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First Share A Myth Submission: No Going Back!
I am very happy to report that we have received our very first “Share A Myth” submission!!! Helena, has shared with us her mother’s myth that “One can only wear a trend once!” The myth here says that if you participated in a trend the first time, you should not participate the second time round. The example Helena gave us was if you wore stirrup pants in the 80s (eek as she put it) or wedges in the 70s, that your probably too old to wear it the second time round!
courtesy Jerry Charlotte Miller - www.flickr.com/photos/blackbutterfly/
Helena, this is a great myth! My thoughts on this revolve around your comment “probably”. Because it would seem to me that some women probably can get away with it! Where I am a little uncertain in my response is the issue of vintage clothing. It seems to me that it is a lot of fun going into vintage stores and finding things that you understand from earlier times and if the piece really fits you well, having the fun of re-interpreting the trend in a more modern way (with other accessories).
Its funny you shared this myth because in our store we sell the “magazine bags” that were so popular in the 70s and women remembering them, enjoy buying them again. Of course this is an accessory and not a piece of clothing but I think its about how you reinterpret the trend rather than just duplicate the trend.
I am curious of your thoughts on this matter and I look forward to our other readers chiming in with their opinions.
You Can’t Wear Gold and Silver Together
This myth seems to be one of the most prevalent! All the time I hear “You can’t mix gold and silver” or “I can only wear gold/silver.” » Read more
