I seriously don't get the insult "is it your grandmother's dress?" In my case it is true, my gran was quite a fashionista back in the 50s, and we have similar bodytypes sooooooooo.....Also, when a person purposefully dressed vintage to look "like a grandma" is kind of a point
I've observed that many people don't seem very resourceful (because of current digital culture?) and instead want someone to give them a quick list of how to do things, specifically where they bought such and such dress from, etc. If dressing vintage is something you really want to do, a considerable amount of time needs to be invested: in research and study (Pinterest, Google, books, old movies), sourcing clothing, makeup and so forth; I really don't think you can avoid it. For me, research is part of the pleasure of wearing vintage.
There is that weird newlow-maintenance consumerism culture. People don't care how you make an outfit or how to find certain things. Instead under every picture of a legally acquirable object on the internet they expect to find working link to the online shop, and if it isnt there they would rather nag the content creator in the comments rather than google the damn thing.
I feel like I just got shook by the shoulders like "LOVE YOURSELF, BE CONFIDENT, OR GOD HELP ME I WILL COME TO YOUR HOUSE AND I WILL BURN YOUR DAMN WARDROBE".
I started wearing vintage when I was about 15/16 years so.....mid 1990's. Oh man, no one in my area of the US was wearing vintage. The looks I got were crazy. Back then I could go to a number of different vintage clothing shops and things weren't super expensive for original pieces from dresses to shoes to hats n more. I had an all vintage wardrobe even my coat. I stuck out back then n yes, gave me the I don't care what others think attitude. I felt like I was the only girl setting her hair in pin curls. Didn't have then what we have now (google, Instagram, et cetera), just followed old movies n my grandmother's old photographs n other old photographs. It was so fun n I still do it sometimes these days. You look amazing!! -XA
Me too! I was a student in the nineties and the charity shops were full of 40’s dresses, scarves and coats. I had men’s waistcoats and cravats as well. I hated most of the contemporary fashions. It was so cheap and easy. I see similar things to what had for over a hundred pounds now boo hoo!
I'm so scared to start wearing vintage. I live in Brazil and most people here like sexy clothes. I'm very shy,so i'm afraid of the looks they'll give me.
So, I wear Victorian working class style clothes, and while I thought I had thick skin before I started wearing vintage, but wow, this has improved my self image and thickened my skin so much! Idk how I used to wear mass produced clothes, I live in homemade stuff now
This is actually really helpful. I have a friend that actually match your description about wearing things that she thought was vintage that actually not vintage. After she did some research, and tried and tried and tried, she realized that she actually like to see people in vintage clothing, but she dont like to wear the set herself everyday. She likes to be inspired at vintage outfits and hairstyle, and sometimes wear rockabilly outfit but putting modern touch in it with heavy makeup. She said herself that she is not authentic at all, but she certainly adore seeing people that commit to wear vintage everyday.
I know this video is pretty old but I just wanted to say that after almost 3 years of constantly having an obsession with vintage fashion and watching/reading everything I can on certain celebrities, vintage/edwardian fashion & makeup I finally decided to buy some vintage inspired clothing! When I first tried on a outfit I was bursting with excitement and thats when I knew that this is what I wanted :) Its such an amazing feeling to be wearing what you love. Cant wait for the next couple years of improvement and looking back and cringing at myself! Yay!
learning how to sew is what really did the trick for me - I'm gradually building an 1890s wardrobe with lots of sportier styles (cycling breeches and the like; I guess you could call it historical athleisure what I'm doing) and I feel so much more comfortable in my clothes and body now, it's absolutely amazing. So if you haven't tried sewing yet I highly recommend it because it opens literal worlds of possibilities
A guy here, and here how retro/vintage fashion happened to me. I switched from greasy kitchen staff job to retail in specialty items shop (way cleaner environment), and first, just for fun, I started buying dapper elements of clothing in charity shops because I was finding textures and patterns lovely and wanted to look my age at work (I am 24 and look like a teen because of babyface), I even got a fun collection of ties and bow ties or all sorts, materials and texture, and few lovely vintage waistcoats with functional pockets(very handy!). Then in few months I realized I wasn't wearing jeans for a while (they eventually got lost in depths of my closet) and I now wear hoodies only as pajamas, t-shirts only as underwear for shirts and so on.... I don't think I would be able to come outside in "modern" or casual clothes without thinking I look my worst. It just feels too unnatural now, haha. Other pros why I stick to it: Classy clothes and old fashioned material trousers do not seem to stretch as much around knees and other bendy areas as modern jeans do. Layers keep me in perfect temperature in both cold and warm seasons, wind doesn't break through as easy as it used to, ties prevent the air getting under my clothes - keep my neck warm so I often do not need any scarf most of the days in winter where I live. It suits many body types in men, doesn't look ugly if I have slightly unconventional body shape (my opinion, but modern clothes often require you to be in a certain shape to not look hideous on you, both men and women).Also it's actually easy to look good whatever you put on if you keep the same color palette (mine is grey, brown and beige) so I spend less time getting ready. Durable, stylish, easy, no fast fashion nonsense. I, of course, allow myself some cheekiness like converse shoes with a suit sometimes, but it's merely because I am into 10th Doctor Who, who is, obviously, timeless (pun intended) and an absolute fashion icon. Glad there are many retro clothing shops and brilliant charity shops in near town. Now I am 99% gained confidence to give away/donate my old wardrobe :)
It has taken me years of research to get to my current style! Research is key, you're so right! Also, I very much appreciate the amount of sass in this video :)
I'm not into vintage but I just found your channel through the video about recognizing 19th century dresses and then I clicked on your other videos out of curiosity and boredom and kept watching because you're funny and you also have a really cool and striking look so it's just nice to watch.
All your points pretty much apply to any hobby! Don't go into something all at once! Gradually ease yourself into it! You're not gonna be amazing the first time so don't worry! Go into it at your own pace :)
I had no idea I wanted to get into vintage clothing.... until I've been binge watching you. I always just wanted to live in another era , I didn't realise I can look like I lived in another era today!! I don't know why I didn't realise this!!
