5 Top Secret Tips for Dressing Vintage/Retro/Rockabilly

[@darkmoonmandala]

This is great advice, Another thing I have learned on this journey (and I'm new to this), is that alot of 80's clothes drew inspiration from the 40's.(I'm an 80's child and kicking myself now for getting rid of all that wonderful stuff as it went out of style). I can find 80's suits and dresses that totally pass for 40's, and the 80's are easier to find and more affordable and generally in better shape. SO that would be another tip I would offer, look at other decades and see how you can alter them or accessorize them in a way that reflects an older style you prefer. It's easier on your wallet and actually comes out looking very original.

[@lisettegarcia4510]

I am very shy when it comes to vintage dressing, but the other day I went to the mall and I styled my hair a page boy style and a cute outfit and even though I was so frightened !!! lol I got a ton of complements :D even at my favorite store, sephora the workers were in awe it felt so good thanks!! your advice helped me a ton!

[@phant0m0th_]

I dressed like in a vintage fashion for the first time yesterday and everybody was staring at me. I had the victory rolls, curled hair, rockabilly/pin-up style. Honestly I felt a little out of place and too dressed up (because I usually wear a tshirt, jeans and sneakers). I hope that these feelings will change when I start dressing like this more often. Side note: I work at a thrift store and found a whole bunch of things for my new vintage/retro style.

[@JenniferElise]

+Bethany Francia It does!!! Just remember that they are looking at you cuz you look dang good! ;) It does take some getting used to but in no time you won't really notice any more and you'll continue to feel more and more sassy!

[@blisszagar4680]

lucky. i find it uber chalkenging because im tall and curvy to find vintage clothes that i can fit into. so kudos to you.

[@HosCreates]

the thrift store people who dress their own style inspire me ! you rock that look !

[@blackkittynicekitty7104]

"The way we dress is the reflection of our inner selfs" I love those words

[@JenniferElise]

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[@MissBettyLouHudson]

I LOVE this video. You are SO RIGHT about the self confidence thing. Sometimes just my blond hair and red lipstick are enough to turn heads and I love it!

[@JenniferElise]

[@Jesusfreak3378]

i am Mennonite and still pull off vintage... I got some granny shoes that are very practical.... they are Cobb Hills. Georgina... yes they are pricey, but great quality and soooo comfy.... since I wear a covering , i am working on a muted victory roll for the front of my hair.

[@FitfullyVintage]

Excellent tips Jennifer. What a brilliant video x

[@7arboreal]

You have the loveliest personality which really shines through in your videos.

[@JenniferElise]

7arboreal Aw...thanks so much doll!

[@TheNemesister]

For those in the UK you can get a pretty vintage looking outfit from Peacocks right now. £44 in total. The sweater is gorgeous! Leopard Print Short sleeve sweater £18 Black Pencil skirt £14 Black lowish heels £12

[@liveontheclassics]

I remembered my first time dressing up in 60's mod stuff :) At first I was a bit uncomfortable wearing dresses because I'm use to wearing jeans all the time, but after I wore dresses for some time, dozens of people started to LOVE how I look ^_^ Many say that I look perfect for being in the 60's, so I kept wearing vintage stuff. These tips are fab, this will really help boost my confidence up.

[@JenniferElise]

I love that! It's funny now but when I wear pants it throws people off! lol I bet you've got to have some fabulous boots in your collection! :D

[@ladyvonwilde]

I love this! I would love some tips for winter retro looks. I get really frustrated trying to find stuff here in Wisconsin!

