Vintage Style: How to Start? || Where to Shop, Hair/Makeup, Etc! 

Hello my loves!!! I think I will be changing my upload day to Mondays, if that's cool with everyone! It puts a lot less pressure on me to get everything done on Sunday night and having to give up a huge chunk of my weekend and then going to bed late only to wake up early for work *looonggg breath*. So long story short, Mondays would allow me to make the best content (as well as these little animated graphics and text I like to add in, hehe). Oh and I MADE TOP 30 OF THE NYX FACE AWARDS SO THERE'S THAT. ok I love you all bye ❤️😂

You look vintage without looking like you are heading to a costume party!😸

Lol I feel like I was a weirdo in my transformation I went from jeans and oversized shirts to big floofy dresses in one week 😂 people at my school thought I was weird but I loved how I looked so I stuck with it ^.^

My near by thrift store carries most 1950s 1940s clothing and shoes..the best part? Most of it is like $1-$5..I spend so much money 😅

I seriously want to make hobbit fashion a thing. I would be on board. Let's start a trend. #hobbitfashion

Another tidbit for those who can't seem to find any good skirts in thrift stores. Circle skirts and pleated/gathered skirts are super easy to sew yourself! In fact a gathered skirt can be made with literally 2 rectangles. There are plenty of tutorials on RU-vid, AND you can pick the fabric you want! Lovely video as always dear!

I have been too scared to try Vintage style outside my house, but I've been following RU-vidrs/Instagrammers and swooning over the style for a solid year now. I have been working at my job for sometime now and I feel too shy to just start dressing so differently. However, I will be hopefully starting my teaching career as an English teacher soon. After watching this video I feel more confident with finally trying to bring it out in public. I now plan on dressing in a Vintage style every Thursday for school as a throwback thursday kind of thing. Thank you for giving me the confidence to do so!

Why am I splurging my time on Rachel videos from three years ago? Because I can. And I need to. Anyone else here? Nostalgia?

Straight hair, modern clothes Rachel was giving off some Amelia Pond vibes!! ♡_♡

BUT THOSE BELTS!!!! THE BELLLTTTS!!!

“Don’t compare” such super advice! We all do it differently!

It’s so weird seeing you in contemporary styles. Lol I love the way this is edited.

Comfort level advice is FO REAL yo. I've always been drawn to vintage styles, but going all out with foam rollers and perfect winged liner and billion dollar delicate old dresses is far too intimidating. But if you're looking it's really easy to find dresses with fuller skirts and more vintage silhouettes that I love without feeling like I have to do it all.

Last time I was this early it was 1943

Frodo is a gift to this world.

Good resources for vintage clothing styles are: "Everyday Fashions of the (name decade) as Pictured in Sears Catalogs", Dover Books, edited by Stella Blum, and "Blueprints of Fashion, Home Sewing Patterns of the 19xx's" by Wade Laboissonniere. Both are available from Amazon, and you can find the decade(s) that interest you. You will find trends for each year, full range of available garments for all ages/genders and accessories as well. Once you have some clear parameters in mind (or written down), your thrift or online shopping can be much more directed and focused.

P.S: For shoes, if you are able to buy from Payless, Payless has really good 20 dollar saddle shoes. I buy all the time, also Loafers are perfect! Plenty of girls in the 1940’s and 50’s wore loafers, my loafers are super comfortable, definitely my go-to shoes!

i wish it was easier to find proper vintage dresses for bigger girls....etsy and ebay lie to me and say that a 28" waist is "plus sized" and i'm just sitting here like uh.....hahaha....

See I love vintage and other historically inspired clothing but I just need to shift my wardrobe to more skirts. I used to think they weren’t practical and too “dressy”, but I have come to realize that I love to wear skirts and dresses and as Rachel said it doesn’t matter what other people think, it makes me happy. And most of the time skirts are perfectly practical and I can always wear leggings under if I feel the need.

Ive often been told that having the right undergarments can make modern clothes even more vintage, can you do a video on that??? And what you do? Ive been expanding my collection of garters because i love the shape they create!

Today is my first day wearing (reproduction) vintage. I am going out this afternoon and I hope the stares won't bother me so much that I'll give up. It's the first time in a very long time that I have felt this pretty. Wish me luck !