With the thing about curly hair... I have natural black curly hair with bangs and sometimes I look like i came from the 1930's and I'm not a vintage-style kind of person but with the natural style of my hair it kinda makes me think that I'm a vintage looking gal xD but still it feels weird for me.
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+Platinum SnowSun not weird at all! some hair types and hairstyles are naturally more vintage-looking then the others
Same ahah I have curls and my hair is into a sort of bob and I've gotten many comments from old people saying "ooh my friend/mom etc had this hairstyle when I was younger". It's lovely
I am an alternative person and no I am not into vintage for myself, but I am interested in what you are doing so yes, I will stay.XDD Keep rocking your style!! You look fab!!
I don't wear vintage, and I've just subscribed! (After stalking like 20 of your videos). Your sense of humour is great, and, as someone who also gets looks for how I dress, a major inspiration of mine 💖
Minęłam Cię kilka tygodni temu w Krakowie w okolicy plant, zachwyciłam się trochę, jak świetnie wyglądała Twoja stylizacja w połączeniu ze starym miastem :D Jestem zauroczona, vintage queen!
I wanna start wearing vintage but I don't know what to weaaaaar- ssSHUTUP 😂❤️ ah I love this oh my god. (I enjoy learning and listening to your experiences and tips on the vintage clothing topic. I am more of a hoarder of vintage toys, but I absolutely love widening my knowledge on the vintage era in general. I can't get enough !) Thank you hun !
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That's so cool, I love vintage toys! Especially Victorian and pre-war mechanical ones
To be fair, though, some people's features lend themselves better to vintage than others and I think hair is a great example - like, straight thin fine hair ain't holding no curl in 90% humidity, you know? So I think these questions keep getting asked because it's frustrating when what works for some people doesn't actually work for others.
To be fair, there 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 people with stick straight hair who lived in humid climates during the 30s, 40s, 50s, etc: they just had to suffer not having the most fashionable hairstyles during certain time periods.
Omfg you laid down some cold hard facts in this video!! I love how much you stressed that everything takes time, I think that's something a lot of people tend to forget when making any type of life change
This was an astonishing motivating video! I love your outrageous passion for the slow way, the reserch and the try and error in testing of your own possibilities. This is something, that annoyed me often at people, the lack of andurance. When you want to change something or to learn something new in your life, than you have to grow into it. There is no way to snip with your fingers and do it easy with magic. And sometimes the way to a goal is already an experience, worth taking. And I loved to hear that you have acquired so much selfconfidence, to ignore idiots at busses etc. Good for your health. Most of them just can't come to terms with their own existence. Thank you for being brutal honest! Thank you for being you!
If I could have slammed the 'like' button a million times, I would. And your advice applies to any fashion style. I'm not vintage, but my personal style evolved over the course of a few years and I'm still working on my closet.
Not into wearing vintage- but it reminded me to how I started to dress in a kind of "goth" style. It took me a while to gather 1 freaking outfit while I was at school.
Ahhhh, the long hair struggle. I'm still torn because I really love my long hair, but it's such a pain in the ass, NOT TO MENTION vintage hairstyles that are pretty much impossible.
Aleksandra B. Same here. I have butt-length hair and i can get quite beautiful curls from foam rollers, but i tried so many turns and I just can't get them look vintage...
I recommend checking out Nena Moreno and Alicia Vintage. Both have long hair (Alicia has it really long), and they make it work. Maybe some of their videos can help.
Ms. A Thank you so much, I just checked out Alicia Vintage and she has nearly exactly the same hair length as I and I got some Ideas what I can do of which I never thought. :D
My hair is long enough to sit on, so it's not going to work for vintage curled styles. Sure, I could cut it, but then I would have to actually maintain the cut and keep up with trims and I just don't wanna. But my milkmaid braids are epic, each braid makes a complete circle of my head and I'm basically wearing a crown of my own hair!
I love the casual every day 1940s-1950s skirt and blouse look. Its so practical and comfortable as opposed to the skin tight shirts and jeans popular in recent years. I have kids, skinny jeans just don't look good on me anymore
I love your sense of humor! BTW It sounds crazy, but I saw you exacly a week ago in the old town (not saying which city in case you want to keep it private or something). I wanted to come up and say hello, but when I made up my mind I saw that a friend was just approaching you. Also, I was just coming back from a mountain trip, wearing sweaty sport clothes and in this outfit I'd feel strange telling you how I love vintage :) It was still great to see you though, you looked great!
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oh, let me guess, I was standing awkwardly in front of Zara 😬 next time don't hesitate, I make a very serious and unfriendly impression but I'm actually nice! (I hope so)
I'm enjoying your channel, Karolina. And now I'm pretty mad at that woman on the tram that was so very rude to you. My opinion -- you look absolutely fabulous, and you sound absolutely confident. Good for you! All the best. Bonnie
I occasionally do vintage but I usually do vintage inspired, I like wacky prints so I often upcycle cool duvet covers or sheets into a vintage pattern. Same silhouette but also very me :) I also dont do much with my hair as I'm allergic to hair product, but luckily I have wavy/curled hair anyway and snoods. Snoods are a lifesaver XD I love love your look and I would love to look like you all the time, but I also love my silly unicorn prints Haha:) Ah 80s does 40s is easiest to find, and I love it! I have a couple of those and always get compliments :) I find that an easy way to find nice stuff (and this sounds awful) is secondhand shops close to old folks homes. I have found SO many lovely knit cardigans and shirts close to the homes. I love giving the clothing more life :)
Karolina Żebrowska I visited Haworth earlier in the week and they have the original portrait of the three sisters (painted by Branwell) and it's the first time it's been there in years! Ahhh, I love the Brontës🙌🏽❤
Thank you for this video! Even though you made it a while ago, it’s still relevant. I love all your videos and your style kills! I definitely have tried dressing vintage in the past but it’s been more along the rockabilly style. However, after watching your videos, along with other people on UA-cam who dress vintage, I’ve become aware of just how huge or broad the vintage spectrum is. And I freaking love it! I’ve loved every style I’ve seen, and after watching this video I see now why I’ve been so frustrated in starting to dress vintage or picking out clothes. I’ve already done research but I’ve failed to really pick out specific things that I like. And by wanting to wear everything it has made it so I’m overwhelmed. Listening to you talk has just brought things into perspective and I feel like I have a clearer path now as to where to go. So ty for your videos, you’re hilarious, and gorgeous, fabulous, and you kill your style!
