Rachel Maksy’s channel often shows how to make modern clothing look vintage. It’s been a ton of help to avoid spending too much money. She often wears modern shoes but still makes them work. Her go to color palette seems to be what you like and she just always looks good.
My favorite part about dressing vintage at work, I work in retail, are the reactions from elderly people, mostly women. They always tell me that they wore the same stuff when they were younger and that they are so happy to see someone my age appreciating it..
I've been dressing vintage for 2 years now. I use modern clothing and give it a vintage twist because reproduction clothing can be very expensive. I think you did great! Clothing needs to "spark joy" and if it doesn't, don't wear it. For winter I mainly use skirts with knitted over the knee tights. They are a lifesaver! And I only use ballet flats because 1: they are the most comfortable 2: they go perfect with 40s and 50s and 3: because I just can't do heels anymore! Ouch! Also, wool skirts with a slip underneath are super warm. I couldn't go back to jeans. I was afraid of getting stares when I first started but honestly I get more compliments than anything. This era represents me and I feel pretty and strong. You wear what makes you feel like that! You do you boo! You're great!!😘
Three months in. Vintage-y modern clothes (especially second hand ones) are a budget-saver. I try to dress in style every day now even if it's just curls and cigarette-pants with a modern T-shirt. I even kept it up on my trip to Krakow (although the 12 hour bus ride was not kind to my curls). I was also super warm (two skirts, cotton tights and wollen socks) outside but wouldn't feel hot on the bus (I'd lift the skirt up to my knees and roll the socks down, essentially only keeping one layer-the tights). I also got quite a few compliments, especially 'wow...you have a LOT od will' cathegory when people realize I wake up at 6:30 to do my hair.
The skirts and blouses look a lot like what I wore in 1955. A sweater or English jumper would also work for a top.. You would look like my high school friends with a ponytail and saddle oxfords.
I think reusing pieces is fine! When I'm looking for vintage stuff I try to find things that will work with multiple items that I already have! White/off-white blouses that pretty much match any skirt I pair with it, or finding skirts with colours to match the embroidery on my one blouse. It's helpful to have a colour scheme in mind! I have a lot of pastels for spring and summer, then more earthy colours for late summer/fall and early winter. For me, a piece is worth buying if I can match at least two items I already own with it!
Nice video. The high neck, pencil skirt & straight hair looks very sixties imho. Some tight knits would work and is warm. You could also introduce some pattern like polka dot and houndstooth to mix it up and make it younger looking. You could add a trenchcoat to your wardrobe. That is classic, but also on trend and works with most vintage styles too.
Definitely. And they don't have to be bright colors or bold patterns. I liked the burgundy, and the blue of the jeans was a nice break from the earth tones. Some mellow blues and reds would add some variety and "pop" without straying too far from your preference for muted tones. :)
🥰 Adore Fran Fine for her highly color coordinated glamour style! That outstanding 90s wardrobe is still a feast for the 👀 eyes. That bold 🖤 black & white🤍 look combined with the 60s fringe & long locks certainly did capture Fran's fashion forward loving spirit, but the skirt was far too long to be a replica. After all, the mini-skirt showcasing lovely legs was The Nanny's signature style. Either that or her spectacularly slinky full length sparkling gowns. 💚 Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)
I really enjoyed this video! I love vintage clothing, vintage fashion... expecially the 40's! I think it suits you very well too! My favourite outfit was number 2!
I love this idea! I’m tempted to try it myself. Vintage dressing is something I used to do a lot in high school and college also and haven’t done it a lot since. Today I will be wearing a 1950s outfit to work since I’m going swing dancing after work.
Ok so this is rather embarrassing BUT yeah, we have footage... 😂 th-cam.com/video/dW2XwlMaBz0/w-d-xo.html Perks of growing up on TH-cam. Also this made me realise just how long I've had that short-sleeved blouse hahaha!
@@Loepsie That video is adorable and you really channeled Amy Lee. If I had seen you dressed like that, you'd have been my absolute hero. While I was into Gothic style and absolutely loved Evanescence, I was never brave enough to dress like this, even though I wanted to and bought some pieces. They sadly saw little daylight.
a) LOVE your glasses- a beautiful modern take on a vintage aesthetic, perfect for being able to switch between modern and vintage dressing, and b) "vintage" is as extreme/ stylised as you want it to be - and if you don't want it to be true to a single particular era or style it doesn't have to be. For what it's worth, I thought you looked fantastic- vintage, but subtle, and certainly not anything out of the ordinary for any office I've worked in. Keep going! 😊
Most elderly Women (where I'm from at least) have grey hair & wrinkles...so there's no fear of her looking old :D Nothing bad about grey hair and wrinkles either...I've always wanted grey hair :D And the wrinkles are unavoidable so we all need to get over it ;) Personally I love dressing ''like an old lady''.
These outfits were so cute and you look wonderful! I wear a lot of retro fashion but also mix in various J-fashions. It might help that people always tell me that I look like a high-schooler, but I don't have a problem with looking like an old-lady. I do use a lot of colours (think soft-summer palette) and patterns though along with ruffles and lace. I go swing dancing and a lot of people in that community wear retro or even vintage fashion, and I will say that colour and patterns help a lot. Vintage clothing oftentimes has a lot of lovely details and patterns. Embroidery, pleats, buttons, and trim can definitely help make an outfit more fun and youthful. Minimalistic, muted colours, and clean cuts give an air of maturity and sophistication, which is what a lot of your outfits were, but you still didn't look like an old lady in my opinion. It makes me so happy that retro fashion is more popular now.
ALL so adorable. Everything looked young and cute. I love mixing eras for a unique “vintage” inspired look. Would love to see another round of this in the future!
The wool knee socks comment is gold, I live in them down here in Tasmania. Also, you can layer petticoats (cotton peasant style skirts are great, or make one out of flannelette!) under a circle skirt to be very warm. Just finish with a nylon or silk petticoat closest to your skin, so it slides nicely over your socks when you walk, without dragging. During this era, ladies wore a chemise or slip under their outfits, also, which is not only warmer, but prevents gaping bosoms on buttoned blouses. The key to looking fresh & young is a tight fitted blouse or turtle neck with a tight wide waist. A wide belt is great, or if you have a wide waistband go for a thin belt. You looked great, though, just have fun exploring your options!
I think the white top with a dark bottom is what's lending the outfits to looks more like a uniform. I feel like even muted tones of colors would help with that! Also, all of these looks so cute on you! You look great in so many different vintage eras! 40's, 50's, and 60's! Major Bridgette Bardot feels from the pencil skirt! Also love your hair tutorials for her hair looks. Those gold glasses are adorable!