[@jeanieschlegel6505]

Great video and wonderful tips!!! I've been dressing vintage for years and would add these tips: 1) Shoes - good quality vintage looking shoes like Cobb Hill, Miss Mooz, Clarks, will be a major staple for a vintage wardrobe, and for summer a pair of good walking sandals. These brands make mary janes, oxfords, ballet flats and sandals in styles that were worn in the 1930s-50s and will last for years. If you wear makeup, keep it simple and classic - neutral eyes, black liner, red lips. If you're not a make up person, than just a tinted lip balm can create that vintage vibe. The most important one I can think of to add is undergarments - nothing ruins an outfit like poorly fitting undergarments. Make sure your bras fit well and keep you feeling secure and comfortable. It does wonders for posture, and will give you the silhouette the shape you want. Remember, woman back then wore girdles and full support bras, so spanx and a good bra will smooth your shape under knits and clingy fabrics. Ladies were trained to never slouch and always carry themselves gracefully, which will become second nature as your confidence grows in your new look. One more thing - research! Like a pair vintage shoes? surf the web and comparison shop! There is a ton of amazing, affordable finds out there! It's much more accessible than you may realize. Have fun! XOXOXO

[@JenniferElise]

Great tips. :D

[@alaynabrand6594]

Every time I'm feeling a little intimidated in my vintage I watch your videos and they make me feel so much better. You're wonderful!!!!

[@jessicajacques4245]

I adore your positivity in this video...you literally radiate self love and happiness and we need more of that in the world. Keep being yourself, it's inspiring 👍💗

[@thephilosophyer]

Thanks so much for these tips, I recently received a brown wrap dress with three quarter sleeves and I did not like it at first, especially on the hanger, but afer getting into vintage fashion, I've fallen in love with it and it's one of my favorite pieces!

[@JenniferElise]

thephilosophyer Yay...I'm so glad you tried it on! Some of the best dresses look terrible on the hanger! :D

[@ukehimesama]

i think hair is a big factor in vintage dressing and defiantly portrays what look your going for go...and just enhances modern non vintage pieces

[@JenniferElise]

Yup...yup! :D It can make something with only a slight vintage feel to it all the way into vintage!

[@DebbieBuckland]

I fell in love with circle skirts a few months ago..... Now I have made myself some great ones- I'm on the search now for sweaters and blouses. I am easing myself into 1940s/1950s style after wearing classic Lolita fashion. Which is awesome but too many rules to be fun love vintage wear.

[@JenniferElise]

I'm so happy you liked it! :D And honestly that goes with everything...we give way too much weight to the negative things and not enough to the positive!

[@hopedavis5532]

my advice for vintage shopping is that youll want to wear red lipstick and look the part, so if you do be very very careful not to get it on garments when you try on. this even happens to me with my own pieces on days that i wait too long to take off my lipstick

[@marlenecassidy6247]

Hey Hope, I wear a great red lip stain with clear gloss, before I try on items I blot off my lip gloss, after I just reapply, the lip stain stays true red and nothing on my clothes or teeth.

[@AlittleSprite]

I love to hit the Op shops. I found my "fancy going out dress" at one and it cost me $4.50 and it's perfect! BTW, I LOVE your videos and you!

[@Romy1991]

I like this stile so much! I've been dressing like this for about 6 months now, and it is lifechanging! I've always been that girl who was uncomfident, shy, feeling ugly and fat... and now i am a women who knows she is beautiful, and I love my curves now! Thank you so much for the tips! I can handle the world now :)

[@JenniferElise]

Yay! I feel the same way as well...it's great to embrace your confidence and enjoy being a girl! :D

[@Jesusfreak3378]

thanks for making this video... I also shortened the length of my dresses,since most Mennonite cape dresses are a bit longer...also tights from Walmart , they are the George brand, fir wonderfully if you get a size larger than the chart says....the other thing is cardigans .. i am starting a collection... I feel more like a lady ... thanks again, and God Bless

[@rebergivens]

Also, I like the idea that we are a supportive community of free inner expression. How positive is that? I loved this look for so long, but was too scared to embrace it. My hair stylist, was like what are you waiting for...just do it. Jump on in, who cares what other people think if it makes you happy. I thought I would never pull it off. I started small and built my wardrobe just like Jen said. So much of my stuff comes for regular stores but strategically purchased and worn. Stay beautiful!

[@joannanieto5077]

Dressing this way is definitely a lifestyle. But not many know about the music and that is what mainly drew me. I definitely feel like myself all these years that I've been dressing this way. So fun looking dolled up everyday! And going out to dance! I adore it all.

