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    Vintage Casual wear - hosiery question

    Shoes to wear with white cotten socks? I've worn cotton stockings before--they're not as stylish as the nylon ones, but they are warm. What type of shoes would be appropriate for a more "middle-aged" 30s look, as for wearing around the home? All I've got is my memories of my grandmother in some...
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    Vintage Casual wear - hosiery question

    I'm starting to wear more vintage-styled clothing as my everyday wear (30s-inspired dresses and skirts). Besides wearing the full fashioned stockings, that I really enjoy wearing, what other options are there? I remember seeing photos of gals in the 30s wearing oxford-like shoes and short white...
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    Price of vintage on the up!

    I was speaking to a local antiques mall owner the other day. This gentleman is in his early 60s, I would say. He told me that he was wondering if his "collection" that he's been saving for his retirement (I'm not sure what decade he collects, maybe 30s-40s) will be worth much in 10-20 years. He...
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    Vintage Inspired Shoes and Stiff Leather

    I found some comfy shoes...at last! I bought these from Roaman's. http://www.roamans.com/roamans/product/product.asp?pf_id=86540&dept_id=743&parent_id=& I have wide, very flat and no arches for feet. I've been searching for a long time for some pretty, yet comfortable dress shoes. These...
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    1940 Fashion Film

    Racey? I loved the film and commentary. I only have question about one part of it. Did I see a woman changing her clothes in public? I think even the commentator mentioned her bra. She was sitting at a table and it looked like she switched her outfit around--in public! :eek: Or was it a...
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    Girdles, Corsets, and Underpinnings

    another place to purchase foundations I just ordered a Rago 1361 from the Crepe-Suzette website. (I didn't link it here because I wasn't sure if its appropriate enough) I've recently purchased some garter belts and stockings from them and really liked the service and their prices seem to be...
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    Your Closet & Wardrobe Management

    storing stockings? I was wondering how you ladies store your stockings? I live in a small home and space is limited. I have been storing mine in a tall skinny dresser, but my collection is spilling out. I've been looking for some type of storage container or organizer for them, but I haven't...
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    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I use a product called Dryel and "dry clean" my rayon things in the dryer. I don't know if you have something similar where you live. But my mom who grew up in the "Golden Age of Rayon" said her mom used to just gently wash them and then hang them up to dry. Some of the rayon (at least today's...
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    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Thanks, LizzieMaine, for the suggestion to use those quilting fabrics. I had thought that they would be too lightweight for a dress, so I'll have to give them a try. I can see them used for something like a housedress. But I have to admit I'm a big rayon fan and prefer that for dresses and skirts.
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    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    It is a way to save money, sort of. You'll be saving money from buying from on eBay and you'll own clothing that you probably wouldn't find anywhere else. If you have a local fabric store, a lot of them have sales flyers with coupons that you can sign up for (we have a Joann's). And sometimes...
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    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    My Twinfit is kind of plastic--definitely not foam. My sister really didn't use it much and I don't think she utilized the full benefit of it. She had gotten it when she sewed a bunch of bridesmaids dresses and the girls were all different sizes. I'm going to put an old bra on mine and stuff it...
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    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Good old-fashioned pinking shears work too! I don't have a serger, just a plain old sewing machine that probably does about 10 different stitches and button holes. I never worried about finishing my seams before until I started on my 1930s satin evening dress. That fabric frays so bad! I went...
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    New fall fashions for the ladies,...

    Oh, I just love these! I've started sewing outfits for myself since nothing in the stores appeals to my 1930s-vintage-thinking mind. I love how women's clothing had so many interesting details compared to today's boxy t-shirt/sweatshirt styles. :offtopic: Have you seen the ladies shoes in...
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    Is A Wrap Always Appropriate for Evening Dress?

    Thanks, MN, I was going to just make a simple self-lined rectangle looking wrap. My dress is a rich navy blue and I thought I'd make the wrap either in that fabric or in black fabric (same type of fabric) because my gloves are black. It wouldn't take much time to sew, but I still have to get the...
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    Is A Wrap Always Appropriate for Evening Dress?

    I'm hoping you ladies can help me out here. I'm going on a 30s outing next weekend and we'll be going out for cocktails and dinner afterwards. Would a lady always wear some type of wrap with her evening dress? I know I could remove it after I got inside, but I was wondering if bare shoulders was...
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    Do You Consider Yourself To Be An Artist?

    I'm fairly new here, but there appears to me to be a common "thread" (no pun intended) throughout the FL forum. I am an artist and was wondering how many of you consider yourselves to be an artist, whether as an occupation and/or as part of your personality? Most artistic people that I've come...
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    Out of the Closet?

    I think we've probably all been guilty of misjudging people at one time or another. That saying that "you can't judge a book by its cover" is so true. I know that I won't be quick to judge others because I know now how it feels to be on the "other side". But life is too short to dwell on what...
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    Out of the Closet?

    Thanks gals, I knew I could count on you. (My friend has since recanted some of her words. But I'll tread softly with her when it comes to talking about my vintage tastes.) Even though we're spread all across the U.S. and the rest of the world, there's something special about the...
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    Out of the Closet?

    Out of the Closet downside... I didn't know whether to start a new thread or not, but I think it goes with this one. I've been interested in the 1930-1940 eras for years, but only recently started dressing vintage/vintage-style (BTW-my hubby LOVES the more feminine look) and even decorating...
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    Out of the Closet?

    Here in the Midwest, I don't see a lot of people wearing vintage either. One of my friends has been wearing "Walton-style" clothes (her terminology, named after the Waltons TV show) for a couple of years now. I just recently started wearing more vintage/vintage inspired clothing. As soon as I...

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