I enjoyed this. You look great! You might enjoy some little cardigans. They can look young and fun, and with the varying weights, they can accommodate for the weather without being a headmistress-ish blazer. This was a fun project. Thanks for sharing.
I love your outfits and they suit you very well. I grew up in the 70s / 80s. IMHO the majority of your clothes wouldn't look out of place in any decade from the 50s to 80s. Your hair and make up are 100% fifties. The bold lipstick is just fabulous !
I loved that first style you wore (Evie). It seemed especially flattering on you. One way to add more vintage flair to your wardrobe would be to have the right accessories. Like that scarf your wore for the Evie look. It really helped sell the outfit.
I love rocking a vintage look by throwing in something modern to freshen it up. Either a full vintage outfit with modern hair, or vintage hair and clothing with modern shoes. I loved the outfits you put together. I think the last is my favorite overall.
I am new to your channel and really enjoy it! I am in the U.S.A. in Texas. My Mother was all about buying classics that she claimed never went out of style. . . . In the early 1980's My Mother, pulled out of her closet a couple of suits from the late 1940's, for ME to wear, (I just know they were before I was born, 1961) one was hunter green and the other black. Both had short jackets, cinched in just a bit at the waist, flairing slightly out from there and the skirt of one had inverted box pleats at the bottom of the narrow pencil skirt, to allow ease of walking. I was able to wear them in the 80's and no one knew they were 40 years old!
You're looks are so versatile. You can definitely pull the full vintage vibe off. I feel your natural face is also very suited for vintage styles. :D nice video.
My uniform at the moment is a pastel blouse or dark sweater, dark skirt, tights, loafers, and a roller set. It's pretty conservative but if you have a skirt that's the right cut (for me that's a circle skirt) and enough feminine detailing with your top and accessories, you CAN DEFINITELY make vintage-inspired super young and fresh-looking, without being obnoxious or grandma-y. Though personally, I've accepted that I was just born a grandma and wear what I want.
Sorry for the spam. I live in Chicago and we have very cold snowy winters here. I can still wear my skirts and dresses in the winter with no problems. I do wear a lot of layers even though it never looks like I am wearing layers. For my insides, I wear, underware, a cotton vest, a pair of fleeced lined leggings, knee high socks. Winter boots that go up to my knees, skirts and dresses that go up to or pass the knees, and a slip. A button down sweater or jacket to layer under my coat. Mittens, a hooded hat that I crocheted from a vintage patterned. A coat that goes up to my knees and a scarf that I crocheted. I am always very warm in the winter. Plus if I am wearing a dress that has no selves. I add a long sleeved plain t-shirt underneath (a long with a vest, 3 layers) or a long sleeved button down shirt (also with a vest underneath). For shoes. I bring my shoes with me to work and change out of my winter boots.
Pretty vintage style all of them. I bought a white belt yesterday, sun glasses and a seagreen pullover on sale at H & M. I like to have many belts. Also thinner material on skirts I like.
Great video 😄 I always find that exploring the colourful palettes of the 1950s outfits avoids the ‘old lady look’! Pastels, bright greens and reds were very popular and youthful. Loved your pin curl looks! X
I LOVE the first outfit So CUTE!!! The vintage era, really depending on what era you're looking to replicate, was pretty conservative. Great video loved it!! You can pull anything off. I really like the pencil skirt on you. So flippin cute!!!!
So interesting to see your little experiment! I’ve always felt best in Edwardian-type styles so started dressing as Edwardian as I possibly can when I began uni. One of the most interesting things I noticed is that most people are pretty okay with the outfits (maybe a weird look or two) but the thing that really pushes it over are the HATS. If I’m just wearing a beret in the winter there’s nothing, but put on a boater hat or large “picture hat”-almost guaranteed a comment! Wild. I’ve also been asked multiple times if I’m religious … which is kind of hilarious because most of the things I wear really don’t conform with any religious garb ideas … I’ll be very interested to see how comments change as I transition into more Edwardian-looking things than just the styling for now.
For your warmth problem: I’ve noticed that adding underpinnings can really help, even as simple as a slip/petticoat to a skirt to keep your legs warm! (I wear tank tops under all of my sweaters too)
Today I wore a vintage style dress and felt so pretty and elegant all day long! If I didn’t have a uniform at work I might try this. You looked absolutely gorgeous in all outfits but especially the first and last.
You did really well on a few of those days. I'm a vintage girl and getting the whole look right can take a lot of time if you're not used to it. Planning ahead is your friend. Royal Vintage Shoes has great reproduction footwear. I have at least 10 pairs of shoes from them. Rachel Maksy and The Closet Historian here on TH-cam are a great inspiration for taking modern clothes and tuning them into vintage outfits on a budget. Good Luck!
You are a very watchable vlogger - easy to watch, adding that bit of flare and much needed humility to lifestyle vlogging, something that, as you know, can be very self-replicating. But as a non-vlog watcher (for said reasons..and also for being a bit shit at navigating the sea out there) I dig your take. Also I like the fact that you don't 'imperfection' edit. Your editing is real and I love the fact you left in one of your least favourite outfits for example - it show's your process and generally better reflects life. Thanks for reading, I am sorry if this comment was boring and keep it up!
I love the last two outfits! I think with vintage skirts it's definitely helpful to wear a tighter top. Vintage skirts were typically long and would show a lot of fabric, so with that burgundy sweater it looked perfect, whereas with the button ups it can seem like there is too much going on. Love seeing videos like this!!
How wonderful! I wear the vintage style almost everyday, and it was so fun to see what outfits you came up with. Yes, people stare and it's annoying, but sometimes people are staring not because they dislike it but they are just curious. As for the time and style problems, I have found the more you practice the quicker you become and the outfits look better. Once you find your look, it can take 15 - 20 mins to put everything together. :) You did a great job, and I'm glad you had fun trying it.
What a fun experiment. I enjoyed all of your outfits, even if some where a bit out of your comfort zone. I especially love the one with the pencil skirt. If you feel too much like an old lady in a blazer, you might try a cardigan. I've found that knits keep me more within my modern classic comfort zone, while still looking vintage, while blazers and blouses feel a bit fancier and more old fashioned. Not that that's a bad thing, but for every day, I am more likely to go with a knit top and cardigan over a blouse and blazer. I'm not sure what your every day wardrobe looks like, but you said it was mostly neutral colors. Perhaps adding some bright colors in with your vintage looks will help you feel more young and fresh and less conservative. You may also want to give 60's a try, as that decade has a lot of fun colors and shapes.
