Museum curator here: when getting vintage clothing, before washing, stick it in a plastic ziplock bag and put it in your freezer for a week or two. This will kill bugs/larvae/eggs. This works for second hands fabrics of any kind.
Double plastic bags and exclude as much air as possible. Also if you have colourless tissue to wrap it in too this also helps. The idea is to reduce humidity fluctuations so you don't get condensation and stain the clothes. Let it come back to room temperature before opening as well. In a freezer that goes to minus 18 Celsius you need it in there for two weeks minimum. That will kill any thing likely to be living in clothing.
My sister bought a Victorian wedding dress at a Salvation Army store in NYC. It was tiny, and had been on display for months, because it was too small for anyone who looked at it. My sister is a size 1, and was about to get married. Long story short: she was married in a beautiful, Victorian wedding gown which cost her $US25.
We will LOVE you to show us your wardrobe or closet tour, I do not even know where to start to buy/wear vintage garb, my main problem is the hair... No time for rolls whatsoever and mine is plain straight :'( Maybe a video about easy hairstyles will be useful as well. LIKE THIS for Karolina to know :)
Buy foam rollers and after showering and washing your hair roll it and sleep in it. Unroll next morning and bam! 50’s it’s simple and that’s what I do. If you have straight hair getting setting spray
I had the same problem like you. But my hair was so straight no setting lotion in this world would keep my hair in curls. Just 3 to 4 hours after i pulled out the curlers my hair was straight again. No matter how much hairspray i have used or how much setting lotion. So i did a permanent wave and that was the best desicion in my life. BUT my hairdresser told me that she would have never done a permanent wave if she wouldn't knew that i was wearing curls everyday. So if you sometimes enjoy wearing your hair straight you might overthink this desicion.
Sadly even famous stylists couldn't get my hair to stay in a curl for more than 20mins max. Have tried for years with every trick technique, lotion and potion but nothing works. When it comes to curls its natural straight or nothing for me, seriously it so straight naturally it looks like I've ironed it. I've tried lots of different hairdressers and all of them have advised not to perm/demi my hair as whenever strand tests are done apparently my hair reacts REALLY badly. Fate really wants me to not have curls, even if frustratingly, it suits me. What's also annoying is my hair is also super fine but thick, so slides, clips and combes won't grip and just slip out so updos can be hard to do. More recently I have found rubber coated grips which help but not many shops have them so I have to get it online and they cost more. I'm mainly restricted to buns and pinned up plaits I'm sooooooooo jealous of girls who can easily do vintage waves and curls.
No, it’s not copyright infringement if you make a piece of clothing for yourself, even if it is exactly the same as the one you saw in a shop! Copyright only counts if you plan on making money from selling the ‘counterfeit’ items you make. And even then I don’t think it counts for such old items
To be counterfeit the garment would have to be precisely like the original garment as much as possible. Weight of fabric, logo, stitching, buttons, hooks, zippers...you get where I'm going. Copyrights expire every 10 years so I think you're safe...sew at will.
My thoughts exactly. I've remade modern designer clothing for costume purposes before but they weren't exact copies and I made them for my own personal use.
@@eh1843 you should always check international copyright laws for any possible infringement but in most cases only haute couture houses had any copyright protection and only the surviving ones will renew the copyright of original design from when they began I hope this is helpful
Now that I think of it, buying vintage clothing is actually very sustainable because you’re buying used clothing technically and no more raw materials are going into making it.
Buying secondhand anything is generally better for the environment I think :) Half the furniture in my room is secondhand and I love it because it's so much more special and every item has a story.
@@burdistan I am not in favor of real fur just for fashion, so I would never buy one new, but I did get a pretty decent deal on a second hand one and bought it because WARM!
I read that British “day” clothes from the late 1930s is very rare - because those folks wore their day clothes to death during the clothing rationing during & for some years after WW2.
Being a vintage (antique, rather) mens clothing collector and dealer, I know a lot of people that will want to buy super expensive suits or items and then wear them everyday. To them, I say, if you want to wear clothing like this everyday you have to expect it to get damaged. I suggest saving the expensive £500 Edwardian sack suits as your smart suit for when you're going out, and for going to work or for casual activity it's better to use either a) reproductions that can be repurchased if damaged or b) the wounded birds (as you called them) that already aren't 100% perfect that they won't mind damaging, patching and repairing when they get scuffed or torn. The problem with buying is that things flash up suddenly and are gone the next day. You have to keep on looking and waiting for them to show up, you can't be passive, and when that item comes up you have to take that chance because the likelihood of finding the exact same thing is very slim. So, you need to save up money to spend on vintage stuff to just have it as a pool you can dip into when these things suddenly pop up so you don't miss out.
I'll add that generally Meemaw is generally a title of endearment. The grandma you love is Meemaw. The grandma you don't love is Grandmother. At least that's how it works in my Southern (eastern US) family.
@Deanna M I would jokingly call my Gramma "Mamaw" occasionally when I was small and I called her father-in-law "Papaw". I was the only one to ever call them those names; we're in Northern Indiana so I have no idea how I got the idea to call them that.
Recently, my job (which is your average run-of-the-mill vintage store that for some ungodly reason also has a truckload of 30s to 50s tableware) got an entire box of authentically vintage i.e 40s and 50s souvenir, or sukajan, jackets. My boss thought that they were from 2016, where they also had their moment because she never really looked at them properly, instead just asking me to go grab a rack from the back and hang them up. I gladly did. I've grabbed one for myself and invited my friends to get one too. We sell them for the price of second hand fast fashion. Maybe I should feel bad, but that job doesn't pay me enough for that. The morale of the story: check your local vintage stores. You never know when the employer is lazy and the employees lazier. Also, if you're in Copenhagen: please stop by and buy some tableware. Some of it's nice. I swear. EDIT: That 'That's a whole lotta damage!!' gif is literally me at my job. We fix up all our shit- and sometimes, you just hate your life. One day, there was a beautiful army green (no shit) 40s shirt with what looked like a *bloodstain* and what looked like a *fucking bullet hole* to which I began to wonder that the fuck was wrong with my boss, because that was one of her handpicked things for the store. She apparently believes way too much in her employees. I just sighed, gave that fucker a patch and sold it three days later. A life tip from an employee- never, ever trust the fucking employees at thrift store unless you know the store or the employee. Most of us aren't paid enough to give that many shits. Look around yourself. It'll be worth it. ALSO!!!! MOTHS HATE SANDALWOOD. Just saying. Our store smells like Starbucks' wet dream, *but, we never have moths.* Is it worth it? I honestly don't know.
I swear, if your boss handpicked a beautiful shirt with a bullethole and bloodstain I'm concerned. But on the topic of sandalwood, my mother actually has a hope chest. I believe the chest is mahoghany or sandalwood and my mothers actually told me it helps keep moths and bugs out.
I have just realized myself that I am happier when I invest in a piece instead of getting cheap vintage... especially with plus size vintage! Sometimes I find great deals, but most of the time if I see something that really WOWS me, I have to either ask to make payments or save up for it. Right now, I am making payments on a cold-rayon 1940s plus size dress and it is SO UNIQUE and exquisite! I can't even believe I found a piece like it! I was very lucky.
