How To Start Wearing Vintage Style 

Can these hairstyles work for finer hair?

@@theresastubblefield5706 Absolutely! You will definitely need a setting lotion to set your hair when you curl it, but it should work perfectly with fine hair! Xx

I have seen a couple of your videos today. I love them. I have seen pictures of my grandmother and mom and. Aunt's...I tell them, well I did tell them they looked like movie stars next to me and I am eat woman. Lolol I love your looks.

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Me too

Yes!!!

Are you in the United States? If so how does one find out where they are having re-enactments?

I scrapbooked 100 years worth of my husband’s family photos this year and his grandma circa the 40’s is my new fashion icon 😂

Oh yay, that's so exciting! Good on you for learning to sew! I will be doing some hair curling and styling videos soon! xx

I was depressed about the very tiny sizing on all the clothing and patterns you see...

There's some great vintage patterns available today,m just watch the sizing, as genuine vintage sizing is very different to modern sizing. Gertie has some great vintage sewing books that I highly recommend.

Circle skirts dont require you to buy a pattern. Full circle for 1950s. Quarter or Half circle for more of a 1940s vibe.

@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 don’t forget that with extant garments, there’s a lot of survivorship bias. Smaller clothes are the ones that tend to last longer, because they’re only worn for a shorter amount of time, and being so small, can’t be passed on to family to them wear to shreds. But larger sizes are out there. That being said, I personally prefer to sew my own anyway. Finding new ready made in my era, 1890-1910, is near impossible for straight sizes, let alone plus sizes. And I’d never wear an actual antique, even if it fit. Though occasionally you luck out and the style comes back into fashion and you can get a couple of blouses and jumpers without having to make them yourself.

Sounds like you’re are doing everything right with starting to wear vintage! 💕

Thank you! 50s and 60s fashion is so fun! X

Awh, thank you so much for sharing ❤️ You should do it girl! Go all out and embrace the style you love! Don’t let other people or anything else stop you! Xx 💋

@sarahperkins I am the same. I was 13 years old in 1986 and my favorite teacher and 4-H leader told me that I was any old soul. I didn't understand at the time standing there in my rolled up jeans and thrifted saddle oxfords but I sure do now. I caught a glimpse of myself the other day and was startled to see what I've become. That ends today. I'm gonna get my sass back and my Amazon cart has some lovely pretties just for me. After 4 decades of everyone else it's time for me again. Good luck on your journey

@Kj Sanford 3 years seems WAY too long, hun! At our age, we should have a bit of savings and some credit. This would be a perfect time to use it. I've been where you are (heaviest weight ever, probably right now! Lol) and none of it seems to be going anywhere (I'm a few years older than the ladies here=menopause). But if you do like Nordstrom Rack, they'll have nice dress skirts from Calvin Kline that I know will fit me. I think their highest size is a 14/XL in store. Theyll have wide leg pants and Loft will have capri dress pants that will work, too. All machine wash. Just don't buy their watches. Waste of money. Numbers fell off! Look for sales or odd colors. I like a salmon colored pant. If you keep to a set of colors that go together, buying will be easier. Mine are greens, dark blues, and of course reds/pinks. Patterns, you can buy say a cream shirt (like dress shirt) and wear it with light pants, jeans, any dress pants of skirt, or pick colors from the pattern and use them for pant/shoe colors. Such as green skinnies (if you're going modern or just feel like it), a neutral skirt, or the pink capri dress pants (got a lot of wear out of those!). You could of course wear black pants, too. When all my shirts have the same color palette, I never have to worry about what to wear. I also rotate the dress shirts (long sleeves), pants, and so on...you can start with the shoes. NR is easy with returns. I think they may charge you a little to ship back, maybe it's Macy's...? Macy's took a sizable order from me and didn't tell me they were having issues to ship first. Over a month later, I canceled the order. So, they're going under for this type of thing. They also have a lot of things that work with vintage stuff and are often cheaper. Think polka dot blouses. Be careful with buttons if you're big all up front like me! Haha. Buttons may not be your friend! You may need to go with a stretchier fabric for this problem. Only buy stuff you really love. For example, leather loafers. Or suede/leather moccasins/driving shoes. They also have the very klunky heels l, which I think of as old lady gear and I hate how it looks on my feet. But they could go with a vintage look. I also like kitten heels. Not sure if the style is 50s, but a pointy toe animal print would work. I'm a 10, and may have to size up to 10.5 or 11 because of the point. They were cheap, go with anything and dress you up right away. I can't do Keds. I'd use Vans instead. Not sure if the time frame would technically work, but they're very cute with the jeans of the time. Plus, they're fairly cheap and literally last for YEARS! My first pair are 4 or 5 years old. If you do Vans, note the sizes are unisex. A 10 could go 9 or 8.5 maybe. If you get suede, any shoe repair place can clean them like new. Use silicone spray on them (outside, please, don't breathe it. Also keep in mind that the spray might be flammable, probably, and the overstay would be slippery when it gets wet, say on a metal balcony). I find Coach to be a reliable size. I have pink moccs that are 4-5 years old. Still intact. Not cheap, over 100.00, but they're well made. Worth it. Thrift stores can have Manolos and such for only a few bucks. A 10 would be a 41 in Italy. They also tend to be narrow (Gucci heels are, too). I've found cute true vintage jewelry and nice repros on etsy/eBay. Type in Sputnik /sunburst style jewelry...a true vintage broch only cost me 20 bucks! And it's got a chain loop, too! Make sure they're in your country FIRST. You don't want a 55.00+ customs fee you didn't know about later on. Etsy will make whatever you want, of course. Heartmycloset has some gorgeous stuff. Not horribly expensive in the States. Not for bespoke (custom/handmade to order). I haven't bought here yet, as I want to lose a bunch of weight first. Haha You can only alter down so much. Look at the bad reviews first. Look at how their clothes work on real women using a cell phone in bad lighting for photos. See if the bad reviews have any possible merit. Avoid anyone who won't take a return. Or problems with returns. Now is the perfect time to try a red lip, a new hairstyle or anything else. It's winter and a pandemic. Nobody is going to SEE it. Jmo.