Shirinatra's channel often also show how to make modern clothing look vintage. I think you will find her very like minded. Thank you for your week in vintage.
How absolutely adorable! I love all of the outfits and you are inspiring me to do the same with the pieces I have in my wardrobe as well. I hope I can pull it off as well as you!
my advice is to try high waited jeans and t-shirts, thats what I tend to wear a lot. I also use saddle shoes, ballet flats, doc martin boots and keds they tend to be cheap and comfy to wear. For hair there are so many lazy cute ways to do your hair. When I had longer hair I used a lot of chiffon scarfs and a lot of hair pins to make it look vintage quickly, and since you have bangs its even faster. As for makeup you don't have to put eyeliner on all the time, I don't, I usually go for mascara and a pink or natural lip and no one notices that my appearance is half assed. a lot of people who first get into the vintage style tend to over complicate it but you can make it lazy. Look up PInupdoll Ashleymarie, Rachael Makey, cherrydollface, miss Miriam these are great vintage youtubers that are super helpful. Hope this helps.
Often something like a beret, a brooch, a hairpiece/pin, and (as you mentioned) a belt will beautifully pull an outfit together. I think of vintage style as mostly added touches such as those as well as thoughtful, coordinated colors and flattering cuts for women. BTW you rock vintage fabulously! Really, you looked lovely-my favorite was the second outfit! I think 40's is great for you. 50's/60's too, but they can be a bit "sexier" as they emphasized womens' curves and were more "costumy."
That first outfit blew me away!! You looked so good and I LOVE that Book of Kell's scarf! Now I want one too! I think a different color blazer would work with outfit 2. Maybe a bright modern color would help with the grandma feeling? I gotta get me some paperbag style trousers cause I am loving that look! I also love that you added in a look that steps away from the typical 50's and 40's. They sometimes get forgotten in the vintage community which is a shame cause they are very lovely too. Loved this video & am looking forward to more!
Honestly you looked really beautiful in all those outfits, that last one omg it's SO BEAUTIFUL!! I really aim to wear more vintage/elegant outfits so this was a great inspiration, THANK YOU!
I think the issue you had with the 5th outfit was that the shirt was a bit too baggy to go with that skirt and the skirt wasn’t necessarily high/long enough. For example the 7th outfit was much better. But a lot of it is silhouette, hair and makeup. And I think you could find your own type of vintage style that would fit your comforts. 💙
I hear you about being lazy when it come to doing hair and make up. And picking out my clothing. I just want to hurry up and be done. For my clothing to combat with having to pick out what to wear. It no longer takes me a ton of time to get ready. That is why I only have a 3 colors in my wardrobe. I can pick anything and it will go together no matter what, no thinking for me required, woo hoo! I am super lazy with hair but it looks like I spent ages doing it, nope I go for quick and easy and stick with it. I explain all about this in my easy vintage hairstyles series on my channel. As for my make up. I do not even bother with foundation. I go for a bare face. And I do use a tinted bb cream under my eyes to cover up my dark circles. A setting powder on my forehead, under my eyes and nose. Eyebrow powder, liquid eyeliner no wing (to time consuming), flesh colored eyeshadow only on my lids, mascara, and lipstick in red or pink. It takes me about an hour and 15 minutes to get ready in the morning. I shower at night which saves loads of time in the morning. Add in a extra half hour to eat breakfast.
I’m in love with this video, your style and the entire challenge. I also live in the netherlands and I watched your videos before but I realized you were Dutch couple of weeks ago. My style is kind of alternative and retro and I totally get what you mean with drawing a lot of attention. I loved how you mixed styles and stay in a more elegant retro way instead of looking costumey! You did an excellent job. I hope to meet you one day in real life ❤️
I really like the conservative look and teacher vibes are my favorite; Its nice to see young women dressing in away the is both attractive and flattering. I think you looked great in them all, and the pencil skirt was nice!
As a woman who wears vintage every single day. You did really well on all of your outfits. Also remember back then especially the 1940s it was the mend and make do era. And why when you look at high school year books from that era you'd see a lot of the same style worn nearly every day. Plus teenagers are the ones (in my experience of watching fashion evolve throughout the 1980s-2000s) do tend to go for trendy clothing. I'd totally wear these outfits myself, minus the pencil skirt, turtle neck, and the jeans. Do to my body shape. I'm smaller on top and from my hips to my knees I am plus size. The last outfit made me think of Audrey Hepburn 👍👍 The only thing I would suggest to make your outfits more young looking is to wear more brighter colors. I'm not talking about anything to bright. I myself only stick to monotone colors in my wardrobe. Such as every shade in the blue family. I do however stay away from teal and orange, its not my cup of tea. Every shade of red and I only recently started adding the color pink and I always go for a bubble gum pink color. I'm 44 years old and have been told I look ten years younger. When I tell people my age they are surprised. One guy would not believe me and I gave him some info only a child who was alive in the 1980s would know about and his eyes went so wide,🤣
Oooooh I loved this! Clicked this so fast when I saw it. Please do more videos like this! I really like your take on vintage, I feel like I could definitely adopt some of your looks using the pieces I already have in my own wardrobe. Awesome! If you are going to go shopping some time in the future, I wouild definitely recommend investing in a nice pair of sturdy (vegan) brogues in a neutral colour. I have the Dr. Martens ones, and I can pair them with almost anything without being uncomfortable cycling through rain and wind while still maintaining the vintage-y vibe to my look. Keep it up!
I thought the third outfit was nice, also kind of BB like! But pencil skirts are a pain, so yeah :P The 'grandma style' problem is so relatable! Most vintage repro pieces are floral or have bright polkadots or something like that, while I also really prefer more muted and darker tones with minimal prints. One of my favourite skirts is knee-length and black, and I always have to remind myself not to combine it with my favourite cardigan, which is a hip-length cream coloured cable knit, because together those pieces make me look like a stereotypical frumpy librarian!