I've been trying to dress more vintage for about a year now. One day I'll be 70's and the next I'll feel like 40's. All of my clothes are from thrift stores or yard sales (some from stores too). I try to look for high waisted pants with an elastic waist (that's most comfortable for me) and make it more modern with a fun button up, a turtle neck or a t-shirt. Just a suggestion for those who don't feel like doing all out vintage but still want a vintage feel. Also, this was a very helpful video! I loved the vibes and the atmosphere and I am definitely going to watch more of your videos!

I've noticed lately that a lot of the big pattern companies have brought out a ton of vintage patterns as well! I mean, if you don't sew that's probably not a huge option, but maybe good for some?

This was great. You do the 30 & 40 era so well.

I'm 13 and want to start slowly dressing more and more vintage (I started really wanting to after I read The Outsiders in school and we got to dress up, and I went really over board) So this helped a LOT

This new camera angle is fabulous! But lets talk about your hair- fabulous dahling! I dress vintage too, and I can never get my hair right. Always so frizzy, and it doesn't look neat and clump together like it should:( but yours is goals 💖

Oh, I remember how I started! I started with a *REAL* 1950s summer dress I found in my mother's closet. And when it started falling apart my mom just threw it away ((

This is great. I love how you don’t assume your viewer is at any particular level and just start from your suggestions. I really liked showing how a simple hair change, a red lipstick and blouse pull a look together. Thank you!! 💕🌸

So odd to see modern Rachel 😛. I so want to start transitioning to a more vintage inspired look but these things aren't always as nice on someone of my waist size, but perhaps if I dressed more how I wanted to the confidence would follow.

7:33 I bought that green embroidered skirt at goodwill for $3 last week! What are the odds.

Rachel of 2018 years ago was so unsure and apologetic. Rachel of 2021 is a full blown RU-vid sensation. Rachel of any-year is a delight to watch. What a long way you have come Madam. Superb.

Thanks you for "All that jazz" 😉

I'm dressing kinda vintage most of the time and everyone that ever reacted to my style was very positive and loved it, never received a bad reaction.

I love your channel. You're full of good advise and inspiration. 95% of my clothes come from thrift shops, you really can find good stuff if you have the patients to look. The rest of my wardrobe comes from Etsy. Those vintage dresses really are pricey and some are very delicate; I ripped one of my 1940s dresses while taking it off and nearly had a stroke. It was small and easily fixed so all is well. Keep up the fabulous videos!!

Damn, the outtakes are my favourite part! Vintage for everyday is waaay too much effort for me, so I like to snazz it up for events - you already dress up for them, so it can feel less "weird" to have a vintage dress and makeup - it's still a fancy dress and makeup/hair.

I don’t even care about vintage style, I just like your personality and the whole quiet calm vibe.

Great advice. The thing about vintage is that back in the day it wasn't vintage, it was modern. So, in my book it's ok to be modern too, just like you said.

Been dressing 80s for around 2 years now but I just recently picked up a beAUTIFUL 1940s dress and I think I'm about to revert 40 years ahah

Ok Rachel I've binged your entire video library please more content 🧡

Your videos make me so happy because you're approachable and make sewing seem less daunting. Thank you!

Big time loving your videos! Thank you for making such informative stuff!!!

I make my husband put headphones on when I'm recording. I feel like I can't speak to the camera if I think someone can hear me speaking.

this is so inspiring! I'm a newbie and just starting to embrace my love for the vintage aesthetic and this is helping me go start to explore my love for this look

was having a flat day today - watched this and got dressed up in my one vintage dress and it made me soo much happier

Also another note: don't be afraid to try out different eras!! When looking up vintage fashion on social media the most common thing to find is 1950s, but there are so many decades to chose from!

I paired an almost knee length dress with a knit sweater and a somewhat 50s ponytail yesterday and felt extremely cute, so I plan on doing it again soon 😸

You're literally my favorite vintage youtuber 💗 I can really relate to you so so much! I've been following your channel for about a year and I'm so excited to continue watching you grow💗💗

LOVE YOUR CHANNEL RACHEL ❤️

lesson learned: schmooze it

I can't say this enough, but this video is amazing. It makes it so simple to learn how to just add a little vintage into your everyday wardrobe. I wear a lot of vintage skirts, but not tops myself and I feel so pretty in them. But I think after watching this I'm going to start doing just a tad more, like more hairstyles and such. Thank you Rachel for such an in-depth video!

