humblestumble
One of the Regulars
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- South Texas
I feel like I should be on "What Not to Wear." This isn't to say that others think I dress out of style due to the 40s and 50s being so far away from this era; in fact, I'm saying it because I seriously have wanted to dress retro and vintage for a LONG time, and I still haven't. I still only own t-shirts and cruddy pants (like sweatpants and jeans and khakis which are falling apart).
It actually depresses me that I do not " look the part, " or look how I FEEL inside. I feel such a strong connection to the Golden Era, and I long to dress that way. Does anyone else feel this way?
All of this has a lot to do with trying to teach myself how to sew and adjust patterns, alter clothes. But having no one around to show me is taking a toll. It really bites. I do like to sew, but garments never come out how I want them to. (They don't fit or something ends up screwing up). I can make cat beds and whatnot, but not clothes yet.
And I feel like I'm wilting away because there are no vintage or real retro shops here.
Ugh! I don't know what to do! [huh] And I don't know who else to share my rant/whine with.
Does anyone know where I can get some cheap halters, or dresses online with the retro look? Ones that fit Or have good return policies. Wardrobe staples (like shirts, pants, and shoes) I am not really rolling in dough over here (I get about 40 bucks a week). I am only 19 and 3/4 years old, but I feel SO 'frumpy'. I long to look glamourous in a reasonable budget since I feel like I am getting nowhere fast sewing for myself (eventually I will get it -I hope- , but I am getting desparate for some decent retro or vintage clothes).
It actually depresses me that I do not " look the part, " or look how I FEEL inside. I feel such a strong connection to the Golden Era, and I long to dress that way. Does anyone else feel this way?
All of this has a lot to do with trying to teach myself how to sew and adjust patterns, alter clothes. But having no one around to show me is taking a toll. It really bites. I do like to sew, but garments never come out how I want them to. (They don't fit or something ends up screwing up). I can make cat beds and whatnot, but not clothes yet.
And I feel like I'm wilting away because there are no vintage or real retro shops here.
Ugh! I don't know what to do! [huh] And I don't know who else to share my rant/whine with.
Does anyone know where I can get some cheap halters, or dresses online with the retro look? Ones that fit Or have good return policies. Wardrobe staples (like shirts, pants, and shoes) I am not really rolling in dough over here (I get about 40 bucks a week). I am only 19 and 3/4 years old, but I feel SO 'frumpy'. I long to look glamourous in a reasonable budget since I feel like I am getting nowhere fast sewing for myself (eventually I will get it -I hope- , but I am getting desparate for some decent retro or vintage clothes).