[@joannanieto5077]

aria presley You're so sweet, thank you very much doll 😊😘

[@TheManifestress]

WOW - excellent tips and tricks - thank you! I'm almost 54 and have been wearing vintage for decades - there is so much great info here.

[@IslandMarigold]

Great advice! Thank you!! :) Another tip I can give the sewing ladies is, buy a vintage clothing pattern and get some vintage look-alike fabric to make your own vintage wardrobe. If you're going to buy a vintage repro pattern, just don't purchase any by the Butterick company. They have trouble with fit. Simplicity, Burda, and Vogue make the best repros.

[@JenniferElise]

It's always fun to see a great pair of vintage glasses on someone! :D

[@laurareynolds8113]

Hi Jen! Your vlogs are fab! I have just discovered you btw, and spent all weekend catching up with your posts. Thanks for showing VLV - I feel as if I was there! This post is great! I used to dress very vintage - hair, clothes etc. Then I went through a low point - got badly bullied at work :(. Ate to compensate and gained weight. Lost all my confidence. Just coming out of the woods now. Recently three colleagues asked me why I no longer dressed vintage. They then told me how great I had looked. So next day did my hair in victory rolls. I felt like the elephant in the room that everyone was ignoring!!! Until one of the original thee saw me and said "Yay!!! Pretty hair!" Has done wonders for my confidence. Decided to start small with hair - so I checked out you Bette Davis look, and did that today - and no side eyes😃. Will build up to victory rolls slowly. Sorry about long comment! The advice you impart here is brilliant - thank you

[@ThisOldeThing]

So happy I found your channel!

[@JenniferElise]

I am as well! :D

[@frosting6439]

I would LOVE to see a tour of your wardrobe! Please showcase some of your vintage formal wear or treasured prices, please! Love the encouraging words! And I love this uplifting channel! Thanks

[@aprilehrig8839]

Great tips! !!! Thank you. I'm a newbie to expressing my love of the vintage look. I'm getting better at the hair. Now I'm learning how to sew my clothing. :)

[@JenniferElise]

Awwww...that's exactly how I got started...hair first and every thing else followed! :D

[@JenniferElise]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! We should all dress as "normal" trendy people for Halloween...lol!

[@sarahhudson4006]

I LOVE my Hell Bunny dress!

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks doll! :D Exactly...we should never forget to enjoy ourselves and have fun with our style. awwww...I love that...you both made each other happy!

[@happykrismiss6999]

I started by wearing bright lipstick in red or hot pink. I already wore lots of somewhat vintage-looking clothes without even realizing it (cardigans, sweetheart necklines, pencil skirts) and as soon as I started wearing bright lipstick I noticed how vintage-y I looked. You are right about people asking what you are "dressed up as", I get asked a lot if I am "dressed up as Marilyn Monroe" when I go out with my hair done. I take it as a compliment that I'm just that good at putting myself together :)

[@JenniferElise]

See you were just a natural vintage gal! :D I love when people do that, I remember one Halloween at an office party one of the new guys said "why aren't you entering the costume contest?" lol I had to then tell him how it wasn't a costume...just me. For some reason I always get a kick out of that!

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks sweetie! :D I've started working on our hair pieces...a little behind schedule but I'm still excited! lol

[@sassybettie55]

My favorite video so far!! I just came into my own recently and mix my styles up and wear them proudly! Its about confidence!!! Thank you for the vid!

[@JenniferElise]

Oh yay! :D I had so much fun making it! It feels so good when you find your style/voice, like you've come home!

[@dizzypfd]

Love this video, Jen! You're a wonder! So right about having fun with it and also, who cares what anyone else thinks of what you wear or how you do your hair?! It's usually those who dress drab or with no personality and look like everyone else that are the first to criticise and I certainly wouldn't want to be like that! Love you! X xx

[@TheSparklingMartins]

Great advice - like, seriously! I loved this video. Thanks for being so beautiful and authentically YOU!!

