tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post841824769414551605..comments2024-03-12T13:57:38.337-07:00Comments on Chronically Vintage: Ten cold weather vintage wardrobe staplesWitchcrafted Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-89565584697661276662014-11-03T12:46:15.602-08:002014-11-03T12:46:15.602-08:00Thank you for sharing this post with me today, It ...Thank you for sharing this post with me today, It was great timing and I shared a little link love with you on my blog today. <br /><br /><b><a href="http://sheknitsinpearls.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-misadventures-of-nervous-seemstress.html" rel="nofollow">She Knits in Pearls</a></b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321740673038769138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-60970888185660874012013-12-23T17:00:19.144-08:002013-12-23T17:00:19.144-08:00Funny you should mention vests in this list. I'...Funny you should mention vests in this list. I've been thinking that I would like to add a few smartly tailored vests in classic fabrics to my wardrobe. <br /><br />Lisa.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496217916948996526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-28042884690758380022013-12-17T01:36:38.240-08:002013-12-17T01:36:38.240-08:00While I do love summer, I have to say I adore autu...While I do love summer, I have to say I adore autumn and winter for their ability to promote accessorising! It's summer here now, but I am going to spend all my time between now and autumn getting a good winter wardrobe together - this post is eternally helpful! <br />And I am also going to spend all my time between now and the colder months finding a pattern to make a coat just like that red one - it is gorgeous, and everything I would ever want in a coat. I might also make it in mint green, since I have that fabric already (but I'll do a red as well, because a girl can't have too many coats!)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14054451931750515916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-61288760164075712952013-12-16T10:35:01.620-08:002013-12-16T10:35:01.620-08:00It is the vests that I really want to add to my wi...It is the vests that I really want to add to my wishlist! I have not one and I think they would be so smart looking and cozy too!<br />-Jamie<br /><a href="http://chatterblossom.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">ChatterBlossom</a>ChatterBlossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16812718292807106583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-71712062330909740062013-12-16T06:46:21.773-08:002013-12-16T06:46:21.773-08:00You're super welcome, my dear! Though I don...You're super welcome, my dear! Though I don't own any of their's, LL Bean has some wonderfully classic styles, if genuine vintage ones are proving hard to come by: http://www.llbean.com/llb/search/?freeText=Flannel+Nightgowns<br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-12792832105333835972013-12-16T06:38:10.273-08:002013-12-16T06:38:10.273-08:00ooh, a long flannel nightgown. that sounds amazing...ooh, a long flannel nightgown. that sounds amazing! thanks for the tip!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-68191383494306256482013-12-16T06:30:04.584-08:002013-12-16T06:30:04.584-08:00Hi sweet gal, thank you very much for your comment...Hi sweet gal, thank you very much for your comment and terrific question! Flannel is my vintage winter sleepwear secret. Whether in long nightgown form or a two-piece set, it's just about the only thing I wear during our long, cold Canadian winters (well, that plus vintage housecoats and bed jackets).<br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-25237703627765895252013-12-16T06:24:33.498-08:002013-12-16T06:24:33.498-08:00I love these and I can't believe I own less th...I love these and I can't believe I own less than half of these items. Guess it's a good excuse for some shopping :)<br /><br />A question - what do you wear to bed in the winter? I feel too cold to wear the vintage nightgowns I wear in the summer but I get so sick of wearing a sweatshirt and sweatpants! I miss feeling cute while I sleep!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-28607843607320571022013-12-16T06:09:20.935-08:002013-12-16T06:09:20.935-08:00Fear not, everyone has to start someplace when it ...Fear not, everyone has to start someplace when it comes to their vintage winter wardrobe and few (places) can rival owning a couple of fantastic winter coats. They're like complete outfits unto themselves.