I don't collect much vintage clothing but I do collect old and rare lolita clothing and boiii let me tell you.. I've had every postal nightmare imaginable. Now I'm like so weirdly familiar with international post and I don't even sell clothes, I've just had to learn to deal with it to chase my packages lmao
I think most people's problem with second hand shops is that they think they are similar to normal shops. They aren't, you have to treasure hunt at least once a week for a few months to a year without getting discouraged. My friends in high school went around this area of town that had a few shops several times a week in our hang out time instead of video games or the mall or whatever kids do these days. We were more alternative than vintage, but you eventually have luck.
Things I learned: don't throw that acetate vintage 40s dress with the musty smell in the washing machine. Nothing good will come of it. Buying in person is always your best bet for purchasing vintage clothing. I finally gave up on buying vintage and started sewing my own using vintage patterns.
Great advice all around! Especially learning to sew! So important! Also, as a vintage collector and a seller, getting your shipment insured is the most important thing. Things go lost and sadly do get stolen in the mail, neither of which is the buyer or the seller's fault, so the only form of protection there is is insurance. It really is worth it to upgrade your shipping and request insurance!
The best way I've found to get rid of moths and kill their eggs is by freezing, Put the item in a plastic bag and leave it in the freezer for about 12 hours.
Ugh, I hate that sellers use the notification that it was delivered as proof you got it. I've never had a package go missing that did NOT falsely state it was delivered. It means absolutely nothing. I've also had to deliver many packages in person to my neighbors, that had been correctly addressed to them but somehow went to me instead.
Old clothing (1930 and before) is really rare in small town Wisconsin. Things like that don't usually get imported from Europe and the houses are newer than a lot of European houses, so nobody is really pulling trunks of old clothes out of the attic. Also, due to a limited history (America is really young compared to other countries) and a limited amount of historical items, any thing that is relatively old is pretty treasured and usually very expensive. So if we want something that looks vintage, we have to make it ourselves.
I just found your youtube channel today and I am completely in love! I have never had courage to dress in vintage clothing because of my size being M-L, but your videos are so delightful that I feel super tempted to start trying more vintage styled outfits. Also I am a huge history nerd so I have been happily binge watching almost all of your videos! You are so funny and beautiful that I could spend days listening and watching your content, keep up the good work!!! (sorry if there are typos, english isn't my first language)
I love when you make videos about these things because I still am not sure what my style is. I know there’s no rules, but I just feel weird when my clothes are kind of all over the place. I am much more confident in my tastes for home decor... haha
In Mexico we have a lot of flea markets were you can find amazing vintage pieces. As a 60s-70s vintage lover I hardly ever have issues because thick fabrics, and polyester of course has a tendency of keeping its condition so well 😃. Besides all mexican peasant tops are such good quality anad are sell everywhere which give groovy vibes so easily!!!
in norway secondhand shop can be expensive so sometimes cheaper is go to normal shops. i'm going for clothes to poland 2 times a year ,and i have one briliant secondhand shop in Kraków where im buying minimal one big bag in one go,is very cheap . importand is to go through as much places as You can to check prices and what type of clothes they have normaly. more then 1week from now im going to Kraków ohhhhh, will be big shoping cant wait xD ps. im never buying online vintage clothes 'cos thats not fun for me
you can go on the website of the postal service of another country and track your package there if your country's post services are not good . In my country my postal service track it until it is out for delivery to my door .
They had a certain process they did with silk which made it look very beautiful but also made it extremely brittle so having any antique pieces from the 1920s and back that are whole is quite rare.
I have a question about cleaning: I have a skirt I absolultey love, it was given to me by a friend of my moms boss. I did some research and it turns out it's actually pretty expensive. The tag says that you can't wash it with water. But if not with water, how do you clean it?
@@katenawolfenstein9468 Depends on what material. I've handwashed things that say "dryclean only" because fuck paying so much for a piece of clothing. However, I wouldn't DARE wash my leather jacket, for example, but I've handwashed a 1950s wedding dress with delicate laudry liquid and no problemo.
When you get an older vintage piece, the first time you try it one, be sure to note any areas that are tight or stress or pulling. There may be areas of wear, and you can apply stabilizing cloth or webbing to those areas to make them wearable and protect the item. Many say wearing vintage items destroys the historicity of it, but hey, you own it.
November is my birthday month, too! Happy early birthday! I don't generally get moths, but I do get silverfish, which will also eat your clothing. I have a fair amount of wool-based coats and knitted items and you can guess what those suckers like! Cedar and lavender are good ways to keep pests away from your clothing without using mothballs or something similarly gross. I bought dried lavender and made sachets to put in the pockets of my wool coats and in the containers that hold my knitted stuff, and it's worked out well. Plus, it smells nice.
I'm from the U.S. growing up I lived in a small town. We had a whole little strip of antique shops. One store had clothes. They even had some Victorian pieces. Jackets and slips mostly. Also you can find a lot of pre 60's military jackets throughout the country.
I *highly* suggest people in major metro areas or in areas without too many thrift shops, make a day of going to small town thrift shops that are "Mom and Pop" (private run). You will absolutely love the things you find, you'll be amazed. Give the places a good going-over, move things around, look in bags and boxes! I have found beautiful unique treasures for literally pennies.
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I love what you are wearing here. You are right about pricing, the mark up now is absurd. I don't know about the past, I have quite a few pieces of vintage clothing, they are cheap but in decent condition. I have not got the budget for say a Thea Porter gown on Etsy etc. I wish. I don't know if the prices are fair anyhow and then there is care for the article. Namaste, Z
Do you wear girdles or any interesting undergarments on a regular basis? Any tips on buying new undergarments to mimic vintage ? No I'm not some creep... Okay I am a creep but I don't mean that in a creeper way.
Palomino ___ I’m curious too! Morally for myself I don’t like the idea of cosmetic girdles, but also it really helps give that authentic look... and I’m sure they have much more comfortable and safe undergarments these days
I wear corsets daily, even when when I'm just kicking around in jeans, sweater and my normal vintage self. Sometimes you do have to buy "used" or pre-worn garments because no one can manufacture the bones in bras like were done properly. I think it's no different than cleaning any other item of clothing from the era. FFS people weren't the most hygienic compared to today's standards.
Most certainly hand wash. Dry cleaning uses harsh chemicals and many garments have actual whale bones, fine lace , linen, fiber, wires, all kinds of goodies. There's a lot of historical data online with illustrations, you might enjoy looking at those. There are also videos on YT about undergarments. There are modern day versions available also. Playful Promises has an interesting selection.
