Vintage Style: How to Start? || Where to Shop, Hair/Makeup, Etc!

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  • čas přidán 29. 04. 2018
  • So this is basically a summary of a lot of points I've made in previous videos, but I wanted to have everything in one spot!
    I hope this is helpful, I love you allll!
    Stores:
    www.collectif.co.uk
    www.lindybopusa.com/
    www.etsy.com
    Videos Mentioned:
    Shoes: • My Favorite Shoes! || ...
    Vintage in Winter: • Vintage Style in Winte...
    Insta: / rachel_maksy
    Music:
    Ada Jones & Walter Van Brunt - "All Alone"
    Florrie Ford - "Ca Bages, Ca Beans, Car Rots"
    Alice Lloyd - "Young Men Lodgers"
    Byron Harlan - "Hello Central, Give Me Heaven"
    Kevin McLeod - "Two Finger Johnny"
    (incompetech.com)
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  • @rachelmaksy
    @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +900

    Hello my loves!!! I think I will be changing my upload day to Mondays, if that's cool with everyone! It puts a lot less pressure on me to get everything done on Sunday night and having to give up a huge chunk of my weekend and then going to bed late only to wake up early for work *looonggg breath*. So long story short, Mondays would allow me to make the best content (as well as these little animated graphics and text I like to add in, hehe). Oh and I MADE TOP 30 OF THE NYX FACE AWARDS SO THERE'S THAT. ok I love you all bye ❤️😂

    • @Azaleacomolaflor_
      @Azaleacomolaflor_ Před 6 lety +4

      The Pinup Companion i love you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ you slay all day

    • @aparajithasankar845
      @aparajithasankar845 Před 6 lety +6

      CONGRATS ON THE NYX FACE AWARDS !!!!! but also this is so random but there’s that site called shein that’s kinda like wish and a lot of youtubere have done hauls from there and I went on the other day and they have a vintage reproduction section!!! And it’s super cheap!!! You should check it out but I have no idea how good it is ❤️❤️ also thank you for the love on my attempt to recreate your look

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +11

      Hehe I actually have a video where is styled some pieces from there!!

    • @laurenmichelle1467
      @laurenmichelle1467 Před 6 lety +2

      The Pinup Companion I can't imagine why that would bother anyone. It's still an awesome upload from you, so I'm pretty sure we'll all be happy :)

    • @LilGrasshopper
      @LilGrasshopper Před 6 lety +1

      That's so exciting!! Congrats!!!

  • @eraapparelbythepatternlady4226

    You look vintage without looking like you are heading to a costume party!😸

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +237

      Thank you!! That's my goal! ❤️

    • @TheMistressMisery
      @TheMistressMisery Před 5 lety +128

      @@rachelmaksy I can appreciate how you don't follow the "vintage" tropes like cherries, anchors and bright pinup colours. I absolutely love your style

    • @Maggotz4bra1nz
      @Maggotz4bra1nz Před 5 lety +14

      Rachel Maksy well I think you have achieved your goals

    • @iflykaya
      @iflykaya Před 4 lety +6

      Sykaris The Grey Witch I have a dress from the late 60s with anchors on them 😅

    • @MeTheMayo
      @MeTheMayo Před rokem

      @@TheMistressMisery thats more Rockabilly style

  • @Jadeikens
    @Jadeikens Před 6 lety +2008

    Lol I feel like I was a weirdo in my transformation I went from jeans and oversized shirts to big floofy dresses in one week 😂 people at my school thought I was weird but I loved how I looked so I stuck with it ^.^

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +161

      Hahaha that's amazing though!!

    • @FreakyBo0o
      @FreakyBo0o Před 6 lety +41

      Good for you! You should always feel great. :)

    • @chloeheck9068
      @chloeheck9068 Před 5 lety +77

      I switched from enjoying vintage style from afar, to wearing mainly vintage from the 40s-80s, within a month all because I wore an entire outfit of my grandmothers from the 70s for spirit week.

    • @huntermashburn7217
      @huntermashburn7217 Před 4 lety +21

      Jadeikens oh my god 😂 thats so cool! I would love to do that but im not confident enough to do it lol

    • @Bella-fi9jv
      @Bella-fi9jv Před 4 lety +8

      i'm being called out in this comment

  • @hannahsutter3147
    @hannahsutter3147 Před 6 lety +1111

    I seriously want to make hobbit fashion a thing. I would be on board. Let's start a trend. #hobbitfashion

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +102

      HAhaha YESS

    • @annadachowska24
      @annadachowska24 Před 5 lety +14

      i love hobbit food

    • @geeswithane7yrago303
      @geeswithane7yrago303 Před 4 lety +34

      I fucking love Harry Potter fashion and lord of the rings fashion ngl.
      So.
      #elffashion
      #wizardfashion

    • @Antiikkikauppa
      @Antiikkikauppa Před 4 lety +20

      @@geeswithane7yrago303 Dressing inspired by those and other fantasy works could be called fantasybounding!! Like disney- and historybounding

    • @vanessa-tb3kz
      @vanessa-tb3kz Před 4 lety +7

      i’d like to say that you my friend are completely right and that needs to be a thing. although i don’t quite know how yet.

  • @ClarissaCullen101
    @ClarissaCullen101 Před 6 lety +937

    Another tidbit for those who can't seem to find any good skirts in thrift stores. Circle skirts and pleated/gathered skirts are super easy to sew yourself! In fact a gathered skirt can be made with literally 2 rectangles. There are plenty of tutorials on CZcams, AND you can pick the fabric you want!
    Lovely video as always dear!