[@JenniferElise]

The Sparkling Martins Aw...thanks so much! :D It makes me so happy to see people embracing what they love and not being held back by what they think they "should" be doing.

[@kanachan8]

I loved this video, you are saying the most amazing things to help live and choose this fashion style and be comfortable in it... and I started applauding to the screen when you told the 5th secret... Bravo!

[@LindaONeill]

I love your videos and amen to that...it does not matter what people think of how you dress....it matters that you like it and that it makes you feel good

[@JenniferElise]

Yay...thanks! :D I do plan on doing some more lookbooks for the fall/winter (there is a winter one out there now that will give you a couple tips).

[@colleenmandaglio4837]

Wow, I have finally found somebody that makes vintage easier to understand. I've been watching some of your other videos, and you have explained how to do retro rolls so much better than other videos I have seen. I have decided to colour my hair pink, and I'm getting there. My hair was a dark brown, and now it looks reddish at the moment, so I'm thinking about adding more pink to make it brighter.

[@JenniferElise]

Yay! :D You'll have to let me know how it goes! Just remember how fabulous we think you look rockin' your rolls!

[@snowtravelful]

Thanks for your tips, I get lots of people looking at me wired... The more they do the more I want to dress vintage... My tip for dressing vintage is it's the whole look hair style accessory, makeup and outfit. Is so true what you say, modern pencil skirt with vintage cardigan that's what I have been pulling off....

[@JenniferElise]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! They are probably looking at you cuz you look damn good! ;D I love the hair accessories...they are so fun to wear! ~hugs~

[@JenniferElise]

OMG...that site looks amazing! I'm going to have to get myself one of their dresses! Thanks for the tip! I'm excited (though my pocketbook is a little scared...lol).

[@RedHairedRockHead]

I love you so, so much. I have always been interested in vintage dress and hair, but to look at - I never thought to add it to my personal style until recently. You are a great inspiration!

[@arcokerr]

I definitely started small. Last year for Halloween I dressed up as a pinup. But a year later, I dress more vintage on a daily basis than I did for Halloween! I would recommend to not be scared of looking different, because I've come to realize girls are jealous of my victory rolls and guys just can't stop staring. It definitely become a confidence boost!

[@thatgirlgidget]

Such great advice Jennifer. I think sometimes everyone can get a bit serious and its important to remember & keep vintage fun. I think its do sad when folks that dress vintage get negative comments. I just remember the positive and don't let the others bother me. I had a old lady tell me I looked like a film star the other day, it made my week seeing how excited she was. You are so right about finding what you like and rocking it. You are such an inspiration! Xx

[@Oxfordkitten11]

I am on the heavier side (always have been and that's that) I started dressing rockabilly/psychobilly/retro in high school, the confidence boost i got was incredible! Truly suerb advice you are giving here. I'm starting to get back into the flow of things and it feels amazing, a great vintage inspired clothing place that isn't insanely pricey is Eshakti.com.. Honestly I purchased 3 dresses from there and did the custom sizing (for us Ladies who have a harder time finding clothes). I'm done rambling new subscriber here and already binge watching most of your videos during my lunch break at work

[@JenniferElise]

Oxfordkitten11 Oooo...thanks for the tip, I'll have to check them out! :D

[@venusdetroit]

This is wonderful! I love the tip about trying on something different. So many of my vintage dresses looked a little schlubby on the hanger, but hugged my curves beautifully when I tried them on. My personal tips: Find a good tailor in your neighborhood who can replace a busted zipper, nip in a waist, or enlarge arm holes, etc. Alterations are worth the $$! Also, check out thrift stores & church rummage sales while on vacation in other cities. It's a great way to score vintage on the cheap!

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks! :D Yes...I've saved so many pieces by just getting them altered! That is a great tip!!! Thanks for sharing!

[@pinupcherrycoke]

thanks for the tips I am having so much fun with dressing up and I love when people see me and tell me how nice I look instead of looking at me like why do you like rockabilly music because all they see is my skin color.

