tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post7993834934505532936..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Do Men Find Vintage Sexy? (Do We Care?)Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76302900487730935882013-07-03T13:42:55.120-04:002013-07-03T13:42:55.120-04:00As a man I can say vintage has this interesting ef...As a man I can say vintage has this interesting effect on men, It is very reminiscent subliminally of the females from their growing up. It is a symbol that is very Freudian at its core, but very relevant.vintage style clothinghttp://www.queenofheartz.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53897963049031507982012-09-29T09:32:59.858-04:002012-09-29T09:32:59.858-04:00I like the dress elegantly, feminine, sexy. For my...I like the dress elegantly, feminine, sexy. 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Formal Suits from $79 save on suit hire<br /><br />http://www.discounttalk.com.au/suit-hire-canberra/ssinghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14167107332189238186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57289571226450046982012-05-03T12:47:46.624-04:002012-05-03T12:47:46.624-04:00Since retro covers any period between the 1920′s t...Since retro covers any period between the 1920′s to the 1980′s, you can choose to wear different eras every week or even every day, or you can stick to just one era.Dress the way you wanted it.Each of us has it's own fashion.fashion emohttp://wearangels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55270596805687912612012-03-26T13:07:30.221-04:002012-03-26T13:07:30.221-04:00I wore a 50s shirt waist dress and heels to the gr...I wore a 50s shirt waist dress and heels to the grocery store. A very sweet elderly lady said to me "It’s so nice to see a lady dressed up to go shopping". I believe that's the answer. Taking time to get ready and look like a lady is not a priority in this day and age. Women just throw on jeans, t-shirts, and flip flops and go. A dress, vintage or modern, is feminine and sexy. It says I made an effort to get ready and to look pretty. Men like that so naturally they are going to notice a lady in a dress and heels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53001976603064478372011-10-28T21:11:29.887-04:002011-10-28T21:11:29.887-04:00Vintage will never go out of style. It's a mat...Vintage will never go out of style. It's a matter of time before it makes a come back with today's youth.Women Adult Toyshttp://www.womenadulttoys.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8191307235891462702011-09-23T08:15:25.973-04:002011-09-23T08:15:25.973-04:00I am not to sure that it is simply vintage that me...I am not to sure that it is simply vintage that men find sexy. Classy, feminine, and stylish will always be sexy whether vintage or not.<br /><br />Just started reading your blog as a man newly returned to sewing, learnt by watching my mother many years ago and now trying to relearn to sew for my family.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />Regards,<br />RichardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43621124080501926322011-06-10T11:26:14.623-04:002011-06-10T11:26:14.623-04:00I reread this post and its comments recently, and ...I reread this post and its comments recently, and found myself typing a brief comment--which became a multi-paragraph response--which became a lengthy blog post--which became a sort of manifesto. It's an inspiring topic and I apparently have a lot to say about it!<br /><br />In any case, my thoughts on the subject are here:<br /><br />http://somethingsihavemade.blogspot.com/2011/06/why-sew-vintage-manifesto.htmlJessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17454793498539356139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88169242050358704602011-02-25T21:45:48.910-05:002011-02-25T21:45:48.910-05:00Well of COURSE men find you sexy in that vintage i...Well of COURSE men find you sexy in that vintage inspired red linen suit you made - you look hot! And of course we dress for women - men just see the hot, women see the hot AND the sytle. Awesome style, lady!Rose by Any Other Namehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07225172534230942279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6830020196602634042011-02-04T12:39:19.811-05:002011-02-04T12:39:19.811-05:00Florence King, in describing her own body image is...Florence King, in describing her own body image issues in comparing herself to the 1950's ideal, once wrote that "tits just weren't up to snuff unless you could use them to poke out Glouchester's eye in King Lear." I'll never forget the sentence. Aggressively pointed, indeed!Flynnhttp://pegeens-commitments.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-63097631318834600642010-11-03T13:43:31.906-04:002010-11-03T13:43:31.906-04:00Vintage is in, and yet vintage is always sexy. Wh...Vintage is in, and yet vintage is always sexy. When someone wears clothes that shows their personality and individualism, it makes them look good. Sometime for men trying to look good in vintage, a tie can be a bit of a downer. They can slip out of their knot and change your whole style and they way people interpret your wear. That's why I use this great <a href="http://www.tiesnug.com" rel="nofollow">tie accessories</a> called the Tie Snug that makes sure my tie is always tight and looking great.owenmungerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12234745933762609673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25497906041820185932010-08-10T21:04:45.891-04:002010-08-10T21:04:45.891-04:00Great post and great comments. I was in WalMart sc...Great post and great comments. I was in WalMart school shopping and I saw the anthesis of vintage. It was what appeared to be a mom and her 8ish yr old son. She was wearing a short romper and when she walked you could easily see her buttocks. I felt embarrased for her son for many reasons. Its so much better to leave SOMETHING to the imagination.