Comments on: 7 Reasons You Shouldn’t Feel Bad About Vintage Sizing

By: Sammy

Sammy — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:50:17 +0000

In reply to Linda. As I sit here typing, I'm trying to do just that! No slouching! We all need an etiquette class in posture, I'm afraid. Some old-school traditions should return. I wouldn't mind attending "finishing school" like my great aunt did in the '30s, to be honest with you!

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:34:08 +0000

In reply to Sammy. “Shoulders back and stand up straight!” Oh, Sammy! How many times have we heard that? How many times have we NEEDED to hear that. SOOO true!

By: Sammy

Sammy — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:07:49 +0000

In reply to Lynn. Lynn, this is such a fabulous point and I'm so happy you brought it to my attention. That makes sense now why the smaller sizes are in greater circulation. I appreciate you taking the time to share this with my audience and our fellow #vintagelovers. Thank you!

By: Sammy

Sammy — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:43:55 +0000

In reply to Becky. It can be jarring to realize your true size, but the clothes must fit to look good. I have squeezed into things and Becky, not a flattering decision in fashion!

By: Sammy

Sammy — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:41:59 +0000

In reply to Linda. Linda, thank you for not fearing wearing the trends that you may have grew up with. I think that is a silly rule of thumb and perhaps something I should write about. thank you for inspiring! I am checking out your blog now. Thank you for spreading #vintagelove, and for owning your height! Like my grandmother used to say, "Shoulders back and stand up straight!"

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 22:35:49 +0000

Great post, Sammy. Interesting subject, isn’t it? It brings up so many issues.

Like you, I’m tall (5’10’) and have found that many fitted, vintage waistlines fall somewhere around my lower rib cage if you know what I mean. Because I sew, I love working with vintage patterns and making the necessary alterations in length.

Vintage 70s bohemian styles work best for my personality and body type. I know it’s been said that “if you remember it, you shouldn’t wear it” but I don’t worry about such things. I say if it looks good and makes you feel good, then go for it.

By: Becky

Becky — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:35:44 +0000

I love this article. Knowing your measurements is really the way to go!! Forget subjective sizes, knowing your true size makes buying clothes so easy!
Becky :)

By: Lynn

Lynn — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:55:36 +0000

Another point that’s important is that hand-me-downs were a much bigger deal in generations gone by. Though it was more of a big deal for much older styles (say 1920s and before), it’s still something to keep in mind for 40s styles and beyond. If you were of an “average” size, a lot of your older clothes would be handed down as you changed size or didn’t want the item any more. Similarly, if you were a larger woman than many of your friends/family, your clothes would be handed down (and altered to fit smaller friends and family). However, if you were on the very petite side, your clothes might not have gotten passed on to anyone else (because they couldn’t fit them). So often, some of the smallest sizes are the ones that are still in circulation . . . because fewer people could use it secondhand.