Tired of looting all the stores and chains to find new and different things? Didn't see the tempting things in the catalog? Then try VINTAGE! Almost everything is unique! Let's talk like this - you won't see yourself at the party!
Maybe you think that because you add size, you can't wear vintage clothing. Yes, you can! I am tall, plump, wide shoulders, plus size, my wardrobe is full of beautiful retro clothes. Let's just say: If a 300-pound queen can be worn like a snow, you can be anyone you want to be. We start from the basics. Imagine holding my hand as we walk through Vintage Land!
Find your unique retro style
How do you always want you to look? Like a wild country rock baby? A blonde sex bomb like Marilyn Monroe? A hostess like Bettie Page? A baffle like a Clara bow in his 20s? A wide-shouldered 40-year-old gallon like Joan Crawford? A 60s Mod like Edie Sedgwick? Still a Joan Collins in his 80s? All of this is possible when you mix the right modern and vintage pieces.
Think about what era to join you, and why. This is the key to finding a vintage personality.
Some were attracted to the beads of the 1920s, the edges and velvet. Others want the stylish look of the 1930s. Others like the super-structured look of the 1940s or the "blockbuster" look of the 1950s. Others like mod, hippies, there are actually too many styles and times to list here!
Don't be afraid to dream! The only limitation at the beginning is your imagination.
Start: Basics
First, take a closer look at your body and what you want. Pay attention. It can be your chest, legs, loot or face. You need to measure anywhere: chest, waist, hips, shoulders to waist, waist to ankles, underpants, thigh width, if you want to buy pants.
Yes, this part can be scary. Many of us don't have miss you from
Learn about our measurements. We deceive ourselves to say the size of our clothing. I used to have to measure TV clothing by phone. After each measurement, I scream! [Fortunately, the clothing lady is used to it.]
I suggest that you also measure your favorite work and see how it works best. Not the ones you wear, the ones you wear now. Some people like it, like Mae West; some like it flowing. Knowledge is power when setting your personal style! What are the works you like? colour? That cut? [Sweat is not counted!]
You can go to a local bookstore or check out photos of old movie stars on the internet. In the past, Hollywood fan magazines encouraged women to recognize with movie stars. But who can agree with Nicole Kidman? Or Charlize? This will also provide you with ideas of style and age. Pictures of the actual era and personality are more helpful than the "How to do retro" guide, which ultimately makes everyone look alike!
Start: Basics, Part 2
Your graph type
According to experts, there are four to six types of numbers for women of all sizes. I will choose the most basic four.
1] from
Hourglass
Your overall shape is curved, and your hips and chest are roughly the same width. Your waist is well defined and at least 7 inches smaller than the bust or hips. You may have a round, full derriere. Your thighs are full, but shrink from your lower hips and your calves are slim and proportionate.
2] from
pear.
Your hips and thighs are wider than your shoulders and chest. You store most of your weight in the stomach, thighs and buttocks. Your hips may widen below the waist, but usually at the widest 8 inches below the waist of the "low hips." Believe it or not, Kate Winslet is a pear.
3] from
rectangle. from
You are straight up and down, have a small small bust and little or no waist definition. You may have a fleshy back and a short neck, but you tend to have reliable slender arms and legs. Kim Cattrall is a rectangle, but you never know it.
4] from
apple. from
Your chest, waist and back are mostly weighted, and your hips and legs are reliable. You tend to have a particularly heavy look. Catherine Zeta-Jones is considered an Apple!
What kind of body are you?
Not every body is the same shape as described above, but choose the one that is closest to you.
Ok, first of all, anyone of any shape can wear a robe or muumuu, and that's it. These are not hard rules, just suggestions.
Drip: Go find sexy! Like Marilyn, you can wear tight-fitting 50's cardigans, Capri pants, pencil skirts and swing dresses. Or like Jean Harlow, you can wear tight-fitting 30s diagonal cuts and petticoats [although you may have to wear the Spanx below]. You don't have to wear stilletos, but any kind of shoes that show off your legs is a good idea. If you are sensitive to yourself, mix modern accessories such as tights tops to show your chest or shrug to cover your upper arms. You can wear it for almost any decade, except that your body may look "wrong", especially the A-line dress. Too many hemes can look like clothing y without you being on the petite side.
pear: Usually you have a well-balanced arm so you can get rid of the vest and other sleeveless look. Long Victorian and Edwardian skirts [and 70's skirts] are perfect for your styling, vintage boots, high, low and lieutenant. Remember Kate Winslet's performance in her "Titanic" dress? If you want to buy a mid-century dress, look for a dress on the longer side, show off your top and smash the bottom. These were easier to find in the 1950s and 1970s than in the 1940s or 1960s. Avoid novelty pockets on skirts and skirts. Avoid using the "hip-hugger" jeans of the 70s, but look for a fantastic top in the same decade. Unlike the hourglass, you can use the A-line cut of the 1960s.
rectangle: Your wardrobe needs a curve, but the clothes used for the hourglass are not suitable for your shape. Look for round skirts [not pencil skirts!], sweet shoes, neck and shoulder dresses [not frills, but more detailed details such as darts, pleats and sequins]. You are beautifully wearing a beaded dress from the 1920s. Shawls and scarves also add sleek and curved lines to your look. And you can really pull the mod!
apple: Depending on the clothing, you can also wear Mod clothing [remember Stacy Turnblad in "hairspray"?]. Show off your legs with a short dress and a retro mini skirt to show off your cleavage in a modern crossover neckline! You can also wear beaded 50's cardigan with modern flats. As long as you avoid loose waists, don't hide them in layers and fabric layers, you can wear them for almost a decade.
Get your unique vintage wardrobe
Start with the basic style, just like your modern wardrobe. If you like a dress, start from there. Same as separation. Online search is better than most vintage stores, although you never know what you will find in local thrift!
Oh, like modern clothing, it depends a lot on your budget. All the times have spectacular plus size dresses, but many of them also have amazing price tags. I don't sell expensive vintage clothing myself, but I don't often encounter a famous designer or a perfect silk dress. Dior didn't make a big deal.
If you just want that mink coat or taffeta dress, if you have money, buy it! You won't regret it for a minute. I spent one or two times, not what I meant, but it was the clothes I liked and often wore.
But if your budget is tight, look for retro winter clothes in the summer. Also limit how many years you buy. Retro accessories are usually reasonably priced, so you can get the look you want with the right vintage hats, shoes, bags and jewels, far below the mink coat.
Keep in mind that part of the cost of your vintage wardrobe will remain the same. Unlike today's clothes, you can't throw your Ceil Chapman into the washing machine. Most of them must be professionally cleaned or carefully hand washed.
And invest in yourself! If you want a high-maintenance look, like a glamorous platinum blonde, this is part of your budget: hair salon, nail polish, etc. You can destroy a great retro look by carrying a dilapidated microfiber bag and don't bother to do your hair instead of rubbing it with your fingers.
The most important part of everyone!
Be confident! you are beautiful!
As long as you feel comfortable and confident in your clothes and accessories, you can choose the look you like. It takes courage [or what they used to call "moxie" in the 1930s] to show what makes sense to you. But the more you do, the more you like it. I promise!
Go shopping now! Remember, BIG GALS RULE!
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