Vintage-Inspired clothing lines

[jetgirl]

RE: the one-star line. I always look at that line. Very cute and decent fabrics that are all cotton.

 

[CherryRed]

Cherry Embroidered Capri's

My Mom just picked up these cute capri's for me at Kmart (ours closed down a while back) She sent me the black pair with cherries and is also getting my the navy with the flamingo's.
They are really nicely made and comfortable. I love them! She said she remembers embroidered capri's when she was a kid in the 50's.

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_027B018182600001P?vName=Clothing&cName=Women%26%23039;s&sName=Shorts+%26amp;+Capris&prdNo=29&blockNo=29&blockType=G29

 

[melanie]

I want these dresses!

I adore these dresses, featured in the Look magazine...

here is the link to the 10 dresses featured in Look mag...

http://www.look.co.uk/pictures/shop...s/miss-selfridge-gingham-prom-style-dress-£35

 

[Lady Day]

Searching is fun, Melanie

LD

 

[melanie]

Ok, I get the drift, but why is it so important to put things in threads that have already been started, why cant I simply start a new thread on the same subject?
I have used the search tool, but loads and loads of threads come up, and to be honest, I can not be bothered to spend my time looking for the 'correct' thread to put what I want to say in, so I start a new one, whats the big deal?

 

[crwritt]

Ok, I get the drift, but why is it so important to put things in threads that have already been started, why cant I simply start a new thread on the same subject?
I have used the search tool, but loads and loads of threads come up, and to be honest, I can not be bothered to spend my time looking for the 'correct' thread to put what I want to say in, so I start a new one, whats the big deal?

You make more work for the moderators, who do their best to keep things organized around here.

 

[Kate O Potato]

I thought the same at first, Melanie, but I now realised some people have spent a long time tidying up this forum so that there aren't a million threads of the same topic, and that it's actually really helpful to keep it that way. I personally feel like I'm a guest here, and it's only fair to keep the place tidy.

Having multiple threads on the same topic is like having two margarines on the go. Some people find that very frustrating.

 

[Lady Day]

and to be honest, I can not be bothered to spend my time looking for the 'correct' thread to put what I want to say in, so I start a new one, whats the big deal?

This forum isnt just a place to have your questions answered. Its a place to collect content for everyone. Many ladies use this forum as a giant data base, not only gathering opinions, but information on a number of vintage topics.

General organization of these materials is what helps this place run. People who frequent this forum are here to collect knowledge, not just have it presented to them. Research is always a part of that process. If everyone just started a thread about the same topic because they didn't feel like searching (you can search through a particular thread as well BTW) this place would have 400 threads on 40s hats, 100 on red lipstick, 300 on shoes, etc, and all would have no more than 5-6 posts.

Do you want to go to a store where 1 dress is in one corner, and 5 dresses are in another corner, and 6 dresses are in the basement? I wouldn't.

I personally look at this forum as a community of lovely and intelligent women, and if moving a thread or a post every once and a while helps this place run better, then Im happy to do that.

Thanks,
LD

Now, back to dresses.

 

[bellabella327]

Thread for Questions?

I know that I am rather new here as well, and I often have questions, but don't want to start a new thread, and sometimes I can't find one that I think is appropriate.

Is there a thread (or can one be started) for people to ask questions about finding a topic and get some help answering them, so unnecessary threads are not started?

(I hope this makes sense).

 

[Lady Day]

Just start a thread about your topic if you don't think its been discussed

Its not a penalty in the slightest if your thread gets merged. Its totally nothing personal, its just organization.

LD

 

[ZombieGirl]

Melanie, as a fellow newcomer, another tip I'm finding helpful for navigating these threads is just to check the first few pages of threads in any department. The most relevant threads tend to stay pretty current and therefor close to the top. These seem to be especially helpful to people like me, who are just dipping their toes in the ol' vintage waters. Hope this helps!

 

[Drappa]

I recently bought a beautiful organic cotton floral 50's dress with a crinoline by a newish brand (apparently?) called "Tea on the Lawn". It said in the listing that all their dresses are made from original vintage patterns. I can't, however, find anything about them on Google or anywhere else.

 

[melanie]

Ok, thanks for explaining that girls and for the tips on searching.

 

[melanie]

I was just wondering, do you think this dress looks vintage?

I got this off my MIL, it was hers, and I thought it looked quite 1940s, but I am not experienced yet in there clothing style, so I may be wrong. I dont want to wear it if people will think it is a nannas dress, lol, I will only wear it if you think it looks vintage.

Help needed.

 

[Miss Scarlet]

I think it looks vintage, depends on the length of the dress though. I've found that even with clothes that are not entirely vintage looking, simply doing hair and make-up in 40s style changes the whole meaning of the outfit. I personally really like that dress and will have it if you don't want it hehe

 

[melanie]

lol, thank you, it is about shin length, well, just above the shin, I am not used to dresses, so I'll have to get my courage up to wear it.

 

[Puzzicato]

I recently bought a beautiful organic cotton floral 50's dress with a crinoline by a newish brand (apparently?) called "Tea on the Lawn". It said in the listing that all their dresses are made from original vintage patterns. I can't, however, find anything about them on Google or anywhere else.

Where did you buy it? It sounds wonderful, but I've never heard of them, and I am lost when Google can't help me.

 

[Drappa]

Where did you buy it? It sounds wonderful, but I've never heard of them, and I am lost when Google can't help me.

Haha, me too.
I found it on Ebay . It was quite reasonable as well. Unfortunately, the bust is too big and I spent all morning making it smaller and was almost finished and so proud of my zipper-job...when I realised the zipper gets stuck because it's sewn too close.:rage: So I thought I'd take a break before I break my machine and/or the dress and come on here.

Another designer in the UK that has a whole bunch of cute 40s style tea dresses is Jenny Dyer, but her dresses are quite expensive.

 

[Drappa]

Just read an article about a new designer named Lena Hoschek, whose designs are definitely 50's inspired and some are really cute. If you google her you can see some of her catwalk shows.

 

[Caity Lynn]

I dont think I've seen this site listed before...if so, sorry

http://www.collectifusa.com/default.asp