tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post6438118543288726209..comments2024-03-19T02:27:32.403-05:00Comments on Flashback Summer: Excuses for Not Wearing Vintage and Why They Don't ApplyEmileigh http://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-10422834431653014422015-03-14T16:08:48.824-05:002015-03-14T16:08:48.824-05:00Everything about this post is perfect!Everything about this post is perfect!JustJewels4Uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05638277273028234086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-42102187318065614172014-10-22T18:39:43.289-05:002014-10-22T18:39:43.289-05:00Love this post. I think I have said all of these t...Love this post. I think I have said all of these things. I think however my favourite is I don't have the time to find the clothes and particularly I never find the "good stuff". Once I have an item I will wear it and do vintage no problem. It's just the finding it and I often end up wearing high street because I find it easier,Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04324598214145726706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-64968958117221523722014-09-18T08:36:44.094-05:002014-09-18T08:36:44.094-05:00Yeah, it's very true! Especially because vint...Yeah, it's very true! Especially because vintage can be expensive/hard to find, you really have to be at it for a few years to build up a good wardrobe, unlike modern clothing!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-57889893165558152582014-09-18T04:05:10.456-05:002014-09-18T04:05:10.456-05:00Actually, I just wrote a post about the reasons wh...Actually, I just wrote a post about the reasons <a href="http://lavenderandtwill.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/why-i-dont-wear-vintage-every-day.html" rel="nofollow">why I don't always wear vintage</a>. I find that even though I want too, I can't always dress the way I'd like. Life just doesn't always leave room for the things you wish to do. One day though! ♡<br /><br />xox,<br />bonita of <a href="http://www.lavenderandtwill.blogspot.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Lavender & Twill</a><br /><br />Lavender and Twillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331125027969557539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-2700879420788522532014-09-16T01:09:54.720-05:002014-09-16T01:09:54.720-05:00I made some of these excuses for awhile. Glad I st...I made some of these excuses for awhile. Glad I stopped making them! :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02583524755306491510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-66509419445462073572014-09-14T06:53:13.348-05:002014-09-14T06:53:13.348-05:00hahaha, this post made me laugh! i suppose, people...hahaha, this post made me laugh! i suppose, people who really want to wear vintage, wear vintage. others just don't.Ms. Falconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02131781752240288828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-40676591625606036812014-09-12T11:07:48.918-05:002014-09-12T11:07:48.918-05:00Aw, well thank you so much, Katie! I love your bl...Aw, well thank you so much, Katie! I love your blog, too, so it'll be great to interact with you here on the interwebs more!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-52195028913711273202014-09-12T08:57:59.573-05:002014-09-12T08:57:59.573-05:00Oh my, I loved everything about this post! I ident...Oh my, I loved everything about this post! I identify with and agree with each point. I hear all the time that people couldn't 'pull off' what I wear, but I wouldn't be able to pull it off either if I cared what other people think. I just wear what makes me happy and that's why I'm able to pull it off. I feel so much more like myself dressing in vintage than in modern attire! Also, I'm so sorry that I haven't visited your blog before! Somehow it slipped through the cracks and I am remiss because a scan through your blog shows me that you are going to be one of my favorite reads. I adore your style!Katie Amanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13773303880353879277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-41532372830230121362014-09-12T08:14:14.469-05:002014-09-12T08:14:14.469-05:00You're so right! I did that, too, when I had ...You're so right! I did that, too, when I had the notion of maybe to start wearing vintage. And vintage really does require a new set of skills and habits that have to be developed, so it really can take a bit to feel comfortable and "you-ish" in it. Kudos to you for having fun and doing what you want with your style!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-75209169260962998682014-09-12T01:22:47.427-05:002014-09-12T01:22:47.427-05:00You write such thought-provoking posts, and they a...You write such thought-provoking posts, and they always give me some insight into my own brain. "I can't..." can generally be translated into "I don't currently have the skills to..." or "I am currently set in a different set of habits...". For me, I don't currently have experience styling vintage outfits, or doing my hair and makeup (at all, let alone in a vintage style), and my current habits lean towards casual dressing with limited accessories. But I know these are my reasons, and when I make an effort to experiment, I always have fun, so I choose to keep pushing in this direction. To make myself feel more comfortable, I'm trying to mix vintage and modern items, juxtapose casual and formal elements, wear outfits around the house first until I know I love them, add accessories slowly, and play with makeup and hair just a little bit. So far so good :)Tanithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915557658875958630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-12108448303896510332014-09-11T10:10:40.104-05:002014-09-11T10:10:40.104-05:00Having a partner who understands, supports, and