40? You're a baby, lol :) I'd LOVE to be 40 again, haha. Did you get your hormones checked? It might have something to do with it. I noticed that myself, along with the confidence thing, and being spacey/stupid...I also don't sleep! Ha. Try to get out more. Maybe adopt or foster a dog so you HAVE TO get out and move around. When I quit drinking 10 years ago, I found doing things for others helped. There might be a place near you that helps women get better jobs by better dressing and such. Maybe that's an option, to help them? I guarantee it will help you :) This will pass either way. Try not to rush into cosmetic surgery, starvation diets, or hormone therapy. Cosmetic surgery (had full-body lipo from Dr. David Teplica in Chicago out of St. Joseph's hospital on Sheridan road) is painful like you wouldn't believe. It isn't cheap. And it's not permanent. I had full body lipo, boob lift, and double chin lipo. I was kind of unconscious for like 5 days, lol. But if you eat the same junk, it comes right back over time. You still have to eat less and exercise, sorry :) Starvation diets. Got down to 117. Pretty much didn't eat. Didn't last and my guy friends said I looked like I'd been to a concentration camp. I'm 5'5 btw. Not everyone looks the same at different times of their life. My 117 doesn't look like yours :) It was still mostly flab, because I hate exercise. Ha. And hormones, including the pill give you cancer. So, no. Myself and 3 other women I knew came up precancerous on the pill. Nope for me :) Just wait it out, I hear lots of women are much happier after. It was way worse in our early 20s, I dreamed about it and it was awful, lol

@@stalstonestacy4316 I was born in 1986 lol :D

haha that's so relatable! I always become so invested with the main characters too!

OMG SAMEE

You are welcome! I’m glad I could help 😊❤️

À polo shirt with a pencil pant or a Capri pant, a head scarf and ballerina flats are an easy start.

They are gorgeous I agree! 💕

I still wear nylons 😄

@@ashleycarr9589 👌🏼

Yes, the 1980's were super cute too!

You are so sweet! Thank you for letting me know about another reproduction shop! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! xx

@@SageLilleyman I found one called Stop Staring! Expensive, but they have beautiful clothing. Also Recollections Inc. They have so many eras, and their customer service is fantastic.

The seam back pantyhose can be hard to find or very expensive. I learned that when the war came these stockings weren't in production because the factories had to make war equipment instead so the ladies would draw a line on the back of their legs and use regular stockings over it.

@@ventalexandria7727 Oh yes, I recall hearing something like that too. Also, the use of stockings with garter belts was so common because tights with a crotch were a luxury item reserved for upper-class women. And you're right, back-seam tights are hard to come by (I take good care of all of mine), especially nude ones with a black back seam, I only have one pair of those. Black ones are more common, and then the most common type are crotch-less stockings. But those are designed to be lingerie, so they're less convenient and comfortable for everyday wear.

