How To Have A Mid-Century Wardrobe

I get the feeling that dressing like the mid century will be in fashion so, and for those people who don't like, or can't pull off that care free hipster look, but still want to be unique, this would be a great new wardrobe for you. I like to keep the mid century fashion in two different categories, first retro, maybe a little pin up type look, and then second hip, bright neon, round look. The first one is obliviously '50s style and the second is more '60s, when I decided I wanted to dress like this, I just started reading articles and looking at outfits on Pinterest , (which is a great way to get ideas about your interests) I didn't have that much budgeted for my wardrobe, so I started shopping at some little stylish thrift stores here in town. When you walking in to a clothes store that does have more than one of any item, it takes a good eye and a little practice to find what your looking for. When I go in to a store I look at my size rack, and don't skip over items with out touching it. I look for polk-a-dots, stripes, and cheetah prints whenever and wherever, because mix and matching patterns is the key to any classy wardrobe. depending on which type of style your looking for is what color you have to have an eye for, if it's the retro, then be on the lookout for reds and yellows, those are great poppy colors to mix with black and white, try not to do a lot of brown, tans, or pastilles. If you decided to go with the '60s then it's basically the same style with prints, and poppiness, but the colors change a little, you want to look for orange, hot pinks, bright greens, still yellows, but not much red. look for things that a=have rounded ends, sleeves, or collars. no matter which style you pick, you need to look for skirts or pants with a high waist and dresses or blouses that pinch to flatter at the natural waist. It's very important to make the colors really pop. A few of my favorite places to shop online are "Unique Vintage", "Rosegal", "ModCloth", and my most loved "Thread up". A great place to find vintage hair styles and retro makeup is of course Pinterest.

Classic Wardrobe

I have a desire to dress "classier",  I wear my string of false pearls and A-line skirts, but I wonder how I could possibly dress in a modest classic way. So i made a list of some essential clothing and jewelry   items to make a classic wardrobe.

1. 2 Pairs of dress pants (one pinstripe and one solid black)
2. White blouse (not one with a tie, but a button down type to be tucked in with a skirt)
3. Cardigans (have several button down sweaters in different colors)
4. SKIRTS (Skirts will play a big part in your classy wardrobe. Have plenty of skirts in all colors. I  suggest a just under the knee length, as far as shape, do Pencil, A-line, Circle, Straight, whatever style will work, just try to stay away from the flowy, layered skirts that aren't quite as classy. You can wear these skirts with the Cardigans or Blouses.)
5. Polka Dots Everywhere (Get lots of polkadots on anything, blouses, sweaters, Skirts, anything. Polkadots go way back and are still very sassy and very fashionable.)
6. Heels (Kitten heels will give you a classy style, but whatever the height maybe, try to stay with a round toe. Flats are also very stylish, just with the right skirts.)
7. Make-Up (I've never been extraordinary with my make-up, but for a classy look stay a way from the 70s pink lipstick, and strange color eyeshadow. I suggest a light tone red for lips and a bronze for eyeshadow. As for eyeliner and mascara, a cat eye was for the pinup girls, and if your not looking to be a pinup girl, don't do the cat eye thing, it could scare people...hints maSCAREa.) 
8. Jewelry- (PEARLS, all the way, just like the polkadots, this will give you an classy, but not old look and fashion. Diamonds go nice with A-line skirts and blouses, maybe not as well with sweaters, wear pearls with the sweaters. )

I think I covered everything, make sure you wear pantyhose and slips with you outfits, to feel classy <3. You'll be known for your classiness in no time! My favorite online places to shop for classy clothes are Rosegal and UniqueVintage, Have Fun!

Putting That Grin On Your Family's Faces

A major part of a 1950s housewife's life would be to be up before the children and the husband in the house are up, and to be dressed in, a dress, heels, jewelry, and have her hair, nails, and makeup done. She would have breakfast, which would be a full breakfast with orange juice, bacon, eggs, and toast, and waffles once a week. I think that if the lady of the house got up before her family, get dress in nice house clothing, and make breakfast for her husband and children. This may be hard at first but after a while you start to feel fresh and be ready to have a smile for your family to meet, you will see how happy your family is to have a hot breakfast, and a happy mother/wife.