Robin Netherton wrote:
For the first time, I made and wore a hall costume, because where else
could I find anyone who would understand the idea of a Goth Fitted Dress?
A preliminary photo is here:
http://www.tancos2.net/robin/goth033007.jpg
That was a great dress, Robin! And your le
Sylvia Rognstad wrote:
In my research on women's clothing from this period, which I am
undertaking at the moment, I keep coming across the word "chip" used as
a material for bonnets. The drawings of such bonnets look like they are
made of straw to me, but they seem to be distinguished from st
In my research on women's clothing from this period, which I am
undertaking at the moment, I keep coming across the word "chip" used as
a material for bonnets. The drawings of such bonnets look like they
are made of straw to me, but they seem to be distinguished from straw
hats, which are desc
Sylvia Rognstad wrote:
Does anyone know when elastic was first used in clothing and how?
I don't have sources for this, but it developed in the early 1800s.
Rubber had been used on cloth to make waterproof clothing, and then it
was pressed and cut into strips for belts and things. It wasn't
Maybe someone's mentioned this already, but the very best style for a tall
girl particularly, and ALLl women in general - is GOOD POSTURE!
Makes the boobs higher and perkier, narrows the waist and minimizes the
gut - instant way to look like you're dropped ten pounds and a zillion
degrees more con
I remember fringed jackets as Western wear. My mother had one that
she had purchased in the early 50's. She's never quite forgiven me
(nor have I forgiven myself) for leaving it out in the rain.
I don't think they were around much in the early 60's. My brother
saved his money up for one
Surely everyone is home now, but if they're like me, they're nowhere near
unpacked. So I'll start, and y'all chime in and fill in where I forget.
The CC25 committee did a smashing job. The hotel venue was well-situated
and conveniently laid out, and I didn't hear one word of complaint about
the s
Does anyone know when elastic was first used in clothing and how?
Sylvia Rognstad
Divinity Designs and Emeralds
http://www.d-e-designs.com
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I've been enjoying this thread quite a bit. I graduated in 1972, in
Ann Arbor, Michigan. Some of our experiences were similar:
When I started 7th grade, in 1966, all the girls with delusions of
style rolled their skirts on the bus on the way to school. The dress
code said skirts had to t
Sorry if this is a repost, I dont see it showing up on the list.
Katherine Barich, who many of you probably know from other the Ren Tailor
and German Ren lists, has found a very interesting find! She has given me
permission to repost this message.
Sg
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I'm late to the party, but I can't resist.
RISD Richardson, Texas (across the street from Dallas) 1967-1974
1. Mini-skirts: Girl's skirt lengths were measured
No. Don't know what the rules were, but they were super short. They
would stop traffic, even today. Both in Junior High and Senior High
My daughter got a vintage dress for her high school prom. She is 5'9" and
naturally thin. The (long)dress was strapless, but you could put on
spaghetti straps for the 8th grader. It fit to the seam at the waist. It
then flowed out over hips to a skirt that had a straight look in front, but
more fab
On Mar 29, 2007, at 11:09, Hope Greenberg wrote:
and another one:
transition from stockings/garters to pantyhose: 1968 or so
Yeah, I remember. A real bummer, man!
Ed Walton
Walton & Taylor Mercantile
http://www.waltontaylor.com
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On Mar 29, 2007, at 0:57, Penny Ladnier wrote:
I am trying to find out the who started the fashion trend of the
1960s long fringed jackets or shirts for musicians. I am taking
about the ones like were worn by Jimi Hendrix or Judas in Jesus
Christ Superstar (movie).
Some of this has been
I would be interested in your advice for my 21 yr old daughter. She is 5'9"
and long and thin. Small bust. She often wears things that are less than
flattering. I know what looks wrong on her, but I don't know what would look
better or what she should avoid.
Sharon C.
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I have noticed watching Marie Antoinette, that many of the gentlemens hats
are made form a bowl shaped brimmed and not a flat brimmed blank.
Is this a later fashion, than the original where it is a flat brim?
I have noticed it especially in films wich takes place in France.
Anybody know anything
Being 5' 11'' myself, and having hit that height before most of my Jr.
High peers, I have to agree that a priority is getting the fit right.
For one thing, you are more comfortable, and will move better, when you
know something fits.
I don't know her personal style but I would also second the
r
I had a lovely suede jacket with fringe in 6th or 7th grade. That would
have been '67 or '68. It was a boy's hand-me-down, so, that makes the
manufacture date '65 at the very latest. SUCH a lovely golden tan color,
and wonderful texture. I don't know what to call the style
exactly - think
In a message dated 03/04/2007 03:07:29 GMT Standard Time,
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This reminds me of a bizarre rule we had at my school, in the 80s. I
don't remember being allowed to wear trousers except on the way to and
home from school, as part of uniform. But in the top 2 years, w
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