Same here. I'm in small town Wisconsin (USA) and there isn't really a lot of stuff available and what is available is waaaay out of my price range. If you are in the USA I have a few money saving tips for you that I've learned in the very short time I've been working to sew old clothes. It's long, so if you don't have access to Walmart, Joanne's, and/or hobby lobby don't bother reading. First thing (after a sewing machine) that you are going to want is patterns. Go to Joann's Fabrics for those but ONLY when the patterns are on sale. The go on sale once or twice a month. McCall's, simplicity, and butterick patterns are usually $1.99 each and vogue patterns are like $5.99 each on sale but if you are new to sewing, just stick to the cheaper stuff because you ARE going to screw stuff up so save the more expensive stuff for a year or two later when you have a tiny bit of experience. Check the brand of pattern that is on sale and grab that brands pattern book. Pick your time period/s that you want to recreate. If it's before 1940 it's all going to be in the "costume" section though one of the pattern books had a "historical" section that had stuff from a bunch of eras. I personally prefer the 1890s-1920s and the 1940s-1960s also a few odd times earlier. You can have all the eras if you want. That's the awesome thing about historical dress, so don't feel like have to limit yourself to one decade. If you want stuff from 1940s-1960s you might find that stuff in the "normal" section of the book (usually dress sections but also sleepwear and underwear if they have it.) One book had a "vintage" section that was awesome for the 40s-60s. If you have time check the "crafts" section too. You might find some fun stuff there too. Don't forget all of the underwear and corsets/stays if needed. Some pattern envelopes have a skill level neccessary printed prominently on the back. Some don't. Some also have a particular year, era, or century put in the book but usually they don't. If you want more than 10 patterns bring a friend and have him/her check out separately from you and watch as you are checking out to make sure you don't get overcharged and speak up if you do. When you have your patterns picked out (check the pattern is your size. Measure your hips, waist, and bust before leaving your house. DO NOT skip this step as pattern sizes are different so check the flap of the pattern for your measurements) its time to leave unless they are having a really really good sale on fabric or if you absolutely have to have some fabric, no matter the price. Despite the name Joanne's is not where you should get your fabric. For fabric check your local Walmart (idk about target.) The quality of the fabric is USUALLY good. Make sure you are getting the right kind of fabric (check the back of your pattern/s envelope for recommended fabric types and the amount you will need. Walmart is also good for some other things (notions) like thread and such. For most notions and trims wait for Hobby Lobby to have a 50% off sale. Those are usually a good deal. If you can't wait for the sale, Walmart is probably your most cost effective option. If you really like a pattern but it isn't in your size there are ways to shrink or expand it. You can look for videos here, on TH-cam or ask someone. I also wouldn't really bother with Michael's. You can also check thift stores have fabric or things that can be upcycled. Lastly wash, dry and iron your cloth before you cut out your pattern peices. Fabric can warp, shrink, or stretch in the wash so don't skip this step or you might end up spending hours on something that you can't wear.
I'm going back to school tomorrow and I haven't prepared at all and your videos are helping me cope whilst I'm organising my life and preparing to enter the real world again. Thanks. 😔🙏🥰
I'd love to get into buying vintage, so this helps a lot! I love to sew, so fixing and learning to tailor properly doesn't bother me. ;) One day I want to make a few circle skirts - that would be so much fun!
OH MY GOOOOD I was thinking about that stuff this week cuz I want to be more vintage and have no idea about how to start! Thank you so much, love your work and channel ♥
Ok you museum archival folks, a major textile problem. I have a 1930s-40s, red, Japanese kimono I had hanging because I love looking at it but unknown to me was a freshly placed glue trap to catch mice. Hold on.......my beautiful kimono somehow “fell” (my husband admits to nothing and hates my kimono collection) and some of the hem plopped into the thick glue trap and now has thick, sticky glue on it. I delicately removed the trap from the kimono but it still has thick glue that needs to be removed. I live in the D.C. area and was thinking to call someone at the Smithsonian but I don’t know whom to ask or where to start. Any suggestions?
Another tip when buying online: Even the most tattered and common vintage pieces, when photographed well, will look much better than they actually are. Don't pay for photography. Be very diligent in looking the piece over, especially if it's commanding a high price.
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yes, very important! also clothes are very often pinned on the mannequins to make the waist look more nipped in than it actually is.
I have found some good vintage pieces at my local thrift stores. I've found a pair of 1940s pants and skirt, two 70s tops and one pair of 70s pants, an 80s dress, and a 1950s sweater and hair scarf. The 40s pants are wonderful, so soft, but the waistline is just a little too big, but is great. The 40s skirt is beautiful, but definitely needs some work, and it fits wonderful.
My recommendation would be to ask the seller questions if the condition of the item is unclear. Most are willing and prompt and if they aren't I don't buy from them.
May I ask, as a slim girl who struggles to find dresses and jackets which fits (me), what are your feelings about tailoring or taking in a piece? Have you ever considered taking in a beautiful piece without cutting, something that can maybe be undone if you mean to sell it in the future? I've been wondering about it for a while. Some things are just so pretty but they sagg in the bust/ waist area.
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it all depends on your approach to it, I personally often take in the waist without cutting because I want the garments to it me better, and it’s easily undone after. if you’re planning heavier alterations that would require unpicking the whole thing I think it would make more sense to bring the garment to a trusted seamstress and have it remade in a smaller size.
That's a nice surprise, honestly. I thought somehow people don't do that and I'm a sinner for considering such an option? ^^" Is it ok if I ask you in private about taking in in specific areas? I know you're not the world's biggest expert but I don't have many people who are into 40s/5os to ask.
I just purchased my first vintage jacket it's a leather motorcycle coat from the 70s and its AMAZING!!! It was only $59 🤩🤩🤩🤩 I cant stop snuggling it it's so amazing lol it's so soft and sounds so crunchy and squeaky 😍 it has the best character I love it lol I found it on Etsy and I waited So so long to find the perfect coat that checked all the boxes like real leather (because I do ride motorcycle) working zippers has the belt and arm zips and No damage so I can wear it riding and it could Potentially protect me if it had to... I'm so glad I waited for the perfect jacket because it was half of what I was willing to pay 😎😎
Wow this was so eye-opening. My mom died 5 years ago at age 85. She was a fashionable lady with tons of clothes from the 40s through the 80s, much of it designer. We had no idea what to do with it all. We sold some to a vintage shop, had a huge fashion sale, gave most of the suits to a women's opportunity center, and some just went to the thrift store. Now I'm sad because so much of what she had was really nice, and would have been appreciated by many people, but I had no idea that there was an interest and demand at that time. It would have been so nice to find someone who would have liked it and actually worn it. **sigh**
When I say I want to wear vintage, I mean like 1904 Edwardian floor length dresses. I have three pieces, for now. unfortunately, THOSE are very few and far between in thrift shops. ebay and etsy are my refuges.
Actually if you're pregnanant your waist is bigger than you hips sometimes. I would think its pregnancy clothing. :) I never buy cloths online because my body isn't regular. And I often need altering when I buy something so that would be just a waste of money for me. :( Even though I think that vintage fashion is so intersting I wouldn't wear it.
Vintage clothing.. The "lose or win" game ! In France,flea markets are very popular,especially during spring time and summer. Every weekend,at least one is my area and I always find antique things,especially photographs,which are my jam. But my favorite things are vintage clothes. Everytime I found things at flea markets,it was a BARGAIN. I remember those small,BEAUTIFUL and in good condition edwardian shoes,hidden in a basket of grandma shoe.. Paid 2 euros. Just as a beautiful edwardian shirt. I remember the guy telling me "it's old !" and I was like.. "..yeah,you can say that ^^' .." . In the great flea market of Lille,pro antique sellers also specialize in old fashion everything,from engravings to full dresses,edwardian mannequins.. Even there you can great better deals you'll ever get in any other country.