You look so damn good in every single one of these outfits 😍 also love how you can transform your hair from long to short so easily and both hairstyles suit you + ALL GLASSES SUIT YOU girl I’m in love w this video (I wish you put a vintage style music in the background though)
Yessss finally a video that helps me make my OWN wardrobe look more vintage style. I’m starting Law school soon and I have to dress formal for my internship. I’ve been looking for a video that can help my budget and teach me dress modernly vintage for my age. Thank you. New Sub 🌟
Hi Lucy. I have been binging your videos and just love your channel. I find your style lovely and charming. I love your accent and eloquent way of speaking. Also love your confidence. I’ve always loved period movies and television of days gone by wondering how ladies and gentlemen kept up such formal beautiful dressing makeup and hair!! You bring this to life god me. Also I am half Dutch and just discovered you are too when reading your description. How wonderful. Thanks for all you do. 😍😍😍
The blazer in outfit 2 was super cute but with that combination the outfit reminded me of the teacher in the movie clueless. I think with a heavy knit or just a long cardigan it would be great but maybe not as vintage
I really like the second look and the pencil skirt (i tried pencil skirt for the fist time of my life 2 weeks ago and got a lot of compliments :D The skirt was a present from my boyfriend's grandmother, so vintage and beautiful)
To me these outfits looked more business casual/business formal than vintage. That was my first thought as to why you didn’t end up getting loads of attention when out and about. If I saw you, I’d think you were a businesswoman or that you worked somewhere requiring a professional look (which is most businesses here in Canada!). That may just be a country culture thing or my lack of vintage knowledge 😅
I think my favourite outfit is the one from Saturday, I love those pants! Also you look very good in that burgundy top, and the make up really goes well with it!
I loved the second outfit with the blazer, and I think it looks very in style (almost Parisian, but maybe that's just me). I'm also struggling with wearing more my true style, but at the same time not being 100% comfortable with the reactions, however I think it gets better as I and my judging peers get older, people just don't care (and a pencil skirt is suddenly not too mature anymore).
I loved your outfits! I think they suit you very well! My favorites are day 2, day 4 and day 7! You can try flat oxford shoes, they are a great option for a vintage inspired look and go really well with skirts. I love dressing like that from time to time and I really don't care what people think. ;) I also have a 30's inspired hut which I really love, but I don't get to wear it often..
To change the tone of a vintage outfit I use shoes. If I want to wear something vintage-style but give it a modern edge I'll wear converse with it. I have lace and satin converse that look cute with anything. I also wear slouch boots or knee boots. The clothes may say 1940, but the shoes make me look modern-vintage. A fun handbag, satchel or cute jewellery also helps. If I don't want to look too serious I add a fun bangle or Winnie the Pooh earrings. There's no rulebook on what you should wear, just add things until the pattern clicks in your head and you're happy.
Ok, I just LOVE the first Outfit, it’s SO flattering on you! I don’t know if you are familiar with Doctor Who, but you seriously had Companion-Vibes in this one 🤣👌🏻 Also I actually really liked the third Outfit and thought it was super flattering on you and your bodytype (even if it wasn’t authentic enough for your likings). The jeans and white shirt look is such a classic and still looks modern (if you’re unconfortable to go into Amsterdam in a super vintagy-outfit, I think this look would be a nice compromise as it’s not to striking/flashy and still en vogue) 😊 Loved that video and format 💖🙌🏻
I've been wearing vintage or vintage inspired outfits since I was in high school, so probably I guess it takes time to become the norm both for you and your friends and family (kind of, I'll always be the odd one, but that's okay) If you want to feel less conservative and ... adult for the lack of a better term, in your clothes, I think you should start with the sixties. I think it's the gateway to vintage style 😂 It's the decade youth culture and teenager-hood as a concept were born, after all. I rarely get comments when I'm dressed either mod or mid to late 60s, think swinging London; but when I steer toward a more 40s and 50s style the "granny comments" start to come, which is fine as well, I believe. Much of it depends on the foundation, our modern undergarments are a completely different shape to 40s and 50s shilouttes. It might be also useful to focus your attention on a particular country: 40s American style was obviously a lot less severe then 40s in Europe. As for conquering the cold weather with vintage clothes I cheat a little bit, but I never turned back: I'd rather have a thick wool skirt (pleated or a-line) and wool thighs rather than jeans which is basically one layer of cotton, every day. Also wool trousers are wonderful. Most of mine come from flea markets and thrift shops, some of them cost 3-5 euro. I'll stop here, before it really gets tl;dr 😉
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Rachel Maksy’s channel often shows how to make modern clothing look vintage. It’s been a ton of help to avoid spending too much money. She often wears modern shoes but still makes them work. Her go to color palette seems to be what you like and she just always looks good.
onyxfaith yeah she’s really good!
Loepsie and Rachel two of my fave youtubers...!!
I love Rachael too
I absolutely love Rachel! She got me into vintage. I also love Karolina Zebrowska (i 200% butchered her name, I'm sorry Meme Mom)
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I saw a vid of hers in my recommended. Gotta go check it out!
My favorite part about dressing vintage at work, I work in retail, are the reactions from elderly people, mostly women. They always tell me that they wore the same stuff when they were younger and that they are so happy to see someone my age appreciating it..
I've been dressing vintage for 2 years now. I use modern clothing and give it a vintage twist because reproduction clothing can be very expensive. I think you did great! Clothing needs to "spark joy" and if it doesn't, don't wear it. For winter I mainly use skirts with knitted over the knee tights. They are a lifesaver! And I only use ballet flats because 1: they are the most comfortable 2: they go perfect with 40s and 50s and 3: because I just can't do heels anymore! Ouch! Also, wool skirts with a slip underneath are super warm. I couldn't go back to jeans. I was afraid of getting stares when I first started but honestly I get more compliments than anything. This era represents me and I feel pretty and strong. You wear what makes you feel like that! You do you boo! You're great!!😘
Three months in. Vintage-y modern clothes (especially second hand ones) are a budget-saver. I try to dress in style every day now even if it's just curls and cigarette-pants with a modern T-shirt. I even kept it up on my trip to Krakow (although the 12 hour bus ride was not kind to my curls).
I was also super warm (two skirts, cotton tights and wollen socks) outside but wouldn't feel hot on the bus (I'd lift the skirt up to my knees and roll the socks down, essentially only keeping one layer-the tights).
I also got quite a few compliments, especially 'wow...you have a LOT od will' cathegory when people realize I wake up at 6:30 to do my hair.
This is such a flattering style for you!! Honestly i love all of the looks!
The skirts and blouses look a lot like what I wore in 1955. A sweater or English jumper would also work for a top.. You would look like my high school friends with a ponytail and saddle oxfords.
I love vintage hair and clothing, clicked so fast as soon as I saw this in my feed
I think reusing pieces is fine! When I'm looking for vintage stuff I try to find things that will work with multiple items that I already have! White/off-white blouses that pretty much match any skirt I pair with it, or finding skirts with colours to match the embroidery on my one blouse. It's helpful to have a colour scheme in mind! I have a lot of pastels for spring and summer, then more earthy colours for late summer/fall and early winter. For me, a piece is worth buying if I can match at least two items I already own with it!