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56106366124948618322010-08-03T17:14:02.421-04:002010-08-03T17:14:02.421-04:00Do men find vintage sexy? A fascinating question, ...Do men find vintage sexy? A fascinating question, and one I put to the test directly at when I attended a BDSM/fetish ball last year. <br /><br />I was tired of all my leather-and-straps gear, of the corset-over-black-base-garments. It didn't feel fresh to me any more. So, I dressed to the nines in a 1940s-style retro outfit, complete with a tiny veiled hat and period makeup. I am curvy; there was CLEAVAGE.<br /><br />Despite this, I was, as others have observed, treated like a lady. I was also treated like a dominatrix, which isn't really my thing...<br /><br />I'm also fascinated by all the declarations that the vintage-sexy thing is "heteronormative." Lesbian culture in Western countries in the 1920s through the 1960s was often based on butch/femme dynamics, and queer history books are full of photos of dazzling retro femmes. Going in a "sexy vintage" look to a lesbian event would be very well received!Maida Winnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59718341890673201792010-07-27T14:56:54.333-04:002010-07-27T14:56:54.333-04:00Eilidh Head said "Your dress should be tight ...Eilidh Head said "Your dress should be tight enough to show you're a woman and loose enough to show you're a lady."<br /><br />Being a woman is biological, being a lady is personal. Do men find both attractive? Yes. Perhaps vintage dresses just get the satorical expression balanced right.sjnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85422129791033711592010-07-23T00:26:16.095-04:002010-07-23T00:26:16.095-04:00Please DON'T STOP using "academic jargon&...Please DON'T STOP using "academic jargon"! I really love the intellect in the comments of your readers and I thank you for encouraging it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02315066089380246169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6118152974759411242010-07-22T09:32:08.611-04:002010-07-22T09:32:08.611-04:00I was wondering what the answer to this question w...I was wondering what the answer to this question was myself. I have actually experienced something different in wearing vintage styles. I work in an all women office but I meet with men (mostly pastor's or people in jobs dealing with ministry). The times I have worn a vintage inspired outfit they don't comment at all about my attire. However when I wear a modern business get up I constantly get comments (oh that color is nice, you look very pretty, etc.) I have not asked my husband yet, but I was thinking men didn't like the vintage look or they were intimidated by the more structured feminine style in the workplace.S.L.Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07449495288357078369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-28735705910980575532010-07-20T22:53:27.898-04:002010-07-20T22:53:27.898-04:00Whenever I wear vintage or vintage-inspired clothi...Whenever I wear vintage or vintage-inspired clothing and hair, I get more compliments and comments from people, both women and men, old and young, than when I wear jeans and a t-shirt. I suppose these people find it interesting to see someone dressed this way...and vintage dress is just so PRETTY and FEMININE. How can they not like it? ;)<br /><br />BTW, I dress for me. Not even for other women. My boyfriend generally likes what I wear though. <br /><br />Great post, Gertie!Marjorie P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24663277032964651782010-07-20T22:45:24.984-04:002010-07-20T22:45:24.984-04:00sorry for the triple post!! The last one is the mo...sorry for the triple post!! The last one is the most complete.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50425476205918300782010-07-20T22:40:33.753-04:002010-07-20T22:40:33.753-04:00The majority of compliments I've gotten on my ...The majority of compliments I've gotten on my clothes have been from women who want to know where I buy or how I make my vintage dresses. And while compliments from any gender are always nice (as long as they are compliments and not some stranger shouting at me on the street) the one thing that really really bothers me is the type of men and women who say things to me when I'm dressing vintage about how I look like a 'real' lady or who make comments like "men like it so much more when you leave things to the imagination", or "you are so much better than those girls who have no pride in themselves and let it all hang out". <br />I'm sure some people find these things complementary but to me they are very insulting and make me feel uncomfortable. Part of it is the notion that women who don't dress a certain way aren't "real ladies" because they don't conform to what some people consider prim and proper. Part of it is the assumption that I am (or should) be getting dressed with male approval in mind. And part of is is the fact that they often insinuate that women who dare to show more skin somehow don't take pride in themselves or are desperate or insecure. You see, I only dress in vintage 50% of the time. I have varied tastes in clothing, and an interest in fashion and that leaves me with a wardrobe with full knee length skirts, but also skinny jeans, and tight minis. No matter which one of these I'm wearing, or how much skin I'm showing, I'm still proud of myself and confident. It really grates on my nerves to hear that people would think there's something wrong with me or that I'm 'slutty' just because some days I dare to show a little leg. I don't do it to be empowering (although that's fine too), and I don't do it for sexual attention (that would creep me out), I just don't view my legs or the curves of my body to be purely sexual things and as such I wear my clothes based on how much I like the style. <br />I realize I'm rambling a bit but I just find it so unfortunate that wearing vintage clothing leads me to meet men an women who feel the need to tell me that they disapprove of women who have different clothing styles than they do, particularly as its always vaguely tinged with slut shaming, or based on the idea that a woman who shows more skin is somehow more sexual, or inviting of sexual attention (and the idea that that is a bad thing). How much or how little clothing I (or any other woman) wear does not determine how much of a lady I am, or how worthy or respect I am.