I have an abandoned store full of 1970's clothing and looking for someone who would be interested in purchasing some or all of it. Do you know who would be interested in this?
What style is the jacket she is wearing? Did it have a story of where it came from? I love the look, I’m trying to find a vintage pattern to make one, but it’s proving difficult to find 🤔
I know a vintage store in my city, I live in Brasília, Brazil, they travel the country buying vintage clothes, but most are from the 80s and early 90s. But the problem to me is the size, I'm a extra large woman and I never saw a piece my size that I like (I actually saw just like a couple of coats in my life)
HAHA I put on the Wnglish captions and it translated it in a way that made no sense. You said you were Egyptian and you play with race cars on the PC? I know that’s not what you said 🤔... haha oh, subtitles 😂
Lol Meemaw! In the United States (specifically the southern states) Meemaw is what some kids call their grandmas, as in that's just the name they use for them.
You can copy clothes designs from 100 years ago I think (more or less) and it doesn't count as copyright infringement anymore since the work has already entered the spectrum of public domain.
I absolutely LOOOVE your jacket (I can't see the bottom so I'm gonna say t's a jacket lol), where did you get it? If it's a one off find what would you call it, so I can look for something similar? (era, material, piece, fit, style etc.) thank you so much mumma xo
I think I'm very lucky that I can usually go with inexpensive shipping in Germany. Never has one of my packages gotten lost, it does happen but it's not so common.
The most expensive vintage piece I ever bought cost £75. It was a 1950s Harvey Nicholls ball gown. I am blessed to live 3 minutes from Portobello Road where the Vintage market is held under the canopy every Friday, Sunday is also good for picking up vintage pieces. There are three Vintage clothes shops in the same vicinity, two of them are grossly overpriced, but one of the over priced ones does deal most in designer stuff so if you are in to labels you may think it value for money. Some of the clothes on the market can have a high price tag too. But I have bought plenty of pieces for around £20-30 some as little as £5. My favourite shop on Portobello in no.295. open only on Friday and Saturday, anyone in the area looking for good clean affordable vintage clothes do go there. Ask for Jan, say that Anna sent you, xx There is never any reason to buy torn, stained, moth eaten vintage (unless you totally love the piece) at hyped up prices, when there is still plenty to be had in great condition.
I think that a good idea (and i have been this in my mind for a very long time and doubt that i'm the only one with this idea) would be to re-make the pieces of cloth that you like from the design, like, even if is not wearable (but like you already pay for it, or buy it or you don't find one other like that in better conditions), and if you have the skills, you might be able of doing it (or maybe you could even find and pay someone to do so), I alway wanted to learn how to sew properly, and like, to design clothing (and to made myself stuff that I like and/or adapt them to my body type and in however way that I would like it) and to use the sewing machine and all of that, but because of school, work or anything I've never being able to do so, but one day, I swear!! haha :P (thanks for reading this bible if you, whoever you are, took the time to read this entire thing 😊)
I got gifted with a leather jacket from the 80s (it looks a bit like MJ's one in "Thriller") and one of the wrist lines was ripped apart. I took some leather thread and closed it with wide, visible stitches and it looked so cool and... "edgy".
How old does something need to be before it is vintage? Maybe I'm just getting old, but I don't really consider anything made after I was born (1970) to be "vintage."
Perhaps it's relative to the current year. Vintage and retro seems more up to interpretation, whereas I think there are more defined lines for antique.
Most students for sure have a fantasy that they will be able to produce a video in only one stretch of the camera rolling good enough to submit the very first try. Which gets all the more problematic when trying to explain that a camera person at school shouldn't have a fantasy like that too when you are over age 60 already and so enjoy it while you can Karolina.
Museum curator here: when getting vintage clothing, before washing, stick it in a plastic ziplock bag and put it in your freezer for a week or two. This will kill bugs/larvae/eggs. This works for second hands fabrics of any kind.
AMAZING ADVICEEEEE THANK YOU
Double plastic bags and exclude as much air as possible. Also if you have colourless tissue to wrap it in too this also helps. The idea is to reduce humidity fluctuations so you don't get condensation and stain the clothes. Let it come back to room temperature before opening as well.
In a freezer that goes to minus 18 Celsius you need it in there for two weeks minimum. That will kill any thing likely to be living in clothing.
OOOOH THANK YOU SO MUCH
Damn, it takes a week or two in the freezer for them to die?! Sturdy little fuckers.
Oh my mom would murder me if she found my fabric in her freezer
My sister bought a Victorian wedding dress at a Salvation Army store in NYC. It was tiny, and had been on display for months, because it was too small for anyone who looked at it. My sister is a size 1, and was about to get married. Long story short: she was married in a beautiful, Victorian wedding gown which cost her $US25.
jamalama Wow, I bet she looked absolutely wonderful! Tell her I said congratulations! ❤️
Tell her I said congratulations as well and I wish the salvation army shops were that good in England
Yes win for the little ppl lol
@@olwendavis327 Right? The prices here are insane. Even tatty old stained dresses from the 80s are priced at £40 here.
@@hwren9845 that's not the worst ones saw a 90s dress going for 65 pounds in Oxfam the other day
Girl that top is working for you
Yess, that top looks so good on her!
She looks gorgeous!
Ngl I only clicked this video because that top looks really nice
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Ikr!
We will LOVE you to show us your wardrobe or closet tour, I do not even know where to start to buy/wear vintage garb, my main problem is the hair... No time for rolls whatsoever and mine is plain straight :'( Maybe a video about easy hairstyles will be useful as well. LIKE THIS for Karolina to know :)
She has a hairstyle video like that already, as well as others where she does more complex styles.
Buy foam rollers and after showering and washing your hair roll it and sleep in it. Unroll next morning and bam! 50’s it’s simple and that’s what I do. If you have straight hair getting setting spray
I had the same problem like you. But my hair was so straight no setting lotion in this world would keep my hair in curls. Just 3 to 4 hours after i pulled out the curlers my hair was straight again.
No matter how much hairspray i have used or how much setting lotion. So i did a permanent wave and that was the best desicion in my life. BUT my hairdresser told me that she would have never done a permanent wave if she wouldn't knew that i was wearing curls everyday. So if you sometimes enjoy wearing your hair straight you might overthink this desicion.
Sadly even famous stylists couldn't get my hair to stay in a curl for more than 20mins max. Have tried for years with every trick technique, lotion and potion but nothing works. When it comes to curls its natural straight or nothing for me, seriously it so straight naturally it looks like I've ironed it.
I've tried lots of different hairdressers and all of them have advised not to perm/demi my hair as whenever strand tests are done apparently my hair reacts REALLY badly. Fate really wants me to not have curls, even if frustratingly, it suits me.
What's also annoying is my hair is also super fine but thick, so slides, clips and combes won't grip and just slip out so updos can be hard to do. More recently I have found rubber coated grips which help but not many shops have them so I have to get it online and they cost more. I'm mainly restricted to buns and pinned up plaits
I'm sooooooooo jealous of girls who can easily do vintage waves and curls.
@@LadyLocket do a permanent wave
No, it’s not copyright infringement if you make a piece of clothing for yourself, even if it is exactly the same as the one you saw in a shop!
Copyright only counts if you plan on making money from selling the ‘counterfeit’ items you make.