I love everything you said here; do it or don't do it. It's about you, not anyone else. You're welcome to to go full vintage or vintage-inspired but it's up to YOU to make it happen.
I've watched a government film produced during WWII that illustrated the effects on fashion of the war. Reducing or eliminating pleats in skirts to save fabric, and restricting silk for military parachutes were two of the points discussed. I can't remember the name of the film.
I’m trying to change my wardrobe from all dresses and sometimes vintage inspired dresses TO an Edwardian Era style. I’m excited and frankly ready to start. I’ve been on a binge of all of your videos this whole week and I’m just so inspired. I’ve been trying to find a clothing style that fits me correctly and the Edwardian style is just gorgeous to me. It’s going to be a learning curve for me, but I’m very excited. I honestly think that this change that will help me feel better in my own skin and more me! Thank you so much for showing me that I can wear what I feel comfortable in, thank you for helping me become more me!!
I have an evolving vintage wardrobe and I look best in 50s-70s and actually prefer 50s. I also do some history bounding occasionally. My confidence has soared since I started dressing vintage and even vintage-esk. Thicker skin and an absolute thrill when I get compliments
Thanks for the Granny blouse comment , You had me on the floor! I actually think that woman on the tram has issues of Her own , loved how You let it wash off you like water on a ducks back xxx PS I frikin love You hair right now!!!
I've been really enjoying going through all your content, I think you're so funny! This video actually really helped me because I want to change my style and I wish I could do it all at once. I'm glad I'm taking time to do research (yes the stalking people type 😂) because I'm learning a lot about fashion history. I've decided to start with a corset because everyone always emphasizes the importance of foundation garments. I'm so glad I didn't jump in without them because I probably wouldn't have liked how the clothes looked and might have given up before getting to enjoy the style I love ❤
Thank you for making this video. I don't have much fashion-sense and such but I just love seeing people like you wearing actual vintage fashion clothes and even when people own something very old (old furniture, old photos [B&W photos]..etc) I get so fasinated a lot! When I have time this summer I might also going to start watching classic movies :). Though I have been binge-watching your youtube videos throughout the whole week and I really love your videos so much! Thank you 😊😍
I love mean/sassy Karolina she's so funny XD (honestly just love her in general she's one of the only UA-camrs I watch that feels like an actual human being and not some manufactured persona)
An excellent source for every day clothes that are truly vintage or vintage looking, to help guide your style, is to go back and look for sewing patterns. Up until the 1900’s there weren’t sewing patterns. Seamstresses, women and housewives simply learned basic garment construction pieces and how to put these pieces together. Starting in the 1910s all the way up to the present, companies began producing patterns that individuals could purchase to sew their own clothing. Because The market for sewing patterns caters to the woman who could not have her clothes made for her or buy ready-made clothing, this is an excellent way to get a true sense of what the average person was wearing in your given time period. As a bonus the pattern makers put out the books yearly, so that once you find the pattern book source you can precisely identify what year this clothing was being sewn and in every day use.Keep in mind that sewing patterns typically reflected the prior years styles. Fast fashion with every season being completely different is an extremely new concept and really only began in the past 10 years. Also keep in mind that the ordinary person would take last year‘s fashions and rework them so that they reflected the next year style. One of the reasons why European fashion Didn’t change much after the war, or at least up until the 50s is that most countries still had rationing of fabric, buttons, undergarments, corsets, girdles, etc. so you couldn’t really change. However in America we were not as affected by rationing so post war industries switch gears and spooled up fabric, under garment and fashion manufacture. Happy thoughts
I'm that type of person that gives up after the first failure with everything in life, but then tries again when I recovered my mental energy because... idk I'm crazy, I don't take failure too well ;-;
I want to really thank you for this video because listen to your story it's very useful. Also I'm a beginner (or maybe less) so I always trying to make vintage inspired outfits and it's not easy, mostly because I can't buy many clothes every time so my wardrobe is a work in progress. I hope you'll make other videos about your experience. Thanks😘
I dress Edwardian, luckily for me there was a short Edwardian revival in the 60's, which means there are Edwardian-esque garments quite cheap. They're not 100% Edwardian to the expert eye, but they work well as a cheaper or more easy to find alternative (especially if you don't want to damage expensive and precious originals). But also if you know what you're looking for you can find the era you want cheap; in my experience if it is labelled 1910/Edwardian/Victorian/1920 or something like that the seller knows what they have and bump the price - but if an item is mislabelled as '1940s/30s' or 'vintage' then they're usually cheaper. Also, I get so much shit for dressing that way it's ridiculous; I don't know why people feel the need to insult and attack others but they are the lowest form of person so they don't offend me. I do sometimes have to cover my suits, tailcoats and hats with my coats if I sense a potential danger, like a gang or group of yobs. Shame.
Amen to the hair problems. I have naturally thick coarse curly hair and had to try different setting lotions, rollers (hard rollers, sponge, pillows, flexirods), and techniques (pin curl, hooded dryer, wet set with rollers, combing my naturally curls). Also, I had to take into consideration how having 2 kids under 3 and working out would effect my hair. I am still learning and to get best rests have to straighten my hair and do a dry wet set with foam lotion. However, I have the opposite problem most vintage girls do. After a few hours my hair puffs up, not in a frizzy way, just too much body. I have to brush it out again not matter how much hair spray or pomade I use. We keep trying. Bad days gibson roll is a godsend.