of...Having a partner who understands, supports, and often encourages the crazy love affair with vintage and historic clothing doesn't hurt either. ;) Sometimes a few words of encouragement from Cori are all I need. If he thinks I look good then it helps me feel good and wear things with a new confidence. :)<br />-Emilyvintagevisions27https://www.blogger.com/profile/16769861744181538664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-49738359280788362762014-09-11T09:31:54.671-05:002014-09-11T09:31:54.671-05:00Yeah, sometimes the yoga pants or stretchy dress j...Yeah, sometimes the yoga pants or stretchy dress just call to me and I can't resist! Especially on weekends, like you said. I'm sure the classy ladies of the past wouldn't begrudge us a stretchy pants day now and then. :)<br /><br />And feeling self-conscious is an understandable barrier. Especially in places where vintage isn't popular, vintage-wearers can really get stared at, and I'll agree, that really isn't very fun. I don't think it's silly to feel uncomfortable with that. Blogging has really helped me, too, on that front! It's nice to know that even though my clothing is weird in my town, it's normal to other people that love it like I do!<br />And having a few pieces of clothing you're really comfortable in is such a great idea. That really overcomes most of the barriers right there! Investing in pieces you really love and feel amazing in truly can do wonders!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-52887783907563285482014-09-11T09:10:37.410-05:002014-09-11T09:10:37.410-05:00Yes so true! I commented below but though I would ...Yes so true! I commented below but though I would say here that I still find I have to remind myself to just go for it. To rock something I love regardless of what others might say or think as long as it makes me happy. :)<br />-Emilyvintagevisions27https://www.blogger.com/profile/16769861744181538664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-40738696342461817702014-09-11T09:03:58.336-05:002014-09-11T09:03:58.336-05:00I think this is a great post! Not uppity at all. I...I think this is a great post! Not uppity at all. I've used many of these excuses myself and I'm still working to overcome them. I love wearing vintage and vintage style clothing but don't wear it all the time. On weekends I'm very much a jeans and t-shirt kind of girl. :) Even as a teen I almost never wore skirts or dresses, I guess because they weren't practical for farm work. :) Nowadays I like to dress nice for work but mostly wear pants because it tends to be freezing in the office. (which is an issue all it's own!) I almost never bother with make up unless it's for something special, even then I keep it very simple. <br /><br />I have to admit that one of the biggest things holding me back from wearing vintage all the time, aside from budget and finding the time to make all the things I want to, is feeling self-conscious. I've never really liked sticking out in a crowd or being the center of attention. I'm much more comfortable "dressing funny" (vintage or historical) with a group of people or having a specific occasion to dress up for. I know it's completely silly but it's a kind of safety net. I'm certainly much better about it then I used to be and I think blogging has really helped. It's been great to share knowledge and experience with like minded people. Another thing that has helped is having found or made a few pieces of clothing that I really feel comfortable in, physically and mentally! Having a few staple pieces that fit great, flatter your body type and fit your personal sense of style can really make a difference.<br />-Emily<br /> vintagevisions27https://www.blogger.com/profile/16769861744181538664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-58906152370340279282014-09-11T08:40:42.752-05:002014-09-11T08:40:42.752-05:00Hahaha, well good! That's what I was hoping t...Hahaha, well good! That's what I was hoping this post would convey, cuz I sure needed a cheerleader like that (mixed with "Hey, get over yourself and have fun with this already!) when I first started to ponder wearing vintage!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-13527918258991286722014-09-11T08:37:57.115-05:002014-09-11T08:37:57.115-05:00Yeah, I have to create excuses not to buy vintage ...Yeah, I have to create excuses not to buy vintage things... but more for reasons like, "Hey, Emileigh, you're broke now... Stop it." :)<br />I don't dress vintage ALL the time either. Sometimes the yoga pants or the jersey dress call out on a tired morning and I just can't not put them on... And I think it's great that you just do what you do, too. <br />"Even vintage girls who style their hair a certain way still have their own way of styling their hair and makeup." Yeah! So true! Everyone finds their "niche" in the vintage world, and it's so cool to see the creativity!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-55825777454558432942014-09-11T08:35:17.024-05:002014-09-11T08:35:17.024-05:00Haha, "No, I have a live-in hairdresser!"...Haha, "No, I have a live-in hairdresser!" You're so right. What silly logic people have!<br />And you're so right, it can be very daunting. I remember starting out and thinking I had to have the wardrobe of Solanah to be a "real" vintage wearer. Now, of course, I know that's not true, but I had to figure out what I was doing and just work in pieces over time (which I'm still doing). <br />The vintage world can be clique-y, but I feel like everywhere can be that way, no matter how you dress. You just can't let it get you down! Rail against the man! Be yourself! Find your niche! :)Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-56773750436022836192014-09-11T08:31:37.293-05:002014-09-11T08:31:37.293-05:00That's so great! Yeah, I live in a small Midw...That's so great! Yeah, I live in a small Midwest town in the U.S., so.... there's really not a lot of style creativity around here, so anything different REALLY sticks out! You're probably doing it right, you just have a more open-minded city. ;)<br />And yes, I have to remind myself of these things too! I especially remember having a discussion with myself about working up the guts to wear a large red hat!