Why Dress Up?
*Helps you Ham it Up and keep a smile on your dial.
*Helps an audience place the dance in history (ie not Rock n' Roll!).
*Gives a sense of spectacle.
*Puts you in touch with the era of the dance (20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, naughties.)
*Lets you know you're in 'Fun Mode', not Work Mode, Family Mode or Tired Mode!
*Being in costume allows your Dance persona to shine! New outfit, new personality!
*They were damn stylish eras! You'll never look so good!
Vintage shopping tips
*Look outside your size.
*Keep in mind folk were different sizes back then. Most 40's girl stuff is current day 8-10.
*Check out the weight, seams and cut of an item for 'danceability'.
*Remember the 70's & 80's had 40's revivals.
*Look for colours/patterns that suit you, and are 'vintage'.
*Never walk past an Op Shop or Designer Recycle Shop. Don't wait till you need an outfit.
*Check out Army Disposals for uniforms.
Internet shopping tips
*Know your sizes in inches & centimeters buy a dual measuring tape and get measured up professionally!
*Postage from the US costs about $15 AUD for 1-2 pieces, so factor it in.
*Let ebay be your friend- see search terms on the next pages, and start slow! Try a tutorial first. *Bookmark an International Currency Converter and Clothes Size Converter for quick reference
Make it yourself
*Vogue and Butterick pattern books still have great 40s & 50s patterns in the Vintage section.
*Crochet a Snood for your hair (for girls mainly, but if your beard gets out of control…?!)
*Add vintage buttons to a new shirt or fat buttons on wide-legged pants
*Find a good Sailor collar, sew it on a t-shirt. Voila, vintage Repro!
*Embroidery/ iron on Swingy patches. Loads on the internet and some at Lincraft/Spotlight.
*Hemming tape is your friend too, use it for cheap quick alterations to hemlines/sleeves.
*Use part of the fabric design to make accessories.
*Helps you Ham it Up and keep a smile on your dial.
*Helps an audience place the dance in history (ie not Rock n' Roll!).
*Gives a sense of spectacle.
*Puts you in touch with the era of the dance (20's, 30's, 40's, 50's, naughties.)
*Lets you know you're in 'Fun Mode', not Work Mode, Family Mode or Tired Mode!
*Being in costume allows your Dance persona to shine! New outfit, new personality!
*They were damn stylish eras! You'll never look so good!
Vintage shopping tips
*Look outside your size.
*Keep in mind folk were different sizes back then. Most 40's girl stuff is current day 8-10.
*Check out the weight, seams and cut of an item for 'danceability'.
*Remember the 70's & 80's had 40's revivals.
*Look for colours/patterns that suit you, and are 'vintage'.
*Never walk past an Op Shop or Designer Recycle Shop. Don't wait till you need an outfit.
*Check out Army Disposals for uniforms.
Internet shopping tips
*Know your sizes in inches & centimeters buy a dual measuring tape and get measured up professionally!
*Postage from the US costs about $15 AUD for 1-2 pieces, so factor it in.
*Let ebay be your friend- see search terms on the next pages, and start slow! Try a tutorial first. *Bookmark an International Currency Converter and Clothes Size Converter for quick reference
Make it yourself
*Vogue and Butterick pattern books still have great 40s & 50s patterns in the Vintage section.
*Crochet a Snood for your hair (for girls mainly, but if your beard gets out of control…?!)
*Add vintage buttons to a new shirt or fat buttons on wide-legged pants
*Find a good Sailor collar, sew it on a t-shirt. Voila, vintage Repro!
*Embroidery/ iron on Swingy patches. Loads on the internet and some at Lincraft/Spotlight.
*Hemming tape is your friend too, use it for cheap quick alterations to hemlines/sleeves.
*Use part of the fabric design to make accessories.
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