I just stumbled upon your account a few days ago from researching vintage style online and I love you. You're very informative and casual and I love it. ❤❤❤
Why do I feel like you are the Maria Von Trapp of vintage, coming here being our feisty nanny but then you become our meme mom... and I think, looking back on this video... ...I'm going to break into song! ... "You are modern going on vintage, waiting for chic to start! Ladies I meet may call me a freak and suddenly I don't care! ... I am modern going on vintage I'll wait a year or two..."
As someone getting into PUG styles I definitely hear you on doing the research first. I did quite a bit of research before picking pieces for an event here in California. Had I not done that I guarantee I wouldn't have loved the pieces I picked so much
You know what? I feel so inspired by this! Tomorrow I will meet my friends in a blow-up dinosaur costume, and no none can judge me for it, because I look FANTASTIC!!!1!!!!!!
i ADORE 40s and 60s styles and am trying to decide on what to invest more time into! im leaning towards 60s just because i have a couple of things left over from my nanna thats 60s/70s (like, she actually wore these) but i think youre pushing me to actualllyyy get into it and not wear some sort of pseudo-fashion :)
The lady on the tram story makes me feel really sad. Obviously she feels so bad about herself!! And you handled it so well by ignoring her! BTW you are SOOOO adorable!!!!!
Its so hard not to rush in ! I'm 30 so i feel like im "running out of time" which I know isnt true but especially when I see high school kids with full vintage wardrobes I admire but feel behind. I always liked many vintage styles but finally just exploring what I like thats not "trending" is nice but nerve racking
In a world where everyone can be anything you choose and it has to be accepted. Why in the world would anyone try to talk down to you because of your choice of clothing.
I have my own style and I don't think that I will be wearing vintage every day, but I would want to try it on some special ocassion. I am also interested in this topic and you are awesome, Karolina!
Love the frank, slightly savage advice. People love to try getting into a new style or hobby with only 10-20% effort needed then drop it because it's too much work.
I even can hardly believe there are noobs who suddenly decide I wanna dress vintage! I don't actively do it, but am interested in historical clothing like since I was 12 :D. Always watched period drama's, read historical romans. My family used to laugh at me I always told them from which era an outfit was on whatever pictures. Thankfully after studying hard and neglecting my passion, I rediscovered the vibe through people like you !!! I feel so good about it! Btw most noobs go to the silly, caked-up make-up, too bright coloured, rockabilly-look !!! haha
I'm not good at vintage. I feel better doing historical. HOWEVER... If you're looking for the perfect place to practice/wear your vintage and not stand out, Dapper Day at Disney World is SO popular. You could probably make friends and get some tips. Plus take cute photos! They do it at Universal too
I seriously don't get the insult "is it your grandmother's dress?" In my case it is true, my gran was quite a fashionista back in the 50s, and we have similar bodytypes sooooooooo.....Also, when a person purposefully dressed vintage to look "like a grandma" is kind of a point
I used to get comments like this all the time when I started wearing vintage. Because of these comments I almost stop wearing it ..
UGHH guurrrrl, you're a 1940's queen! Every single one of your outfits make me DROOOL.
ALSO I literally snorted at the "beast" sound effect for your cat omg
you both are awesomeee
your channel is amazing tooooo ✨✨
what sound effect? ehehe
omg favs
"I know this lady is trying to offend me but I know I look gorgeous today." That's the mindset more people need!
Not knowing how google works is true vintage xD
murmea meoi you... i like you!
HAH!
When I dress Vintage I normally just see older peoples faces lighten up :)
MelinaUlinka I got a lot of retirees smiling at me when I go full-on '30s.
That's adorable oh gracious
That's the best feeling!!
Awwww :')💘
Same
"You can quote me on that."
-Karolina Żebrowska
I've observed that many people don't seem very resourceful (because of current digital culture?) and instead want someone to give them a quick list of how to do things, specifically where they bought such and such dress from, etc. If dressing vintage is something you really want to do, a considerable amount of time needs to be invested: in research and study (Pinterest, Google, books, old movies), sourcing clothing, makeup and so forth; I really don't think you can avoid it. For me, research is part of the pleasure of wearing vintage.
This!
There is that weird newlow-maintenance consumerism culture. People don't care how you make an outfit or how to find certain things. Instead under every picture of a legally acquirable object on the internet they expect to find working link to the online shop, and if it isnt there they would rather nag the content creator in the comments rather than google the damn thing.
I feel like I just got shook by the shoulders like "LOVE YOURSELF, BE CONFIDENT, OR GOD HELP ME I WILL COME TO YOUR HOUSE AND I WILL BURN YOUR DAMN WARDROBE".
I'm not really into vintage, but I'm into funny and intelligent people... Can I stay? 😂😂
MichelaA Sure
Same! But I’ll stay too 😁
SAME
I am into vintage and running
i'm not even trying to be vintage, i'm here because you're lovely
Harriet Lucy Black Same! :D
Harriet Lucy Black ditto
Honestly same.
I started wearing vintage when I was about 15/16 years so.....mid 1990's. Oh man, no one in my area of the US was wearing vintage. The looks I got were crazy. Back then I could go to a number of different vintage clothing shops and things weren't super expensive for original pieces from dresses to shoes to hats n more. I had an all vintage wardrobe even my coat. I stuck out back then n yes, gave me the I don't care what others think attitude. I felt like I was the only girl setting her hair in pin curls. Didn't have then what we have now (google, Instagram, et cetera), just followed old movies n my grandmother's old photographs n other old photographs. It was so fun n I still do it sometimes these days. You look amazing!! -XA
Me too! I was a student in the nineties and the charity shops were full of 40’s dresses, scarves and coats. I had men’s waistcoats and cravats as well. I hated most of the contemporary fashions. It was so cheap and easy. I see similar things to what had for over a hundred pounds now boo hoo!