And even then I don’t think it counts for such old items
To be counterfeit the garment would have to be precisely like the original garment as much as possible. Weight of fabric, logo, stitching, buttons, hooks, zippers...you get where I'm going. Copyrights expire every 10 years so I think you're safe...sew at will.
Logo is where you get into trouble with copyright.
My thoughts exactly. I've remade modern designer clothing for costume purposes before but they weren't exact copies and I made them for my own personal use.
That may be true in your area but it might not be true of copyright law in other countries.
@@eh1843 you should always check international copyright laws for any possible infringement but in most cases only haute couture houses had any copyright protection and only the surviving ones will renew the copyright of original design from when they began I hope this is helpful
Now that I think of it, buying vintage clothing is actually very sustainable because you’re buying used clothing technically and no more raw materials are going into making it.
Buying secondhand anything is generally better for the environment I think :) Half the furniture in my room is secondhand and I love it because it's so much more special and every item has a story.
@@burdistan I am not in favor of real fur just for fashion, so I would never buy one new, but I did get a pretty decent deal on a second hand one and bought it because WARM!
The quality of vintage clothes is so much better as well. 👍
@@Katnipkitkat_Cthulhu I'm no fan of real leather either but when I found a cute vintage leather bag at a flea market I simply had to buy it
I read that British “day” clothes from the late 1930s is very rare - because those folks wore their day clothes to death during the clothing rationing during & for some years after WW2.
I imagine it's all over Europe probably.
Would you someday do a video like "all of my vintage clothes"?
Oh pleaaassseeeeee
Pleasee! We need it 💞
that would be 83 hours
YES I came here to say that!
@@icravedeath7607 or 84 years
we stan a queen who can meme and talk vintage simultaneously
Being a vintage (antique, rather) mens clothing collector and dealer, I know a lot of people that will want to buy super expensive suits or items and then wear them everyday. To them, I say, if you want to wear clothing like this everyday you have to expect it to get damaged. I suggest saving the expensive £500 Edwardian sack suits as your smart suit for when you're going out, and for going to work or for casual activity it's better to use either a) reproductions that can be repurchased if damaged or b) the wounded birds (as you called them) that already aren't 100% perfect that they won't mind damaging, patching and repairing when they get scuffed or torn.
The problem with buying is that things flash up suddenly and are gone the next day. You have to keep on looking and waiting for them to show up, you can't be passive, and when that item comes up you have to take that chance because the likelihood of finding the exact same thing is very slim. So, you need to save up money to spend on vintage stuff to just have it as a pool you can dip into when these things suddenly pop up so you don't miss out.
What about vintage makeup compacts? Could there be lead in it?
In part of the USA, some families call their grandmother "Meemaw".
@murphyc that's not abnormal. I've heard a lot of people who say that.
Well that makes a Margaret Cho gag a lot clearer now, cheers ^^
Big Bang Theory Sheldon
I'll add that generally Meemaw is generally a title of endearment. The grandma you love is Meemaw. The grandma you don't love is Grandmother. At least that's how it works in my Southern (eastern US) family.
@Deanna M I would jokingly call my Gramma "Mamaw" occasionally when I was small and I called her father-in-law "Papaw". I was the only one to ever call them those names; we're in Northern Indiana so I have no idea how I got the idea to call them that.
Recently, my job (which is your average run-of-the-mill vintage store that for some ungodly reason also has a truckload of 30s to 50s tableware) got an entire box of authentically vintage i.e 40s and 50s souvenir, or sukajan, jackets. My boss thought that they were from 2016, where they also had their moment because she never really looked at them properly, instead just asking me to go grab a rack from the back and hang them up. I gladly did. I've grabbed one for myself and invited my friends to get one too. We sell them for the price of second hand fast fashion. Maybe I should feel bad, but that job doesn't pay me enough for that.
The morale of the story: check your local vintage stores. You never know when the employer is lazy and the employees lazier. Also, if you're in Copenhagen: please stop by and buy some tableware. Some of it's nice. I swear.
EDIT: That 'That's a whole lotta damage!!' gif is literally me at my job. We fix up all our shit- and sometimes, you just hate your life. One day, there was a beautiful army green (no shit) 40s shirt with what looked like a *bloodstain* and what looked like a *fucking bullet hole* to which I began to wonder that the fuck was wrong with my boss, because that was one of her handpicked things for the store. She apparently believes way too much in her employees. I just sighed, gave that fucker a patch and sold it three days later. A life tip from an employee- never, ever trust the fucking employees at thrift store unless you know the store or the employee. Most of us aren't paid enough to give that many shits. Look around yourself. It'll be worth it.
ALSO!!!! MOTHS HATE SANDALWOOD. Just saying. Our store smells like Starbucks' wet dream, *but, we never have moths.* Is it worth it? I honestly don't know.
I swear, if your boss handpicked a beautiful shirt with a bullethole and bloodstain I'm concerned.
But on the topic of sandalwood, my mother actually has a hope chest. I believe the chest is mahoghany or sandalwood and my mothers actually told me it helps keep moths and bugs out.
Another morsel of sound advice from famous Polish philosopher Karolina Żebrowska: "Ssssssshhhh just go there and move your ass!".
Show us more of your practical retro like pants and work clothes
Your channel has encouraged me to find inspiration from fashion through time!! Really loving late 80s and early 90s!
Thanks from Australia!!
shannon whittle the 80s are a huge favorite of mine! So many diverse subcultures, so many wild style choices 😍
MEME MOM YOURE BACK
I'm never this early to anyone's videos wow
Are you from Australia??
@@saikinist
Hey, good question. 👏
I have just realized myself that I am happier when I invest in a piece instead of getting cheap vintage... especially with plus size vintage! Sometimes I find great deals, but most of the time if I see something that really WOWS me, I have to either ask to make payments or save up for it. Right now, I am making payments on a cold-rayon 1940s plus size dress and it is SO UNIQUE and exquisite! I can't even believe I found a piece like it! I was very lucky.
I don't collect much vintage clothing but I do collect old and rare lolita clothing and boiii let me tell you.. I've had every postal nightmare imaginable. Now I'm like so weirdly familiar with international post and I don't even sell clothes, I've just had to learn to deal with it to chase my packages lmao
I think most people's problem with second hand shops is that they think they are similar to normal shops. They aren't, you have to treasure hunt at least once a week for a few months to a year without getting discouraged. My friends in high school went around this area of town that had a few shops several times a week in our hang out time instead of video games or the mall or whatever kids do these days. We were more alternative than vintage, but you eventually have luck.
Things I learned: don't throw that acetate vintage 40s dress with the musty smell in the washing machine. Nothing good will come of it. Buying in person is always your best bet for purchasing vintage clothing. I finally gave up on buying vintage and started sewing my own using vintage patterns.
Are you going to get an English version of your book???
I must say, that jacket looks fine on you. I couldn't stop studying it.
Great advice all around! Especially learning to sew! So important! Also, as a vintage collector and a seller, getting your shipment insured is the most important thing. Things go lost and sadly do get stolen in the mail, neither of which is the buyer or the seller's fault, so the only form of protection there is is insurance. It really is worth it to upgrade your shipping and request insurance!
