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| emtfarmer |
Posted - Jan 05 2014 : 12:33:50 PM
I love the junk gypsy girls style of clothing! But I'm not as young and skinny (I call a spade a spade too) as they are.
At what point does it become less of a fashion statement (your own style) and more of a "that doesn't look good at all on her"?
You know what I mean???
Darlene
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| Song Sparrow |
Posted - Apr 14 2015 : 12:04:03 PM
Thanks for sharing the lagenlook concept. I've always loved that look but didn't know it had a name. The potential for creative and unique clothes is huge! I'd also love to find pattern ideas. I think you should wear others that make you happy and express your personality. Life's too short for boring clothes!
Amy
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| michgirl |
Posted - Apr 12 2015 : 08:11:20 AM
I am SLOWLY discovering that I (plus size and over 50) actually look better in the gypsy look than in pants. They skirts hide my mommy tummy and the tunics do too. I am embracing the look more and more! |
| Rosemary |
Posted - Jan 30 2015 : 12:08:42 PM
Isn't that stuff just great?!? I love it, too. Would you be willing to share your source for patterns?
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| 5 acre Farmgirl |
Posted - Jan 30 2015 : 07:44:51 AM
I googled it and LOVE that look...am starting to make my own....
Farmgirl Sister #368
~~*Terri*~~
Life is too short, it is just a vapor, live it like you wont have another minute with the ones you love......
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| Rosemary |
Posted - Jan 18 2015 : 08:41:34 AM
You might like the "lagenlook" style. It has the "gypsy" flair while being controlled enough for all but the most gruesomely conservative occasions. Google "lagenlook" for patterns and ready-mades . The latter are usually too pricey for my blood, but inspiring. |
| 5 acre Farmgirl |
Posted - Jan 13 2015 : 07:33:54 AM
All you have suggested sounds
GREAT...Ill try some new ides too... |
| rphelps4 |
Posted - Jan 13 2015 : 07:25:31 AM
Look in the back of mjf magazine there is a ad for vintage patterns they have a pattern for them
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| 5 acre Farmgirl |
Posted - Jan 13 2015 : 07:19:15 AM
Bloomers? I cut off pajama bottoms or leggings depending what I want....the same for petticoats ,,old skirts like one shared above.
Farmgirl Sister #368
~~*Terri*~~
Life is too short, it is just a vapor, live it like you wont have another minute with the ones you love...... |
| Penny Wise |
Posted - Feb 07 2014 : 03:57:56 AM
Heather; patterns for bloomers? i was thinking the other day how comfy they would feel..(not sure i would like velvet ones tho!)i've been wearing some men's cotton boxers under my jeans instead of my tighty whiteys and love the freedom yet "coverage"...in this horrid cold i've even worn my flannel pj bottoms under my jeans...
as to junk gypsy and upcycled- there is definitely a difference...i just turned 60 , am short and still pudgy-i love the look yet i just don't see me pulling it off-the inner me could but i tend to go more traditional .....ah well ....
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| MagnoliaWhisper |
Posted - Feb 06 2014 : 7:28:59 PM
you aren't kidding. My brother did some missionary work in south american and brought back llama and alpaca stuff....soooooft! I will have to look for some!
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com |
| Rosemary |
Posted - Feb 06 2014 : 1:36:47 PM
quote:
Originally posted by MagnoliaWhisper
There is different kinds of wool, you may want to check the for wool that is less itchy-merino, cashmere, and lambs are a few that tend to go less itchy...
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com
You could look for alpaca or llama yarns too. If you don't have farm markets and other such places near you, try online. I have a pair of alpaca socks that are thick and delightfully soft inside. A whole different animal -- literally! |
| Dapple Grey Lady |
Posted - Jan 11 2014 : 7:23:03 PM
Thanks, Heather, never knew that. I believe mine said merino. I don't have the tag anymore.
~ Betty ~
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| MagnoliaWhisper |
Posted - Jan 11 2014 : 4:28:11 PM
There is different kinds of wool, you may want to check the for wool that is less itchy-merino, cashmere, and lambs are a few that tend to go less itchy...
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com |
| churunga |
Posted - Jan 11 2014 : 09:12:28 AM
I have to wear cotton socks next to my skin when I wear winter socks. This year I noticed that wool next to my skin causes me to itch very badly to the point at which I injure myself.
Marie, Sister #5142
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| Dapple Grey Lady |
Posted - Jan 11 2014 : 08:58:08 AM
I wear wool blend socks year round. Have for years. Love how they make my feet feel.