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +76

      So true!! I need to do that myself hehehe

    • @Stuartette
      @Stuartette Před 5 lety +12

      Clarissa Lee I just look for “a line” midi skirt.

    • @Vivi_LaRue
      @Vivi_LaRue Před 5 lety +9

      I make my own dresses with vintage pattern reprints.

    • @kitdubhran2968
      @kitdubhran2968 Před 5 lety +18

      And if you're worried about price paying for all that fabric, look at thrift stores (or for sales) and buy sheets in colors/patterns/fabrics you like. I have two or three skirts of various lengths made from different types of sheets for different weather.

  • @skittykittygames
    @skittykittygames Před 2 lety +7

    Why am I splurging my time on Rachel videos from three years ago?
    Because I can.
    And I need to.
    Anyone else here? Nostalgia?

  • @beccalittlespace6331
    @beccalittlespace6331 Před 6 lety +978

    My near by thrift store carries most 1950s 1940s clothing and shoes..the best part? Most of it is like $1-$5..I spend so much money 😅

  • @GraceElise1616
    @GraceElise1616 Před 6 lety +486

    I have been too scared to try Vintage style outside my house, but I've been following CZcamsrs/Instagrammers and swooning over the style for a solid year now. I have been working at my job for sometime now and I feel too shy to just start dressing so differently. However, I will be hopefully starting my teaching career as an English teacher soon. After watching this video I feel more confident with finally trying to bring it out in public. I now plan on dressing in a Vintage style every Thursday for school as a throwback thursday kind of thing. Thank you for giving me the confidence to do so!

    • @brandielee7971
      @brandielee7971 Před 4 lety +12

      Do it. ❤️

    • @maike__-
      @maike__- Před 4 lety +13

      That is such a great idea!

    • @paytonsee
      @paytonsee Před 4 lety +5

      Grace Elise i started incorporating things slowly instead of all at one. ex. i would start wearing more plain skirts with one of my normal sweaters or a graphic tee and it grew from there

    • @ebonyplummer4621
      @ebonyplummer4621 Před 4 lety +15

      Maybe you can dress as the time period of the books you teach in class? Kind of like a literary Ms. Frizzle.

    • @truehoomanhere6230
      @truehoomanhere6230 Před 4 lety +4

      @@ebonyplummer4621 That would be soo cool!

  • @ky0ukasuigetsu
    @ky0ukasuigetsu Před 6 lety +559

    Straight hair, modern clothes Rachel was giving off some Amelia Pond vibes!! ♡_♡

  • @blueblueberry4973
    @blueblueberry4973 Před 6 lety +259

    Comfort level advice is FO REAL yo. I've always been drawn to vintage styles, but going all out with foam rollers and perfect winged liner and billion dollar delicate old dresses is far too intimidating. But if you're looking it's really easy to find dresses with fuller skirts and more vintage silhouettes that I love without feeling like I have to do it all.

    • @whossoul
      @whossoul Před 6 lety +46

      It's funny how often I hear people talk about how they want to dress comfortable. I'm like....do you not realize how comfortable a circle skirt is? Its like a big round circle of nothingness! Pants to me are like leg prisons, so I am a hundred times more comfortable in my flowy vintage style skirts and dresses than most modern dressed people who talk about comfort! The shoes....okay, accurate shoes can be uncomfortable, because women always wore heels or wedges back then. I'm totally guilty of wearing flats most of the time for comfort reasons! Oh, and pillow rollers or Rockin' Rollers are way more comfortable to sleep in than foam rollers. Plus you only have to set your hair once a week, if I had to do it every night I wouldn't be down. But once a week I can handle.

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +30

      Yes exactly!! And especially if you wear just modern undergarments like I do, it's the same if not more comfortable than modern styles!

    • @ezridelafuente1181
      @ezridelafuente1181 Před 5 lety +8

      The thing is, winged liner only really took off in the fifties. In most forties make up advertising, it’s really just light mascara, a red lip, and slightly defined eyebrows, maybe blush, but that wasn’t a need. The fifties is so daunting for me, because I look really weird with winged-liner and it would take so long to do (right now my makeup takes 2 minutes which means more time to fix my hair lol)

    • @wilbobaggins5403
      @wilbobaggins5403 Před 4 lety +3

      I know is this is a year old, but I love your profile picture!!! TAZ gang!!

    • @codenameverity
      @codenameverity Před 4 lety +1

      @@whossoul sorry to bring you back to such an old comment, but I was wondering if you meant you only washed your hair once a week? if so, do you use some kind of special shampoo? I'd just really like to be able to do that and I'm looking for tips.

  • @vintagedreaming60
    @vintagedreaming60 Před 6 lety +373

    It’s so weird seeing you in contemporary styles. Lol I love the way this is edited.

  • @littleantiqueme8714
    @littleantiqueme8714 Před 6 lety +92

    “Don’t compare” such super advice! We all do it differently!

  • @k.s.k.7721
    @k.s.k.7721 Před 4 lety +58

    Good resources for vintage clothing styles are: "Everyday Fashions of the (name decade) as Pictured in Sears Catalogs", Dover Books, edited by Stella Blum, and "Blueprints of Fashion, Home Sewing Patterns of the 19xx's" by Wade Laboissonniere. Both are available from Amazon, and you can find the decade(s) that interest you. You will find trends for each year, full range of available garments for all ages/genders and accessories as well. Once you have some clear parameters in mind (or written down), your thrift or online shopping can be much more directed and focused.