[@JenniferElise]

I'm so glad you found them helpful...I had so much fun making this video. People can be stupid...plain and simple! You are stunning and the style fits you so well! Your profile picture is stunning! ~hugs~

[@pinupcherrycoke]

well thanks I appreciate the words of encouragement ~ hugs~

[@JenniferElise]

Yay...thanks! :D Right...I was so nervous when I first started wearing the styles...but I'm so glad I did!

[@rockstarstephy1]

First watched this video when I was beginning to dress vintage & now after so many months have come to watch it again! I love your channel & videos! I love the aura you give off!

[@JenniferElise]

rockstarstephy1 Thanks so much...that means a lot! ~hugs~

[@JenniferElise]

:D Yay! They always seem so delighted to see you dressed like those from back in the day! Love it!

[@indie765]

When I was shopping I saw this cute shirt I normally wouldn't have bought because I felt I wouldn't be able to pull it off but I remembered tip number 4 and tried it on and it fit great. Thank you so much for the tips they were very helpful!!

[@JenniferElise]

:D YAY...I love that you did that!

[@JenniferElise]

I'm so happy you enjoyed the video! :D

[@JenniferElise]

I'm so glad you liked it! It was so fun to film! :D

[@StephanieMarieAerial]

Definitely agree with these tips! I'm all for mixing decades, too, just taking from them what works for me and makes me happy. Great video!!

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks doll! :D Happy dressing is the best!

[@ridgleyriver-jedd9887]

Great video and you are right, when I started wearing vintage had that reaction. But now very comfortable as my grandmother was a seamstress and she has given me loads of vintage sewing patterns so I have made quite a few outfits and it is more affordable.

[@JenniferElise]

Ridgley River-Jedd Yay...grandma!!!! :D Now I feel like I want to raid your closet! lol

[@LilyAthena738]

I'm learning to sew and I want to get some patterns for vintage style to make my own.

[@dianemoore9765]

Lily both Simplicity and Vogue patterns have vintage reproductions that are easy to follow and have various levels of difficulty. And the Gerty sews books are a get place to start too.

[@melaniexoxo]

I love your personality! i dont dress like this... my style is a lot different but I love vintage Rockabilly/pinup style. Subscribed. :)

[@JenniferElise]

***** Thanks so much doll! ^_^

[@AmberSmithBlogger]

Ah finally!!! The perfect channel!!! I get asked if I'm in costume all the time. Most people love it though. Often get 'you are dressed like my mother used to' and that's coming from men and ladies in their 60s haha! Love it xx

[@DazeeChild]

Thank you for posting these tips. I have been building my vintage wardrobe now for 6 mos. and am now looking for winter pieces. I do get the good and bad looks from people. But, isn't that the point? I love my vintage looks and I don't want to look like the fashion robots I see every day. Great advice and keep stuff like this comin'.

[@edna4638]

I love your advice. I always get those looks but just like you said I take in the positive comments and ignore the negative ones.

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks! :D oooo...I like that! Now I think I have to get a pair of Chucks because that sounds fabulously comfortable AND cute!

[@jaeladdison]

Jen you crack me up! Great tips,this is one of my favorite video's on dressing vintage/retro/rockabilly! I pretty much wear what I want with & throw in some vintage flare. I really don't care if vintage purists don't think I look vintage enough. My husband had a show last weekend & there were a couple of purists that I could feel their eyes burning into me because I wasn't vintage enough for them. I'm a mom of two small kids & I I'm not going to wear me good stuff when I'm out with them!

[@overgrownkudzu]

I'm more gothy, but i think i'm gonna go full on dita-von-teese for prom, you're realy cool, subscribed!

[@JenniferElise]

+Émile Goth and rockabilly are a great mix! :D Have an amazing prom!

[@overgrownkudzu]

thanx ^^

[@FairySparkle106]

What an adorable, positive video! Love it.