I love 1930s-1950s fashion and old timey illusions of vintage and I want to express myself differently without being judged. I love history and just the feeling of being comfortable with my,thoughts on fashion is a big step for me abd your channel is such an escape for 15 yr old me. I love it

im beginning to dress vintage (1970s) so this is very helpful, thanks!!

Thank you for taking the snobbery out of vintage ❤️. You are so good at conveying ideas and these videos are so fun as well! Well done on the NYX comp you should defo come 1st! X

This could not have come at a better time for me! Thank you for putting so much time and energy into these amazing videos. I just started dressing vintage and I am so much more happy. I never would have even known where to start without your channel! You have inspired me to dress how I have always wanted too. Thank you Rachel!

This actually gave me a huge confident boost. I wear mostly mens styles clothes as a live in a cabin in the mountains and need the durability. But I've been looking for ways to make is seem more feminie. Think lumber jill/ women's land army vibes.

Rachel you’re going to get me fired from my job! I received your notification and had to stop to watch 😂😂 Gotta love your videos! 💕

You are so sweet! You’re not preachy, ever. Thank you for sharing!

This is SUCH a great video. I just wanted to add one more idea- Amazon. I know, some of my vintage pals are quaking in their petticoats, but hear me out. Vintage can be expensive and difficult to shop for if you are a bigger gal (like me!). A lot of vintage clothes weren't made for plus sized ladies, so, looking for real vintage can be a challenge, and vintage reconstructions can be pretty pricey. My advice to people who are starting to transition to vintage style is to get a few circle skirts, petticoats, swing dresses, and blouses on Amazon. They are relatively inexpensive, come in a variety of sizes, and can be really nice quality. You won't find everything on there (I can't, for the life of me, find a good princess coat!) but you can find some basics and if you don't like them or they don't fit, it is an easy return. You should still look at vintage/thrift stores because you never know what you might find, but look online too! Good luck!

As someone starting out, I appreciate this video for giving out ideas on how to start.

How are you almost at 75k already?!?!? I subscribed when you were at 23k and that was like yesterday. Goes to show you're doing an excellent job. Keep being who you be 😉😘

I kept repeating 0:10 - 0:16 cause I thought it was the funniest intro to a video ever XD Great video as always, Rachel! Much love! ❤️❤️❤️

Hey girl! Discovered your channel recently and realized how long I've been waiting to make this change so this video is really hella helpful! Thank you so much! Loved every video of yours I've seen! xx

the sweetest outro ever❤️

Hello Rachel! I like to see some recommends of hairstyles for really short hair. My hair is really short (like a pixie) and what I do is wearing a turban but the rest of the days I don't feel really vintage to wear my vintage clothes. Thank you for your videos and kisses from Argentina 💕💕 P.s. Sorry the grammar mistakes 😀

My town has a beautiful "vintage" style shop and the dresses there are gorgeous. I finally bought one (i got a petticoat too because i love it) but I don't know when I'll ever wear it 😅 they have so many I'd want but they're all wayy too expensive rip

Oh my heavens I'm so happy to know you have a RU-vid channel!! I followed you on Instagram but I've taken a long hiatus from it. I'm beyond pleased to hear and see the person behind the posts!! 💛💛

Great video! And girl you upload what ever day works for you. 😊

I am just here for the dog and the end bloopers. Funny stuff...

This is really helpful! I also love using etsy to search for vintage things. I don't buy them because I cheap but I still like to look! 😂

This video was extremely helpful! Thank you Rachel, love your style!

This is such useful advice, I've set myself a mini challenge of wearing a red lip and vaguely vintage clothes for a week to see how it goes!

I had a beautiful pleated, dogtooth, woollen skirt that was my mothers in the 70s/80s, but still had that lovely 40s/50s feel to it. Then the love of my life (and future husband) decided to "help out" and do some laundry. He put my lovely Edinburgh Wool Mill skirt into the washing machine. I mean, if I drop two dress size I may be able to fit into it again, BUT NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

The big feet vs vintage shoes (or any nice shoes) struggle is real. 😔 Thank you for this video 💙 Your edits make me smile! Btw, straight hair makes you look taller somehow. 😳 I loved your modern attire!