Outfit number 1 is a keeper, you looked like a boss! That scarf is everything!
If you want to know where to start vintage check out Rachel Maskeys videos she also has a video on where to start!!!!
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Nice video. The high neck, pencil skirt & straight hair looks very sixties imho.
Some tight knits would work and is warm. You could also introduce some pattern like polka dot and houndstooth to mix it up and make it younger looking.
You could add a trenchcoat to your wardrobe. That is classic, but also on trend and works with most vintage styles too.
mrsdeWilde I was actually thinking more 50’s vibe.
I think colour is going to help make it more youthful 😀
Definitely. And they don't have to be bright colors or bold patterns. I liked the burgundy, and the blue of the jeans was a nice break from the earth tones. Some mellow blues and reds would add some variety and "pop" without straying too far from your preference for muted tones. :)
That hounds-tooth skirt look is so Fran Drescher. Which is high praise around my house!
The nanny was one of my fav shows 😍😍😍 shes so fun and gorgeous
🥰 Adore Fran Fine for her highly color coordinated glamour style! That outstanding 90s wardrobe is still a feast for the 👀 eyes.
That bold 🖤 black & white🤍 look combined with the 60s fringe & long locks certainly did capture Fran's fashion forward loving spirit, but the skirt was far too long to be a replica. After all, the mini-skirt showcasing lovely legs was The Nanny's signature style. Either that or her spectacularly slinky full length sparkling gowns.
💚 Bridget from Cali☘️
(using my pal's YT acct)
I really enjoyed this video! I love vintage clothing, vintage fashion... expecially the 40's! I think it suits you very well too! My favourite outfit was number 2!
The last outfit is so pretty, you look very good in burgundy. And those shoes, God, I'm in love!
I love this idea! I’m tempted to try it myself. Vintage dressing is something I used to do a lot in high school and college also and haven’t done it a lot since. Today I will be wearing a 1950s outfit to work since I’m going swing dancing after work.
Wait, you used to wear _actual costumes_ in daily life as a teenager?! That's awesome!! I'd love to hear more about it! :D
Ok so this is rather embarrassing BUT yeah, we have footage... 😂 th-cam.com/video/dW2XwlMaBz0/w-d-xo.html
Perks of growing up on TH-cam. Also this made me realise just how long I've had that short-sleeved blouse hahaha!
@@Loepsie *YOU LOOK SO GOOD IN GOTHIC FASHION OMG.* I used to also own that exact same bunny-eared hoodie! :D
Thanks! Looking back at that video I do kind of miss dressing like that, I felt so princessy in my lace and long skirts 😊
@@Loepsie That video is adorable and you really channeled Amy Lee. If I had seen you dressed like that, you'd have been my absolute hero. While I was into Gothic style and absolutely loved Evanescence, I was never brave enough to dress like this, even though I wanted to and bought some pieces. They sadly saw little daylight.
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The last outfit I am for sure recreating for myself. Its like 1950's strict ballet teacher vibes I love it!
a) LOVE your glasses- a beautiful modern take on a vintage aesthetic, perfect for being able to switch between modern and vintage dressing, and b) "vintage" is as extreme/ stylised as you want it to be - and if you don't want it to be true to a single particular era or style it doesn't have to be. For what it's worth, I thought you looked fantastic- vintage, but subtle, and certainly not anything out of the ordinary for any office I've worked in. Keep going! 😊
What type of glasses you're wearing? They're soooooo beautiful!
The round rose gold ones are the CEO from Charlie Temple, all the others are from GlassesUSA.com. The gold cat-eye pair is the Nao by Michael Kors :)
What's wrong with old ladies???? I find they usually are more stylish than young people.
Nenée Parra well nothing is wrong with it, but she is quite young so I’m sure she doesn’t want people to think she looks older than she actually is.
Most elderly Women (where I'm from at least) have grey hair & wrinkles...so there's no fear of her looking old :D Nothing bad about grey hair and wrinkles either...I've always wanted grey hair :D And the wrinkles are unavoidable so we all need to get over it ;) Personally I love dressing ''like an old lady''.
I thought the same thing...she keeps repeating she doesn't wanna look like an old lady with a bad face like it is something terrible.
I could totally felt the ageism there
I feel like it wouldn’t be able to pull this off but you did!! So beautiful! The 30s,40s, & 50s are some of my favorite eras!
These outfits were so cute and you look wonderful! I wear a lot of retro fashion but also mix in various J-fashions. It might help that people always tell me that I look like a high-schooler, but I don't have a problem with looking like an old-lady. I do use a lot of colours (think soft-summer palette) and patterns though along with ruffles and lace. I go swing dancing and a lot of people in that community wear retro or even vintage fashion, and I will say that colour and patterns help a lot. Vintage clothing oftentimes has a lot of lovely details and patterns. Embroidery, pleats, buttons, and trim can definitely help make an outfit more fun and youthful. Minimalistic, muted colours, and clean cuts give an air of maturity and sophistication, which is what a lot of your outfits were, but you still didn't look like an old lady in my opinion.
It makes me so happy that retro fashion is more popular now.
The 60s ones were just the perfect balance. Chic, vintage and sexy in a sophisticated way!!!! 😍
ALL so adorable. Everything looked young and cute. I love mixing eras for a unique “vintage” inspired look. Would love to see another round of this in the future!
The wool knee socks comment is gold, I live in them down here in Tasmania. Also, you can layer petticoats (cotton peasant style skirts are great, or make one out of flannelette!) under a circle skirt to be very warm. Just finish with a nylon or silk petticoat closest to your skin, so it slides nicely over your socks when you walk, without dragging. During this era, ladies wore a chemise or slip under their outfits, also, which is not only warmer, but prevents gaping bosoms on buttoned blouses.
The key to looking fresh & young is a tight fitted blouse or turtle neck with a tight wide waist. A wide belt is great, or if you have a wide waistband go for a thin belt. You looked great, though, just have fun exploring your options!
I think the white top with a dark bottom is what's lending the outfits to looks more like a uniform. I feel like even muted tones of colors would help with that! Also, all of these looks so cute on you! You look great in so many different vintage eras! 40's, 50's, and 60's! Major Bridgette Bardot feels from the pencil skirt! Also love your hair tutorials for her hair looks. Those gold glasses are adorable!
i rlly loved the skirt and the white turtle neck!! very 60s french girl kinda vive
I enjoyed this. You look great! You might enjoy some little cardigans. They can look young and fun, and with the varying weights, they can accommodate for the weather without being a headmistress-ish blazer. This was a fun project. Thanks for sharing.
