Have you ever had a stranger photograph you...when you were dressed vintage?

[jamespowers]

When I worked at Fossil a few years ago, my manager used to make me stand outside to "attract people into the store." I was lucky, though - The people who whipped out their cellphones asked my permission to take a picture. I can only imagine what they said when they showed it around later on.

Were you wearing the Cherry sweater?

 

[Mr slick]

Me and my wife have been photographed more than a dozen times....first time it feels rather awkward, mainly because you are just going about minding your own business, when someone thrusts a lens in your face to take a photo!! then ask if you are going somewhere in fancy dress, you then inform them that you dress this way all of the time. But some people do feel quite intriqued by it all. But we mainly get photographed when we attend 1930's/40's events.

 

[Miss sofia]

That REALLY kills me---well, that and church clothing today.
Respect not only involves actions but dress in some cases.

I totally agree. It is a question of respect, especially in church. It doesn't take much to look neat and tidy. Plus it really irks me in restaurants when the waiter and i are sticking out like a sore thumb because we are the smartest dressed people in the place!

 

[jamespowers]

I totally agree. It is a question of respect, especially in church. It doesn't take much to look neat and tidy. Plus it really irks me in restaurants when the waiter and i are sticking out like a sore thumb because we are the smartest dressed people in the place!

:rofl:
It used to be that you didn't want to look like the wait staff---now most don't---they look worse. It is no wonder we get pictures taken of us.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

That REALLY kills me---well, that and church clothing today.
Respect not only involves actions but dress in some cases.

Here in L.A., we have a number of bars, cafes and restaurants that have either been painstakingly restored to their former 1920s-'40s glory ... or have been carefully made over to look as if from the era, right down to their vintage chandeliers, bar counters, and booths salvaged from demolished buildings. These places look period perfect. They make me want to dress up for them.


The thing is, practically no one else who eats and drinks there seems to feel the same way. They wear the same old fallen-out-of-bed hipster garb as always. Is this supposed to be "ironic"? To me, it's just jarring.

 

[jamespowers]

Here in L.A., we have a number of bars, cafes and restaurants that have either been painstakingly restored to their former 1920s-'40s glory ... or have been carefully made over to look as if from the era, right down to their vintage chandeliers, bar counters, and booths salvaged from demolished buildings. These places look period perfect. They make me want to dress up for them.


The thing is, practically no one else who eats and drinks there seems to feel the same way. They wear the same old fallen-out-of-bed hipster garb as always. Is this supposed to be "ironic"? To me, it's just jarring.

You got the wrong term. It is idiotic not ironic.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

You got the wrong term. It is idiotic not ironic.

The owners and interior designers go to incredible efforts to restore or make over these places. They really do an outstanding job. But the effect is pretty much destroyed when the well-heeled patrons slouching in those great 1920s oak booths are calculatedly uncombed, unscrubbed, and uncouth.


Give something back to the place, people. Yeah, hipster money keeps it open -- but it sure does nothing for the atmosphere.

 

[jamespowers]

The owners and interior designers go to incredible efforts to restore or make over these places. They really do an outstanding job. But the effect is pretty much destroyed when the well-heeled people slouching in those great 1920s oak booths are calculatedly uncombed, unscrubbed, and uncouth.


Give something back to the place, people. Yeah, hipster money keeps it open -- but it sure does nothing for the atmosphere.

Again, another problem with respect---not only for the place but for themselves. They sure would carp and complain if there was a dress code though. I remember those in restaurants many years ago. I haven't seen one in twenty years though.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

Again, another problem with respect---not only for the place but for themselves. They sure would carp and complain if there was a dress code though. I remember those in restaurants many years ago. I haven't seen one in twenty years though.

Seems like the only dress codes left are in town clubs and country clubs ... and those, too, are loosening.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

I should mention that when my friends and I go dressed up to these places, their owners, managers and/or waiters treat us as if they're genuinely grateful for the effort we've made. They're not used to such a thing, and they'd like more of it.

 

[jamespowers]

I should mention that when my friends and I go dressed up to these places, their owners, managers and/or waiters treat us as if they're genuinely grateful for the effort we've made. They're not used to such a thing, and they'd like more of it.

It used to also be expected that if someone invited you over to their house, you would show up dressed well. A sign of respect. I have heard that this is still the case in Southern Europe and some place in South America. I'll be fine if I go as I usually dress if I am invited to someone's house for dinner.
I would imagine that proprietors are equally pleased to have respect bestowed upon then. When I go out, if there is a window in front of the place, we get seated in front of it. Gee, I wonder why.