[@originallilmisstex]

Hi Jen! Have seen your videos for some time, but these kind words from you really made me want to subscribe to you (so I did). I occasionally dress vintage (softly, as it were), but only recently have I gotten the desire to wear my hair in a vintage style. Which is how I found you and Lilly Jarlsson I just keep watching all of y'alls videos for inspiration! Thanks again!

[@JenniferElise]

+Ryanavery Ash Aw...thanks so much doll!

[@cherrysin777]

I have had the displeasure of meeting too many scenesters and snobby purests...so I love that you are all about helping girls get started!

[@impdwife]

I love this!! I wish I had seen something like this a year ago when I finally decided I needed to do it before I got too much older! I got my first negative comment and it did hurt my feelings, but I just went on and forget it! Thank you!

[@JenniferElise]

That is a wonderful way to build a wardrobe! :D I wish I had a grandma with a closet like that! lol

[@JenniferElise]

Not knowing exactly your size it's a bit tougher to say but I would suggest checking out Pinup Girl Clothing, Heartbreaker Fashion, Torrid, Fat PinUp, Whirling Turban, Tarantula Clothing, Mod Cloth, and Viva Dulce Marina. I hope some of those help you out! :D

[@JenniferElise]

You are very welcome! :D Exactly...and plus you're dressing for yourself and not others!

[@bryanapatrick8820]

I loved it when you said "then you can start dressing the way you feel" I felt like you had picked me out of a crowd and was speaking to me personally! Even when I was younger, say 9 or 10 I always felt a little different from other girls and as I got older that became more and more apparent. I've always had an old soul I've always gravitated towards cardigans and vintage styles. But I've never had the courage to or the know-How to dress the way I've always felt inside as a teen I got made fun of a lot because while the other Hispanic girls were drawing on there eyebrows and listening to hip hop I was rocking a red lip, cat eyes and the horrorpops they would say I was white washed. Now as am adult I'm still stuck in very domestic clothes and make up out of fear of being judged because I'm a mommy if two gorgeous kids. Any how now that I've bored u to death with my rambling, I'm super excited that I found your channel and I have already subscribed :-).

[@JenniferElise]

I know exactly how you feel! I always tried to wear the trends and it always came out wrong, but when I started not caring and dressing the way I felt everything changed for me. :D Sadly being different as a teenager is not an easy path and that struggle can have lasting effects (large and small). I know so many fabulous Mommy's who dress in the style they like, don't let others judgement stop you from dressing the way you like! Start small...wing out those eyes or slip into a A-line skirt and cardi! Before you know it you'll be feeling more yourself. My friend Ashley (over at Lisa Freemont Street) is a fabulous and glamorous Mommy of quite a few kids and I'm sure she'd agree that you can rock it! ~hugs~

[@heatherfacesmom]

BRAVA!!! Adore the last tip. I've had only TWO 0o looks since going vintage. One from a woman in PJ bottoms (not a clue, figured she'd had a bad night) and one from a young lady who promptly called out "is that a Vintage Mama???" - and we're now friends. Thank you -You inspire me so much and I am SO grateful for ALL your ideas and encouragements!

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks doll! :D lol...I love that she's wearing PJs and she's the one giving you the look! Maybe she was confused that stores sold something other than sleepwear. I love that...Vintage Mama!

[@JenniferElise]

If you search for Lookbook on my channel you should be able to see some of my favorite pieces. Sadly I failed to make a summer lookbook but a fall one will be coming soon! :D

[@carolinefreak]

I'd have to agree with all of these! And what's great is it doesn't just apply to retro/vintage dress either - it can apply to so many styles. Oh, and what's great about accessories - it doesn't matter what size you are, they will fit you! And it can totally change the look of an outfit - play it up or down, change with the seasons, etc. :)

[@leylajansen7119]

You are awesome!! You say exactly the right things about dressing vintage and being yourself 3 couldn't have told it better! Thank you! :)

[@BabyScarecrow]

My tip is to start in the thriftstores! they're cheap, some thriftstores have even started with a vintage section for the more priced items, but you can find real treasures if you dig around. And for fun, check inwith your family, your parents and grandparents might be sitting on unknown treasures (I know for a fact my grandmother's got some coats left from the 40-50's in her closet that I'm planning to take over :))

[@KrystieOctober]

Thumbs up for a cardigan addiction!!! The majority of my vintage clothes I get from the thrift store!!! :D I get crazy cute dresses all the time for under $5 and people can't believe it! But it has to do with ur tip, "Try something new." The best thrift stores are ones ran by older people. Because the prices are great, people are crazy nice, and the quality of the clothes is way better!!! GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!!!!