I'm so scared to start wearing vintage. I live in Brazil and most people here like sexy clothes.
I'm very shy,so i'm afraid of the looks they'll give me.
@@AnaLu07 maybe try slowly incorporating vintage styles into your regular clothes? :)
So, I wear Victorian working class style clothes, and while I thought I had thick skin before I started wearing vintage, but wow, this has improved my self image and thickened my skin so much! Idk how I used to wear mass produced clothes, I live in homemade stuff now
What exactly is working class clothing?
Genuine question i wanna start wearing vintage too
This is actually really helpful. I have a friend that actually match your description about wearing things that she thought was vintage that actually not vintage. After she did some research, and tried and tried and tried, she realized that she actually like to see people in vintage clothing, but she dont like to wear the set herself everyday. She likes to be inspired at vintage outfits and hairstyle, and sometimes wear rockabilly outfit but putting modern touch in it with heavy makeup. She said herself that she is not authentic at all, but she certainly adore seeing people that commit to wear vintage everyday.
I know this video is pretty old but I just wanted to say that after almost 3 years of constantly having an obsession with vintage fashion and watching/reading everything I can on certain celebrities, vintage/edwardian fashion & makeup I finally decided to buy some vintage inspired clothing! When I first tried on a outfit I was bursting with excitement and thats when I knew that this is what I wanted :) Its such an amazing feeling to be wearing what you love. Cant wait for the next couple years of improvement and looking back and cringing at myself! Yay!
Good for you! I don’t really wear vintage clothes myself, but I think it’s really cool😁
learning how to sew is what really did the trick for me - I'm gradually building an 1890s wardrobe with lots of sportier styles (cycling breeches and the like; I guess you could call it historical athleisure what I'm doing) and I feel so much more comfortable in my clothes and body now, it's absolutely amazing. So if you haven't tried sewing yet I highly recommend it because it opens literal worlds of possibilities
Omg that silhouette with the hat behind you gurl.
+Platinum SnowSun I know lol, can't decide if it looks like a depressed hangman or a 40s Hogwarts student getting sorted to a house
Karolina Żebrowska let's just say that it's a 40s Howarts student sleeping with his magic hat :p.
Love from Argentina.
Sewing is a very helpful skill to develop vintage style along with researching a wide range of fashions for your chosen era.
A guy here, and here how retro/vintage fashion happened to me. I switched from greasy kitchen staff job to retail in specialty items shop (way cleaner environment), and first, just for fun, I started buying dapper elements of clothing in charity shops because I was finding textures and patterns lovely and wanted to look my age at work (I am 24 and look like a teen because of babyface), I even got a fun collection of ties and bow ties or all sorts, materials and texture, and few lovely vintage waistcoats with functional pockets(very handy!). Then in few months I realized I wasn't wearing jeans for a while (they eventually got lost in depths of my closet) and I now wear hoodies only as pajamas, t-shirts only as underwear for shirts and so on.... I don't think I would be able to come outside in "modern" or casual clothes without thinking I look my worst. It just feels too unnatural now, haha.
Other pros why I stick to it: Classy clothes and old fashioned material trousers do not seem to stretch as much around knees and other bendy areas as modern jeans do. Layers keep me in perfect temperature in both cold and warm seasons, wind doesn't break through as easy as it used to, ties prevent the air getting under my clothes - keep my neck warm so I often do not need any scarf most of the days in winter where I live. It suits many body types in men, doesn't look ugly if I have slightly unconventional body shape (my opinion, but modern clothes often require you to be in a certain shape to not look hideous on you, both men and women).Also it's actually easy to look good whatever you put on if you keep the same color palette (mine is grey, brown and beige) so I spend less time getting ready. Durable, stylish, easy, no fast fashion nonsense. I, of course, allow myself some cheekiness like converse shoes with a suit sometimes, but it's merely because I am into 10th Doctor Who, who is, obviously, timeless (pun intended) and an absolute fashion icon.
Glad there are many retro clothing shops and brilliant charity shops in near town.
Now I am 99% gained confidence to give away/donate my old wardrobe :)
It has taken me years of research to get to my current style! Research is key, you're so right! Also, I very much appreciate the amount of sass in this video :)
That lady (I use the term loosely) on the tram was just jealous of you. You are stunning!
Most likely, yes... I think so too. People can be so unpolite (i use the term loosely) sometimes.... sigh.....
Cathy agreed
I'm one of those people that wears 1950s clothes, with a 1920s haircut styled in a 1960s way, I'm a mess but I love the look
Omigosh same, my prom outfit is a 50s skirt, 30s inspired top and holographic platform shoes😂
The other day I was 1920s hair, a 1940's coat and 1960s makeup
'40s trousers, '60s blouse and a late 90's/early naughties haircut styled in a 9th century manner
I'm not into vintage but I just found your channel through the video about recognizing 19th century dresses and then I clicked on your other videos out of curiosity and boredom and kept watching because you're funny and you also have a really cool and striking look so it's just nice to watch.
All your points pretty much apply to any hobby! Don't go into something all at once! Gradually ease yourself into it! You're not gonna be amazing the first time so don't worry! Go into it at your own pace :)
I had no idea I wanted to get into vintage clothing.... until I've been binge watching you. I always just wanted to live in another era , I didn't realise I can look like I lived in another era today!! I don't know why I didn't realise this!!
I love your sweater. The neckline is so eye catching and the earring and pin are perfect.
that woman from the tram needs a chillpil
seriously!! i'm such a wuss, if that happened to me I probably would've had a panic attack...
Yellow. **Sectioning**
Or a bitch slap 😀
I would’ve been like I’m wearing clothing
I would tell her "Don't worry about what I'm wearing. If you looked as good as I do you wouldn't be so aggressive."
With the thing about curly hair... I have natural black curly hair with bangs and sometimes I look like i came from the 1930's and I'm not a vintage-style kind of person but with the natural style of my hair it kinda makes me think that I'm a vintage looking gal xD but still it feels weird for me.
