The ones that got away

[ShooShooBaby]

gigi, i feel your pain. i now hoard dungarees when i find them. to think my first pair was deadstock, late-40s, $25, and bought off a rack with a bunch of other pairs. i miss the 90s! you'll find a pair - my most recent pair i scored for $2 at a rummage sale

 

[KittyT]

gigi, i feel your pain. i now hoard dungarees when i find them. to think my first pair was deadstock, late-40s, $25, and bought off a rack with a bunch of other pairs. i miss the 90s! you'll find a pair - my most recent pair i scored for $2 at a rummage sale

Hell, I got my vintage jeans here on FL for free. This was after hunting on and off for months to find a pair that I could afford that would fit.

Something will turn up. Patience, grasshopper!

 

[Gigi]

I'm sorry for sounding so mean. I'm really not that snobby; I just have a habit of being dramatic. I just needed somewhere to vent about it.

I've been hunting for these jeans for months and everytime I find some in my size they always go for a lot of money. On top of not being able to afford $100 jeans right now, I cannot justify spending that much on pants in the first place. I have things of higher priority to spend it on. There aren't many thrift stores around me and those that do exist always seem to carry really ugly clothing from the 70s-80s. One day I might get lucky, but I just don't see having much luck based on the area I'm in. It's not exactly the kind of thing people around here would be giving to a thrift store. I don't know where else to look for them in person. If only I had a 23 inch waist, then I'd have about 17 pairs I could buy right now!

 

[KittyT]

I'm sorry for sounding so mean. I'm really not that snobby; I just have a habit of being dramatic. I just needed somewhere to vent about it.

I know, it's frustrating! If you know vintage jeans might run you around $100 (or $90 for repros), what about selling a few items to make up the difference of what you can afford and what they're going to cost?

 

[Gigi]

I know, it's frustrating! If you know vintage jeans might run you around $100 (or $90 for repros), what about selling a few items to make up the difference of what you can afford and what they're going to cost?

I intend to sell some of my vintage stuff I either don't wear anymore or bought and never wore. Getting rid of some stuff might also help me justify spending so much on 1 pair of pants. I know some people here spend a lot more on their vintage stuff, but I've always tried to get good deals because I feel quite foolish spending so much on clothing.

 

[Aurora]

I'm sorry for sounding so mean. I'm really not that snobby; I just have a habit of being dramatic. I just needed somewhere to vent about it.

I've been hunting for these jeans for months and everytime I find some in my size they always go for a lot of money. On top of not being able to afford $100 jeans right now, I cannot justify spending that much on pants in the first place. I have things of higher priority to spend it on. There aren't many thrift stores around me and those that do exist always seem to carry really ugly clothing from the 70s-80s. One day I might get lucky, but I just don't see having much luck based on the area I'm in. It's not exactly the kind of thing people around here would be giving to a thrift store. I don't know where else to look for them in person. If only I had a 23 inch waist, then I'd have about 17 pairs I could buy right now!

You don't sound mean, you just wanted the jeans - I'm sure we all get a bit angry at being outbid in the last few seconds... Well I do!
If it's any consolation, I have a 22/23" waist and can't find jeans to fit and when they do come up, I can't afford them

 

[Laura Chase]

Well, this one isn't even sold yet, but I know that it will get away. It's too small for me and luckily because look at the price! But what a beauty...

Is it against the rules to just post the pic?

 

[playbelle]

Well, this one isn't even sold yet, but I know that it will get away. It's too small for me and luckily because look at the price! But what a beauty...

Is it against the rules to just post the pic?

Of course I had to go and look it up and wow, that one puts the awe in awesome! But the price, aahh... Mind you, my funds are terribly limited, so anything I want that goes over $50 makes me cry.

 

[Smuterella]

£135!

 

[Laura Chase]

£135!

Oh my... That's high. Was it a large size or something?

 

[Smuterella]

not particularly but its a real hawaiian piece made up of several pieces that can be mixed and matched, it was worth the money, but i just don't have it.

 

[SarahLouise]

If it's any consolation, I have a 22/23" waist and can't find jeans to fit and when they do come up, I can't afford them

You should have the pick of the bunch in that case! Most vintage dungarees I come across are in teeny sizes. Check out the junior/kids ones too as they are also very small. Gigi - I feel your pain! I have more or less given up finding an affordable vintage pair in my size so just stick to my repros (Freddies of Pinewood) until I do come across them.

 

[Gigi]

You should have the pick of the bunch in that case! Most vintage dungarees I come across are in teeny sizes. Check out the junior/kids ones too as they are also very small. Gigi - I feel your pain! I have more or less given up finding an affordable vintage pair in my size so just stick to my repros (Freddies of Pinewood) until I do come across them.

Yeah, I've seen plenty in that size for good prices (compared to that for the ones that fit me). Granted, I've also found many nice pairs in the 30 in. and above waist size, which don't do me any good either. How are the Freddies of Pinewood in person? I'm considering getting some. I just want to make sure they're quality in both look and feel.

 

[texasgirl]

This one went for $177- it was in the $40s when I put it in the watch list- then all the sudden- up it went. Why, oh why do people start bidding so early...

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[KittyT]

I have more or less given up finding an affordable vintage pair in my size so just stick to my repros (Freddies of Pinewood) until I do come across them.

I was just looking at the Freddies of Pinewood site and it mentions that they have sold out of everything and only have seconds available in a few sizes. Hope they start making them up again!

 

[Smuterella]

I was just looking at the Freddies of Pinewood site and it mentions that they have sold out of everything and only have seconds available in a few sizes. Hope they start making them up again!

So do I!

 

[Miss_Bella_Hell]

£135!

WOW. What's that, like $250? My friend Jodi recently gave me a hand-painted halter and skirt set that looks a lot like that....for FREE!!

 

[MissHannah]

How are the Freddies of Pinewood in person? I'm considering getting some. I just want to make sure they're quality in both look and feel.

I bought a pair of the seconds and I couldn't find any flaws at all! I didn't personally like the cut of them so returned them but in terms of quality you can't go wrong. They are really friendly and helpful as well so if you have any questions just email or call and I'm sure they'd tell you whatever you wanted to know.

 

[deadpandiva]

You don't sound mean, you just wanted the jeans - I'm sure we all get a bit angry at being outbid in the last few seconds... Well I do!
If it's any consolation, I have a 22/23" waist and can't find jeans to fit and when they do come up, I can't afford them

WOW!!!!!!!!

 

[ehappy]

Booo hooooo!

When it was at $77.00, I knew I would miss out.

Booo hooo!

Senorita Hollywood has some nice things, but this one took the cake.

50s. BLUE. TOILE. WIGGLE. MATCHING. CASHMERE. TOILE PRINTED. SWEATER.

HEAVEN!


End price....382.77


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