 

[Louise Anne]

I had a photo shoot with a pro fashion photographer last year wearing full vintage, I meet the photographer for 20min chat a month before,I only meet the makeup artist only on the day.
neither had seen me in vintage before the day.

 

[Miss sofia]

I should mention that when my friends and I go dressed up to these places, their owners, managers and/or waiters treat us as if they're genuinely grateful for the effort we've made. They're not used to such a thing, and they'd like more of it.

I've noticed that too in some of the more salubrious establishments i frequent round here, i find it kind of sad on one level though. It should be a given that people make some kind of effort when dining etc at a lovely place, where care and consideration have been given by the proprietors to the aesthetics of it all.

We have a fifties diner round here, which kind of sticks out like a sore thumb in our antiquated little town, i recently went for a meal with a rockin' chum and wore the full fifties garb, for a bit of a lark, about two or three customers actually asked if we owned the place and were very sweet about our clothes, which was complementary, but again sad really. (Especially when i had to point out the proprietor was the chap in jeans and a t-shirt sat behind the counter)! I won't even talk about the state of the clientele, i'm still reeling from the shock.

 

[jamespowers]

I've noticed that too in some of the more salubrious establishments i frequent round here, i find it kind of sad on one level though. It should be a given that people make some kind of effort when dining etc at a lovely place, where care and consideration have been given by the proprietors to the aesthetics of it all.

We have a fifties diner round here, which kind of sticks out like a sore thumb in our antiquated little town, i recently went for a meal with a rockin' chum and wore the full fifties garb, for a bit of a lark, about two or three customers actually asked if we owned the place and were very sweet about our clothes, which was complementary, but again sad really. (Especially when i had to point out the proprietor was the chap in jeans and a t-shirt sat behind the counter)! I won't even talk about the state of the clientele, i'm still reeling from the shock.

:rofl:
It all comes down to dressing like you want to be treated. If you want to be treated like a bum then by all means have at it.

 

[Miss sofia]

I don't think this current hipster fashion craze helps much though, all those unkempt hair and beards and skinny jeans, hopefully in time, it'll pass, like a particularly stubborn kidney stone!

 

[jamespowers]

I don't think this current hipster fashion craze helps much though, all those unkempt hair and beards and skinny jeans, hopefully in time, it'll pass, like a particularly stubborn kidney stone!

The handle hair on men really is lousy.
My uncle passed a few kindney stones. Believe me, they don't go away easily without a lot of yelling and screaming.

 

[Miss sofia]

Well i've got a good book and a thermos flask, i can sit it out!

 

[Dubya]

I've noticed that too in some of the more salubrious establishments i frequent round here, i find it kind of sad on one level though. It should be a given that people make some kind of effort when dining etc at a lovely place, where care and consideration have been given by the proprietors to the aesthetics of it all.

We have a fifties diner round here, which kind of sticks out like a sore thumb in our antiquated little town, i recently went for a meal with a rockin' chum and wore the full fifties garb, for a bit of a lark, about two or three customers actually asked if we owned the place and were very sweet about our clothes, which was complementary, but again sad really. (Especially when i had to point out the proprietor was the chap in jeans and a t-shirt sat behind the counter)! I won't even talk about the state of the clientele, i'm still reeling from the shock.

A bit off topic I know, but reading about your experience with a punter in the 50's diner asking if you owned the place, I thought I would just say that I had to pop into Sainsburys on the way home from seeing friends at the beach last weekend, and I was wearing my Boater. A little old lady came up to me and asked if I could get her some breaded ham from the Deli counter! She thought I was staff!

Bless!

 

[Vaihingen]

Years ago, when I was still in high school, I was a stereotypical mall goth. Lately I've been interested in steampunk as well as vintage styling. I defiantly agree with the 'attention seeking ' observation.

Is it just me or do guys get photographed far more than the gals?

 

[Miss sofia]

A bit off topic I know, but reading about your experience with a punter in the 50's diner asking if you owned the place, I thought I would just say that I had to pop into Sainsburys on the way home from seeing friends at the beach last weekend, and I was wearing my Boater. A little old lady came up to me and asked if I could get her some breaded ham from the Deli counter! She thought I was staff!

Bless!

Bless little old Mrs Magoo indeed! Wear the fedora next time, although she might think you're the store detective!