~ Betty ~
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| MagnoliaWhisper |
Posted - Jan 10 2014 : 10:04:59 PM
I started wearing wool socks this year....I actually threw out my cotton ones! I LOVE wool socks now!
I mainly wear skirts (that I make myself) and I thrift...I love thrifting.
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com |
| Katlady93 |
Posted - Jan 10 2014 : 7:59:13 PM
So true. i have been wearing what makes me feel good for some time now. and what makes me feel good is skirts and tops. different styles, colors, as much natural fabric as possible. Boots in the winter, sandels in the summer. i very seldom wear pants or jeans anymore. i refuse to pay the price for jeans. i shop thrift shops, yard sales, i repurpose like mad. i wash just about everything, even wool and linen. and i layer, layer, layer too. especially this time of year. i don't like being cold. this year i discovered scarves, and chunky jewelry. and i wear wool socks.
Attitude is the key. i wear what i want for me, what makes me feel good. and if i feel good, i look good, and i act confidently.
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| countrymommy85 |
Posted - Jan 10 2014 : 1:26:11 PM
Honestly, in my humble opinion, if you don't feel good with what you are wearing then you won't look good in whatever you're wearing. However, if you absolutely love something and it looks a little "off", then see if you can layer, add a belt or scarf, a "statement" piece of jewelry. When it all comes down to it, if you love it then go for it because beauty is in the eye of the beholder anyway! For me personally I've been doing a lot of layering to personalize my outfits because I feel too old to shop in the junior's as a mom of 3 with one on the way but I also feel too young to shop in the real women's section. So, to save myself that frustration, I thrift. I repurpose. I layer, layer, layer:) And of course no matter what you are wearing- Sunday best or your beat up work clothes nothing beats wearing a smile :)
Mothers are those wonderful people who can get up in the morning before the smell of coffee. ~Author Unknown
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| cj6 |
Posted - Jan 07 2014 : 11:33:02 PM
One of my favorite things to wear is my tiered skirts with a petticoat underneath! Shhhhhh...it's actually a white tiered skirt from target a couple years ago. I don't wear it often...I stick to my jeans and t-shirts,thermal shirts and sweatshirts...mainly out of habit and not wanting to stick out. I'm plus size too and very conscious of it.I do love the hippie,1800's etc...look though! |
| Cozynana |
Posted - Jan 06 2014 : 10:58:04 PM
I wear stuff around the house that makes me feel good. Of course, I wouldn't be caught dead in public with some of it. It is fun to have the freedom in one's house to do and dress freely. I have a couple of gypsy/hippie looking dresses I wear that feel so good. Hope I never get caught, they will think I have flipped. |
| MagnoliaWhisper |
Posted - Jan 06 2014 : 7:12:24 PM
Between your post, and the temperatures out there right now, you spurred me to pinterest bloomers (need some in this weather!) and I had first planned to make some flannel ones, but pinterest found me some velvet ones! OMG, I never imagined that. That will be so warm, and the ones on pinterest are so cute. (very junk gypsy) I'm making them!
http://www.heathersprairie.blogspot.com |
| emtfarmer |
Posted - Jan 06 2014 : 6:26:34 PM
Thank you, dear ladies, for your ideas and encouragement. You're right...I essentially need to step out of my ho-hum comfort zone, use a little (but not too much!) common sense, and go for it. I like the belt and the tricot ideas too.
Again, I really appreciate your feedback to someone who has never been very self confident. It is time to go for it! 
Hugs to all,
Darlene
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| AFinkberry |
Posted - Jan 06 2014 : 5:26:00 PM
Brenda, I know EXACTLY what you mean about the tiered skirts on women sized women! I'm not short, but I've got the plump!
And I think using elements from certain styles is the way to go for us gals that aren't the same body type as the models!
Ally
Farmgirl Sister #5672
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| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - Jan 06 2014 : 08:51:04 AM
One of our farmgirls has an etsy site that she sells upcycled clothing in ALL sizes. I think you might like this style, too. Check her out at this site:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CuriousOrangeCat?ref=ss_profile
Marianne
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| brightmeadow |
Posted - Jan 06 2014 : 05:15:36 AM
OK, so I just googled "junk gypsys" and now I see what you mean...
Lots of color, fringe, cowboy boots, lace, western jewelry...
I don't see anything wrong with incorporating those elements into your wardrobe as a plus-size, with two exceptions -
Those tiered skirts look romantic on skinny models, but when you are short and plump and wear them, you look like a tank (I had one or two and hated the photos)
Cowboy boots are difficult if not impossible to find in wide widths or wide calves. I would go for a shorter bootie with the same heel and toe styles...
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