I love your outfits and they suit you very well. I grew up in the 70s / 80s. IMHO the majority of your clothes wouldn't look out of place in any decade from the 50s to 80s. Your hair and make up are 100% fifties. The bold lipstick is just fabulous !
The blazer with the skirt looked awesome. Not old lady at all. (day 2)
I loved that first style you wore (Evie). It seemed especially flattering on you. One way to add more vintage flair to your wardrobe would be to have the right accessories. Like that scarf your wore for the Evie look. It really helped sell the outfit.
I love rocking a vintage look by throwing in something modern to freshen it up. Either a full vintage outfit with modern hair, or vintage hair and clothing with modern shoes. I loved the outfits you put together. I think the last is my favorite overall.
I am new to your channel and really enjoy it! I am in the U.S.A. in Texas.
My Mother was all about buying classics that she claimed never went out of style. . . . In the early 1980's My Mother, pulled out of her closet a couple of suits from the late 1940's, for ME to wear, (I just know they were before I was born, 1961) one was hunter green and the other black. Both had short jackets, cinched in just a bit at the waist, flairing slightly out from there and the skirt of one had inverted box pleats at the bottom of the narrow pencil skirt, to allow ease of walking. I was able to wear them in the 80's and no one knew they were 40 years old!
My 85 year old grandmother wore jeans to school.
Also, that pencil skirt outfit would have looked 80s with a different hair style.
You're looks are so versatile. You can definitely pull the full vintage vibe off. I feel your natural face is also very suited for vintage styles. :D nice video.
I love the Saturday outfit--it reminds me a little of Trixie from Call the Midwife when she wears pants.
The dutch uniform is just comfort and fast. But alot of dutchies are ditching it! I am aswell 😌
My uniform at the moment is a pastel blouse or dark sweater, dark skirt, tights, loafers, and a roller set. It's pretty conservative but if you have a skirt that's the right cut (for me that's a circle skirt) and enough feminine detailing with your top and accessories, you CAN DEFINITELY make vintage-inspired super young and fresh-looking, without being obnoxious or grandma-y. Though personally, I've accepted that I was just born a grandma and wear what I want.
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I live in Chicago and we have very cold snowy winters here. I can still wear my skirts and dresses in the winter with no problems.
I do wear a lot of layers even though it never looks like I am wearing layers.
For my insides, I wear, underware, a cotton vest, a pair of fleeced lined leggings, knee high socks. Winter boots that go up to my knees, skirts and dresses that go up to or pass the knees, and a slip. A button down sweater or jacket to layer under my coat. Mittens, a hooded hat that I crocheted from a vintage patterned. A coat that goes up to my knees and a scarf that I crocheted. I am always very warm in the winter.
Plus if I am wearing a dress that has no selves. I add a long sleeved plain t-shirt underneath (a long with a vest, 3 layers) or a long sleeved button down shirt (also with a vest underneath).
For shoes. I bring my shoes with me to work and change out of my winter boots.
Pretty vintage style all of them. I bought a white belt yesterday, sun glasses and a seagreen pullover on sale at H & M. I like to have many belts. Also thinner material on skirts I like.
Wednesday and Saturday’s outfits are just GORGEOUS. Those looks really suit you Lucy. Lovely video. Love from England 🇬🇧 x
You put them together so well, I honestly think they don't look outdated at all, but at the same time they are definitely vintage.
Great video 😄 I always find that exploring the colourful palettes of the 1950s outfits avoids the ‘old lady look’! Pastels, bright greens and reds were very popular and youthful. Loved your pin curl looks! X
i think it'd be fun if you did another video for summertime looks, since you struggled with finding warm enough outfits!
I LOVE the first outfit So CUTE!!! The vintage era, really depending on what era you're looking to replicate, was pretty conservative. Great video loved it!! You can pull anything off. I really like the pencil skirt on you. So flippin cute!!!!
So interesting to see your little experiment! I’ve always felt best in Edwardian-type styles so started dressing as Edwardian as I possibly can when I began uni. One of the most interesting things I noticed is that most people are pretty okay with the outfits (maybe a weird look or two) but the thing that really pushes it over are the HATS. If I’m just wearing a beret in the winter there’s nothing, but put on a boater hat or large “picture hat”-almost guaranteed a comment! Wild. I’ve also been asked multiple times if I’m religious … which is kind of hilarious because most of the things I wear really don’t conform with any religious garb ideas … I’ll be very interested to see how comments change as I transition into more Edwardian-looking things than just the styling for now.
i love the blouses... Havent come across similar ones when shopping for myself yet.
I love the Audrey Hepburn vibe the last outfit gave.
Where did you get those brown pants???Beautiful!!
I need an answer for this...
Those are h&m paper bag pants I think. I've been stalking them trying to get a pair in my size for a bit now.
For your warmth problem: I’ve noticed that adding underpinnings can really help, even as simple as a slip/petticoat to a skirt to keep your legs warm! (I wear tank tops under all of my sweaters too)
Today I wore a vintage style dress and felt so pretty and elegant all day long! If I didn’t have a uniform at work I might try this. You looked absolutely gorgeous in all outfits but especially the first and last.
Love love Saturday's outfit.
You did really well on a few of those days. I'm a vintage girl and getting the whole look right can take a lot of time if you're not used to it. Planning ahead is your friend. Royal Vintage Shoes has great reproduction footwear. I have at least 10 pairs of shoes from them. Rachel Maksy and The Closet Historian here on TH-cam are a great inspiration for taking modern clothes and tuning them into vintage outfits on a budget. Good Luck!
You are a very watchable vlogger - easy to watch, adding that bit of flare and much needed humility to lifestyle vlogging, something that, as you know, can be very self-replicating. But as a non-vlog watcher (for said reasons..and also for being a bit shit at navigating the sea out there) I dig your take. Also I like the fact that you don't 'imperfection' edit. Your editing is real and I love the fact you left in one of your least favourite outfits for example - it show's your process and generally better reflects life. Thanks for reading, I am sorry if this comment was boring and keep it up!
I love the last two outfits! I think with vintage skirts it's definitely helpful to wear a tighter top. Vintage skirts were typically long and would show a lot of fabric, so with that burgundy sweater it looked perfect, whereas with the button ups it can seem like there is too much going on. Love seeing videos like this!!