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27053061395070718852010-07-20T12:07:33.780-04:002010-07-20T12:07:33.780-04:00Wow, so many great comments, opinions and feelings...Wow, so many great comments, opinions and feelings! Bravo Ladies and Gentlemen...if this gathering has anything to say about our lives and our world, as it is reflected in fashion and style, it will be passionate. Passion fuels everything, no one wants to be boring:)celkaleenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-45926278830320570502010-07-20T11:27:12.713-04:002010-07-20T11:27:12.713-04:00As you may have noticed (since I tagged you in the...As you may have noticed (since I tagged you in the post) I have shared the link to this entry on www.sailorettes.com 's facebook fan page. I absolutely agree with you! I will not shun the burlesque trend, which I must admit is preferable to the downright vulgar alternative, but I think we are losing track of what looking beautiful and glamourous is all about! And of course, what you don't see will be what arouses more curiosity on the other part - in this case, in a world where it's alright to wear big cleavages and short dresses or shorts (and thank god, it was about time women could choose to wear whatever they liked without being immediatly tagged as sexual-attention seeking or an object while the male gender never suffered such discrimination) sometimes not showing any cleavage or leg at all can be refreshing. I think dressing for other women does apply in social terms, of course we want to make a good impression when meeting others, but first of all we are looking to please ourselves - for the ultimate aproval that we feel gorgeous in our own bodies, and that our clothes enhance our natural beauty in a way we are comfortable with. What men (or woman!) wouldn't find this kind of confidence and consistency attractive?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18817973469406132422010-07-20T10:22:33.710-04:002010-07-20T10:22:33.710-04:00In my experience, most men who find vintage sexy a...In my experience, most men who find vintage sexy are very much like the guys who think marrying an exotic woman will get them a domestic slave. It's not so much the clothes they appreciate, as the fantasy of a submissive woman, one who knows her place and will stay there. I'm old enough to remember the 50s, and believe me it was not a good time for women. <br /><br />I'd be all for wearing a miniskirt if that's the signal to men that they should watch their step with me. But that's totally untrue, I don't dress so heteronormatively, and they get the point just fine. There is a happy middle, you can dress nicely without showing your butt, and also without wearing dresses like your grandma. Vintage doesn't necessarily mean feminine exaggeration - think Katherine Hepburn. Till the late 60s we wore skirts to school and work because they were -mandatory-, not because we liked them.<br /><br />Totally agree with Maya that if a guy shows respect proportional to square inches of skin not displayed, he's a guy you want to avoid. And a woman who wears hijab 'from her own choice' these days is still just dressing as a fundamentalist, so shouldn't be surprised if people react negatively to that. This is not more pleasant in female or exotic versions.Marienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-19136969553907246402010-07-20T09:59:01.963-04:002010-07-20T09:59:01.963-04:00I've thought about this more now after reading...I've thought about this more now after reading other comments, and I think it is important not to overlook the use of fetish triggers in vintage style. Heels, stockings, even tattoos (I'm not being mean, I like tattoos.) Think Dita. Somebody else mentioned Bettie Page, and a few Marilyn - these are bonafide sex symbols and we should probably own up to this element in our dress if we choose to wield its power! I'm not suggesting that it is all about sex, but it's there, you know?Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08730353815529442072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14693702595424453962010-07-20T09:46:25.939-04:002010-07-20T09:46:25.939-04:00i really appreciate this post, i garner the same r...i really appreciate this post, i garner the same reactions from men (and women) when i wear vintage and it always makes me quite happy and assuages my penchant for thinking the <br />"whole world has just gone to pot". <br /><br />but i so love talking to women about clothing even moreso, you're so right!laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805270149790604401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68901169212046050352010-07-20T09:24:33.192-04:002010-07-20T09:24:33.192-04:00Interesting question. I think men appreciate effor...Interesting question. I think men appreciate effort, any effort, as they can imagine it is for their benefit! The rest is personal preference. I do find that cat-calls increase with a vintage shape and red lips, but more along the lines of 'Hello Angel' and 'Morning, gorgeous' than anything offensive - which is fine by me...Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08730353815529442072noreply@blogger.com