I would be interested to see how you decorate your home, do you also dip into the vintage style there as well? That would be an interesting video.
we love our *m e e m a w*
Mee-Maw is like how children in the southern and midwestern parts of america call their grandmothers
South, yes. Midwest, I don't think so. Maybe the very southern bit of the Midwest?
@@katie7748 Hmm well I live in Colorado and hear it but rarely and usually from people who are from the south
@@katie7748 But deffinitly not to the same level
Have never heard mee-maw used in Northwest Indiana, certainly not Lake County
Can I just secretly call Karolina "meemaw" now?
Rebeca we might want to tell her what it means first though lol
@@charlenereames2173, true! Didn't remember that 😕
Our meme Grandma. Lol
@@Fortheloveofagypsy PERFECT
The best way I've found to get rid of moths and kill their eggs is by freezing, Put the item in a plastic bag and leave it in the freezer for about 12 hours.
Thank you!
12 hours isn’t gonna do much. You’ll need to leave it in the freezer for at least a week.
Is there a way to do this without killing them?
Ugh, I hate that sellers use the notification that it was delivered as proof you got it. I've never had a package go missing that did NOT falsely state it was delivered. It means absolutely nothing. I've also had to deliver many packages in person to my neighbors, that had been correctly addressed to them but somehow went to me instead.
Old clothing (1930 and before) is really rare in small town Wisconsin. Things like that don't usually get imported from Europe and the houses are newer than a lot of European houses, so nobody is really pulling trunks of old clothes out of the attic. Also, due to a limited history (America is really young compared to other countries) and a limited amount of historical items, any thing that is relatively old is pretty treasured and usually very expensive.
So if we want something that looks vintage, we have to make it ourselves.
Memaw means grandmother. Meme Mom means the mother of memes. Get with it, people.
It would make sense for people give her the nickname of memaw because she dresses like a lot of grandmothers would have dressed in their youth
I just found your youtube channel today and I am completely in love! I have never had courage to dress in vintage clothing because of my size being M-L, but your videos are so delightful that I feel super tempted to start trying more vintage styled outfits. Also I am a huge history nerd so I have been happily binge watching almost all of your videos! You are so funny and beautiful that I could spend days listening and watching your content, keep up the good work!!! (sorry if there are typos, english isn't my first language)
I love when you make videos about these things because I still am not sure what my style is. I know there’s no rules, but I just feel weird when my clothes are kind of all over the place. I am much more confident in my tastes for home decor... haha
In Mexico we have a lot of flea markets were you can find amazing vintage pieces. As a 60s-70s vintage lover I hardly ever have issues because thick fabrics, and polyester of course has a tendency of keeping its condition so well 😃. Besides all mexican peasant tops are such good quality anad are sell everywhere which give groovy vibes so easily!!!
Meemaw means grandma.
Which is fitting, because she dresses like a grandma would have dressed back in the day!
@@agentmothman5343 lol
In Hannah Montana, Miley and Jackson called their grandma, meemaw.
in norway secondhand shop can be expensive so sometimes cheaper is go to normal shops. i'm going for clothes to poland 2 times a year ,and i have one briliant secondhand shop in Kraków where im buying minimal one big bag in one go,is very cheap . importand is to go through as much places as You can to check prices and what type of clothes they have normaly. more then 1week from now im going to Kraków ohhhhh, will be big shoping cant wait xD ps. im never buying online vintage clothes 'cos thats not fun for me
Oh Kraków is the best in this "field" haha, about which sh are You talking about?
@@juliak641 i'm sorry but that is top secret 🤐
@@lauraylonen5175 haha since I live there I probably know anyway, I was just curious, but I understand - secret is secret 😂
@@juliak641 like Karolina was saying that if You say public where You shoping good and cheap everybody will go there
you can go on the website of the postal service of another country and track your package there if your country's post services are not good . In my country my postal service track it until it is out for delivery to my door .
They had a certain process they did with silk which made it look very beautiful but also made it extremely brittle so having any antique pieces from the 1920s and back that are whole is quite rare.
I have a question about cleaning: I have a skirt I absolultey love, it was given to me by a friend of my moms boss. I did some research and it turns out it's actually pretty expensive. The tag says that you can't wash it with water. But if not with water, how do you clean it?
Katena Wolfenstein I think take it to the dry cleaner, then?
Dry cleaner's. They clean things with particular chemicals that don't affect fabrics in the same way as water.
Alright then! To the dry cleaners it is! Thank you both ^^
@@katenawolfenstein9468 Depends on what material. I've handwashed things that say "dryclean only" because fuck paying so much for a piece of clothing. However, I wouldn't DARE wash my leather jacket, for example, but I've handwashed a 1950s wedding dress with delicate laudry liquid and no problemo.
wow
When you get an older vintage piece, the first time you try it one, be sure to note any areas that are tight or stress or pulling. There may be areas of wear, and you can apply stabilizing cloth or webbing to those areas to make them wearable and protect the item.
Many say wearing vintage items destroys the historicity of it, but hey, you own it.
November is my birthday month, too! Happy early birthday!
I don't generally get moths, but I do get silverfish, which will also eat your clothing. I have a fair amount of wool-based coats and knitted items and you can guess what those suckers like! Cedar and lavender are good ways to keep pests away from your clothing without using mothballs or something similarly gross. I bought dried lavender and made sachets to put in the pockets of my wool coats and in the containers that hold my knitted stuff, and it's worked out well. Plus, it smells nice.
I could seriously see you as the leader of a major fashion line. You have that energy.
I'm from the U.S. growing up I lived in a small town. We had a whole little strip of antique shops. One store had clothes. They even had some Victorian pieces. Jackets and slips mostly. Also you can find a lot of pre 60's military jackets throughout the country.
I *highly* suggest people in major metro areas or in areas without too many thrift shops, make a day of going to small town thrift shops that are "Mom and Pop" (private run). You will absolutely love the things you find, you'll be amazed. Give the places a good going-over, move things around, look in bags and boxes! I have found beautiful unique treasures for literally pennies.
Mam Twoją książkę! Jest sto razy lepsza niż oczekiwałam. Najlepiej wydane pieniądze w tym roku. Pójdzie na prezent dla siostry. Dziękuję! Piękny kawał dobrej roboty.
The cover you showed for your book looks gorgeous!!
If you made videos on topics other than vintage clothes (like life in Poland) I'd definitely watch them.
Love the channel!
Meme mother -- "When you're abroad"
Me -- wow she's getting very New York 50's rn
Me 2 seconds later -- Im so dumb
I thought the same! "a broad!" like saying "a dame!"
Meme mom is *BACK*
I love what you are wearing here. You are right about pricing, the mark up now is absurd. I don't know about the past, I have quite a few pieces of vintage clothing, they are cheap but in decent condition. I have not got the budget for say a Thea Porter gown on Etsy etc. I wish. I don't know if the prices are fair anyhow and then there is care for the article. Namaste, Z
Do you wear girdles or any interesting undergarments on a regular basis? Any tips on buying new undergarments to mimic vintage ? No I'm not some creep... Okay I am a creep but I don't mean that in a creeper way.
Palomino ___ I’m curious too! Morally for myself I don’t like the idea of cosmetic girdles, but also it really helps give that authentic look... and I’m sure they have much more comfortable and safe undergarments these days
@@SarahBevElizabeth lol yes! And also I would feel weird about wearing someone elses intimates lol.