How wonderful! I wear the vintage style almost everyday, and it was so fun to see what outfits you came up with. Yes, people stare and it's annoying, but sometimes people are staring not because they dislike it but they are just curious. As for the time and style problems, I have found the more you practice the quicker you become and the outfits look better. Once you find your look, it can take 15 - 20 mins to put everything together. :) You did a great job, and I'm glad you had fun trying it.
What a fun experiment. I enjoyed all of your outfits, even if some where a bit out of your comfort zone. I especially love the one with the pencil skirt. If you feel too much like an old lady in a blazer, you might try a cardigan. I've found that knits keep me more within my modern classic comfort zone, while still looking vintage, while blazers and blouses feel a bit fancier and more old fashioned. Not that that's a bad thing, but for every day, I am more likely to go with a knit top and cardigan over a blouse and blazer. I'm not sure what your every day wardrobe looks like, but you said it was mostly neutral colors. Perhaps adding some bright colors in with your vintage looks will help you feel more young and fresh and less conservative. You may also want to give 60's a try, as that decade has a lot of fun colors and shapes.
Number 3 and 5 is so nice! 3 mostly!
Shirinatra's channel often also show how to make modern clothing look vintage. I think you will find her very like minded. Thank you for your week in vintage.
the first outfit!!! oh wow! i love wearing scarfs as an accessory, so elegant!
I absolutely adored all of your vintage looks! ❤
Ahh thank you! That means a lot, considering I'd happily take over literally your whole wardrobe right this second 😝
How absolutely adorable! I love all of the outfits and you are inspiring me to do the same with the pieces I have in my wardrobe as well. I hope I can pull it off as well as you!
Your first and last outfits were my favorite. It's hard to style vintage without being "costumey", so I appreciate your ideas.
my advice is to try high waited jeans and t-shirts, thats what I tend to wear a lot. I also use saddle shoes, ballet flats, doc martin boots and keds they tend to be cheap and comfy to wear. For hair there are so many lazy cute ways to do your hair. When I had longer hair I used a lot of chiffon scarfs and a lot of hair pins to make it look vintage quickly, and since you have bangs its even faster. As for makeup you don't have to put eyeliner on all the time, I don't, I usually go for mascara and a pink or natural lip and no one notices that my appearance is half assed. a lot of people who first get into the vintage style tend to over complicate it but you can make it lazy. Look up PInupdoll Ashleymarie, Rachael Makey, cherrydollface, miss Miriam these are great vintage youtubers that are super helpful. Hope this helps.
Often something like a beret, a brooch, a hairpiece/pin, and (as you mentioned) a belt will beautifully pull an outfit together. I think of vintage style as mostly added touches such as those as well as thoughtful, coordinated colors and flattering cuts for women. BTW you rock vintage fabulously! Really, you looked lovely-my favorite was the second outfit! I think 40's is great for you. 50's/60's too, but they can be a bit "sexier" as they emphasized womens' curves and were more "costumy."
Love the hair, white top and pencil skirt day 3.
That first outfit blew me away!! You looked so good and I LOVE that Book of Kell's scarf! Now I want one too! I think a different color blazer would work with outfit 2. Maybe a bright modern color would help with the grandma feeling? I gotta get me some paperbag style trousers cause I am loving that look! I also love that you added in a look that steps away from the typical 50's and 40's. They sometimes get forgotten in the vintage community which is a shame cause they are very lovely too. Loved this video & am looking forward to more!
I loved the BB look! Incredibly flattering for you.
I knew the Pin Curl Diaries couldn't be just for the heck of it! Welcome to the club of vintage lovers 😍
Honestly you looked really beautiful in all those outfits, that last one omg it's SO BEAUTIFUL!! I really aim to wear more vintage/elegant outfits so this was a great inspiration, THANK YOU!
I think the issue you had with the 5th outfit was that the shirt was a bit too baggy to go with that skirt and the skirt wasn’t necessarily high/long enough. For example the 7th outfit was much better. But a lot of it is silhouette, hair and makeup. And I think you could find your own type of vintage style that would fit your comforts. 💙
I hear you about being lazy when it come to doing hair and make up. And picking out my clothing. I just want to hurry up and be done.
For my clothing to combat with having to pick out what to wear. It no longer takes me a ton of time to get ready. That is why I only have a 3 colors in my wardrobe. I can pick anything and it will go together no matter what, no thinking for me required, woo hoo!
I am super lazy with hair but it looks like I spent ages doing it, nope I go for quick and easy and stick with it. I explain all about this in my easy vintage hairstyles series on my channel.
As for my make up. I do not even bother with foundation. I go for a bare face. And I do use a tinted bb cream under my eyes to cover up my dark circles. A setting powder on my forehead, under my eyes and nose. Eyebrow powder, liquid eyeliner no wing (to time consuming), flesh colored eyeshadow only on my lids, mascara, and lipstick in red or pink.
It takes me about an hour and 15 minutes to get ready in the morning. I shower at night which saves loads of time in the morning.
Add in a extra half hour to eat breakfast.
I’m in love with this video, your style and the entire challenge. I also live in the netherlands and I watched your videos before but I realized you were Dutch couple of weeks ago. My style is kind of alternative and retro and I totally get what you mean with drawing a lot of attention.
I loved how you mixed styles and stay in a more elegant retro way instead of looking costumey! You did an excellent job.
I hope to meet you one day in real life ❤️
I loved the outfits you put together, especially the first and the fourth. I would also love a hair tutorial on the fourth hairstyle, I loved it!
I really like the conservative look and teacher vibes are my favorite; Its nice to see young women dressing in away the is both attractive and flattering. I think you looked great in them all, and the pencil skirt was nice!
As a woman who wears vintage every single day. You did really well on all of your outfits. Also remember back then especially the 1940s it was the mend and make do era. And why when you look at high school year books from that era you'd see a lot of the same style worn nearly every day.
Plus teenagers are the ones (in my experience of watching fashion evolve throughout the 1980s-2000s) do tend to go for trendy clothing.
I'd totally wear these outfits myself, minus the pencil skirt, turtle neck, and the jeans. Do to my body shape. I'm smaller on top and from my hips to my knees I am plus size.
The last outfit made me think of Audrey Hepburn 👍👍
The only thing I would suggest to make your outfits more young looking is to wear more brighter colors.
I'm not talking about anything to bright. I myself only stick to monotone colors in my wardrobe. Such as every shade in the blue family. I do however stay away from teal and orange, its not my cup of tea.