  • @kellyabrego7308
    @kellyabrego7308 Před 6 lety +682

    Last time I was this early it was 1943

  • @marykatefeldner2850
    @marykatefeldner2850 Před 6 lety +175

    Frodo is a gift to this world.

  • @VocaloidRules101
    @VocaloidRules101 Před 6 lety +167

    BUT THOSE BELTS!!!! THE BELLLTTTS!!!

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +26

      HEhehe they're just from the thrift store! I often forget about mentioning them honestly hahaha

  • @JackieG8991
    @JackieG8991 Před 6 lety +69

    P.S: For shoes, if you are able to buy from Payless, Payless has really good 20 dollar saddle shoes. I buy all the time, also Loafers are perfect! Plenty of girls in the 1940’s and 50’s wore loafers, my loafers are super comfortable, definitely my go-to shoes!

    • @emeryjayne
      @emeryjayne Před 4 lety +7

      RIP Payless. You will be mist.

  • @clarastahlbaum5903
    @clarastahlbaum5903 Před 6 lety +474

    i wish it was easier to find proper vintage dresses for bigger girls....etsy and ebay lie to me and say that a 28" waist is "plus sized" and i'm just sitting here like uh.....hahaha....

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +140

      I totally agree. That's my one gripe with Etsy is that navigating sizes is a mess. There have been so many closed tabs on beautiful dresses cuz the waist/chest is itty bitty 😭

    • @clarastahlbaum5903
      @clarastahlbaum5903 Před 6 lety +26

      they definitely need a better system for sizing :(

    • @coolionotcool
      @coolionotcool Před 6 lety +36

      look at the CZcamsr vintage or tacky! she is a plus sized girl herself and she reviews all kinds of vintage inspired brands!

    • @clarastahlbaum5903
      @clarastahlbaum5903 Před 6 lety +14

      thank you for the channel recommendation! i had never heard of her before.
      but it's more of an annoyance on how etsy/ebay sizing is so unreliable - i can typically find my size at most vintage reproduction companies, but it's almost impossible to find my size on ebay/etsy. i just want a beautiful proper vintage piece one day!

    • @whossoul
      @whossoul Před 6 lety +17

      I feel you! I have a 56 inch bust and have accepted the fact that I am never going to find anything vintage that fits me! I used to try though, and would find "plus sized" dress that were a size 14...in vintage sizing. That's not plus size! I eventually realized it's not going to happen, and choose to focus my effort on finding vintage accessories like hats and jewelry instead. Those can fit me and I won't be constantly dismayed about sizing with it!

  • @jmojulia
    @jmojulia Před 6 lety +41

    Ive often been told that having the right undergarments can make modern clothes even more vintage, can you do a video on that??? And what you do? Ive been expanding my collection of garters because i love the shape they create!

  • @hpdwm5sh
    @hpdwm5sh Před 5 lety +25

    I've been trying to dress more vintage for about a year now. One day I'll be 70's and the next I'll feel like 40's. All of my clothes are from thrift stores or yard sales (some from stores too). I try to look for high waisted pants with an elastic waist (that's most comfortable for me) and make it more modern with a fun button up, a turtle neck or a t-shirt. Just a suggestion for those who don't feel like doing all out vintage but still want a vintage feel.
    Also, this was a very helpful video! I loved the vibes and the atmosphere and I am definitely going to watch more of your videos!

  • @ciannacoleman5125
    @ciannacoleman5125 Před 4 lety +12

    See I love vintage and other historically inspired clothing but I just need to shift my wardrobe to more skirts. I used to think they weren’t practical and too “dressy”, but I have come to realize that I love to wear skirts and dresses and as Rachel said it doesn’t matter what other people think, it makes me happy. And most of the time skirts are perfectly practical and I can always wear leggings under if I feel the need.

  • @devilbaby94jm4
    @devilbaby94jm4 Před 4 lety +13

    Today is my first day wearing (reproduction) vintage. I am going out this afternoon and I hope the stares won't bother me so much that I'll give up. It's the first time in a very long time that I have felt this pretty. Wish me luck !

  • @johnreynolds6074
    @johnreynolds6074 Před 6 lety +71

    This was great. You do the 30 & 40 era so well.

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +9

      Thank you so much!!

    • @johnreynolds6074
      @johnreynolds6074 Před 6 lety +4

      Your Welcome. You have a very interesting channel. I watched one of your videos on Henna Coloring yesterday and then asked my daughters, granddaughters, female friends and none of us had heard of it before. Thanks again for your channel. I enjoy your content and wish the vintage style was more popular in day to day activities. It really looks nice as you do it.