I wear corsets daily, even when when I'm just kicking around in jeans, sweater and my normal vintage self. Sometimes you do have to buy "used" or pre-worn garments because no one can manufacture the bones in bras like were done properly. I think it's no different than cleaning any other item of clothing from the era. FFS people weren't the most hygienic compared to today's standards.
@@veronicasuestarlite4080 do you have to dry clean them? Or is handwashing with gentle soap good enough?
Most certainly hand wash. Dry cleaning uses harsh chemicals and many garments have actual whale bones, fine lace , linen, fiber, wires, all kinds of goodies. There's a lot of historical data online with illustrations, you might enjoy looking at those. There are also videos on YT about undergarments. There are modern day versions available also. Playful Promises has an interesting selection.
THIS VIDEO MADE ME REALIZE ALL THE VINTAGE CLOTHING AT THE ANTIQUE SHOP DOWNTOWN AND NOW IM MAD I CANT GO OVER THERE RIGHT NOW-
I love your videos. All of them. So happy you randomly showed up on my recommended.
Honestly, I'm gonna just get to sewing, because no way I could afford that. It was interesting to listen to either way though.
Same here. I'm in small town Wisconsin (USA) and there isn't really a lot of stuff available and what is available is waaaay out of my price range.
If you are in the USA I have a few money saving tips for you that I've learned in the very short time I've been working to sew old clothes. It's long, so if you don't have access to Walmart, Joanne's, and/or hobby lobby don't bother reading.
First thing (after a sewing machine) that you are going to want is patterns. Go to Joann's Fabrics for those but ONLY when the patterns are on sale. The go on sale once or twice a month. McCall's, simplicity, and butterick patterns are usually $1.99 each and vogue patterns are like $5.99 each on sale but if you are new to sewing, just stick to the cheaper stuff because you ARE going to screw stuff up so save the more expensive stuff for a year or two later when you have a tiny bit of experience. Check the brand of pattern that is on sale and grab that brands pattern book.
Pick your time period/s that you want to recreate. If it's before 1940 it's all going to be in the "costume" section though one of the pattern books had a "historical" section that had stuff from a bunch of eras. I personally prefer the 1890s-1920s and the 1940s-1960s also a few odd times earlier. You can have all the eras if you want. That's the awesome thing about historical dress, so don't feel like have to limit yourself to one decade.
If you want stuff from 1940s-1960s you might find that stuff in the "normal" section of the book (usually dress sections but also sleepwear and underwear if they have it.) One book had a "vintage" section that was awesome for the 40s-60s. If you have time check the "crafts" section too. You might find some fun stuff there too.
Don't forget all of the underwear and corsets/stays if needed.
Some pattern envelopes have a skill level neccessary printed prominently on the back. Some don't. Some also have a particular year, era, or century put in the book but usually they don't.
If you want more than 10 patterns bring a friend and have him/her check out separately from you and watch as you are checking out to make sure you don't get overcharged and speak up if you do.
When you have your patterns picked out (check the pattern is your size. Measure your hips, waist, and bust before leaving your house. DO NOT skip this step as pattern sizes are different so check the flap of the pattern for your measurements) its time to leave unless they are having a really really good sale on fabric or if you absolutely have to have some fabric, no matter the price. Despite the name Joanne's is not where you should get your fabric.
For fabric check your local Walmart (idk about target.) The quality of the fabric is USUALLY good. Make sure you are getting the right kind of fabric (check the back of your pattern/s envelope for recommended fabric types and the amount you will need.
Walmart is also good for some other things (notions) like thread and such.
For most notions and trims wait for Hobby Lobby to have a 50% off sale. Those are usually a good deal. If you can't wait for the sale, Walmart is probably your most cost effective option.
If you really like a pattern but it isn't in your size there are ways to shrink or expand it. You can look for videos here, on TH-cam or ask someone. I also wouldn't really bother with Michael's. You can also check thift stores have fabric or things that can be upcycled. Lastly wash, dry and iron your cloth before you cut out your pattern peices. Fabric can warp, shrink, or stretch in the wash so don't skip this step or you might end up spending hours on something that you can't wear.
I'm going back to school tomorrow and I haven't prepared at all and your videos are helping me cope whilst I'm organising my life and preparing to enter the real world again. Thanks. 😔🙏🥰
I'd love to get into buying vintage, so this helps a lot! I love to sew, so fixing and learning to tailor properly doesn't bother me. ;) One day I want to make a few circle skirts - that would be so much fun!
The most price-inflated item in vintage wear scene: Mens 3-piece beltback suits
OH MY GOOOOD
I was thinking about that stuff this week cuz I want to be more vintage and have no idea about how to start! Thank you so much, love your work and channel ♥
Ok you museum archival folks, a major textile problem. I have a 1930s-40s, red, Japanese kimono I had hanging because I love looking at it but unknown to me was a freshly placed glue trap to catch mice. Hold on.......my beautiful kimono somehow “fell” (my husband admits to nothing and hates my kimono collection) and some of the hem plopped into the thick glue trap and now has thick, sticky glue on it. I delicately removed the trap from the kimono but it still has thick glue that needs to be removed. I live in the D.C. area and was thinking to call someone at the Smithsonian but I don’t know whom to ask or where to start. Any suggestions?
Another tip when buying online: Even the most tattered and common vintage pieces, when photographed well, will look much better than they actually are. Don't pay for photography. Be very diligent in looking the piece over, especially if it's commanding a high price.
yes, very important! also clothes are very often pinned on the mannequins to make the waist look more nipped in than it actually is.
I have found some good vintage pieces at my local thrift stores. I've found a pair of 1940s pants and skirt, two 70s tops and one pair of 70s pants, an 80s dress, and a 1950s sweater and hair scarf. The 40s pants are wonderful, so soft, but the waistline is just a little too big, but is great. The 40s skirt is beautiful, but definitely needs some work, and it fits wonderful.
My recommendation would be to ask the seller questions if the condition of the item is unclear. Most are willing and prompt and if they aren't I don't buy from them.
May I ask, as a slim girl who struggles to find dresses and jackets which fits (me), what are your feelings about tailoring or taking in a piece? Have you ever considered taking in a beautiful piece without cutting, something that can maybe be undone if you mean to sell it in the future? I've been wondering about it for a while. Some things are just so pretty but they sagg in the bust/ waist area.
it all depends on your approach to it, I personally often take in the waist without cutting because I want the garments to it me better, and it’s easily undone after. if you’re planning heavier alterations that would require unpicking the whole thing I think it would make more sense to bring the garment to a trusted seamstress and have it remade in a smaller size.
That's a nice surprise, honestly. I thought somehow people don't do that and I'm a sinner for considering such an option? ^^"
Is it ok if I ask you in private about taking in in specific areas? I know you're not the world's biggest expert but I don't have many people who are into 40s/5os to ask.
