Vintage Clothing, a Century of Bestsellers!
(ContentDesk) January 15 2004--I'd like to begin with stating that in the world of Vintage there are as many opinions and definitions as there are styles represented. I find this state of affairs most refreshing, simply because the more eclectic a genre, the less apt it is to be co-opted. It is highly unlikely we will be seeing any IPOs or even CEOS in the Vintage clothing business! Vintage businesses are usually run by folks who are passionate if not obsessed with their field. As long as we can make a modest living for ourselves we are a pretty grateful bunch. Happy to be able to focus on what we love, Vintage.My personal definition of Vintage Fashion is simple.
Vintage represents Fashions' "bestsellers" from any given era. I consider any wearable item from the past, which is well designed and clearly reflects the voque of it's time to be vintage. Not all older clothing is Vintage and not all Vintage must be old. It DOES need to evoke the essence of it's day, that is the nature of it's charm. I personally prefer Vintage clothing that is well made and of good quality but even some dime store clothing from the past is great fun.
Successfully wearing Vintage is another story. Once again this is a heavily debated subject. The conventional wisdom is that to be chic, Vintage pieces should be worn along with contemporary so as not to look "costumey". I agree. IF your goal is to look chic.
Try pairing
a 1950s tweed pencil skirt with a modern cashmere sweater and boots and you will be "in style with a twist" Carry a Funky 70's shoulder bag, add a 1960's Vera scarf, throw on your brand new pants suit and you will be the envy of the office. The key to Vintage Chic is, a little goes a long way.
But wait! What if chic is not your game. Maybe your artistic nature or the energy of youth
calls for more creative, self expression. This is where I veer off the path of conventional Fashion wisdom.
This is where I believe Vintage becomes a "painters pallet". In my shop I watch with delight as my creative (most often young) customers mix up the eras to achieve a fashion look, all their own. A rainbow unicorn T-shirt may be pulled over a frilly granny blouse, teamed up with a 50s circle skirt and worn with purple Dr. Martens. The key here? Follow your muse.
Though not my personal style this uninhibited approach helps the world to be a more fun and colorful place!The biggest no-no I hear folks warn against in Vintage is re-creating an era completely. I grant you this is not easy to pull off without looking like you just walked off stage. However rules were made to be broken and I have a handful of customers who dress faithful to an era quite nicely. Their secret is to stick to the classics and wear quality. They also tend to style their hair creatively giving the look some contemporary flavor
Finally there is the practical approach to dressing Vintage.
I have resided in New England most of my life and have learned that the mantra here tends to be "use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without". I have many customers who LOVE quality and beautiful things but either can't afford or prefer not to spend huge amounts of money on their wardrobe. They recognize that the fashion industry has changed. Cheap clothing that falls apart is abundant and high price does not always mean better quality. They come into my shop looking for the Harris tweeds, three-ply cashmeres, couture workmanship etc.
Some are very conservative but many wear their vintage with great panache. They just want butter for the price of margarine...and why not? Whether you love Vintage or are merely intrigued we are here for you. Visit us on the web at http//:www.tangerineboutique.com. Our website offers an abundance of beautiful vintage clothing and accessories along with lots of useful information. Or visit our shop in Gardner Ma.
Come celebrate a Century of Bestsellers with Tangerine Boutique!.
Wedding Dresses ? The Latest Trends!
Wedding dresses are such an opportunity for any bride to show their unique sense of style and to really make a fashion statement. Gone are the days of the plain ?meringue' style wedding dresses with a little cute well-placed bow; now we are daring to be different!In fact, one of the latest trends is to offer wedding dresses that can be used again. Not only is this a great idea from a budget point of view, but it is also reflective of the simple lines that are part of the modern trend in wedding dresses. Arguably, this fashion is due to the ever increasing age of first time brides as well as the large number of second weddings. Wedding Dresses for the Winter WeddingWhenever we think about wedding dresses, we automatically think of a warm, summer's day, with a crisp, wafting white dress to match.
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Plus Size Women - Finding Thier True Size
As many plus size women know, finding plus size clothing is hard enough, but finding a standardization in the sizing can be even more daunting.
After all, missy sizes many times are
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Jill and Land's End an XL = an 18 -20. (In contrast an XL at Banana Republic = a 14-16). Technology is always on our side (or at least we hope so) and in the case of plus sizes the force is with us again. This new technology will cure many fashion plus size problems with the advent of avatars (3D models created in your exact image) to...
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World?s Most Exciting Towable Water Float Ready for Market Launch
Norwalk, OH (ContentDesk) August 29, 2005 -- Wake Breaker?, a patented breakthrough in high thrill "towable" water floats, has completed research and development and will begin marketing the high performance float in spring 2006.Dave and Sharon Barman, inventors and owners of the Wake Breaker?, announced the appointment of Duquesa Marketing Inc., Ft. Thomas, Ky. to guide their cutting edge, thrilling water float through final stages of pre-market planning. "We've spent several years and several...
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The Invention of the Modern Mattress
The modern mattress was invented gradually over time, with the need for better quality and the advance of technology. The more technological invention would propel humanity, the more sophisticated and intricate the mattress would become.
The word mat-tress in English is used in writing as far back as the year 1290 AD.
Invention of the modern mattress as known today, began somewhere around the end of the Renaissance, in the 1700's, with the birth of the Industrial...
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Mortgages - Which Loan is Right For You
When buying a home, you need to take a home mortgage loan, either because as a debtor, you end up paying less tax, or because in a market where property prices rise faster than salary levels, the money you have saved falls short of the amount required. When searching for a home mortgage loan, you can select from a wide variety. Study the types of mortgage loans available in the market and note the interest rates for each before you sign any documents. You can select from the following:Fixed rate...
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Using Photographs and Graphics In Marketing Your Business
More and more businesses are seeing the benefit of
photography in marketing their business. html emails,
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