What era clothes would you recommend for a hijab wearing woman? I wear a hijab and LOVE vintage clothes but don't know how best to incorporate it with the headscarf 😅
@@ShammaAzmi In that case, I would recommend the late 40s/early 50s! Scarves were popular headwear, same with turbans. They were an inexpensive and beautiful way to look elegant during war and rations, or keep hair up for factory work. The era embraces all styles from gowns to pants as women were heading out into the world and becoming a force of their own. Best wishes on your vintage journey!!!❤️
@@ShammaAzmi you could also look into the 1930s if you wear dresses, because those are usually long (around ankle or calf length length but you could wear long socks if you find a style that is too short for you)
@@ShammaAzmi I'd reccomend the 1930s-1940s Headscarves were popular in the 1940s so you can easily find inspiration, they were used to protect women's hairdos or when they weren't able to style their hair that day or even in winter when they were cold And the 1930s dresss were relatively long (mid calf to ankle length) and rather loose fitting, 1940s and 1950s were more fitted at the top so it just depends on your personal preference for modesty If you like the look the 1920s were inredibly loose fitting with long skirts And you can always add long sleeves to any garment, and all the necklines in all these eras were often higher as well so you won't struggle with finding inspo for that either I hope this helps!
I feel like the trick is making it look like you feel like you're in regular clothes, not a costume. Some vintage wearers look totlaly natural; others sort of seem to walk around like they want you to notice that they're 'dressed up' in period garments. (Though TBH I wonder sometimes what it'd be like to run into someone like Bernadette Banner in the mall or something - she wears her period pieces really really well and naturally, but some of them are fairly elaborate so it'd be interesting to encounter them in real life.)
Honestly, I wish everyone dressed vintage like this to go to work again. It’s like back then people took pride in their appearance and it looks just so clean and put together. You look amazing!
I wore vintage 40s & 50s clothes to my office job in the 80s & 90s - I worked as an office assistant & a public affairs editor for the DoD then 🥰🥰. I did make some skirts & suits from my old 60s & 70s patterns, in the 90s 🤗 I make costumes, have done for decades 🤗. Lots of them are historical. I also have been making 50s retro outfits for my dolls (BJDs) ❤
I remember having to wear skirts with pantyhose and heels or a pant suit to work, your outfit is absolutely perfect for today’s environment. It brings back a lot of class and elegance to the work place. Beautiful!!
Are you kidding, Rena? OF COURSE your outfits would ALWAYS be appropriate for work at the office!! You would be a refreshing sight, considering how "casual" everyone else is dressed nowadays. Your look is incredibly elegant!
A friend who works reception in a MetLife office got into the '50s pin-up look a few years ago. Her employers take her style in stride and apparently didn't bat an eye even when she did a two-tone hair look that's light on one side and dark on the other. If someone had asked me to name a business that would be less likely to go along with this kind of thing, insurance would have been near the top.
I hope if you start working in an office again someday you wear your vintage clothes. It would bring a smile to my face if I were your coworker and give the office some more life and creativity :) never let anyone crush your creative spirit!!!! :)
I wish the trend would go back to dressing for work, dinner, dates. You always look wonderful and I would definitely wear that to work. It's very professional.
I think it is work appropriate. I love vintage fashion but I have to make it work appropriate which means I can't wear sandals or too tight skirts or dresses because I have to lift heavy things sometimes and I need to be able to move a lot. That's why I wear knee long, flattery skirts and dresses. It's appropriate, pretty and I can still do my job well and safe
I love it - so fresh and simple. Fits you perfectly. The only change I would make is perhaps paring down the length of the bow at the neck. The yellow briefcase is a perfect match and great score.
I absolutely love your vintage Style. Just curious, when you did work in an office did you wear vintage clothes? I love them and if I work in an office I would have to start making some of these!
@@SewRena you make amazing clothes. I can sew a little but not well enough to make some of the beautiful pieces that you make. I also like your vintage appliances and sewing machines. My stepfather always said that I was very retro.
First you are GORGEOUS this outfit is you hey its got yellow. The style looks so perfect for work depends on what work too. Shes well put together ands most likely the boss lady. That dress would be a hit now
To some of us (at least!) you have made of your presence a work of art. How lovely it would be if I worked in an otherwise-monotonous office to have an always -changing point of visual interest, even excitement! Beautiful.