[@rosietheriveter2020]

You are wonderful, Jen. I wish I would have seen this video when I started wearing vintage 6 years ago. So inspiring!

[@JenniferElise]

Amy Gulick Aw...thanks so much sweetie!

[@JenniferElise]

Yessss...polka dots!!! They are so fun! Thrifting is an excellent way to build a wardrobe! :D

[@Starletjess]

I also agree with you you can make anything look vintage,it all depends on what you pair it with and how you wear it.💎👗✨

[@aprincesspanda]

Buy polka dots! LOL. I agree with what you said about pencil skirts and cardigans. There are a lot of basic, classic pieces that just look the same throughout the years and even if you don't dress vintage, they're just great to have. If expense is the big problem, there's always thrift stores and maybe estate sales.

[@carmenmiranda7330]

oh I love these tips! Just starting on my vintage flip, in my middle ageish and in a small country town. Don't care, having a ball! Feels like coming home! Love your videos, very helpful and fun :) xx

[@RoxannePionArt]

Great video... Love the way you describe just having fun with it.

[@JenniferElise]

You are so welcome...I'm glad you enjoyed it! :D

[@LoverDollLinz]

This is awesome! I love what you said about being unique, we can all be our own fabulous selves!

[@maibigliani8914]

You've been so helpful, dear!!! I really appreciate that you wanted to share your knowledge with me. I felt so identified with what you said. Thanks a lot!!!

[@JenniferElise]

mailen bigliani I'm so glad you liked it...it was a fun video to make! :D ~hugs~

[@JenniferElise]

I do as well! :D You wear this style soooo well I cannot image you not looking vintage, it just wouldn't "be" you!

[@lucyhemmings00]

I am 13 and I really want to dress more vintage-y(?) But it is really difficult because I can't really buy things online and stuff. Now I must journey onwards to watch more of your videos :) ♥

[@JenniferElise]

If you have any thrift stores in the area that is a great place to look and Target as well has some pieces that have a vintage feel to them! :D I love that already you know what style you like!

[@cherengland3905]

I manage a local thrift store for our local crisis center one of the perks of my jobs (that is totally volunteer) is I get take home any thing that isn't good enough too go out on the sales floor. Stain, holes missing buttons things like that so my vintage wardrobe is starting out with the luck of the draw. Your hints are really helping me pull things together. Thanks.

[@JenniferElise]

Cher England-Johns Sweet! :D You've probably had some great finds that way!

[@lauraburnside1598]

OMG I must have been under a rock! Just heard vintageortacky mention you and I had to show your channel some vintage luv! bye doll ;-)

[@ambersteen3251]

Omg I’m so glad I just found your video! You are so easy to listen to and take advice from! I loved this video .. I’m trying to do a rockabilly style and idk where to start but I love them tip for small stuff at old navy I’ve seen stuff there that sort of mimics the pin up style if you do it right and add in a cute pin up hair style, you can be there! Loved this video ❤️

[@BabyScarecrow]

it would be wonderfull if you did a video about vintage wardrobe basics, like a small list of items that are useful for beginning to dress vintage/retro/pinup :)

[@loriterrill6445]

Wow!!! I like you,... So real and friendly... Wish there were more people like you! I also love vintage things, or treasure hunting at a second hand store... Looking forward to more of your videos! Thx for sharing; God Bless you 💞

[@JenniferElise]

Thanks so much...I like you too!

[@blisszagar4680]

great advice jen!! thank you for the video . love the hair.