When I was in my twenties I was all over vintage clothing. I loved beaded frocks from the 1920's along with Victorian white slips to wear in the summer. 1940's power dresses were packed in my closet along with Marilyn wanna-be 1950's-60's halters and wiggle skirts. I didn't think twice about wearing them in my daily life.
Now, when I see other bloggers talking about this vintage site or that eBay vintage clothes seller, I immediately click over to check it out. And then, inevitably, I am disappointed.
I am realizing that when you're in your twenties--you really CAN wear just about anything and look adorable. When you're wearing a vintage top or dress --you either look way cool and hip or just adorable that you're this doe-like creature in this over the top fashion. Go for it!
Unfortunately, and I hate saying this, because I can remember thinking I never would--when you're my age, you need to pick and choose vintage carefully. A "secretary" bow blouse is going to look amazing on a fresh faced lamb--but would just age me.
I love the quality of true vintage clothing and the ideas that are born in the past that create many of today's fashions. I just don't want to look like a Mrs. Roper on Three's Company.
4 comments:
Oh so sad but so true. No 'bow' blouses for me either, xv.
Mrs. Roper....that's good. How about vintage jewelry....or vintage handbags....the right one can be great for everyone.
i hear ya on the mrs roper. I have been weeding out my vintage that i once wore when in my 20's but now i look silly wearing them.
but i do love vintage.
love vintage jewelry--have been finding some that has been reworked and looks amazing!
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