Every shade of red and I only recently started adding the color pink and I always go for a bubble gum pink color.
I'm 44 years old and have been told I look ten years younger. When I tell people my age they are surprised. One guy would not believe me and I gave him some info only a child who was alive in the 1980s would know about and his eyes went so wide,🤣
This style looks AMAZING on you!! Usually I prefer looks inspired by the 20s/30s, but these outfits were so pretty they almost made me change my mind!
So cute! I especially love the first look and the jeans and t-shirt look! What a great experiment!
Oooooh I loved this! Clicked this so fast when I saw it. Please do more videos like this! I really like your take on vintage, I feel like I could definitely adopt some of your looks using the pieces I already have in my own wardrobe. Awesome! If you are going to go shopping some time in the future, I wouild definitely recommend investing in a nice pair of sturdy (vegan) brogues in a neutral colour. I have the Dr. Martens ones, and I can pair them with almost anything without being uncomfortable cycling through rain and wind while still maintaining the vintage-y vibe to my look. Keep it up!
Love outfit number 7!
I thought the third outfit was nice, also kind of BB like! But pencil skirts are a pain, so yeah :P The 'grandma style' problem is so relatable! Most vintage repro pieces are floral or have bright polkadots or something like that, while I also really prefer more muted and darker tones with minimal prints. One of my favourite skirts is knee-length and black, and I always have to remind myself not to combine it with my favourite cardigan, which is a hip-length cream coloured cable knit, because together those pieces make me look like a stereotypical frumpy librarian!
Omg I love these outfits!!!!! 💕💕💕💕
You look so damn good in every single one of these outfits 😍 also love how you can transform your hair from long to short so easily and both hairstyles suit you + ALL GLASSES SUIT YOU girl I’m in love w this video (I wish you put a vintage style music in the background though)
Yessss finally a video that helps me make my OWN wardrobe look more vintage style. I’m starting Law school soon and I have to dress formal for my internship. I’ve been looking for a video that can help my budget and teach me dress modernly vintage for my age. Thank you. New Sub 🌟
Hi Lucy. I have been binging your videos and just love your channel. I find your style lovely and charming. I love your accent and eloquent way of speaking. Also love your confidence. I’ve always loved period movies and television of days gone by wondering how ladies and gentlemen kept up such formal beautiful dressing makeup and hair!! You bring this to life god me. Also I am half Dutch and just discovered you are too when reading your description. How wonderful. Thanks for all you do. 😍😍😍
The blazer in outfit 2 was super cute but with that combination the outfit reminded me of the teacher in the movie clueless. I think with a heavy knit or just a long cardigan it would be great but maybe not as vintage
I really like the second look and the pencil skirt (i tried pencil skirt for the fist time of my life 2 weeks ago and got a lot of compliments :D The skirt was a present from my boyfriend's grandmother, so vintage and beautiful)
Those pants are EVERYTHING! I really want a pair now.
To me these outfits looked more business casual/business formal than vintage. That was my first thought as to why you didn’t end up getting loads of attention when out and about. If I saw you, I’d think you were a businesswoman or that you worked somewhere requiring a professional look (which is most businesses here in Canada!). That may just be a country culture thing or my lack of vintage knowledge 😅
I really liked this experiment! Especially the bow blouse 😊 Vintage style is one of my passions and I think you can definitely pull it off!
I think my favourite outfit is the one from Saturday, I love those pants! Also you look very good in that burgundy top, and the make up really goes well with it!
I loved the second outfit with the blazer, and I think it looks very in style (almost Parisian, but maybe that's just me). I'm also struggling with wearing more my true style, but at the same time not being 100% comfortable with the reactions, however I think it gets better as I and my judging peers get older, people just don't care (and a pencil skirt is suddenly not too mature anymore).
I loved your outfits! I think they suit you very well! My favorites are day 2, day 4 and day 7! You can try flat oxford shoes, they are a great option for a vintage inspired look and go really well with skirts. I love dressing like that from time to time and I really don't care what people think. ;) I also have a 30's inspired hut which I really love, but I don't get to wear it often..
To change the tone of a vintage outfit I use shoes. If I want to wear something vintage-style but give it a modern edge I'll wear converse with it. I have lace and satin converse that look cute with anything. I also wear slouch boots or knee boots. The clothes may say 1940, but the shoes make me look modern-vintage. A fun handbag, satchel or cute jewellery also helps. If I don't want to look too serious I add a fun bangle or Winnie the Pooh earrings. There's no rulebook on what you should wear, just add things until the pattern clicks in your head and you're happy.
Ok, I just LOVE the first Outfit, it’s SO flattering on you! I don’t know if you are familiar with Doctor Who, but you seriously had Companion-Vibes in this one 🤣👌🏻
Also I actually really liked the third Outfit and thought it was super flattering on you and your bodytype (even if it wasn’t authentic enough for your likings).
The jeans and white shirt look is such a classic and still looks modern (if you’re unconfortable to go into Amsterdam in a super vintagy-outfit, I think this look would be a nice compromise as it’s not to striking/flashy and still en vogue) 😊
Loved that video and format 💖🙌🏻
Days 4 and 7 were right on except for the glasses. Great job!
I live in Canada where it is current -20C and am in total agreement about struggling to find vintage outfits for cold weather!
I immediately thought Evelyn from the Mummy before you even mentioned it!
I've been wearing vintage or vintage inspired outfits since I was in high school, so probably I guess it takes time to become the norm both for you and your friends and family (kind of, I'll always be the odd one, but that's okay)
If you want to feel less conservative and ... adult for the lack of a better term, in your clothes, I think you should start with the sixties. I think it's the gateway to vintage style 😂 It's the decade youth culture and teenager-hood as a concept were born, after all.
I rarely get comments when I'm dressed either mod or mid to late 60s, think swinging London; but when I steer toward a more 40s and 50s style the "granny comments" start to come, which is fine as well, I believe. Much of it depends on the foundation, our modern undergarments are a completely different shape to 40s and 50s shilouttes. It might be also useful to focus your attention on a particular country: 40s American style was obviously a lot less severe then 40s in Europe.
As for conquering the cold weather with vintage clothes I cheat a little bit, but I never turned back: I'd rather have a thick wool skirt (pleated or a-line) and wool thighs rather than jeans which is basically one layer of cotton, every day. Also wool trousers are wonderful. Most of mine come from flea markets and thrift shops, some of them cost 3-5 euro. I'll stop here, before it really gets tl;dr 😉
my fave look was def 2nd day, that black skirt is beautiful