clarke yes you can. You may need to get a product that will help you hold the shape called hair Setting Lotions that are designed for all hair types but are particularly good for thin and very thick hair as you can decide on the concentration of the Setting Lotions. You do not need to cut your hair shorter. In fact, your hair is probably the perfect length for many 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and 1950s hair as your hair will not be pulled by gravity as much which means the style will hold better. The rest comes to your face shape and what wet set would work best. Fortunately, as the process does not damage your hair, you can experiment with the different ones (easy Google search for old pamphlets and tutorials) that works for you.
I'm definitely looking forward to the next videos for this series. Also, can I just say Angela has a great personality? She is so insightful and thoughtful! Not to mention inspirational. She's one of those people who is a good role model without necessarily trying to be one. So thank you, Angela, for just being yourself. Keep up the great work!
Try a 16 inch difference between your waist and hips. NOTHING EVER FITS. I’m also a size 0 which people assume a 0 is a stick with no curves. I get very frustrated buying clothes.
Hi Angela! I have really enjoyed watching your videos in vintage inspired clothing. But, I Loved this one. We have so much in common 😍 thanks for verbalising my headspace! Also...the pants.. . also my great love! Perfect for my shape. I got mine from Unique Vintage.
One thing that stopped me from starting was thinking that you HAVE to ne perfectly authentic. And i mean PERFECTLY. I'm not saying that it's a bad thing to try to be authentic but just wearing vintage inspired is making me very happy.
Maybe once I fill my wardrobe with more Vintage stuff (I'm only four months on) and when I do more reasearch my looks might get more authentic but for now just wearing stuff inspired by past decades while not looking costume-y is enough for me.
Yes! I am very interested, I've being thinking of 'venturing into vintage' and I think this series could help me out too.
4:42 SAME GIRL! Omg same, I have a 14" difference between my waist and hips and finding pants that fit without needing to be altered is basically impossible!
Except I'm 5'2" so I have short problems not tall ones
I literally have two closets and a huge plastic bin of vintage dresses with 34-40” waists. So many that I had to become a lot more discriminating about what I bought. It may be harder to find, but it’s out there! Did you know Lane Bryant started designing clothes for plus-sized women before World War I? Yes, ONE!
The only one of these points that stops me and gets me thinking is the "Vintage is tacky". You brought up GREAT points. I personally love the modern take on the fashion of the 40's-60's and I like to wear them but I am also conscious that other people view this time period as racist and sexist because it very much was. So seeing someone love fashion from before the civil rights movement can look to some a very white privilege thing to do. I am not saying I feel that way. But think of it like listening to country music. It feels exclusive because you think of the culture behind country music as being very politicized, religious, and very white. But why? It's just music style; it's art. Why feel negatively towards a fashion statement; it's just clothes. But the stigmas ARE real and valid and out there. Still, that won't stop me from wearing vintage, nor listening to country because maybe my liberal/atheist/feminist values can shed a new persona on these art styles I love. There is a more diverse face to the people who love vintage fashion. It's not nostalgia for pre-civil rights/ pre-women's rights fashion, it's new creative modern takes on a cut , flair and fabric that can be carried forward with NEW values.
Your video hit home for me, although I’m not curvy, and quite slim, I have far too many clothes. Because I LOVE stuff! I’ve been dressing like a, earthy “goth”. Although there is another part of me who loves dressing like an old lady lol I’ve actually gotten pulled into vintage because I realized how happy it makes me and the quality that it can have. Quality and comfort is very important to me! Thank you again for this, as it helped me realize it really is a time for a wardrobe change. Blessings!
What you described now (not liking your wardrobe...etc) i feel ya girl! This is soooo me! With the exception of, I didn’t even know that vintage fashion exists, and possible!!! Now it’s my day to day fashion of choice. I even started to learn to sew so I could expand my wardrobe 😅❤️
Thank you so much for such a honest ramble!
What are THE PANTS called? I have a similar hip/waist shape as you. Always looking for pants that fit...
