tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post6694050199917032051..comments2024-03-29T04:19:27.038-05:00Comments on Flashback Summer: In a Fashion Identity CrisisEmileigh http://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-63518445414501635552015-03-17T10:54:05.889-05:002015-03-17T10:54:05.889-05:00I've seen your posts before and have admired y...I've seen your posts before and have admired your style for awhile. Im turning 37 soon so quite a bit older then you and I have to say I played with my look a lot when I was your age. However, I was always drawn to vintage. I didn't get the courage to wear full on vintage until I turned 35 and now I love it and wear it every day. Don't sell the vintage my feeling is you will regret it later. At least find ways to incorporate it into a new look<br />retro rovertubby3pughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315017048832512111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-67979152109028481342015-03-07T13:35:44.450-06:002015-03-07T13:35:44.450-06:00I love this post, but I REALLY love the pictures. ...I love this post, but I REALLY love the pictures. I've been thinking along similar lines. What to do? I'll be thinking, too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08056219792283215070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-89661636902182627452015-03-02T08:54:47.312-06:002015-03-02T08:54:47.312-06:00My problem is I've created clothes not a wardr...My problem is I've created clothes not a wardrobe. Nothing to mix and match and thats what I've been trying to slowly rectify. So until I fix that I'm always frustrated when I open the doors of my closet. I'm now making sure that vintage clothes I make will work with modern clothing because somedays the only thing I want to do is run a straightener thru my hair, put some jeans on and walk out the door.For me vintage looks take work and time, something I'm not always in the mood to do. But after I've just put a whole lot of time knitting,sewing or crocheting something I'm going to wear it no matter what mood strikes me.<br />I do get what you mean by "The 100" wardrobe comment. Half the things I want come from what I've seen on tv or in the movies. Every Land Girls sweater and Katniss's impractical over the shoulder wrap type thing would be more then welcome in my closet. :)<br />Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02508658207432674716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-15939076437132740422015-02-28T05:07:22.195-06:002015-02-28T05:07:22.195-06:00One's wardrobe should be a constant work in pr...One's wardrobe should be a constant work in progress, ebbing and flowing as your life and tastes change. There's nothing that says your closet only has to have one type of style. Goodness, no! In fact I wrote a post back in 2012 called How Many Personalities Does Your Wardrobe Have? all about the fact that my own style, though almost always vintage centered, has an abundance of influences and styles within the larger vintage header (from goth to 1940s collegiate to classic 50s homemaker. You define what your style is at the end of the day. No one else can label it but you and because of that you are free to constantly change, stay the same, return to old favourites, you name it. Happiness (with what you're wearing) is key, not whether something fits under a certain prescribed header or not.<br /><br />Take it from a fellow short lass (I'm barely 5'2"). Dark colours, shift dresses, skirt suits, classy high heels, a bold smokey eye (seriously), and pulled back hair can all make you seem both taller and older.<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-68074217298450293962015-02-27T16:12:10.103-06:002015-02-27T16:12:10.103-06:00Ha, good! Glad to add to your blog fodder! That&...Ha, good! Glad to add to your blog fodder! That's a good point, that you aren't the same person you were a few years ago, so you don't necessarily have the same style. True story.Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-22965840263597498592015-02-27T16:11:07.692-06:002015-02-27T16:11:07.692-06:00Oooo, that's a really great idea! Imagining th...Oooo, that's a really great idea! Imagining the perfect outfit and finding the patterns, a very good idea...Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-13131442662744395372015-02-26T23:19:14.148-06:002015-02-26T23:19:14.148-06:00It seems very logical that life changes, and parti...It seems very logical that life changes, and particularly career changes, will bring necessary style changes. Your image isn't just about "expressing your personality", as many people seem to think it is. You have to feel that your wardrobe fits into who you are and where your life is as well. I often feel drawn to styles that I think would be perfect for me if I was still teaching, but have no place in my work-from-home-mum life. (Or that I would *love* if I had an office job, or went to cocktail parties...ever!)