+Platinum SnowSun not weird at all! some hair types and hairstyles are naturally more vintage-looking then the others
Same ahah I have curls and my hair is into a sort of bob and I've gotten many comments from old people saying "ooh my friend/mom etc had this hairstyle when I was younger". It's lovely
"stalking people counts as research" this is why you are meme mum
I am an alternative person and no I am not into vintage for myself, but I am interested in what you are doing so yes, I will stay.XDD
Keep rocking your style!! You look fab!!
Some days I re-watch this video for motivation. Basically kick myself in the ass to set my hair
I don't wear vintage, and I've just subscribed! (After stalking like 20 of your videos). Your sense of humour is great, and, as someone who also gets looks for how I dress, a major inspiration of mine 💖
Minęłam Cię kilka tygodni temu w Krakowie w okolicy plant, zachwyciłam się trochę, jak świetnie wyglądała Twoja stylizacja w połączeniu ze starym miastem :D Jestem zauroczona, vintage queen!
I wanna start wearing vintage but I don't know what to weaaaaar- ssSHUTUP 😂❤️ ah I love this oh my god. (I enjoy learning and listening to your experiences and tips on the vintage clothing topic. I am more of a hoarder of vintage toys, but I absolutely love widening my knowledge on the vintage era in general. I can't get enough !) Thank you hun !
That's so cool, I love vintage toys! Especially Victorian and pre-war mechanical ones
To be fair, though, some people's features lend themselves better to vintage than others and I think hair is a great example - like, straight thin fine hair ain't holding no curl in 90% humidity, you know? So I think these questions keep getting asked because it's frustrating when what works for some people doesn't actually work for others.
To be fair, there 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 people with stick straight hair who lived in humid climates during the 30s, 40s, 50s, etc: they just had to suffer not having the most fashionable hairstyles during certain time periods.
True. Remember, she didnt say her suggestions were an end all. She emphasized doing research.
Omfg you laid down some cold hard facts in this video!! I love how much you stressed that everything takes time, I think that's something a lot of people tend to forget when making any type of life change
This was an astonishing motivating video! I love your outrageous passion for the slow way, the reserch and the try and error in testing of your own possibilities. This is something, that annoyed me often at people, the lack of andurance. When you want to change something or to learn something new in your life, than you have to grow into it. There is no way to snip with your fingers and do it easy with magic. And sometimes the way to a goal is already an experience, worth taking. And I loved to hear that you have acquired so much selfconfidence, to ignore idiots at busses etc. Good for your health. Most of them just can't come to terms with their own existence. Thank you for being brutal honest! Thank you for being you!
If I could have slammed the 'like' button a million times, I would. And your advice applies to any fashion style. I'm not vintage, but my personal style evolved over the course of a few years and I'm still working on my closet.
I know this is 2 years old but I STILL love watching your old videos! Its always so informative, down to earth and fun. ❤
Not into wearing vintage- but it reminded me to how I started to dress in a kind of "goth" style. It took me a while to gather 1 freaking outfit while I was at school.
I love vintage! It's not really my style, I like modern clothes on me the most, but I really like how it looks on you. You look beautiful!
Ahhhh, the long hair struggle. I'm still torn because I really love my long hair, but it's such a pain in the ass, NOT TO MENTION vintage hairstyles that are pretty much impossible.
Aleksandra B. Same here. I have butt-length hair and i can get quite beautiful curls from foam rollers, but i tried so many turns and I just can't get them look vintage...
I recommend checking out Nena Moreno and Alicia Vintage. Both have long hair (Alicia has it really long), and they make it work. Maybe some of their videos can help.
Ms. A Thank you so much, I just checked out Alicia Vintage and she has nearly exactly the same hair length as I and I got some Ideas what I can do of which I never thought. :D
Same, I will have to give them a look, because I have the hair too long problem.
My hair is long enough to sit on, so it's not going to work for vintage curled styles. Sure, I could cut it, but then I would have to actually maintain the cut and keep up with trims and I just don't wanna. But my milkmaid braids are epic, each braid makes a complete circle of my head and I'm basically wearing a crown of my own hair!
I love the casual every day 1940s-1950s skirt and blouse look. Its so practical and comfortable as opposed to the skin tight shirts and jeans popular in recent years. I have kids, skinny jeans just don't look good on me anymore
i just really like retro and vintage style. especially when it comes to appliances or things around the house lol
You look absolutely stunning!! That woman who said that stuff was completely wrong and 100 percent jealous. You slay me, Meme Mom!
hah, you're so brutally direct, I love it!
I love your sense of humor! BTW It sounds crazy, but I saw you exacly a week ago in the old town (not saying which city in case you want to keep it private or something). I wanted to come up and say hello, but when I made up my mind I saw that a friend was just approaching you. Also, I was just coming back from a mountain trip, wearing sweaty sport clothes and in this outfit I'd feel strange telling you how I love vintage :) It was still great to see you though, you looked great!
oh, let me guess, I was standing awkwardly in front of Zara 😬 next time don't hesitate, I make a very serious and unfriendly impression but I'm actually nice! (I hope so)
You were in front of St. Mary's Basilica and you made a very graceful impression. And I don't doubt you are very nice!
I want to be 71.4% vintage !
That is oddly specific.
Me about 67.82%.
I wanna be 89.029479 vintage
I can't afford stright up vintage (also i'm too big for it) so I'm learning to make my own so there
Any 1910s-1920s lovers here? ;-)
Irene Robles Present !
Me!