  • @merrilltode9725
    @merrilltode9725 Před 4 lety +6

    I'm 13 and want to start slowly dressing more and more vintage (I started really wanting to after I read The Outsiders in school and we got to dress up, and I went really over board) So this helped a LOT

  • @meldragonborn8976
    @meldragonborn8976 Před 4 lety +17

    Oh, I remember how I started! I started with a *REAL* 1950s summer dress I found in my mother's closet. And when it started falling apart my mom just threw it away ((

  • @daniellewelch8913
    @daniellewelch8913 Před 5 lety +4

    This is great. I love how you don’t assume your viewer is at any particular level and just start from your suggestions. I really liked showing how a simple hair change, a red lipstick and blouse pull a look together. Thank you!! 💕🌸

  • @greyr.4326
    @greyr.4326 Před 6 lety +230

    This new camera angle is fabulous! But lets talk about your hair- fabulous dahling!
    I dress vintage too, and I can never get my hair right. Always so frizzy, and it doesn't look neat and clump together like it should:( but yours is goals 💖

    • @whossoul
      @whossoul Před 6 lety +17

      I always had the same problem, and for years was just convinced I can't curl my hair because it was always frizzy. Turns out I just needed to keep brushing it! Like it can take 20-30 minutes (I've heard some women who need like 45 minutes) of continuous brushing to get it to go from frizzy mess to smooth waves. I heard other people say this, and was convinced my hair was just messed up, but they were actually right: just keep brushing! Brush until its not frizzy. It will feel like it's never going to not be frizzy. Just keep brushing! You might also try other rolling methods. I can't use pillow rollers because it's makes my hair have this dry texture that in turn makes my curls more poofy and frizzy. I like the Rockin' Rollers, they are just as easy to use but leave my hair silky smooth!

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +15

      Thank you love!! And yesss, the brushout is key!!

    • @Shania234ify
      @Shania234ify Před 6 lety +1

      one starry night I have the same problem, and I have no argan oil right now, so, another suggestion besides the brushing out?

    • @greyr.4326
      @greyr.4326 Před 6 lety

      whossoul thanks for all the tips, I will definitely give it another try!

    • @greyr.4326
      @greyr.4326 Před 6 lety

      Sio interm thank you thank you thank you!

  • @goldguardie
    @goldguardie Před 6 lety +64

    I've noticed lately that a lot of the big pattern companies have brought out a ton of vintage patterns as well! I mean, if you don't sew that's probably not a huge option, but maybe good for some?

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +16

      I noticed that too! I definitely want to teach myself to sew! Definitely can be a cheaper option!

    • @spacewolfcub
      @spacewolfcub Před 3 lety +4

      Reviews on their vintage patterns are available. Most of them are not reprints, but modern patterns that sort of have the vintage look and do not look authentic once sewn. But Vogue apparently purchased many of their patterns back from people and actually did a pretty good job at reprints instead of reproductions. So research the specific pattern number you want and what reviewers said... if you want it to look super authentic, anyways. 😊

  • @Rachel-th3ie
    @Rachel-th3ie Před 6 lety +112

    7:33 I bought that green embroidered skirt at goodwill for $3 last week! What are the odds.

  • @irenewalton
    @irenewalton Před 4 lety +16

    Big time loving your videos! Thank you for making such informative stuff!!!

  • @jacquelinejanewashere
    @jacquelinejanewashere Před 9 měsíci +1

    Ok Rachel I've binged your entire video library please more content 🧡

  • @carolinecaron910
    @carolinecaron910 Před 2 lety +1

    Rachel of 2018 years ago was so unsure and apologetic. Rachel of 2021 is a full blown CZcams sensation. Rachel of any-year is a delight to watch. What a long way you have come Madam. Superb.

  • @ayannacamacho204
    @ayannacamacho204 Před 6 lety +23

    Thanks you for
    "All that jazz" 😉

  • @angelbelle717
    @angelbelle717 Před 6 lety +83

    So odd to see modern Rachel 😛. I so want to start transitioning to a more vintage inspired look but these things aren't always as nice on someone of my waist size, but perhaps if I dressed more how I wanted to the confidence would follow.

    • @kaylag9579
      @kaylag9579 Před 6 lety +10

      Laura Ukulele I don't know your waist size but if you look at any vintage ladies who are very skinny or very curvy the vintage style flatters all of them. You can look at some pinup or rockabilly which is a modern take on vintage but you can find more of your size or some pictures for I to but just google it and it will bring you to either websites or you can just look at images. I always thought woman looked better in vintage.

    • @whossoul
      @whossoul Před 6 lety +10

      Size should never keep you from what you like! There are lots of us plus sized girls in the community who rock the vintage style and look amazing doing it! Plus I can tell you as a seamstress who's taken many many classes of fashion design, the "new look" style of the late 1940's and 1950's is exactly the silhouette that plus size women should wear. Plus size girls look best in something that is nipped in at your waist, then flows out from that point down. The new look style (think circle skirt with fitted waist, whats frequently called the pinup look these days) was all about doing the exact same thing, nipping in at the waist to make you look as curvy as possible. Also, while there is no need to, most women back then wore foundation garments (aka shapewear)! And you might be surprised to know that most women who dress in a vintage style now also wear them, curvy or thin!

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +12

      You would rock it!!! Vintage suits any body type and I'm sure you'd look amazing! ❤️

    • @angelbelle717
      @angelbelle717 Před 6 lety +6

      You know what, hell yeah 😊. I think I'm going to start developing my wardrobe it'd be nice to wear the styles I enjoy and stop limiting myself for no real reasons. You are all really sweet for replying to me, thank you 😘😊

    • @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
      @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 Před 3 lety +1

      My waist size in etsy dresses was going to be something like 5x! Lol. I'm not a 2 but I'm normally like XL. My boobs and waist are very close to the sane size. Ha.
      If you can, go to a very nice designer shop where they dress you. Armani or a smaller designer. They have sales sometimes.
      I once spent a ton on a real Armani suit because I put it all on and it looked amazing! It scares me how great it looked.
      It's the clothes. Not your body that's wrong. Great clothes look incredible.
      Most things on the rack aren't.
      I return about 90+% of everything I buy online. Lots of bad clothes.