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I just purchased my first vintage jacket it's a leather motorcycle coat from the 70s and its AMAZING!!! It was only $59 🤩🤩🤩🤩 I cant stop snuggling it it's so amazing lol it's so soft and sounds so crunchy and squeaky 😍 it has the best character I love it lol I found it on Etsy and I waited So so long to find the perfect coat that checked all the boxes like real leather (because I do ride motorcycle) working zippers has the belt and arm zips and No damage so I can wear it riding and it could Potentially protect me if it had to... I'm so glad I waited for the perfect jacket because it was half of what I was willing to pay 😎😎
You're so pretty, and I love your accent! Also, you're funny!
Wow this was so eye-opening. My mom died 5 years ago at age 85. She was a fashionable lady with tons of clothes from the 40s through the 80s, much of it designer. We had no idea what to do with it all. We sold some to a vintage shop, had a huge fashion sale, gave most of the suits to a women's opportunity center, and some just went to the thrift store. Now I'm sad because so much of what she had was really nice, and would have been appreciated by many people, but I had no idea that there was an interest and demand at that time. It would have been so nice to find someone who would have liked it and actually worn it. **sigh**
When I say I want to wear vintage, I mean like 1904 Edwardian floor length dresses. I have three pieces, for now. unfortunately, THOSE are very few and far between in thrift shops. ebay and etsy are my refuges.
Karolina u are lookin sharp today:)))
Actually if you're pregnanant your waist is bigger than you hips sometimes. I would think its pregnancy clothing. :) I never buy cloths online because my body isn't regular. And I often need altering when I buy something so that would be just a waste of money for me. :( Even though I think that vintage fashion is so intersting I wouldn't wear it.
You have to keep in mind the material. For example 100% cashmere jacket, even with some defects will cost more than a pristine sheep wool jacket.
Vintage clothing.. The "lose or win" game ! In France,flea markets are very popular,especially during spring time and summer. Every weekend,at least one is my area and I always find antique things,especially photographs,which are my jam. But my favorite things are vintage clothes. Everytime I found things at flea markets,it was a BARGAIN. I remember those small,BEAUTIFUL and in good condition edwardian shoes,hidden in a basket of grandma shoe.. Paid 2 euros. Just as a beautiful edwardian shirt. I remember the guy telling me "it's old !" and I was like.. "..yeah,you can say that ^^' .." . In the great flea market of Lille,pro antique sellers also specialize in old fashion everything,from engravings to full dresses,edwardian mannequins.. Even there you can great better deals you'll ever get in any other country.
jestes najlepsza meme mom
When you said abroad I totally was thinking a broad like a woman. Haha
It is also my birthday month! Happy Birthday!
I have an abandoned store full of 1970's clothing and looking for someone who would be interested in purchasing some or all of it. Do you know who would be interested in this?
What style is the jacket she is wearing? Did it have a story of where it came from? I love the look, I’m trying to find a vintage pattern to make one, but it’s proving difficult to find 🤔
I know a vintage store in my city, I live in Brasília, Brazil, they travel the country buying vintage clothes, but most are from the 80s and early 90s. But the problem to me is the size, I'm a extra large woman and I never saw a piece my size that I like (I actually saw just like a couple of coats in my life)
I adore the jacket you wear in this video! Edit: Sorry it's falling apart! November is my birthday month too. Happy birthday!
Hey, quick question. What do you think of Safiya Nygaard's decades fashion series? Are the clothes accurate? The hair?
10:19 i replayed that part so many times i almost forgot what the video is about
HAHA I put on the Wnglish captions and it translated it in a way that made no sense. You said you were Egyptian and you play with race cars on the PC? I know that’s not what you said 🤔... haha oh, subtitles 😂
Anna .Elizabeth LOL
Anna Elizabeth
Oh my goodness your pfp! 🤦
Lol Meemaw! In the United States (specifically the southern states) Meemaw is what some kids call their grandmas, as in that's just the name they use for them.
Meme Mom this was incredibly helpful and that jacket is amazing!
You can copy clothes designs from 100 years ago I think (more or less) and it doesn't count as copyright infringement anymore since the work has already entered the spectrum of public domain.
Fun fact: when silk gets old and falls to bits it's called 'shattering'. God, silk, you're so dramatic
I absolutely LOOOVE your jacket (I can't see the bottom so I'm gonna say t's a jacket lol), where did you get it? If it's a one off find what would you call it, so I can look for something similar? (era, material, piece, fit, style etc.) thank you so much mumma xo
Estate sales are the best too!
I think I'm very lucky that I can usually go with inexpensive shipping in Germany. Never has one of my packages gotten lost, it does happen but it's not so common.
In my town the only second hand shop is a Goodwill. I’ve tried but they only have 90s-00s clothes😭
I've found that learning how to reinforce sleeves is a worthy endeavor with vintage clothing.
A meemaw is American Southern familiar for grandmother (granny, grandma, Nanna - are examples of other "familiar" names for grandmother)
I love your hair in this video!! ❤️❤️❤️
The most expensive vintage piece I ever bought cost £75. It was a 1950s Harvey Nicholls ball gown. I am blessed to live 3 minutes from Portobello Road where the Vintage market is held under the canopy every Friday, Sunday is also good for picking up vintage pieces. There are three Vintage clothes shops in the same vicinity, two of them are grossly overpriced, but one of the over priced ones does deal most in designer stuff so if you are in to labels you may think it value for money. Some of the clothes on the market can have a high price tag too. But I have bought plenty of pieces for around £20-30 some as little as £5. My favourite shop on Portobello in no.295. open only on Friday and Saturday, anyone in the area looking for good clean affordable vintage clothes do go there. Ask for Jan, say that Anna sent you, xx
There is never any reason to buy torn, stained, moth eaten vintage (unless you totally love the piece) at hyped up prices, when there is still plenty to be had in great condition.
Haha nvr change girl, cause u r so great lol.
Ps, your beautiful in that jacket! Fits you perfectly...im my opinion.
I think that a good idea (and i have been this in my mind for a very long time and doubt that i'm the only one with this idea) would be to re-make the pieces of cloth that you like from the design, like, even if is not wearable (but like you already pay for it, or buy it or you don't find one other like that in better conditions), and if you have the skills, you might be able of doing it (or maybe you could even find and pay someone to do so), I alway wanted to learn how to sew properly, and like, to design clothing (and to made myself stuff that I like and/or adapt them to my body type and in however way that I would like it) and to use the sewing machine and all of that, but because of school, work or anything I've never being able to do so, but one day, I swear!! haha :P (thanks for reading this bible if you, whoever you are, took the time to read this entire thing 😊)
I got gifted with a leather jacket from the 80s (it looks a bit like MJ's one in "Thriller") and one of the wrist lines was ripped apart. I took some leather thread and closed it with wide, visible stitches and it looked so cool and... "edgy".
How old does something need to be before it is vintage? Maybe I'm just getting old, but I don't really consider anything made after I was born (1970) to be "vintage."
Perhaps it's relative to the current year. Vintage and retro seems more up to interpretation, whereas I think there are more defined lines for antique.
What is the background song? I heard the introduction to Gucci Flip Flops lol at 3:53
I just noticed your english has really improved especially in this video. I'm a drama geek, I notice these things.
Most students for sure have a fantasy that they will be able to produce a video in only one stretch of the camera rolling good enough to submit the very first try. Which gets all the more problematic when trying to explain that a camera person at school shouldn't have a fantasy like that too when you are over age 60 already and so enjoy it while you can Karolina.