20's & 40-50's here lol I got into the style from watching movies and listening to music from the time
Nah, I'm a 1940s lover. 😌
20s arent my favourite, the drop waist and boxy silhouette is questionable
I'm enjoying your channel, Karolina. And now I'm pretty mad at that woman on the tram that was so very rude to you. My opinion -- you look absolutely fabulous, and you sound absolutely confident. Good for you! All the best. Bonnie
The cheapest way is having a grandma who didn’t get rid of most of her late 60s dresses 😂
I occasionally do vintage but I usually do vintage inspired, I like wacky prints so I often upcycle cool duvet covers or sheets into a vintage pattern. Same silhouette but also very me :) I also dont do much with my hair as I'm allergic to hair product, but luckily I have wavy/curled hair anyway and snoods. Snoods are a lifesaver XD I love love your look and I would love to look like you all the time, but I also love my silly unicorn prints Haha:)
Ah 80s does 40s is easiest to find, and I love it! I have a couple of those and always get compliments :)
I find that an easy way to find nice stuff (and this sounds awful) is secondhand shops close to old folks homes. I have found SO many lovely knit cardigans and shirts close to the homes. I love giving the clothing more life :)
One of the pictures in the background looks like one of Charlotte Brontë's sketches and that has made my day😄
they are actually! I bought those postcards years ago in Haworth and accidentally found them in my room when I was looking for pictures to frame
Karolina Żebrowska I visited Haworth earlier in the week and they have the original portrait of the three sisters (painted by Branwell) and it's the first time it's been there in years! Ahhh, I love the Brontës🙌🏽❤
That was hilarious and amazing!! And also those EARRINGS!! Thanks for your insight and humor, always brightens my day!
Thank you for this video! Even though you made it a while ago, it’s still relevant. I love all your videos and your style kills! I definitely have tried dressing vintage in the past but it’s been more along the rockabilly style. However, after watching your videos, along with other people on UA-cam who dress vintage, I’ve become aware of just how huge or broad the vintage spectrum is. And I freaking love it! I’ve loved every style I’ve seen, and after watching this video I see now why I’ve been so frustrated in starting to dress vintage or picking out clothes. I’ve already done research but I’ve failed to really pick out specific things that I like. And by wanting to wear everything it has made it so I’m overwhelmed. Listening to you talk has just brought things into perspective and I feel like I have a clearer path now as to where to go. So ty for your videos, you’re hilarious, and gorgeous, fabulous, and you kill your style!
Well I'm into beautifully dressed ladies talking about vintage style!
who's not into vintage BUT WATCHING ANYWAY?
I love everything you said here; do it or don't do it. It's about you, not anyone else. You're welcome to to go full vintage or vintage-inspired but it's up to YOU to make it happen.
I've watched a government film produced during WWII that illustrated the effects on fashion of the war. Reducing or eliminating pleats in skirts to save fabric, and restricting silk for military parachutes were two of the points discussed. I can't remember the name of the film.
I’m trying to change my wardrobe from all dresses and sometimes vintage inspired dresses TO an Edwardian Era style. I’m excited and frankly ready to start. I’ve been on a binge of all of your videos this whole week and I’m just so inspired. I’ve been trying to find a clothing style that fits me correctly and the Edwardian style is just gorgeous to me. It’s going to be a learning curve for me, but I’m very excited. I honestly think that this change that will help me feel better in my own skin and more me! Thank you so much for showing me that I can wear what I feel comfortable in, thank you for helping me become more me!!
"that's my favorite sort of research, stalking people on instagram" xD That just made me laugh out loud
I have an evolving vintage wardrobe and I look best in 50s-70s and actually prefer 50s. I also do some history bounding occasionally. My confidence has soared since I started dressing vintage and even vintage-esk. Thicker skin and an absolute thrill when I get compliments
Even if you meant it funny, I think you are totally right. :D
Thanks for the Granny blouse comment , You had me on the floor! I actually think that woman on the tram has issues of Her own , loved how You let it wash off you like water on a ducks back xxx PS I frikin love You hair right now!!!
I've been really enjoying going through all your content, I think you're so funny! This video actually really helped me because I want to change my style and I wish I could do it all at once. I'm glad I'm taking time to do research (yes the stalking people type 😂) because I'm learning a lot about fashion history. I've decided to start with a corset because everyone always emphasizes the importance of foundation garments. I'm so glad I didn't jump in without them because I probably wouldn't have liked how the clothes looked and might have given up before getting to enjoy the style I love ❤
Thank you for making this video. I don't have much fashion-sense and such but I just love seeing people like you wearing actual vintage fashion clothes and even when people own something very old (old furniture, old photos [B&W photos]..etc) I get so fasinated a lot! When I have time this summer I might also going to start watching classic movies :). Though I have been binge-watching your youtube videos throughout the whole week and I really love your videos so much!
Thank you 😊😍
I love mean/sassy Karolina she's so funny XD (honestly just love her in general she's one of the only UA-camrs I watch that feels like an actual human being and not some manufactured persona)
An excellent source for every day clothes that are truly vintage or vintage looking, to help guide your style, is to go back and look for sewing patterns. Up until the 1900’s there weren’t sewing patterns. Seamstresses, women and housewives simply learned basic garment construction pieces and how to put these pieces together. Starting in the 1910s all the way up to the present, companies began producing patterns that individuals could purchase to sew their own clothing. Because The market for sewing patterns caters to the woman who could not have her clothes made for her or buy ready-made clothing, this is an excellent way to get a true sense of what the average person was wearing in your given time period. As a bonus the pattern makers put out the books yearly, so that once you find the pattern book source you can precisely identify what year this clothing was being sewn and in every day use.Keep in mind that sewing patterns typically reflected the prior years styles. Fast fashion with every season being completely different is an extremely new concept and really only began in the past 10 years. Also keep in mind that the ordinary person would take last year‘s fashions and rework them so that they reflected the next year style. One of the reasons why European fashion Didn’t change much after the war, or at least up until the 50s is that most countries still had rationing of fabric, buttons, undergarments, corsets, girdles, etc. so you couldn’t really change. However in America we were not as affected by rationing so post war industries switch gears and spooled up fabric, under garment and fashion manufacture. Happy thoughts
Love your attitude, and love your jumper in this vid. Keep doing what you do, as you do it so very well x
Karolina can totally rock really short hair. Take your fingers and frame her face to hide the hairs on both sides and she looks so chic!