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-54892212391994957132014-09-10T22:15:15.142-05:002014-09-10T22:15:15.142-05:00Super sweet and encouraging post hun. I could tota...Super sweet and encouraging post hun. I could totally envision you with the pom poms out heheh Go vintage Go! Yay! I love it!!! xoxA Vintage Nerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419873639578606712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-32373720163010262962014-09-10T18:53:59.417-05:002014-09-10T18:53:59.417-05:00Maybe it's just the city that I live in or the...Maybe it's just the city that I live in or the people that I come into regular contact with, but no one has ever actually told me that they don't feel like they can wear vintage. I regularly get comments about how I look nice, or I look like I'm dressed up and must be going somewhere fancy. I must be doing it wrong. ;) Those are great things to keep in mind when I'm wondering if I can pull off an outfit myself, though.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827840216337511678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-63009702734763873862014-09-10T18:30:33.424-05:002014-09-10T18:30:33.424-05:00As I mentioned on Instagram, I think a lot of peop...As I mentioned on Instagram, I think a lot of people say "I love it, but I could never do it" and mean it mostly as a compliment... they like the style, but it's not a real priority to them and they feel like saying "I wish I could be as fashionable as you" is a better compliment than "you look awesome". The number of times someone at work has asked, "Do you do your hair yourself?" ...why no, I have a live in hairdresser. Of course I do my hair myself!<br />I can definitely understand why people would be put off by the vintage community. There are parts of it that are quite clique-ish, and although it's not as bad as beauty or nail polish bloggers (where I started....) it can be daunting to try to look for advice in the vintage community online.<br />I think that the best advice for someone wanting to wear vintage is to get some classic staples to start working a little retro flare into their wardrobe before going for the real vintage deal. Sure, vintage and repro can be hard to find at a size or price point, but you can get a great basic skirt and a cute blouse and a stick of red lippy just about anywhere to give the look a test drive.Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08213240635054488156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-28478155367885150172014-09-10T16:47:02.910-05:002014-09-10T16:47:02.910-05:00I use a lot of those excuses for not buying vintag...I use a lot of those excuses for not buying vintage clothing... but I still dress vintage from time to time. I have a few pieces, but I really don't care too much about doing my hair and make up. Though I would like to learn more about how to style my hair. I wouldn't say it is always expensive, but I rather save my money on other things, like a healthy diet and a house. And to put in perspective very little is spent on clothing in general. I think I spent $25 recently on a dress and that was my "slurge." BUT I have bought vintage pieces for $5 to $20.<br /><br />Oh and I always hate the "I don't know how to do my hair and make up!" You can still wear a fabulous dress without looking a specific way! Rock your own style. Even vintage girls who style their hair a certain way still have their own way of styling their hair and makeup.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730633559388953224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-59147498465531051112014-09-10T15:59:33.937-05:002014-09-10T15:59:33.937-05:00Ok, I don't think you get it. It's much e...Ok, I don't think you get it. It's much easier for a woman of your stature to find an article of clothing that may be too long and have it hemmed, either by yourself or by a tailor. It's much more difficult for a plus size woman to take an article of clothing not her size and let it out because many times, there isn't enough fabric to do so. You are comparing apples to oranges here. Yes, there are other outlets to express your vintage loving self, but to claim that no being able to find the size that fits you for the reason as you can't or won't as an unreasonable one is just being deliberately obtuse.<br /><br />If you love vintage, great! But don't look down your nose at others because they don't share the same priorities as you.gi_janearnghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18356685407920481255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-18582504935986420042014-09-10T15:43:02.008-05:002014-09-10T15:43:02.008-05:00I'm glad you identify! I had the same journey...I'm glad you identify! I had the same journey, too. (And I'm still working on overcoming them!) There are so many reasons to not wear vintage... But I think we can all agree that it's TOTALLY worth it in the end.Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-56654912501133815742014-09-10T15:41:51.699-05:002014-09-10T15:41:51.699-05:00Thanks Jessica! I totally agree; I had to work in...Thanks Jessica! I totally agree; I had to work into vintage slowly. As much as I would have LOVED to throw it all out and go on a shopping spree.... I could not. And it really took me a while to get into it fully and to get the confidence to wear the styles I wear now because I was weirded out at the thought of sticking out and being seen as strange. I wish someone had just told me to knock it off and GO FOR IT!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.com