Yes! I would absolutely wear that to work! Otherwise, I'm not sure what you mean by "vintage work". Awesome, another great video, thank you for continuing to inspire us.
Such a beautiful dress, I am a beginner sewer and hope I can graduate one day to something so professional looking. Looks amazing on you, I would love to see you at work, it always makes me happy to see women being their beautiful selves, owning the world, and making it look effortless.
Of course it’s work appropriate! You look fabulous and everyone would be so excited to see you everyday and a different outfit! Love it as always! I so admire you!
Very Lovely. I love the style and the color! I would definitely wear this piece. Let me ask, when did you start using a sewing machine and how long have you been working with patterns. Have you taken sewing classes and/or currently do? I am hoping there are classes out there, because I would like to learn. I am 52 and have to start soon and with the basics.
Vintage will always be appropriate I can't say that about modern day styles there's a lady at my bank that dresses vintage and I just love seeing her each time I go in there 😊😊😊
When someone dresses as beautifully as you do, how could anyone at work object?
Thank you! I hope they wouldn’t or I’d have to take my talents elsewhere 🤣
Wouldn't matter if they object. Id wear what wanted. Youre gorgeous sweetie!!
How could vintage NOT be work appropriate?? Its so elegant
I wear vintage everyday to work. I am a school secretary, and the cut of vintage (I prefer 60s) is always modest and appropriate in any setting.
What era clothes would you recommend for a hijab wearing woman? I wear a hijab and LOVE vintage clothes but don't know how best to incorporate it with the headscarf 😅
@@ShammaAzmi In that case, I would recommend the late 40s/early 50s! Scarves were popular headwear, same with turbans. They were an inexpensive and beautiful way to look elegant during war and rations, or keep hair up for factory work. The era embraces all styles from gowns to pants as women were heading out into the world and becoming a force of their own. Best wishes on your vintage journey!!!❤️
@@ShammaAzmi you could also look into the 1930s if you wear dresses, because those are usually long (around ankle or calf length length but you could wear long socks if you find a style that is too short for you)
@@ShammaAzmi I'd reccomend the 1930s-1940s
Headscarves were popular in the 1940s so you can easily find inspiration, they were used to protect women's hairdos or when they weren't able to style their hair that day or even in winter when they were cold
And the 1930s dresss were relatively long (mid calf to ankle length) and rather loose fitting, 1940s and 1950s were more fitted at the top so it just depends on your personal preference for modesty
If you like the look the 1920s were inredibly loose fitting with long skirts
And you can always add long sleeves to any garment, and all the necklines in all these eras were often higher as well so you won't struggle with finding inspo for that either
I hope this helps!
@@ShammaAzmi 1940’s vintage
I get compliments for wearing vintage at work
💕💕 I think vintage is perfect for work
Same, i work retail and still wear vintage. I get lots of compliments and kids think i am a princess.
I feel like the trick is making it look like you feel like you're in regular clothes, not a costume. Some vintage wearers look totlaly natural; others sort of seem to walk around like they want you to notice that they're 'dressed up' in period garments.
(Though TBH I wonder sometimes what it'd be like to run into someone like Bernadette Banner in the mall or something - she wears her period pieces really really well and naturally, but some of them are fairly elaborate so it'd be interesting to encounter them in real life.)
Excellent for work!❤
I can only imagine how much better we’d all be if we took the time to look this good going to work.
Your outfits, your figure, your style...PERFECTION!
You look so beautiful in the vintage style. I love seeing dresses with sleeves and slips are so important under dresses!
Gorgeous!
Okay, but that dress is gorgeous and i work in an office and NEED this pattern
If you aren’t the boss already I’m sure you would look like you own the place 😍😍 the link to the pattern and everything is in the description.
Honestly, I wish everyone dressed vintage like this to go to work again. It’s like back then people took pride in their appearance and it looks just so clean and put together. You look amazing!
I wore vintage 40s & 50s clothes to my office job in the 80s & 90s - I worked as an office assistant & a public affairs editor for the DoD then 🥰🥰. I did make some skirts & suits from my old 60s & 70s patterns, in the 90s 🤗
I make costumes, have done for decades 🤗. Lots of them are historical. I also have been making 50s retro outfits for my dolls (BJDs) ❤
You look beautifully appropriate for anything. Don't stop doing what you do.