  • @whitsworld2016
    @whitsworld2016 Před 3 lety +1

    this is so inspiring! I'm a newbie and just starting to embrace my love for the vintage aesthetic and this is helping me go start to explore my love for this look

  • @tahirahroe6212
    @tahirahroe6212 Před 6 lety +26

    I love your channel. You're full of good advise and inspiration. 95% of my clothes come from thrift shops, you really can find good stuff if you have the patients to look. The rest of my wardrobe comes from Etsy. Those vintage dresses really are pricey and some are very delicate; I ripped one of my 1940s dresses while taking it off and nearly had a stroke. It was small and easily fixed so all is well.
    Keep up the fabulous videos!!

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +5

      Yess exactly! Oh no, a rip in a vintage dress is the wORST feeling, hahaha! Thank you my love!

  • @pixzeeizzy
    @pixzeeizzy Před 5 lety +9

    Been dressing 80s for around 2 years now but I just recently picked up a beAUTIFUL 1940s dress and I think I'm about to revert 40 years ahah

  • @kil_jiwoo
    @kil_jiwoo Před 6 lety +6

    I'm dressing kinda vintage most of the time and everyone that ever reacted to my style was very positive and loved it, never received a bad reaction.

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +1

      Yes! People love seeing styles that are out of the 'norm' and it's fun getting different reactions!

  • @rashmika9742
    @rashmika9742 Před 2 lety

    Your videos make me so happy because you're approachable and make sewing seem less daunting. Thank you!

  • @tanyatiffany1992
    @tanyatiffany1992 Před 4 lety +1

    Hey girl! Discovered your channel recently and realized how long I've been waiting to make this change so this video is really hella helpful! Thank you so much! Loved every video of yours I've seen! xx

  • @cannibalcreep6180
    @cannibalcreep6180 Před 6 lety +7

    Great advice. The thing about vintage is that back in the day it wasn't vintage, it was modern. So, in my book it's ok to be modern too, just like you said.

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +4

      Exactly! There's no right or wrong 😊❤️

  • @BanAnna85
    @BanAnna85 Před 6 lety +186

    I make my husband put headphones on when I'm recording. I feel like I can't speak to the camera if I think someone can hear me speaking.

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +39

      Hahaha YES, SAME. I'm so glad you're the same way 😂😂😂😂

    • @yulis8940
      @yulis8940 Před 6 lety +7

      Annakin Vader I know that feel, when I was recording Rachel's portrait (my first ever speedpaint), I made him not look at it before I finish, even though it was recording and there was no logic in it :D still prefer when no one watches

    • @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
      @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 Před 3 lety

      I'm a singer. I'd be screwed immediately, lol.

  • @spacecat_scribbles
    @spacecat_scribbles Před 4 lety +1

    I paired an almost knee length dress with a knit sweater and a somewhat 50s ponytail yesterday and felt extremely cute, so I plan on doing it again soon 😸

  • @sandraforsman4971
    @sandraforsman4971 Před 3 lety

    Love your videos they always make me smile! Thank you Rachel for making my day! 😁

  • @frankieb43
    @frankieb43 Před 6 lety +3

    Thank you for taking the snobbery out of vintage ❤️. You are so good at conveying ideas and these videos are so fun as well! Well done on the NYX comp you should defo come 1st! X

  • @porcelainrobot
    @porcelainrobot Před 5 lety +4

    im beginning to dress vintage (1970s) so this is very helpful, thanks!!

  • @foxysten92203
    @foxysten92203 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for this great video! I am just starting out this vintage journey and I find this very helpful. It’s the first video of you I’ve watched.. I’ll definitely go watch the others! ❤️

  • @MrCrazyace31
    @MrCrazyace31 Před 4 lety +1

    was having a flat day today - watched this and got dressed up in my one vintage dress and it made me soo much happier

  • @xlittlexpatiencex
    @xlittlexpatiencex Před 6 lety +91

    lesson learned: schmooze it

  • @fractalcat3696
    @fractalcat3696 Před 6 lety +5

    Also another note: don't be afraid to try out different eras!! When looking up vintage fashion on social media the most common thing to find is 1950s, but there are so many decades to chose from!

  • @j.c.h5877
    @j.c.h5877 Před 3 lety

    I love 1930s-1950s fashion and old timey illusions of vintage and I want to express myself differently without being judged. I love history and just the feeling of being comfortable with my,thoughts on fashion is a big step for me abd your channel is such an escape for 15 yr old me. I love it

  • @TanglesInTiaras
    @TanglesInTiaras Před 6 lety

    You're literally my favorite vintage youtuber 💗 I can really relate to you so so much! I've been following your channel for about a year and I'm so excited to continue watching you grow💗💗

  • @rachelw1316
    @rachelw1316 Před 6 lety +3

    You are so sweet! You’re not preachy, ever. Thank you for sharing!

  • @MadiBendy
    @MadiBendy Před 6 lety +53

    LOVE YOUR CHANNEL RACHEL ❤️

  • @audrey4106
    @audrey4106 Před 4 lety

    This video was extremely helpful! Thank you Rachel, love your style!

  • @micki3520
    @micki3520 Před 6 lety +1

    I can't say this enough, but this video is amazing. It makes it so simple to learn how to just add a little vintage into your everyday wardrobe. I wear a lot of vintage skirts, but not tops myself and I feel so pretty in them. But I think after watching this I'm going to start doing just a tad more, like more hairstyles and such. Thank you Rachel for such an in-depth video!