<br /><br />For the moment I'm doing my own lazy wardrobe analysis. Each day I imagine the perfect outfit that I wish I had for that day's activities, and write it down. The patterns jump out pretty quickly!Tanithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915557658875958630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-8208861090735975852015-02-26T22:00:10.452-06:002015-02-26T22:00:10.452-06:00I have gone through something of my own wardrobe i...I have gone through something of my own wardrobe identity crisis in the past, so I feel ya! Part of what I did recently was go through my closet, try on EVERYTHING, and then identify exactly how I felt about things. I think at least 80% of my clothing is neutral colors. I was able to identify that there were items I liked a few years ago, in college, but I wasn't loving now, and I told myself that it's okay, I'm not the same person I was back then and I don't have to wear the same clothing. Most of my clothing tends to fall into two styles - classic (dark washed jeans, slightly drapey tops, button-up shirts), or something that's post-apocalyptic/military-inspired (extra pockets, fitted). I realized I love button up shirts with sleeves that roll up and have a strap to button them in place, and those honestly straddle the line of both categories. I also tend to like things with a vintage feel. I dislike things with a strong pattern but I favor things that feature interesting texture or details. Hmm...this is actually giving me some blog post inspiration of my own! Lol - anyway, good luck. It sounds like you're on the right track to solving your crisis. I'm also glad to see Coletterie - I've never come across it before and it looks interesting!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905538043180241612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-48703096906832414812015-02-26T16:32:50.441-06:002015-02-26T16:32:50.441-06:00I've had to give myself permission, too. That...I've had to give myself permission, too. That's a really good way to describe it. I almost felt like a sell out or a traitor, especially since my style is very public as a blogger (as you understand), but then I thought... Why would people care? It's my clothing. I have to live in it. Imma do what I want!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-48764908814705076122015-02-26T16:31:45.876-06:002015-02-26T16:31:45.876-06:00I totally agree, and that's the main reason th...I totally agree, and that's the main reason that I could just say, "Forget vintage! I'm going to wear mall clothes!" I like looking like an individual!!!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-65607548653028735082015-02-26T16:31:01.509-06:002015-02-26T16:31:01.509-06:00That... is a VERY good point that I hadn't tho...That... is a VERY good point that I hadn't thought of. I am definitely drawn to tailoring, and I think my style is shifting more toward tailoring details and textures as focal points rather than color and print, like mine has been lately.<br />And accessories are TOTALLY going to be a mainstay in my look. I collect accessories wherever I go because they're smaller and portable, and there's no way I'm giving those up!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-62786949828850898312015-02-26T16:28:58.461-06:002015-02-26T16:28:58.461-06:00This is great stuff! I am coming to the same conc...This is great stuff! I am coming to the same conclusion on the pants shape. I like the bagginess of 30s and 40s shapes, but I feel like it just isn't as flattering, like it makes my legs look shorter than necessary. I think I'll still be able to get a 40s look, I may just adjust the fits. Or I might pair 40s tops with modern pants; I'm still working it all out. :)<br /><br />I'm also going to look up the Ginger jeans pattern now!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-1851643127595742672015-02-26T16:23:03.747-06:002015-02-26T16:23:03.747-06:00That's a good idea. Agent Carter is actually ...That's a good idea. Agent Carter is actually an inspiration for this wardrobe overhaul. :)Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-66007485260384329622015-02-26T16:22:32.126-06:002015-02-26T16:22:32.126-06:00I wish you luck, too, Brandy! You should check ou...I wish you luck, too, Brandy! You should check out the Wardrobe Architect series; it has REALLY helped me sort out my thoughts.Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-5124153462773348812015-02-26T16:21:14.952-06:002015-02-26T16:21:14.952-06:00I've had to tell myself not to act rashly, hah...I've had to tell myself not to act rashly, haha! I think I'm on a good course right now, and this weekend will be my see-what-you've-got-and-clean-out-the-closet time!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-37000328395767925792015-02-26T13:21:33.827-06:002015-02-26T13:21:33.827-06:00I don't usually have wardrobe crises, exactly,...I don't usually have wardrobe crises, exactly, but I have gone through periods where my style will shift in a way that I have to redefine my wardrobe a little bit. It's less "sell it all and buy new stuff" than it is figuring out new ways to wear things that I already have, and maybe picking up a few pieces here and there.<br />I do understand your issue, and I think it would be a good idea to take a little step back and look at things a little more objectively. Obviously I don't know all of the things that are in your wardrobe, but from what I see on here, you have quite a few items and are tailored and professional looking. Structured suits, blouses, wide leg trousers, fitted (but not tight) knee length skirts - those are all staple items in a professional wardrobe. Just make sure you keep the styling subdued and modern, and no one will think you look old fashioned.<br />As far as the randomness goes, I can't tell you how often I'll have a week where I feel like I have nothing to wear, and then I do a load of laundry, reorganize my dresses, take care of my mending pile, and all of a sudden it's like a whole new world. Just taking an afternoon to play around with your clothes can be really helpful as well. Sometimes just pulling things out and trying them on, even if you don't think they'll work together, can be a great source of inspiration.