What To Wear With Skirts and Slacks?

[Deleted member 12480]

Hello I am surprised i haven't found a thread on this already, but if there is one, apologies.

So I have accumulated a few skirts since I became introduced to vintage but its just occurred to me that i don't really know what to wear with my skirts and slacks. The only things I have are modern blouses and i only have like, two of those!

Could you help me by showing me or giving me suggestions on the type of thing they wore? Particularly anything other than blouses because i don't always look that great in them (and people might wonder why i always wear blouses? haha.)

sorry i'm sounding a bit vague i don't really know what i'm asking for i just want to learn

love as always.
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[Lady Day]

Blouses and sweaters are pretty much the meat of your options when pertaining to separates.

Check out this thread and look by era at stuff that was worn.

LD

 

[Deleted member 12480]

aha yeah probably should've looked through them again. whoops

if you think this needs deleting go ahead!
xxx

 

[crwritt]

I just wanted to compliment you on your new avatar picture.Lovely.

 

["Skeet" McD]

I just wanted to compliment you on your new avatar picture.Lovely.

I'll second that! (New England seems well represented here) Very, very nice. Vintage suits you!

"Skeet"

 

[James71]

I just wanted to compliment you on your new avatar picture.Lovely.

Indeed. Thats a gorgeous shot and a classic beauty.

 

[Fleur De Guerre]

New avatar is lovely Annie!

There are lots of options for wearing with separates. It's a bit warm now, but short sleeve jumpers are a good option when it's cooler. Check out 'Dressing4Impressing' for jumpers (I have one from the 50s section) and also for non-button-up blouses. Her fabrics aren't that amazing, but the tops are great for just everyday wear.

Or peasant tops are a good option for summer - you can often get them in the high street. I like Vivien of Holloway ones too for a more pinuppy look. Also an easy and authentic look is plain or striped tee shirts and vest tops - they were popular in the 30s.

 

[KittyT]

Blouses and sweaters are pretty much it, but there are other modern options that still look nice. For example, I often pair light-weight feminine tees with those cute little gathered cap sleeves with skirts. I also will pick interesting knit tops to pair with skirts - say it has fun gathering at the shoulders, or a criss-cross overlap over the bust. There are lots of options that still allow you to have a pretty vintage look even if it's not 100% historically accurate. Be careful about limiting yourself!

 

[Deleted member 12480]

Crwritt, Skeet and James 71 - thankyou so much!! That so sweet.

Fleur - thankyou for the links - i'm going to wan after everything now. (p.s that is a really lovely picture and what a fantastic hat. I've seen a few vargas girls with them - i was under the impression giant hats were a 70s thing but, to my delight, i am proved wrong!)

KittyT - i will I have a few tops one with a large bow that is a tiny bit 50s ish and with the slacks i get away with it but thankyou for opening my mind a little more



xxxxxx