<br /><br />♥ Jessica <br /><br />Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-58897023438940964522013-12-16T06:03:26.025-08:002013-12-16T06:03:26.025-08:00I have some of these key pieces, but my wardrobe i...I have some of these key pieces, but my wardrobe is sorely lacking. :-( I do however have a couple of great stylish winter coats.seannaapprovedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09546047220109216505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-21522581804885486082013-12-14T16:52:10.505-08:002013-12-14T16:52:10.505-08:00Having spent a couple of winters (and they were ve...Having spent a couple of winters (and they were very cold ones!) in Calgary when I was younger, I can certainly relate to the freezing temps of Alberta and the unsuitability of a crinoline and circle skirt for those days of particularly extreme weather (Toronto, too, wasn't immune to some rather cold temps and mountains of snow). It can be tricky to be warm and stylish, I agree - great coats (and gloves) can often be one's saving grace there. <br /><br />Penticton (and the Okanagan as a whole) is often a bit milder in the winter than many other parts of the country, but it's not immune to freezing temps and famous snow of Canada's winters by any means. I'll usually go the crinoline + tights + heavy full skirt + long coat + scarf + muff or gloves route until about -15C, but then, especially if there's blowing snow, I do tend to opt pants if I'm going to be outside for long.<br /><br />Oh dear! I'm sorry to hear about your fingers. That's scary - I've experienced similar things with both my toes and fingers. I know that you guys got hit was some really, really cold weather (relatively) early this year in Edmonton. I hope dearly that you don't have any more close calls like that this year (or ever!).<br /><br />Warm hugs,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-82286260086725150362013-12-14T12:22:57.401-08:002013-12-14T12:22:57.401-08:00Oh gosh those Winterboots i wish i would have the ...Oh gosh those Winterboots i wish i would have the same in red;) <br />our winter still hash´t arrived, it seems we won´t have white christmas here again :( but then it the snow comes in january and stays till april:( <br />wish you a wonderful weekend!<br />love and kiss,maryMonsterchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418938515760517614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-55522365005951303312013-12-14T12:22:39.290-08:002013-12-14T12:22:39.290-08:00i'm a big fan of wearing petticoats in winter ...i'm a big fan of wearing petticoats in winter time ... they keep you warm! but the one thing that safes me from getting a bladder infection is my ski underwear (panty or knee length). it's perfect under every skirt that ends under your knee.<br />... aaaah, you remind me on my muffs ... where are they?! i have to look for them right away ...Ms. Falconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02131781752240288828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-48014334946323026242013-12-14T09:28:07.846-08:002013-12-14T09:28:07.846-08:00Fun list, though living where it was recently -37C...Fun list, though living where it was recently -37C, I can't say I would dare wear a circle skirt with crinoline on my 20 minute walk to the train station. Too much surface area for cold winter winds to blow up!! Same with capes. I think I would need gloves worn inside the muff, too. The other day my fingers almost froze off after only a moment's exposure!! But if I were driving and only shuttling in and out of a car, I would wear every single one of these things! It's SO hard to be stylish AND warm in the snowy wilds of Edmonton, as a pedestrian. Makes me miss the weather of the coast! BaronessVonVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329735134543431231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-91261166426335016592013-12-14T05:59:37.630-08:002013-12-14T05:59:37.630-08:00Beautiful set of illustrations for your list, they...Beautiful set of illustrations for your list, they made me want one of absolutely everything. Actually, reading this made me realise how ill prepared my wardrobe is for properly cold weather. Apart from a fantastic coat ( my grandma's green woollen 1960s one) and a headscarf (a lovely traditional woollen one that my husband bought me back from Russia), I don't have anything on this list. I must set out to remedy this right away!Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-15513059756046668792013-12-14T02:02:25.894-08:002013-12-14T02:02:25.894-08:00I love that you love this post, sweet Christy! :) ...I love that you love this post, sweet Christy! :) I don't think she wore it like that for very long - perhaps it was just for a particular movie role? I'm not honestly sure (though I be there are Liz Taylor experts out there who would know), but whatever the case it really was a cute style on her. I'd happily sport it, too, if I could find a wig like that.