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827840216337511678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-89238970910773316742015-02-26T12:13:24.300-06:002015-02-26T12:13:24.300-06:00I go to work with vintage clothing /vintage inspir...I go to work with vintage clothing /vintage inspired clothing every single day ... I worked in a musical/cultural/artsy enviroment before, now I work in for quite a big company as assisant goverment business. If we have official visitors in the office, for sure I dress down (simple, boring, modern hairdo - no big petticoat) but I wear vintage. A 40s or 50s dress paired with a blazer can look super professional - wearing something like this might make you appear stronger and more chic than the other ladies with their pants and cardi .... Maybe this office vintage look makes my vintage blog -as a vintage blog- a bit boring, but this is what I wear to make my living. :)<br />I'm pretty sure you will find your way in vintage or in modern fashion to impress people in your professional life.Ms. Falconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02131781752240288828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-32448957721736301952015-02-26T11:43:34.949-06:002015-02-26T11:43:34.949-06:00I have totally been here! And feel this way a bit ...I have totally been here! And feel this way a bit now still! There are a few things I think are important to keep in mind when going through one of these... Don't act in the moment. Give lots of thought to items in your wardrobe. Take out everything! And I mean EVERYTHING. Try it all on. Get rid of items that don't fit, are too worn, etc. If the item does fit, ask yourself if you would buy it again. And remember, dress in the manner that makes YOU feel good. Don't keep something because so-n-so likes you in it.<br /><br />Also, I have totally kept things in my closet because I was seeking a position in a certain place, but I then realized it didn't matter. And of course that is going to be different for every position, but it is something to keep in mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-45120946306242141032015-02-26T11:15:56.524-06:002015-02-26T11:15:56.524-06:00Going through that now, it doesn't help that i...Going through that now, it doesn't help that it's cold as heck and I don't want to get out of my jammies most days. It's perfectly ok to explore styles and I'm learning to do that at 45. :) ms. shellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14866325143117317611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-40377696085025647092015-02-26T10:48:18.050-06:002015-02-26T10:48:18.050-06:00I'm starting to wear more vintage and vintage ...I'm starting to wear more vintage and vintage inspired clothing but I feel like I'm still very early in that process and deciding how far I want to go. And before this I never felt like I really had a style and I was "goth" as a teen. Now I'm just trying to buy things I love and go from there. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02583524755306491510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-68435319251624947102015-02-26T07:41:33.032-06:002015-02-26T07:41:33.032-06:00That's actually the same conclusion I came to ...That's actually the same conclusion I came to yesterday! I figured out why I like the "Divergent" look, and matched the same idea with pieces that are vintage and communicate that message. I think I've got a pretty good idea of how to fuse the styles, and I'll be posting about how it goes! Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-12560953999647074522015-02-26T05:27:58.748-06:002015-02-26T05:27:58.748-06:00I think it is really interesting that you are plan...I think it is really interesting that you are planning on joining the military soon, I really hope you keep on blogging because I would be interested to read about your experience. This is actually something I have considered for myself in the past and actually kind of regret not going into.<br />In terms of your wardrobe crisis, I feel like the strong masculine silhouettes of the 40s really exude dominance and strength, so if you wanted to retain a vintage look that is something that could work for you. Also I love womens military uniforms from that era!Harlow Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10056854974745972300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-89053630069393956392015-02-25T20:47:19.726-06:002015-02-25T20:47:19.726-06:00I feel like I go through a Fasshion I density Chri...I feel like I go through a Fasshion I density Chrisis every few years or so. I'm finally getting into the groove of the new me. I found Sari's Wardrobe Archatect series as a great help. I also used some theories from Dressing Your Truth. It's a program geared toward letting your personality guide your dress. I didn't take the course, but there's enough stuff on the website to see what style matches your personality. Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984820255091600630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-45328720603227502072015-02-25T19:21:32.316-06:002015-02-25T19:21:32.316-06:00Well, I'm glad I didn't read her series be...Well, I'm glad I didn't read her series before I wrote mine - it's a gazillion times better and I wouldn't have even bothered!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02439095522266474849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-87919975123948771512015-02-25T19:18:49.967-06:002015-02-25T19:18:49.967-06:00I haven't read that wardrobe architect series,...I haven't read that wardrobe architect series, but I will now. I've been writing one of my own, too - specifically for vintage, but the style portions apply to non-vintage as well. Plus, there's a quiz! Seems to help focus your style and choose pieces that support your goals. At least, it has for me.<br /><br />http://noaccountingfortaste.com/category/build-a-vintage-closet/<br /><br />Scroll all the way down and start with step 1 :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02439095522266474849noreply@blogger.com