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350 is probably decent for something so high quality. I don’t dress like a nerd though so I wouldn’t buy it.

And is below a XXL

​@@sonialinsey8083 Nerd? It's classy.

As she said these are high quality dresses. Of course they will not be as cheap as shein

The first 2 companies don't charge $350 tho. More like $250 for the first one, and $150 for the second one;-)

Saw the prices. This brand is exclusive, not inclusive.😂

Absolutely worth it though. Their cuts and materials are ace.

​@@PoliArias clothing quality linen is pretty expensive by the yard tbh

@@grain9640 yes, therefore it is exclusive.

Yeah, I looked at the first website. Pretty darn expensive and wayyyy out of teacher budget. I’ll stick to thrifting and making my own summer dresses with my crazy talented ML.

Is retro stage really high quality? I've been tempted but never purchased because I wasn't sure of the quality

@@Norah-Zimmer thanks for the response!

I would be wary of Retro Stage. A lot of pinups have had their photos (and sometimes post captions) stolen by Retro Stage and used for advertising without their permission and without pay. Even when they are wearing a different brand's clothes, Retro Stage will use the images to advertise anyways meaning the product they are advertising isn't even their own.

I think Unique Vintage is actually very hit or miss. Sometimes the fabrics are horrible quality, the seams have loose threads, and one dress arrived with a broken zipper. Other dresses from them have been amazing and lasted years.

@@paigeh1670 sorry that happened, all of the things i have gotten were good quality and not broken.

exactly my thoughts

defiantly expensive. however, i would imagine (or hope) that these dresses are very high quality and meant to last you years. if not, its a scam. you could always learn to sew and make simular pieces

What was the nsme of the first one

@@ayankeegirl1835 son de flor

It's because their garments are ethically made in Europe.

@@tiffanydelgado342 thank you

I swear I think my viewpoint is skewed because $200-300 didn’t seem that insane for really well made dresses. Also DVF wrap dresses are around $300-600, the exact one she was wearing was $560 but Diane Von Furstenburg is considered a luxury brand, akin to a more respected and less widely known Coach.

Eshakti. Their dresses are customizable and many of them are under $100.

@@Trad634 where … first brand if you put price from LOW to high the cheapest dress is 162$🤣that ain’t cheap

sew your own. cheap clothing gets into the realm of child slavery very quickly

In my experience, it's worth either paying at least $100 a dress, or digging through thrift stores for the occasional gem, because anything less than that just isn't quality and costs you more in the long run to replace it.

​@flockofdoves3889 oh yes cause the sewing machine, materials and time to learn how to sew are cheap... 😅 no one is ever happy, let me buy my cheap ass clothes and be able to afford food this month

I can relate to this. My grandfather, who was a shipwright, designed a specific type of foldable table, a year later his neighbour has patented the design and made bank. He was also bitter but would also laugh at it saying "glad he could help his neighbour in need"

Not the same thing but when I was an elementary kid around 9 I took part in this competition on worlds children's literature day or something like that and the prize was getting as many books as you can carry in your arms for free. It was basically about walking from station to station at the bookstore and putting down the answers on your worksheet, the answers are all hints towards a word you have to guess. I was the first one who solved it I was excited and told this girl who I knew from school that I solved it and I ran up to the announcer to tell him. But I guess she must have seen my final answear because before I could she ran up to him showed him her sheet which didn't have any of the questions solved only the final word and he ignored me when I pulled at his jacket to show him my full sheet. He didn't listen pushed me aside put a hand on the other girls shoulder and announced she was the winner. For context I was poor and didn't own a single book even my school books where second hand and from a neighbors kid who went to a different school, I was there on my own with not a single cent in my pockets. Evryone was dressed all fancy for the event I was in a trifted sweater. The girl then went and not only picked out the book series I had wanted and told her about for her free price but then also called her parents over and proceeded to buy over a 100$ worth maybe closer to 200$ of more books. Her parents didn't even bat an eye even trew in some toys while praising her for being their little genius. As if they had to make it any more glaringly obvious that they really didn't need that bit of charity. As a child of working class immigrants it felt like spit to the face like they were trampling all over my efforts and struggles. I walked out of there with nothing but rage. Eventually I found a library in my town and I spent evry day there after a year the librarian helped me get a card through some program. It was wonderful! The card expired after a year and I couldn't afford to renew it. I'm turning 18 soon and two weeks ago I walked in to a bookstore and bought something for the first time in my life. ❤ I feel like I can finally forget about it and maybe laugh but honestly fuck that family and their daughter. She was the worst friend ever. But I also had a kid from my garden club show of my roses as his when a local news team came to our middle school and at my first year of high school I had my essay stolen. But that's a whole nother story, Point is there are always people who show of your work as their own and they all can suck it. Unfortunately I have yet to find a way to prevent this from happening. 😅

@@acanimatics906 What a horrible experience. I would start telling new stories. People are happy that you are number one! Everyone respects and honors you and gives you credit! You are deserving to be number one. You are deserving to win! People praise you and are more than happy to share with you! Look into the law of assumption.