  • @anysa93
    @anysa93 Před 6 lety +12

    How are you almost at 75k already?!?!? I subscribed when you were at 23k and that was like yesterday. Goes to show you're doing an excellent job. Keep being who you be 😉😘

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +1

      I have no idea!? 😂😂 thank you so so much sweetness ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Marissa-159
    @Marissa-159 Před 6 lety +1

    omg i just discovered you and i’m so glad i did! you’re hilarious and i love your personality and how informative you were. new subbie ❤️

  • @rosegush533
    @rosegush533 Před 6 lety

    This could not have come at a better time for me! Thank you for putting so much time and energy into these amazing videos. I just started dressing vintage and I am so much more happy. I never would have even known where to start without your channel! You have inspired me to dress how I have always wanted too. Thank you Rachel!

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +1

      Yay! Thank you my love ❤️❤️

  • @_the_little_mermaid_
    @_the_little_mermaid_ Před 6 lety +3

    I kept repeating 0:10 - 0:16 cause I thought it was the funniest intro to a video ever XD
    Great video as always, Rachel! Much love! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @marsh2741
    @marsh2741 Před 4 lety +5

    My town has a beautiful "vintage" style shop and the dresses there are gorgeous. I finally bought one (i got a petticoat too because i love it) but I don't know when I'll ever wear it 😅 they have so many I'd want but they're all wayy too expensive rip

  • @OlgaSPN
    @OlgaSPN Před 6 lety +1

    Damn, the outtakes are my favourite part!
    Vintage for everyday is waaay too much effort for me, so I like to snazz it up for events - you already dress up for them, so it can feel less "weird" to have a vintage dress and makeup - it's still a fancy dress and makeup/hair.

  • @eevasa571
    @eevasa571 Před 3 lety

    Love your style and your videos! I've recently started to transition my style from modern to vintage. There's still quite a journey ahead but your videos have given me a lot of great information and also encouragement to just go for the style I really love :)

  • @rogeliotorres7364
    @rogeliotorres7364 Před 6 lety +41

    Rachel you’re going to get me fired from my job! I received your notification and had to stop to watch 😂😂 Gotta love your videos! 💕

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +3

      Rogelio Torres Hehehhee you da sweetest! Just show them some Frodo face and they won't fire you 😂

    • @gidya1099
      @gidya1099 Před 6 lety

      Rogelio Torres latino right? 😁

  • @kaze6281
    @kaze6281 Před 6 lety +18

    Hello Rachel! I like to see some recommends of hairstyles for really short hair.
    My hair is really short (like a pixie) and what I do is wearing a turban but the rest of the days I don't feel really vintage to wear my vintage clothes.
    Thank you for your videos and kisses from Argentina 💕💕
    P.s. Sorry the grammar mistakes 😀

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +11

      Noted! I need to borrow a friend that has short hair so I can try to make a video about it!

    • @kaze6281
      @kaze6281 Před 6 lety +2

      The Pinup Companion Thank youuu sooo much! You're the best 😄

    • @jaspersgrimoire
      @jaspersgrimoire Před 5 lety +3

      It’s definitely do-able! Audrey Hepburn wore the most iconic pixie cut of all time in the 40’s!

  • @amanday3103
    @amanday3103 Před 6 lety +2

    I don’t even care about vintage style, I just like your personality and the whole quiet calm vibe.

  • @anastasiagedda7407
    @anastasiagedda7407 Před 5 lety

    I just love your videos and humor :) thank you for the great vintage (and life haha) tips!!

  • @Sammowrimo
    @Sammowrimo Před 6 lety +17

    This is really helpful! I also love using etsy to search for vintage things. I don't buy them because I cheap but I still like to look! 😂

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +1

      Hahaah yup sometimes I totally just 'window shop' too 😂😂😂

    • @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
      @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 Před 3 lety

      You need way less of hand made rockabilly that you do cheap fast fashion. They're made incredibly well online at etsy. A great fit and construction means less waste as it lasts a long time and wears well.

    • @Sammowrimo
      @Sammowrimo Před 3 lety

      @@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 for sure, I haven’t shopped fast fashion in 5-6 years, I only buy second hand or sustainable.

  • @amandag311
    @amandag311 Před 6 lety +8

    I am just here for the dog and the end bloopers. Funny stuff...

  • @onewriter11
    @onewriter11 Před 6 lety

    Great video! And girl you upload what ever day works for you. 😊

  • @lottritude
    @lottritude Před 6 lety +1

    Yay!!! Thanks for all the good tips and overall, the little clips you added to illustrate your points was very helpful!!! 😘😘😘

  • @sunspotmomito
    @sunspotmomito Před 6 lety +3

    The big feet vs vintage shoes (or any nice shoes) struggle is real. 😔
    Thank you for this video 💙 Your edits make me smile!
    Btw, straight hair makes you look taller somehow. 😳 I loved your modern attire!

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +1

      HAhaha it really is!!! Thank you my love!

  • @izzywilson9590
    @izzywilson9590 Před 4 lety +4

    me watching rachel and jessica kellgrenn-fozard: hey vintage style looks cool to try
    hot topic: band tees

  • @i.m1ss.y0u.s0.f4r
    @i.m1ss.y0u.s0.f4r Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much Rachel, I’m going to try to make some of my own dresses! I have a vintage-looking skirt that I always wear with a white cardigan and it looks nice. I think next time I wear that I’ll try to do my hair and makeup!