Great video. I love that 4 people inspired you enough to do this strain of videos! :D also, your very thoughtful in your process. I appreciate hearing all of that because it matches how I process. I also have started curating a new wardrobe and find it difficult to keep up with the hand washing, so am mindful of that. And I have a 10 inch difference between my waist and hips and thought I could never wear or like a wide leg pant, even though I like the look (think k. Hepburn). But, I found a hugepair of size 28 linen pants with tags @ goodwill which were super long and realized it was because the cut for "wide leg" in my size 18 isn't loose enough nearly for my hips /legs. I altered them and am in love!
I really understand all your feelings on the points you brought up. I’ve only ever worn what’s affordable and comfortable because I knew my family couldnt afford much and I didnt like any clothes at the store anyway. I’ve been trying to venture into clothing styles that I am interested in but I’m terrified that I wont like how I look in the clothes. I have a fairly curvy figure too (in my opinion). Bust 36” Waist 28” and Hips 36”. I’ve considered making clothing for myself since I make costumes anyway, but I dont think my skills are quite there yet and I dont have much time or money for that. Seeing your video gave me hope that I can find reasonably priced clothes that I like which fit properly. Thank you so much for sharing!
Also, I’m glad you decided to start this series even though only about 4 people said they wanted to see it. Honestly good on you!! I like when people make decisions like that.
I tried to explain this long ago & gave up, "vintage mass production" as I call it, would never be worn in the past by anyone who valued their reputation (& it was an uptight era btw). Burlesque performers, sex workers etc would have been dressed more risque than most, but they would absolutely have dressed much more discreetly than this tack that's being churned out atm. Most successful 'repro' companies *are* tacky, have almost zero relevance to reality & are far more like Halloween costume stores than any reproduction & the people wearing their products look like over-accessorised children trick-or-treat-ing. However, there are some smaller, high quality makers who research thoroughly, design well & make well (be it clothing or patterns) & who make for those of us who like the simplicity & elegance of a vintage design, not for the demographic that the satin & gaudy colour attracts. They're just a little harder to find but they're well worth the effort.
I agree! I’ve seen a lot of ads from collectif and unique vintage, some are cute but others are pretty tacky. The more I looked into it I saw some stuff I really liked. I’m a fan of shopping at antique stores (sometimes you get lucky and can find vintage clothes), flea markets, or vintage stores. I have a few affordable true vintage dresses I got from eBay but when you buy online it can be scary because you don’t know what you’re getting. Lately I have found a vintage store in St. Augustine FL which is pretty close to me. I have fallen in love with this store. It’s a little bit more pricey than buying from thrift or antique stores but it rivals what you’d find on Etsy and unique vintage. At least when I’m there or at an antique store, I can try on as mush as I want. I bought a really cute vintage inspired playsuit from that store. I would have never bought it if I hadn’t been given the option to try it on.
There is a store about 40 minutes from me (Paper Doll Vintage, for any LI folks) and it is SO NICE trying stuff on in person! But the prices don't always match the condition of the pieces. I'm jealous of your luck with antique stores - I've been to a few with clothing sections but finding anything in them earlier than the 80s is a struggle.
Such an interesting video! I really enjoyed learning about these misconceptions and adjusting my own understanding of what's involved in wearing and buying 'true vintage'. Most of my wardrobe is actually vintage repro and vintage inspired clothing, but I don't go for the cliche anchors and tiki halters either! Collectif is actually my favourite brand, but if you like more 'simple' vintage inspired clothing, I think Emmy Design Sweden has absolutely amazing clothes, although more up there in price.
Girl, I so know the struggles with finds a pair of slacks that fit my curves. I have a 30 inch waist and 46 inch hips, and I am a petite 5'2. It one of the reasons why I mainly wear dresses and skirts.
And I found a pair of rubber waist, boot cut, and high waisted slacks that I adore. Which fit me so well, except the waist is to big.😑
OOO! Those slacks! I so have to get me a pair. I've been looking high and low for vintage inspired slacks with belt loops, and could not find any. That is until I watched your video.
And thanks to AVintageVanity for suggesting your channel, AVintageVanity, woohoo!
The cool thing about the Jeans being rubber waisted is even though the waist is big its not so big that they'll slide down. And to cover the waist I wear button down shirts that are meant to be worn untucked, these shirts have a straight across hem.