<br /><br />Big hugs,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-52291856887843734712013-12-14T01:46:44.320-08:002013-12-14T01:46:44.320-08:00Same here - Christmas really and truly doesn't...Same here - Christmas really and truly doesn't feel the same to me without them, especially my all-time favourite December flick, White Christmas. <br /><br />I'm delighted to know you enjoyed this post, dear April. Things certainly have changed on the cold weather fashion front over the years, but thankfully these timelessly beautiful styles remain alive today in the wardrobes of vintage fans the world over. <br /><br /><br />Big hugs & tons of happy holiday wishes,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-39985741836948641682013-12-14T01:41:16.799-08:002013-12-14T01:41:16.799-08:00Delighted to know that these ten items are ones th...Delighted to know that these ten items are ones that you can still avail of in sunny San Diego. I hope you find some great pink quilted fabric. If none if forth coming, let me know and I'd be happy to keep my eyes peeled for a house coat akin to this while I'm bopping about web. I've seen a few that were fairly similar to it online (for sale on etsy and eBay) over the years.<br /><br />Thank you very much for your comment & have a fantastic weekend!<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-69979515224574269322013-12-14T01:33:36.279-08:002013-12-14T01:33:36.279-08:00If I could ship you a few crates of Canadian snow ...If I could ship you a few crates of Canadian snow to give your first white Christmas, sweet dear, I really would. I think everyone (or at least everyone who wants one) should get to experience a snowy Christmas at least once in their lifetime. I hope you'll be able to some day.<br /><br />I wonderful what kind of fur your muff? Do you have a picture of it? My interest has been thoroughly piqued by your description of it. <br /><br />Thank you very much for your great comment,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-48143527689504485132013-12-14T01:30:59.621-08:002013-12-14T01:30:59.621-08:00It's one of mine as well! I want her hair (and...It's one of mine as well! I want her hair (and outfit) there so much!<br /><br />Thank you very much, darling gal! <br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-68083403229552348412013-12-14T01:16:22.065-08:002013-12-14T01:16:22.065-08:00Oooh, what a terrific piece to add to your cold we...Oooh, what a terrific piece to add to your cold weather wardrobe. I don't yet have an wingtip scarves in my collection - hopefully one day. What does your new beauty look like? <br /><br />I completely agree - muffs are one the absolute loveliest accessories ever. It's a shame that they've fallen out of wide spread use (often the only place you see them now is on the bride and her bridesmaids during winter weddings in cold climates). I have one small vintage one and one modern "funky fur" one (bought on eBay years ago), both of which come into heavy rotation from November onward.<br /><br />Many thanks for your great comment, sweet Joanna,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-55813219201005774302013-12-14T01:10:43.280-08:002013-12-14T01:10:43.280-08:00It it is indeed. There are still some great clothe...It it is indeed. There are still some great clothes on the market, but overall, few are made as well or beautifully as those from the mid-twentieth century, I completely agree. Thank goodness vintage lovers the world over are keeping these looks alive in our own stylish ways. I hope that such will always continue to be the case, even centuries from now.<br /><br />Thank you very much for your comment,<br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-78820820136136056002013-12-13T16:09:43.508-08:002013-12-13T16:09:43.508-08:00I love that song too, though I've never seen a...I love that song too, though I've never seen a white christmas before. I adore this list. Guess I will have to bookmark it for when winter comes around in AustraliaNatalie_vintage_girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16089063496465996399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-34760011907899635232013-12-13T15:21:11.995-08:002013-12-13T15:21:11.995-08:00Love this post Jessica! I'm a big fan of vinta...Love this post Jessica! I'm a big fan of vintage ads and these are lovely. I've never seen Elizabeth Taylor's hair like that before. I think my favorite item is the cozy looking robe, probably because I've got a touch of the flu.Christynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3423410690702297063.post-38992000198716796932013-12-13T13:38:27.824-08:002013-12-13T13:38:27.824-08:00What a fabulous list my dear! I love capes and the...What a fabulous list my dear! I love capes and the textures of velvet or wool are absolutely glorious during winter...very essential even though London's winter chill can't be compared with the 10 foot Canadian snow! We always seem to wish for snow at Christmas time, but it is always late and often arrive in January or February instead. Anyhow...stay warm and have a fabulous weekend!<br />May x<br />'Walking In May' is running a *GIVEAWAY*, find out more here: http://www.walkinginmay.com/2013/12/giveaway-happy-3rd-blog-anniversaryand.htmlWalking In Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11830965675395012690noreply@blogger.com