  • @jenipherbelloso1637
    @jenipherbelloso1637 Před 6 lety

    Thank you for this and all your videos. I started dressing vintage years ago and stopped cause I gained weight and the clothes just didn't fit right anyone, not to mention I got a job that has a dress code. But seeing your videos really is encouraging to try it again. You are so effortless in your looks and if I can get to at least half of that then I will call it a win. So in short, thank you for inspiring me to get back into something I really loved and enjoyed. (Sorry for the long comment)

  • @BoyGeeksGirl42
    @BoyGeeksGirl42 Před 6 lety +6

    I had a beautiful pleated, dogtooth, woollen skirt that was my mothers in the 70s/80s, but still had that lovely 40s/50s feel to it. Then the love of my life (and future husband) decided to "help out" and do some laundry. He put my lovely Edinburgh Wool Mill skirt into the washing machine.
    I mean, if I drop two dress size I may be able to fit into it again, BUT NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +2

      Oo that sounds amazing! and OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOO that's the worst!

  • @sarahbiegelsen8690
    @sarahbiegelsen8690 Před 6 lety +3

    hey Rachel, I love your videos and think you're super positive and accepting of all kinds of styles which is refreshing. I've been dressing 'vintage' (or a term I heard: hintage, which to me is modern with vintage vibes - more versatile maybe idk) for 6 years and agree with a lot of your tips. I have a lot of success at thrift stores more than online since I prefer to try things on before I purchase them. Have you ever used Poshmark? It's an app version of a thrift store/garage sale in my opinion lol. Keep up the great content! :D

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety

      Ooo no I haven't tried Poshmark yet but I totally need to! ❤️

  • @Aonalion
    @Aonalion Před 4 lety

    I'm really glad I found your channel, I'm thinking about getting into vintage clothing and these tips definitely help!! I love your style and how you mix and match vintage and modern pieces :) Very inspiring!!

  • @ammiemgk23
    @ammiemgk23 Před 6 lety +2

    Very helpful video, Rachel. I have been trying out vintage inspired outfits and hairdos for almost 3 years now, but I havent gone full vintage cuz it's expensive. But I have collected a few vintage items & I do like you, go to thrift store to find items that look semi-vintage. Etsy is the bomb.com! Thanks for sharing those tips and don't forget the accessories and jewelry! 😙

  • @fable3625
    @fable3625 Před 4 lety +4

    Its so interesting, I owned a couple vintage dresses as a teen. Beautiful ones ❤ I even wore one of them (a golden lace dress) at my wedding as my second dress. I used to do my makeup vintage as well and never wore pants growing up. I then went through a weird phase where I got out of it. But now I'm falling back in love with vintage style. It feels very comfortable and beautiful to me. 💕

  • @Allie_4_animals
    @Allie_4_animals Před 6 lety +15

    You make me happy :) I love my vintage look but modern is cool too . My giant feet are the devil for vintage shoes lol

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +1

      Awww heehee ❤️❤️ YES SAME lolol

  • @dianacherry1411
    @dianacherry1411 Před 6 lety

    Oh my heavens I'm so happy to know you have a CZcams channel!! I followed you on Instagram but I've taken a long hiatus from it. I'm beyond pleased to hear and see the person behind the posts!! 💛💛

  • @katelyncordell2311
    @katelyncordell2311 Před 6 lety +2

    😍😍 love this! I can’t wait to see what you do for the Etsy video. I need all the tips!

  • @TheFlameIam
    @TheFlameIam Před 6 lety +3

    yoooooo this was so helpful, I messaged u on insta (with a username not made in middle school) a while back I got my first vintage outfit and this vid? Honestly helps so much. Usually its just me standing lost in a thrift store and buying something not clothing 😂😂

  • @oldsoul1765
    @oldsoul1765 Před 6 lety +5

    Thanks so much for the video. Everytime I think of something like this the same day you post a video about it. What year are you most stuck, in mine is the 40s and 50s

  • @lita313
    @lita313 Před rokem

    As someone starting out, I appreciate this video for giving out ideas on how to start.

  • @krystalandersen9259
    @krystalandersen9259 Před rokem

    I'm always here for a complement if you want one' omg, your the best , Rachel! Thank you for this video BTW!

  • @Peiggam
    @Peiggam Před 6 lety +5

    This was so helpful! Trying to get into a more vintage style myself, and struggling a little bit. I’ve had so much fun playing around, I think foam rollers still have me beat though 😂😂

    • @whossoul
      @whossoul Před 6 lety +1

      Getting roller sets down took me years! It's not just learning how to properly set the hair, but then brushing it out. Once I finally learned to set my hair I would brush it out, it would turn into a massive poof, then I would loose hope and give up! Have you tried other rolling methods? I have tried foam rollers, pillow rollers, traditional pin curls, and Rockin' Rollers and they all give completely different results, and some just don't work for some people. I now exclusively use Rockin' Rollers because they are so easy to use and give me the best results! I've never had a bad set with them, and it takes me about 15 minutes to do a set with them instead of the 2 hours traditional pin curls take me!

    • @Peiggam
      @Peiggam Před 6 lety

      whossoul I haven’t! I’ve just been using the foam rollers because that’s what I have in my house. I’ll have to give other methods a try! I don’t know why I assumed they all worked the same. My hair is naturally curly, so I can get a set done fine, but then the brushing absolutely kills it and makes it sooooo frizzy. I just want to brush my hair, it shouldn’t be this hard!