I remember having to wear skirts with pantyhose and heels or a pant suit to work, your outfit is absolutely perfect for today’s environment. It brings back a lot of class and elegance to the work place. Beautiful!!
You remind me of the beautiful 1950s office ladies in the movies. Looking perfect after your 9-5!
Are you kidding, Rena? OF COURSE your outfits would ALWAYS be appropriate for work at the office!! You would be a refreshing sight, considering how "casual" everyone else is dressed nowadays. Your look is incredibly elegant!
Thank you so much love 💕🌸🌷
Yes.
I remember those days. It times when I see you dressed up that I regret throwing away those vintage handbags and suitcases.🥹🥹🤣🤣
Vintage Style is always appropriate if you ask me, the cars, clothes, furniture and accessories you couldn't ever wrong🥂😄💯
I'm a preschool teacher, and I often wear vintage inspired outfits (paired with flat shoes) at work and get compliments all the time.
You are so pretty and your talent as a seamstress amazes me. So classy!
Thank you so much
Yes! I used to own a vintage clothing store. Dressing up for work was the best part!
Not only is it appropriate but also very elegant.
My mom’s favorite color was yellow.
Awsome. Vintage is always amazing
Thank you 🥰
A friend who works reception in a MetLife office got into the '50s pin-up look a few years ago. Her employers take her style in stride and apparently didn't bat an eye even when she did a two-tone hair look that's light on one side and dark on the other. If someone had asked me to name a business that would be less likely to go along with this kind of thing, insurance would have been near the top.
Absolutely Fabulous. I'd wear it, proudly. You look beautiful. That dress is modest and appropriate.
Happy Mayday too!!!🏵💚🌸💜🌹🧡
I hope if you start working in an office again someday you wear your vintage clothes. It would bring a smile to my face if I were your coworker and give the office some more life and creativity :) never let anyone crush your creative spirit!!!! :)
Absolutely! I would be waiting every day to see what you were wearing next! You always look so gorgeous!
I wish the trend would go back to dressing for work, dinner, dates. You always look wonderful and I would definitely wear that to work. It's very professional.
I started my career in banking in 1967. I wore so many dresses like this. Still love the style.
I think it’s MORE appropriate! So classy, cute, fun, yet professional. 😍
The brief case...🤤💛
I had no idea they were ever made in such great colours.
I know blue/green was popular for luggage & beauty cases.
You and your dress are beautiful! Very appropriate for the workplace!💐
LOVE it! I would absolutely wear vintage to work.
I absolutely love this. Yes, I like to wear vintage to work, too.
😍😍😍
That dress is so freaking gorgeous on you 😍 wonderfully demure and SURELY work appropriate!
Yes, vintage is beautiful and never really loses it's style and appeal. Beautiful!!!❤😊
Those colors look beautiful on you!!
I love this look. So classy.
Utterly stunning!!! Love her!
Those house shoes always make me grin. The dress is gorgeous.
A beautiful and elegant ensemble. Especially the briefcase. You look perfect.
You are such a light spot in my day!
Love the briefcase, makes the outfit!
I think it is work appropriate. I love vintage fashion but I have to make it work appropriate which means I can't wear sandals or too tight skirts or dresses because I have to lift heavy things sometimes and I need to be able to move a lot. That's why I wear knee long, flattery skirts and dresses. It's appropriate, pretty and I can still do my job well and safe
Yes, I used to wear my vintage clothing to work before I retired at the age of 66 and I always got so many compliments! I love your style!
Absolutely iconicccc ❤❤❤❤
Diggin' that Art Deco dresser.
Im thinking, yeah you're bringing back retro single handedly...
I love it - so fresh and simple. Fits you perfectly. The only change I would make is perhaps paring down the length of the bow at the neck. The yellow briefcase is a perfect match and great score.
I absolutely love your vintage Style. Just curious, when you did work in an office did you wear vintage clothes? I love them and if I work in an office I would have to start making some of these!
No I didn’t I didn’t Know how to sew very well. I was still getting the hang of things I wish I did! My bosses would have been supportive
@@SewRena you make amazing clothes. I can sew a little but not well enough to make some of the beautiful pieces that you make. I also like your vintage appliances and sewing machines. My stepfather always said that I was very retro.
Good lord, everything you put together is adorable! That briefcase is perfect!
