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  1. December

    Comments You Get When You Dress Vintage

    Ha! That made me chuckle! In the town where I used to live, there is a large chav community. The quickest route to the bus stop is through M&S. It was always like a little haven entering there after enduring the abuse and stares from the town!
  2. December

    THE Dress - Butterick 4790

    I'm just putting the finishing touches to my version and have noticed that the arm holes on mine are not too big as such- they're far too wide! When I wear the dress, the armhole is so far over that it doesn't cover the side of my bra! Only on one side though, the other side is fine [huh]...
  3. December

    THE Dress - Butterick 4790

    Wow! That is just so cute! I really love the frilly sleeves!
  4. December

    Comments You Get When You Dress Vintage

    There's a whole thread on people who came through the "alternative" scene. I was one of those- hardcore emo at 17! ;) I've had a couple of nice compliments lately- both when I've been with my 75 year old grandmother who is a very stylish dresser herself. One, when we were at the local...
  5. December

    Comments You Get When You Dress Vintage

    Maybe she was just a bit taken back? Sometimes I worry that I come off as rude when a stranger compliments me, just because I get caught off guard and don't know how to reply.
  7. December

    Show us what you've made!

    Sorry, I've only just noticed this! It's an inflammation of the cartilidge in the rib cage and lasts around 12 weeks. I'm currently in week 3... Sigh. Still, at least I have lots of time to plan my next project!
  8. December

    Show us what you've made!

    I was so into sewing but then I got diagnosed with Tietze's syndrome and until it passes, it's just too painful to do any sewing :( My pile of unstarted projects is just getting higher and higher!
  9. December

    Show us your Swirl dresses!

    That looks really lovely on you, Kate!
  10. December

    Body Shape Questions

    Hmmm... I'm 42" bust and wear a UK 16/18. So it sounds like you'd definitely be a 14. It depends on the shop really, some places (like Topshop) are really tiny whereas others are more generous.
  11. December

    Body Shape Questions

    Annie, you'll hate me for saying this, I know, but wait a few years and see what happens. When I was your age, I was a 34B. A year later I was 36DD. Now I'm 36FF and wish I had my 15 year old body back! lol You may well find your body changes over time. If it doesn't, then no big deal...
  13. December

    Body Shape Questions

    Good idea! Now that I've started sewing, I'll have to try this out.
  14. December

    Body Shape Questions

    I'm exactly the same. My figure hovers around 42 (36F)-30-42, so you can imagine how difficult it is to find clothes that fit my hips AND my waist AND my bust.
  15. December

    Dressing vintage in the workplace

    I'm struggling thinking what I'm going to wear when I start next year- regardless of whether the school is smart or casual!! Unfortunately, as I'm busty, almost everything I wear shows off clevage. Sigh. What about something like this: (Hope this works) http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/app The...
  16. December

    The ones that got away

    Annie, if it's any consolation- I was also watching it. Was debating whether to Buy It Now or wait for bidding. Decided to Buy It Now... and it had already gone. I totally feel your pain!
  17. December

    "Vintage" Illnesses aka "I'm Old Fashioned whines for a moment".

    I got mumps five years ago. It's not vintage as such, I know, but I thought it was pretty much a goner since the MMR jabs came into effect. Apparantly though, my year was the last year to get only one jab as a baby, rather than two, and that weakened the effect. There was quite a bout of...
  19. December

    Comments You Get When You Dress Vintage

    I completely agree! That is an appalling way for anyone to behave- but for a teacher it is just unbelievable!
  20. December

    The ones that got away

    I was watching that too. I was going to bid on it but couldn't justify the price it eventually went for.
  21. December

    Show us your hair do's....

    Wow Halle, they're amazing!! Can I ask you how you did your bouffant? I've been trying but can't get it just right.
  22. December

    The Pinup Thread

    I bet you'd love it! The tourists would think you were a star!!
  23. December

    The Pinup Thread

    Is that Coventry? That cathedral is so stunning! I could have spent hours just sitting there, but I was with friends and they wanted to move on.

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