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[ITG]

LadyPowers posted:

Maybe, later I'll worry about make-up and hairstyles for extremely long hair. I am not crazy about the thigh-hi with the seams in the back.

I'm not sure if it's the thigh high part or the back seam you don't like but if it's the thigh high part you don't like, you can buy control top hose with back seams at Victoria Secrets.

 

[jitterbugdoll]

I can't wear thigh highs myself--I'm allergic to the glue. If it's a question of comfort, I'll take stockings paired with a girdle or garter belt any day of the week! Pantyhose are such a pain to put on, and if you get a run in one leg, the entire pair is ruined!
You can find seamed pantyhose at www.dancestore.com, too.

If you don't like the seam, I suggest a nice pair of RHTs (reinforced heel toe stockings) instead. The old style stockings (made of nylon on 1950s mills) are so comfortable, and they last for ages. My favorite online store is www.magnoliahosiery.com (but I don't recommend opening this link while you're at work!)

 

[jitterbugdoll]

Wild Root--

I love to swing dance, although there are not too many venues in Arizona! I'm actually going out tonight, though--first time we've been able to go in over a month.

I've been to California a couple of times, but I've only danced at the Derby. Wish I lived in a more 'cultured' city--I think the options would be much more plentiful!

Nice suit, LadyPowers! Gabardine is one of my favorites (the red suit I posted is gabardine.) I love rayon crepe and jersey too, but I am not terribly particular--I've got two closets full of cute 40s numbers!

 

[Lauren]

not exactly retro, but this is what I have of me in vintage on hand:

The negligee in my avitar is vintage,
and for repros I have

which reminds me of how much I need to photograph my collection!

 

[Matt Deckard]

Jitterbugdoll, nice to see someone rockin' the seams!

Lauren, You look smashing in all the pics.

Ladies keep ém comin'.

 

[ITG]

Here's one from the Queen Mary summit...

 

[Brad A. Cox]

Ah, the wonderful fashion of the 1940's. A lady could dress with class and the choices were not just hip-huggers and belly shirts. Fashion has gone all wrong. What ever happend to style?

 

[Matt Deckard]

Nice outfit ITG. Didn't you have seemed stockings on with that?

 

[Wild Root]

She did. I remember her having them on. Good photo Holly! We all had some fun that night. Can't wait till next time.

Root.

 

[ITG]

What? These old things?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/wickie7/Queen Mary 2004/QM2004_hallway_ITG4.jpg

 

[Wild Root]

Hahahaha, these old things! Yeah, that's funny.

Root.

 

[LadyPowers]

Here I am. Good thing that I lost 23 lbs. and kept it off before I bought the gab 1940s suit on eBay. Good thing it went by measurements and not sizes. I'm not happy with the picture. :cry: My shoes which I already posted in the powder room are 1940s vintage. Dark brown beaver felt hat 1940s by Eddi, The Bon Marche, and will post pictures later in Powder Room. Stockings are seemless (still have 50 pairs) with reinforced heel toe held up by garter belt.

Regards,
Lady Powers

 

[Wild Root]

Hey, I like that suit. Very nice! You wear it well.

Root.

 

[rubyredlocks]

From a hangar dance:

Looking very Lucy and Ricky here:

Actually I felt like Lucy as a can-can girl.I wish I had remembered to take off the clunky watch.Thought I'd share the spotlight with my husband.

 

[ITG]

Was the hangar dance pic taken somewhere in Texas? That makes for a great background. Looks like the 2 of you were having a blast!

 

[rubyredlocks]

Yes,it's in Fort Worth.Happens every October. We had a great time.It's one of the few events in Texas where people still arrive dressed for an event instead of a workout.
It's byob and you can get tickets for the dance or tickets for dinner and dancing.Dinner is normally b-b-q.
We haven't been in a couple of years,but we'll probably go this year.

 

[ITG]

ruby, keep us updated if you hear more info the October event. I know October is a busy month for me, but this might be something I might try to fit into my schedule. Is it part of air show?

 

[rubyredlocks]

I'm not sure.I'll check around in the next couple of days and let you know.

 

[Canyon]

I have what I believe to be a 1940's vintage dress (which ITG was kind enough to let me know about on e-bay).

I'm going to try to get some pictures taken in the next couple of days.

 

[Matt Deckard]

Since we have more ladies around....

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