Comments on: Hail the vintage coat

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:45:55 +0000

Oh! I would love it if you would do a post on some of your vintage pieces! That would be so much fun to see and read about since you have been collecting for so many years. I would imagine that you cannot even touch some of this clothing now for what you paid back then when you first started collecting. I will greatly anticipate this post. How fun it will be!

By: Lois

Lois — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:52:28 +0000

I think I shall have to do a post on my blog over the weekend, inspired by you, and share pics of some of my favourite vintage pieces! I have worn vintage clothes since I was 14, and used to spend all my pocket money in charity/thrift shops buying such things as gorgeous 30s blouses, 50s dirdle skirts and in those days, Victorian fur coats, but I wouldn’t touch fur now. I shall have fun sorting out a few pieces, the main problem will be deciding which to choose! Have a lovely peaceful, creative and joyous weekend Phyllis, xx

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:43:38 +0000

So now, Lois, I am curious about your vintage clothes, particularly because you go to so many wonderful textile sales. You must see some pretty nice things, I imagine. With your eye for textiles, I am sure it gets transferred to the clothing too.

By: Lois

Lois — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:56:11 +0000

What thrilling coats and ideas! The black coat is of a superb quality, such cut and fine cloth. The check appeals to me too, its a funky, casual coat, but beautifully cut, I agree about the sleeves! I am really into the idea of up-cycling too A s always, an inspirational post, thanks Phyllis x

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:28:23 +0000

Thank you!

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:27:55 +0000

I agree with you about vintage bringing mystery to one’s way of dressing. We don’t have to look old fashioned or dated as long as we combine these with contemporary accessories or in combination with current articles of clothing that give them a modern but edgy look. I guess, for me, they give me a way of thinking about more creative design and sewing. I want to use some of my collection of textiles in a more modern look and see if this can eventually be a way to dress with more distinction and fun without buying new and depending on the stores to provide me with the same boring and poison merchandise.

By: Magnolia

Magnolia — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:06:50 +0000

Please forgive, I neglected to mention, I enjoyed your post and loved your vintage musings combined with excellent photos.

By: Magnolia

Magnolia — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:02:42 +0000

Wearing items from the past brings mystery to a wardrobe and I love that. Vintage clothing is, as you pointed out, made of better fabric and craftmanship. Vintage clothing and accessories connect us to the past. For me vintage items have a different “feel” to them. Having the ability to redesign these cloths makes your choice very personal.

By: mendofleur

mendofleur — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:21:17 +0000

You, one of the best story tellers, has the imagination to seek the possibility that might exist in an object, be it a house or an article of clothing. If only clothes could talk and tell us where they had been, whom they had seen, and what stories they had heard. Like Jude’s trees with eyes, they could give us a piece of magic or a history untold. If only…..but we can always imagine and dream. Maybe that is even better than knowing for sure.

By: Kari of Writing Up A Storm

Kari of Writing Up A Storm — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:56:02 +0000

I wonder if the top coat was ever worn in any plays or movies? Just imagine the drama that might have seeped into its fabric! And how wonderful to have all those labels still in tact, telling more of its history. I love clothing that comes with its own stories! xo Kari