    • @whossoul
      @whossoul Před 6 lety

      Oh! Another thing, what type of hair brush do you use to brush out? I kept seeing person after person recommend the Denman 7 row brush but always was like "it's just a hairbrush, what difference does that make?" However, after getting so fed up with things never working, I decided to try the brush, and it seriously made all the difference in the world! I couldn't even tell you what exactly it is about the brush, it doesn't seem that special or different from other brushes, but there's something magic about it, and I now know why almost every other CZcamsr who does vintage wet set hair tutorials recommends that brush!

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety

      It's definitely a matter of practice, as cheesy as it sounds! And brushing it out even if it's tiring hehehe

  • @DontMindLena
    @DontMindLena Před 6 lety +4

    You look like Amy Pond in the thumbnail. Modern or vintage, you're always gorgeous!

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +1

      Heehee aww I love Amy! Thank you so much!

  • @paigebear6403
    @paigebear6403 Před 6 lety +2

    This gave me just enough confidence to try out some vintage styling! I've always wanted to and will definitely accept your challenge :) thank you for the awesome video!

  • @winterlite3243
    @winterlite3243 Před 5 měsíci

    ⚡️Great video! 🤗 This was my first time seeing one of your videos and I found it very helpful. You made dressing vintage seem doable and practical for a wannabe beginner like me. Thank you! ✨🙏🏽💝

  • @chloebay7494
    @chloebay7494 Před 6 lety +5

    getting into the music of whichever era you're going for helps too ;)

    • @whossoul
      @whossoul Před 6 lety

      Yes! I'm always surprised by how many people who dress vintage listen to modern music! If that's what they like that's fine. I just got into vintage fashion because I started getting into rockabilly music, and the style came as an evolution of my love for the music. So it's always makes me do a double take when they don't like any music of that era!

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +1

      Hehe true! I listen to mostly modern folk music but I have a playlist or two that puts me right in the vintage mood!

  • @Charlotte-te8fe
    @Charlotte-te8fe Před 6 lety +21

    I want to start dressing vintage-ish. I want to start wearing woolen jumpers, waistcoats and collared shirts. I don't massively care about my hair or makeup being vintage esk. i own some jumpers I would like to wear in public but I feel like people will stare or laugh. when I put them on in my room I feel downright fabulous but when I leave the house my conference simply evaporates. anybody for any ideas how I could start wearing what i want without feeling out of place?

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +10

      It can be really hard in the beginning, but trust me people will love it! I sometimes still get self conscious if I feel like my outfit is too costumey, but I think having an attitude where you don't care what the fluff other people think, it really helps, hehehe. It's easier said than done but you'll get there!

    • @Charlotte-te8fe
      @Charlotte-te8fe Před 6 lety +2

      The Pinup Companion I go to a drama group every week and I'm much more confedent there than I am anywhere else. in the next couple of weeks I may wear something vintage-y there and see how it goes. thank you xx

  • @Demonstempest
    @Demonstempest Před 5 lety +1

    This actually gave me a huge confident boost. I wear mostly mens styles clothes as a live in a cabin in the mountains and need the durability. But I've been looking for ways to make is seem more feminie. Think lumber jill/ women's land army vibes.

  • @clareleybourne1759
    @clareleybourne1759 Před 6 lety

    Hi there,
    I’m new to your channel and I absolutely love it! I’ve been wearing vintage style for nearly 8 years now, and my style continues to evolve, I’m definitely wearing more ‘40’s lately. I’m also a complete geek, so I love all the cosplays too. I really enjoy your point of view, and I look forward to watching your videos, no matter what day you choose to upload. Xxx

  • @robyn5013
    @robyn5013 Před 6 lety +11

    whoa I'm never this early for anything

  • @wannabebucky
    @wannabebucky Před 6 lety +12

    i really wish there were more vintage channels 4 boys i love the style so much but WHAT DO I DO i am maLEee 😫

    • @rachelmaksy
      @rachelmaksy  Před 6 lety +5

      I know I do too!! I love vintage menswear but it's definitely less popular, womppp. I watch My Vintage Love, which is a husband & wife duo, and Matt has great style and sometimes shows what he got vintage shopping if that helps!

    • @wannabebucky
      @wannabebucky Před 6 lety +1

      The Pinup Companion oof thank you i’ll b checking them out :))

    • @xEnchantedTwilight
      @xEnchantedTwilight Před 5 lety +1

      ryan GAY i follow a dutch couple on instagram that are completely into the 40s lifestyle. instagram.com/tom.van.het.hof?igshid=w2a1im8nasag click the link for his insta and get inspired :)

  • @grandmama127
    @grandmama127 Před 6 lety

    Love the wig so pretty!!! I look forward to seeing what u come up with I know it will be awesome and you are worthy!!!!!

  • @nataliehaines2640
    @nataliehaines2640 Před 2 lety

    Just brought my first skirt and blouse after watching this video, so excited!

  • @brittniep9219
    @brittniep9219 Před 5 lety +7

    Amazon has some nice "vintage" reproduction clothing, shockingly. Not the best quality but in comparison to someone that cannot often afford $100+ dresses, $30 and still good after 3 years isn't bad! :)

    • @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
      @windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 Před 3 lety +1

      One very well made dress is worth 15 cheap ones. They fit because they're custom (etsy). They're stunning in looks and construction. Theyll wear much longer because of stronger fabric.
      Jmo. You could get by with way fewer clothes that make you happy! :)