@@misss827 I really don't mean to be rude! But I'm afraid I don't understand what you mean..? Your comment seem positive (and very kind) but that last sentence trows me of. I don't want to assume what you mean and potentially cause a misunderstanding. What is the law of assumption and how is it relevant in context? I feel like I'm missing a puzzle piece. /gen

@@acanimatics906 The law of assumptions is by Neville Goddard. But you can also start watching Joseph Rodrigues. Maybe you understand better then.

I have hypothyroidism you should not be overweight due to it if you are treated properly. If you’re overweight because ice cream is good I understand but that’s different.

@@sonialinsey8083 I mean often you can't loose the weight after you get treated, PLUS two kids. Please don't compare your experience to someone else's, as you don't know what their situation is. The worst part about thyroid problems is that they vary so often.

Most do there's no reason to accommodate people who are 500+ lbs as it's wasteful due to taking an entire bolt of fabric to make and the fact there's not much in the demand aspect

​@Aya Jade Jesus christ, this is an ugly comment. That's also not what they are saying at all. There is a lot in between rail thin and 500lbs. And just because it says XXL on the label does not mean it was created for someone of that size to fit properly.

@@ivyblack8145 I'm fine with size exclusivity to a certain point I'm just not going to humor being wasteful as fat activists are trying normalize being over 500+lbs. An entire bolt of fabric is 32 yards which can make 8-16 dress or other garments for an adult size to waste it on one garment is insanely wasteful. That's before we get it's impossible to properly pattern for someone that size. I'm against Shein for the same reason of textile waste and you can't change reality of how much fabric,water, labor, etc it takes to make a single garment in the 5-6+xl range being incredibly wasteful. Don't know what planet you live on where calling out wasteful practices is considered an ugly comment instead of reality but I don't want to live in a place where that much selfishness is normalized

Women *

@@ayajade6683 You call people that big selfish, when so many of them suffer from disabilities, with some caused by the weight, that make it impossible for them to lose it. So maybe instead of sharing your hateful opinion no one asked for, you should educate yourself of a topic before speaking on it.

I also forgot to mention British Retro. I love their shirt dresses.

I love collectif!!

​@@beginnerbugladySame!! I do prefer their older runs though. A lot of their newer stuff seems to be 90%+ polyester but more expensive.

​@@mushroomgal9614 I agree, I have stopped ordering new stuff from them. I have a few things from when I first discovered them in 2015 and have used a lot. That all look better than some of my newer stuff from them. The shirts are also all way to short now, I have one from 2015 that first perfectly, and a decent one from their top vintage Collab but newer ones are crop tops for me and only work with underbust high skirts.

I think she meant well just didn’t consider that her average audience can’t afford what she’s advising us to buy

I wondee what brand it is 🤔

It’s a vintage 20’s (I think? I don’t remember) dressing gown that belonged to her very wealthy Great Aunt Stella. Acquiring a similar one today would be extremely expensive or you would have to pattern and sew it yourself.

Ethically sourced is a joke. It could just mean a cotton field anywhere in the world or free roam animal.

Better get a personal loan first.

What? That doesn't make sense. If you're a XL, a vintage medium definitely won't fit. Size mediums then are smaller than today's medium.

@@rocknroller77 I’m also mid-size (sorry for not clarifying) so I can usually fit into m-xl depending on the garment. Also something I’ve noticed with 90s clothes is that is that a lot of the ones I’ve worn tend to run larger. Like a 90s xl shirt is wayyyyy too big for me.

Yep, there were a lot of oversized clothes in the 90s... cut 6+ inches bigger in the bust and hips than you'd expect from the tag. I picked up a bunch of older stuff in 2000 in smaller sizes and wore them as a more traditional fit.

@@SerebroWD love scouring depop for vintage goth brand garments and I always keep in mind the sizing differences across decades and brands. Also have seen actual true vintage and antique garments (including antique Victorian mourning wear) for surprisingly good prices there.

they arent inclusive to anyone, their 4XL is basically a size 14-16 from what ive read

Same!

Belle Poque has cute vintage inspired stuff that's actually budge friendly! I have a few pieces from them that I adore.

Yes! I would love to know as well!

I wanna know too

It’s a true vintage dress handed down from her great aunt Stella.

I was gonna say! It’s so hard to find size inclusive brands at reasonably affordable price points - especially in vintage styles!

And they aren't even that size inclusive if you look at the chart. The 4XL isn't even a 2X in plus size land.

Good point xxx

Hi, I haven't bought anything from them yet, but I think you should check out Freddies of Pinewood if you like 40/50's menswear inspired clothes :) Also, Lady K Love make the coolest vintage inspired jeans as well if that's something you're looking for. They are both UK brands, but they do ship internationally. Hope that helps 😊

Inclusivity in clothes is about size not the price

Inclusivity can also mean paying the seamstresses a living wage. We have gotten way too used to buying cheap clothes made in sweatshops in Asia under slave-like conditions…

I wonder this too! I’ve been searching with no success 💔