@@dominikar4969 I don't know about upper-class women, but the internet (and memory) tells me pantyhose were invented in 1959 and became popular when the miniskirt made garterbelts impractical. I started out with a garterbelt & nylons, but when my hemlines climbed, I bought pantyhose.

Thank you so much! ❤️😊

Oh yes the fashion in Queens Gambit was amazing! Thanks so much for watching 💕

You are so welcome! Xx

Your exactly like me 😂 I love granny stuff and don’t seem to have things in common with anyone my age 🤦🏻‍♀️😝

Thank you!! I’m honoured to have you here! ❤️ Period drama’s are my go to for movies and tv shoes too! It’s always lovely to find someone else who dresses in a similar way and has an appreciation for all the “granny stuff”!! 😂💕

I am exactly the same!!! 😂 haha I actually only own one proper bag, a black vintage purse from the 1940s! And I always take that with me even if I’m wearing colours that don’t go with the bag! 😱😂

So I will have to get back to you at a later date with that tutorial! Once I own a few more bags! X

What about a gold tone or bronze tone bag? Remi and Reed have several vegan leather reversible ones. There's no pockets, but it's easy to see everything. Their metal tone ones hide the wear. Be careful with bedbugs or lice/fleas on anything used. Look them over very carefully. Bedbugs, you'll see dots of blood, sometimes in a triangle pattern. They can also get into anything wood or upholstered. They dislike metal frames and can't climb them.

Yes I need this! My grandmother never wore stockings/nylons because it was seen as sl*tty at the time (which is ridiculous), even in the winter her legs were bare. I just can't do that! Especially because I'm Dutch and have to bike through the rain, it's just not an option.

If you find this out please let me know.

Thanks so much!! 😊

Oh thank you very much :) xx

I'm slowly starting to build a vintage inspired wardrobe. You're definitely an inspiration! I love 50s pin-up & rockabilly style, but also love my modern jeans & t-shirts. Post pandemic, I definitely want to take some of your advice for dressing to go out.

Thank you so much! 💞

Oh, welcome! Thank you so much for watching my videos! 💞😊

Thank you so much! 😊 What a great idea!!! I’ll definitely make a video showcasing some outfits from different decades! 💕

This is my issue as well. It’s so difficult to find used clothing if you’re not a smaller frame.

Thank you for sharing, they sound like a great comfy shoe! 💗😊

Oh thank you! xx

Hehe thank you! ❤️

You can get a number of those items right now. High waist pants are back.

I totally get that! I really love vintage, feminine style but I don't know if that's for me. I've never been elegant or classy in any way and I feel like I look like a guy in women's clothes if I start wearing dresses and skirts. (Not that there's anything wrong with guys in dresses!!) Maybe I have to make the change over a longer period of time and take small steps, until it feels natural to me?! I'm pretty unsure and insecure... but I still really love 40s and 50s fashion.

@Sydney Eva green's outfits in the movie "Cracks" is a good example of vintage classy but not too feminine. That is in the late 30s fashion though.

I am way late to the party with this comment but I get a lot of inspiration from Katherine Hepburn and Lauren Bacall, and actually many other stars like Rita Hayworth, Ava Gardiner, Audrey Hepburn or Marlene Dietrich who didn't wear much make up and often rocked trousers rather than skirts when they weren't "working". There are photos of some of their fabulous casual outfits that ooze style without being "girly" per se if you google their name and "casual" or "trousers" etc.

Aw, thanks so much!! xx

I feel ya. I have the same issue. Im also on the thicker side.

@@wendylinkem6201 solidarity, my friend! 🥰

I love the 50 skirts as I don't have much of a natural waist and it creates a little more shape

Good on you for dressing how you feel! It’s nice when you feel confident and happy! 💞

Thanks so much! I’m really glad you enjoyed it! Xx

That's a great suggestion! xx

The beauty of dressing vintage is you can blend the decades! But I think as long as you have an understanding of what they wore in each decade you can start to blend the two decades together well! It’s lovely to hear you are trying out vintage style, it is so fun! If you don’t have a lot time for curling your hair, you may find updos a lot quicker and easier with your time schedule! Xx And some vintage reproduction shape wear brands to try out are: ‘What Katie Did’ and ‘Rago Shape wear’

@@SageLilleyman thank you so much!! So much excellent information from you!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

Thank you so much! 😘

As a man, I tend to find the Late Victorian and Edwardian era to be quite fascinating. I really jive with the elegance of the outfits.

Have you tried etsy? They'll make anything. Lol