I prefer fuller skirts, so I’m unlikely to wear this to an office. That said, I think this dress is plenty office appropriate.
My work's dress code is business casual and I think that this would be perfect! I definitely would wear it to work.
Absolutely beautiful!!
Vintage is ABSOLUTELY work appropriate💛🧡🤎
Love the fuzzy slippers too!😊
I need the yellow vintage briefcase it’s so cute and yellow 😍
This looks so cool! (Totally not my personal style but I can't help but notice how great those outfits and the overall vintage style suit you.)
Your outfit is stunning. I love to get dressed nicely each day even if I’m staying home.
I can’t imagine more appropriate clothes. You look great.
It's nice to know that you were collecting vintage since college!
I absolutely love your style. You are one classy lady. Iris Aarons
Congratulations for staying home taking care of your family. Love your creations!!
Thank you 🥰
Absolutely appropriate for work! ❤
First you are GORGEOUS this outfit is you hey its got yellow. The style looks so perfect for work depends on what work too. Shes well put together ands most likely the boss lady.
That dress would be a hit now
Our are awesome! Living the vintage stay at home mom dream!
very appropriate for work. Extremely feminine, flattering, and classy. You have wonderful taste in clothing- fabrics and colors. Love your work.
YESSSSS PLUS YELLOW/ VIOLET ARE MY FAVORITE COLORS 💛💜
I love that dress.
That is so cute. Yellow is definitely a beautiful accent!
I love your style! Absolutely stunning!
Absolutely gorgeous outfit - complete with a yellow briefcase.
You are so classy! I love it! Have a blessed day!
To some of us (at least!) you have made of your presence a work of art. How lovely it would be if I worked in an otherwise-monotonous office to have an always -changing point of visual interest, even excitement! Beautiful.
Girl!!! Because of you, I'm starting to sew again. My sewing machine has been taken out of the moth balls. Thanks so much.
so pretty!! Ineed to learn how to sew and I would wear it but im always afraid of getting rude comments/weird stares if wearing vintage clothes
I would 100% wear this to any office job.
I love your outfits and the fact you make them yourself. You look beautiful in all of your styles!
Thank you 🥰🥰
You could go anywhere in that beautiful dress!!
Yes! I would absolutely wear that to work! Otherwise, I'm not sure what you mean by "vintage work". Awesome, another great video, thank you for continuing to inspire us.
Compared to what I see some people wear to work, I think totally appropriate! You look darling!
Again, you never cease to amaze me. So beautiful. God bless you and your family.
Such a beautiful dress, I am a beginner sewer and hope I can graduate one day to something so professional looking. Looks amazing on you, I would love to see you at work, it always makes me happy to see women being their beautiful selves, owning the world, and making it look effortless.
Vintage always in style. Love ❤️ it
Of course it’s work appropriate! You look fabulous and everyone would be so excited to see you everyday and a different outfit! Love it as always! I so admire you!
You're so very lovely, you have talent, poise and grace. That is appropriate for any office. They'd be lucky to have you!
your little self is just too doggone cute
That outfit is adorable.
I just love your vanity/dresser. My mother had this exact one growing up. I wish I knew where it went. 😢
Love it! I want to make that. Hope I can find a pattern in my size
Very Lovely. I love the style and the color! I would definitely wear this piece.
Let me ask, when did you start using a sewing machine and how long have you been working with patterns. Have you taken sewing classes and/or currently do?
I am hoping there are classes out there, because I would like to learn. I am 52 and have to start soon and with the basics.
Beautiful, creative, gorgeous
I love everything I've seen you make
Love it! Wish we’d all dress more classy like this!
One of the best ones yet. Love the color.
Vintage will always be appropriate I can't say that about modern day styles there's a lady at my bank that dresses vintage and I just love seeing her each time I go in there 😊😊😊
I would love to see you walk into my office every day, would be expecting to see all this nice designs
Awww thank you 🥰
I love everything vintage, everything!. Much more beautiful and classy than these modern things.
I would absolutely wear it!🥰
Yes it's appropriate as long as you're covering all important bits it's good to go . Love the yellow. Sunny and bright .
That fit was so fun to watch you make!
Your fluffy cotton-candy slippers! ❤❤❤❤😅
You are so talented & beautiful. I would love so much to look & dress like you. Classy & graceful