AllaboutEve said:I think it's really important to remember that not everyone has the means, the time or maybe even the looks to pull off the whole historically accurate ensemble.
Liz said:I'm going with AllAboutEve on this one too. (Great post by the way!) I would applaud anyone who at least has enough of a sincere interest to make an effort at vintage style. Are there particular things I would never wear? Well yes, but I wouldn't begrudge anyone else's right to wear them. If I were ever to achieve Joan Crawford-esque heights of classic movie star glamour, maybe then I would thumb my nose at girls who think Gwen Stefani is a vintage style icon. Since I highly, highly doubt that that will ever happen, I will continue to believe that everyone should go with their own personal style, even if it may not be "authentic" vintage.
KittyT said:1. Not wearing a slip. I don't care how awesome your vintage outfit is - if I can see the pattern on your underwear, your panty line, or if your skirt is riding up because of static with your nylons, I am going to look down my nose at you.
Paisley said:Because it was fun.
NoirDame said:...dressing like a lady and not acting like it.
I recently saw an adorable 50s girl lift her hem to show a man her crinoline. Tacky.
Snookie said:But I'm so over people showing up to dances looking like they're going to the gym. Untucked sweaty ragged t-shirts that get swapped out throughout the night, the wearer can't even be bothered to go the restroom to change, they just change on the edge of the room. Thrashed sneakers and gym bags cluttering up the floor.
And those same people being the loudest about dancing "authentic". Clothing has an effect on how you move, don'cha know?
And I realize I approached the hobby from a different perspective than most people. But it will always boggle my mind that folks who are SO into dancing aren't interested and inspired more by the history.
goldwyn girl said:After reading this entire thread I don't think will ever leave the house again.
goldwyn girl said:After reading this entire thread I don't think will ever leave the house again.
Snookie said:But I'm so over people showing up to dances looking like they're going to the gym. Untucked sweaty ragged t-shirts that get swapped out throughout the night, the wearer can't even be bothered to go the restroom to change, they just change on the edge of the room. Thrashed sneakers and gym bags cluttering up the floor.
And those same people being the loudest about dancing "authentic". Clothing has an effect on how you move, don'cha know?
And I realize I approached the hobby from a different perspective than most people. But it will always boggle my mind that folks who are SO into dancing aren't interested and inspired more by the history.