I've wanted to do this all my life. ALL MY LIFE. Now as a 26 year old grown ass woman, I shall initiate this! Thank you thank you for these advice. I'm so excited!!

Love your videos they always make me smile! Thank you Rachel for making my day! 😁

me watching rachel and jessica kellgrenn-fozard: hey vintage style looks cool to try hot topic: band tees

You make me happy :) I love my vintage look but modern is cool too . My giant feet are the devil for vintage shoes lol

I love vintage clothing and decor style. I feel for myself that I don’t necessarily need genuine old vintage pieces. Good modern pieces that successfully look vintage also make me happy

My goodness! I absolutely adore your self deprecating humor!

I want to start dressing vintage-ish. I want to start wearing woolen jumpers, waistcoats and collared shirts. I don't massively care about my hair or makeup being vintage esk. i own some jumpers I would like to wear in public but I feel like people will stare or laugh. when I put them on in my room I feel downright fabulous but when I leave the house my conference simply evaporates. anybody for any ideas how I could start wearing what i want without feeling out of place?

getting into the music of whichever era you're going for helps too ;)

Thank you for this and all your videos. I started dressing vintage years ago and stopped cause I gained weight and the clothes just didn't fit right anyone, not to mention I got a job that has a dress code. But seeing your videos really is encouraging to try it again. You are so effortless in your looks and if I can get to at least half of that then I will call it a win. So in short, thank you for inspiring me to get back into something I really loved and enjoyed. (Sorry for the long comment)

omg i just discovered you and i’m so glad i did! you’re hilarious and i love your personality and how informative you were. new subbie ❤️

hey Rachel, I love your videos and think you're super positive and accepting of all kinds of styles which is refreshing. I've been dressing 'vintage' (or a term I heard: hintage, which to me is modern with vintage vibes - more versatile maybe idk) for 6 years and agree with a lot of your tips. I have a lot of success at thrift stores more than online since I prefer to try things on before I purchase them. Have you ever used Poshmark? It's an app version of a thrift store/garage sale in my opinion lol. Keep up the great content! :D

You look like Amy Pond in the thumbnail. Modern or vintage, you're always gorgeous!

Just brought my first skirt and blouse after watching this video, so excited!

I'm always here for a complement if you want one' omg, your the best , Rachel! Thank you for this video BTW!

Its so interesting, I owned a couple vintage dresses as a teen. Beautiful ones ❤ I even wore one of them (a golden lace dress) at my wedding as my second dress. I used to do my makeup vintage as well and never wore pants growing up. I then went through a weird phase where I got out of it. But now I'm falling back in love with vintage style. It feels very comfortable and beautiful to me. 💕

This was so helpful! Trying to get into a more vintage style myself, and struggling a little bit. I’ve had so much fun playing around, I think foam rollers still have me beat though 😂😂

Your videos gave me the courage to actually buy some vintage/history inspired clothes from thredup! Can't wait for them to arrive and style them! Thanks for being so encouraging and inspiring!

Thank you so much Rachel, I’m going to try to make some of my own dresses! I have a vintage-looking skirt that I always wear with a white cardigan and it looks nice. I think next time I wear that I’ll try to do my hair and makeup!

i really wish there were more vintage channels 4 boys i love the style so much but WHAT DO I DO i am maLEee 😫

yoooooo this was so helpful, I messaged u on insta (with a username not made in middle school) a while back I got my first vintage outfit and this vid? Honestly helps so much. Usually its just me standing lost in a thrift store and buying something not clothing 😂😂

😍😍 love this! I can’t wait to see what you do for the Etsy video. I need all the tips!

I'm really glad I found your channel, I'm thinking about getting into vintage clothing and these tips definitely help!! I love your style and how you mix and match vintage and modern pieces :) Very inspiring!!

Mary Janes are a good generic shoe style for vintage wear

whoa I'm never this early for anything

Yay!!! Thanks for all the good tips and overall, the little clips you added to illustrate your points was very helpful!!! 😘😘😘

It's an ILLUSION, Michael!

Thanks so much for the video. Everytime I think of something like this the same day you post a video about it. What year are you most stuck, in mine is the 40s and 50s