I know you posted this 5years ago but this was brilliant! You are sooooo spot on! Thank you!
I'm that type of person that gives up after the first failure with everything in life, but then tries again when I recovered my mental energy because... idk I'm crazy, I don't take failure too well ;-;
I want to really thank you for this video because listen to your story it's very useful. Also I'm a beginner (or maybe less) so I always trying to make vintage inspired outfits and it's not easy, mostly because I can't buy many clothes every time so my wardrobe is a work in progress. I hope you'll make other videos about your experience. Thanks😘
I dress Edwardian, luckily for me there was a short Edwardian revival in the 60's, which means there are Edwardian-esque garments quite cheap. They're not 100% Edwardian to the expert eye, but they work well as a cheaper or more easy to find alternative (especially if you don't want to damage expensive and precious originals). But also if you know what you're looking for you can find the era you want cheap; in my experience if it is labelled 1910/Edwardian/Victorian/1920 or something like that the seller knows what they have and bump the price - but if an item is mislabelled as '1940s/30s' or 'vintage' then they're usually cheaper.
Also, I get so much shit for dressing that way it's ridiculous; I don't know why people feel the need to insult and attack others but they are the lowest form of person so they don't offend me. I do sometimes have to cover my suits, tailcoats and hats with my coats if I sense a potential danger, like a gang or group of yobs. Shame.
Amen to the hair problems. I have naturally thick coarse curly hair and had to try different setting lotions, rollers (hard rollers, sponge, pillows, flexirods), and techniques (pin curl, hooded dryer, wet set with rollers, combing my naturally curls). Also, I had to take into consideration how having 2 kids under 3 and working out would effect my hair. I am still learning and to get best rests have to straighten my hair and do a dry wet set with foam lotion. However, I have the opposite problem most vintage girls do. After a few hours my hair puffs up, not in a frizzy way, just too much body. I have to brush it out again not matter how much hair spray or pomade I use. We keep trying. Bad days gibson roll is a godsend.
I love how your passive-aggressively teasing the people who asked these questions and helping them at the same time! 😂
Karolina, I love your videos. As a guy who would love to get into wearing vintage, could you recommend any vintage inspirations for men?
ghostsdoexist there’s the guy who came on her channel (the tailor), I think his name is Zack Pinset or something, he’s really cool
I just stumbled upon your account a few days ago from researching vintage style online and I love you. You're very informative and casual and I love it. ❤❤❤
I'm not into vintage, but I watch you everyday. They somehow make me happy. Thank you
*cries in saddle shoes*
Why do I feel like you are the Maria Von Trapp of vintage,
coming here being our feisty nanny
but then you become our meme mom...
and I think, looking back on this video...
...I'm going to break into song!
...
"You are modern going on vintage, waiting for chic to start!
Ladies I meet may call me a freak
and suddenly I don't care!
...
I am modern going on vintage
I'll wait a year or two..."
you need to adapt the entire lyrics! I laughed so much! 😂❤
As someone getting into PUG styles I definitely hear you on doing the research first. I did quite a bit of research before picking pieces for an event here in California. Had I not done that I guarantee I wouldn't have loved the pieces I picked so much
I started to incorporate a subtle vintage style and started by black swing skirt and quarter sleeve collared shirt. Experiment.
You know what? I feel so inspired by this! Tomorrow I will meet my friends in a blow-up dinosaur costume, and no none can judge me for it, because I look FANTASTIC!!!1!!!!!!
i ADORE 40s and 60s styles and am trying to decide on what to invest more time into! im leaning towards 60s just because i have a couple of things left over from my nanna thats 60s/70s (like, she actually wore these) but i think youre pushing me to actualllyyy get into it and not wear some sort of pseudo-fashion :)
Figure out what body to type you have and take it from there. I love the 1920s but I have a pear/hourglass shape and they do not flatter my figure.
Noobs should shop for vintage clothes and have them tailored to fit their body perfectly. Vintage is in the tailoring.
The lady on the tram story makes me feel really sad. Obviously she feels so bad about herself!! And you handled it so well by ignoring her! BTW you are SOOOO adorable!!!!!
I love your style.
Its so hard not to rush in ! I'm 30 so i feel like im "running out of time" which I know isnt true but especially when I see high school kids with full vintage wardrobes I admire but feel behind. I always liked many vintage styles but finally just exploring what I like thats not "trending" is nice but nerve racking
In a world where everyone can be anything you choose and it has to be accepted. Why in the world would anyone try to talk down to you because of your choice of clothing.
Oh my god, the realness is palpable. I love it.
I don't know how often I have already watched this video :D
I have my own style and I don't think that I will be wearing vintage every day, but I would want to try it on some special ocassion. I am also interested in this topic and you are awesome, Karolina!
Love the frank, slightly savage advice. People love to try getting into a new style or hobby with only 10-20% effort needed then drop it because it's too much work.
I even can hardly believe there are noobs who suddenly decide I wanna dress vintage! I don't actively do it, but am interested in historical clothing like since I was 12 :D. Always watched period drama's, read historical romans. My family used to laugh at me I always told them from which era an outfit was on whatever pictures. Thankfully after studying hard and neglecting my passion, I rediscovered the vibe through people like you !!! I feel so good about it! Btw most noobs go to the silly, caked-up make-up, too bright coloured, rockabilly-look !!! haha
I'm not good at vintage. I feel better doing historical.
HOWEVER... If you're looking for the perfect place to practice/wear your vintage and not stand out, Dapper Day at Disney World is SO popular. You could probably make friends and get some tips. Plus take cute photos!
They do it at Universal too
Loving your brooch and sweater. So cute!
I love this video, both your content and your straightforward, no nonsense style. Thanks for being honest and helpful!!
That you even know what Rock-A-Billy is is beyond me!
I can't fit into most of the clothes from the 1940s and 1950s but I'm so thankful for the jewelry because it can really make or break an outfit
Vintage really does look awesome on you!