Early Access - Closet Clear Out Part 2!
For some reason this video is making me more nervous than the last one? It is very long, and sharing a glimpse into my actual closet and collection does always feel a bit vulnerable, as I am aware that my vintage accessory collection is quite large and I am so incredibly lucky to have it.
Also, I won't be selling the Ankara wax print cotton dress seen in the video, as I don't want to profit off of it in any way. Really I'd like to send it along to a more appropriate owner, so I'm going to try and figure that one out (get in touch if this could be you!). When I bought the fabric I didn't know anything about Ankara, so at least doing research on that 6 yard cut I brought home from a tiny shop in London taught me all about the gorgeous colorful fabrics. I have learned a bunch over the last 10 years of wearing and collecting vintage and sewing retro garments, and I always hope to continue learning about how I can do better as member of the vintage community of course.
Sorry for the sudden spam of content over here! I go all quiet for a while and then BAM, several things to post in a row eek!
"Time for part 2 of my closet clear out, and this time I have to deal with decluttering my thrifted blouse collection and sorting through the large volume of retro dresses I have sewn over the last several years. It is certainly harder for me to let go of things I have made myself, and since everything still sparks some joy, the question becomes which things spark the /most/ joy, eek!
Hopefully by the time I get to listing everything on Etsy (think summer-ish, it's going to be a while!!) and do a final sort, I will be able to let a few more items go, but by then we all know I will have made new things as well of course!
Collections Management Playlist - a closer look at various parts of my vintage collection : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP-pS2qSGxk&list=PLxmC6PRxKKf-ZYVgBf7GR2it2UuwKS1L5
My last full closet tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KFK66buDOE
A great video about Ankara fabrics : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZdu4RLwQlk
The spider web heels from Macy's : https://mcys.co/36bXeAS
The metallic BAIT heels (are on sale!!!) : https://baitfootwear.com/collections/heels/products/lacey-glass?variant=19491413655621
also, not sponsored, just to confirm"
Which Dresses Can I Keep? // Massive Closet Clear Out Part 2 (YouTube)
Comments (33)
I agree with the above comment about how much fun it was to watch you clean out your closet!! I can't imagine keeping that many clothes. You must be very social when times are better! It's a shame to keep all of those beautiful styles only in the house! Thanks for taking us on your journey!
Thank you Peggy!
This video was very enjoyable and as I live in a vintage wartime house from the 1940’s here in the north end of St. Catharines, I can totally see you posing in one of your outfits on the front steps of any of the similar houses in the neighbourhood. If, when it’s safe to travel, you find yourself in Niagara Falls, do let me know!
Thank you Penny!
Thanks for the wonderful look into your closet and collection! These two parts were so much fun to watch and your commentary was delightful! I admit it was hard to watch and not imagine myself in each item, but that's more an admission of how much I love your style aesthetic. I cannot wait to see what you create this year with all the new space in your closet. What a culling! I think I'm most looking forward to that purple skirt on your Etsy store (my favourite colour, eee!) Looking forward to your next project video with great anticipation :) I'm such a huge fan!
Thank you Amelia! Purple is such a great color indeed, I have to find the right shade for me to wear so I can get some in my closet!
honestly was hoping youd sell the green dress with daisies cuz I'd love to snap that up (even though we are totally different sizes T_T) also those purses ahh <3
Save - the really sparkly 20’s tabard - cuz it would be a great piece to rework as an Edwardian “apron” dress part for a historic costuming project. If you don’t save I pray I can buy it, but I really think you could recycle it. Also, I agree - can you draft a pattern off the real vintage suit jacket that doesn’t fit? Because it is freaking amazing and your new version could be an episode of your Millionaire Milliner series. I am in awe of your culling 40%!!!!! Holy Cats!!! Did you see they have a new movie version of Blythe Spirit that is coming soon? That would be an awesome look book theme! All grey outfits a the ghost of the dead wife, then color outfits of the living wife lol.
Thank you Thea! Unfortunately something like recreating the 40's jacket is just beyond my skill level, it has all kinds of internal structure and padding and such and I don't know anything about real tailoring like that eek! I have to say I've never /heard of/seen Blyth Spirit I'm afraid!
I look forward to your shop opening back up. I've only bought a single clothing item since lockdown, and that was a pair of clearance BAIT boots this week for an early birthday gift to myself (thanks for the tip about that sale). So don't be surprised if I put a dent in your inventory!
Thanks Chae! I fell for that darn Bait sale too, I only discovered it by accident, but it was quite the sale! 😅
This is so inspiring! I need to do the same but its too hard to let go of handmade items. Some things just dont work out when done up and I am way too hard on myself when that happens. You did good!
Thank you Tina!
Its really hard to let go of items that were made with your own hands/were a bargain....you did good! Hoping you're able to open your Etsy store soon so you can get some revenue. Stay safe. Sending best wishes from Down Under ❤️🌺🇦🇺🥰
Thank you Rhonda! ❤❤❤
Well, you inspired me to take a closer look at my own wardrobe. I am starting from an entirely diffrent point (after gaining weight on antidepressants and then loosing it again my sihloutette changed so I am making most of the things from scratch now). Pinterest board clearly suggest that „strong jewel tones, strong lines, rich widow in the 50s vibes” seems to be my jam, but now have to find courage to be who I clearly want to be style-vise 😀
Rich widow vibes is such a mood even if a bit morbid 🖤;)
A semi-save: the 1940s jacket you love but never fit you properly, you could consider remaking it in your size? Or at least drafting it?
Alas that would be beyond my skill level I'm afraid. There is a lot of internal structure and padding giving that jacket its shape and I don't actually know anything about nice tailoring like that sadly!
I’m can’t wait until the world is safer and you start selling some of these in your Etsy shop!
😥😥😥 Please save the green 40’s dress with the gathering at the shoulder and your Agent Carter dress... They both look amazing on you ☺️
Thank you Lachlan!
I would say that a 40% reduction is a "mission accomplished" !
Thank you Rob! Yes I was surprised and pleased it came out to 40%!
The green floral dress would be my save! Or save it for me to buy ;)
Thanks Krystal! ;)
Really enjoyed your two closet clean out videos. #1-I love seeing all of your items cuz I'm a nosy vintage gal LOL! And #2-I enjoy the psychological process of you going through your items. It's fun to see what you'll keep versus not keep, and why!
Thank you Mel!
I was waiting for this video! (An actual question, NO SHADE : did you put ads on the early release, or did youtube add them it's self? I've heard it will do that some times) ok must go finish watching now!
Also, my 2 dress saves would have been the grey velvet dress you Cotton lined and the dress you had to true the hem of... They look so good on you!
Don't feel bad about wearing the ankara print dress. In a way, the African women especially the West African women adopted the fabric into their culture as it was perfect for the bold architectural styles and resembles the brightly colored tribal wear. But it's not of cultural significance otherwise, or at least less than a say, Japanese crane print is. But I do understand your discomfort. Just know that gatekeeping Ankara fabric is artificial.
Hi, Bianca! I so loved the first installment, looking forward to this one. Thank you!🤗
Can't wait to watch it!