Mom's gone, bless her soul, but the theatre has had a lot of donations of vintage clothes in the past few years. And, although of course, I lived through the...
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Janice Kledzik
kledzikj
Feb 20, 2011 8:22 pm
When in doubt I try to find TV shows from that era. Try Seinfeld and Ally McBeal....
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Sylvia Rognstad
sylrog80303
Feb 20, 2011 8:30 pm
Good idea. Thanks.  Sylvia Rognstad Costume/clothing design & construction Alterations & home dec http://www.ezzyworld.com ... [Non-text portions of this...
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Paula McWhirter-Buck
keridwyn_98
Feb 20, 2011 10:12 pm
but keep in mind....by the end of the play the women are in their 60's. "THE TIME HAS COME", THE WALRUS SAID,"TO TALK OF MANY THINGS. OF SHOES, AND SHIPS AND...
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Maddy
skpspencer
Feb 20, 2011 10:27 pm
Seems to me that since 1990, jeans and t-shirts are the American uniform. They've taken the place of the Chinese pajama look popular in China. This is just...
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Melissa Humbert
melhope868
Feb 20, 2011 10:27 pm
Many libraries also keep an archive of magazines, including fashion and entertainment titles. How far back may depend on the space they have, but larger...
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Sylvia Rognstad
sylrog80303
Feb 20, 2011 10:31 pm
I've felt that way though since much earlier--maybe as early as the 1960s.  Sylvia Rognstad Costume/clothing design & construction Alterations & home dec ...
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DJCPoland@...
djcnor
Feb 21, 2011 3:13 am
Regarding the American "uniform" of blue jeans and a T-shirt. The cut and the decoration of the jeans has varied a lot. Was it the 90's when there was a year...
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Maddy
skpspencer
Feb 21, 2011 3:13 am
And I am 63; Jeans were not worn until the 60's. but by the 80's and 90's, they were acceptable everywhere. We did not wear pants to work or school until...
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GCKidd
Feb 21, 2011 5:23 pm
Still here and lurking, most of the time...*grin* Seems like the thrift stores in this area are loaded with fashions from the 90's and (early) 00's. So much...
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brandie_mysillybluehi...
brandie_mysi...
Feb 21, 2011 7:22 pm
Sylvia, The 90's went through a "grunge" era. Clothing was loose fitting, the "boyfriend" jean was in, as well as the mens shirt. Jeans started to drop off the...
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Linda from SD
scribytoo
Feb 21, 2011 7:23 pm
Since the ages seem to coincide with my older sister, here are a few thoughts: Pleated pants remained a norm thru the 90's. Khaki seemed to be a favorite....
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Renee Schmutz-Sowards
janejr_2000
Feb 22, 2011 8:38 pm
LOL...sorry, no real help here, just had to say I'd forgotten about the dresses that were "in" then till I read this post....ugh! No wonder I went the...
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Wanna
jayceenep
Feb 22, 2011 8:38 pm
I want to make a couple of miniature dolls; one that is dripping wet, and the other that has a moist look, perhaps with droplets in her hair, down her face and...
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GCKidd
Feb 23, 2011 5:37 pm
While I've never tried it, the first thing that comes to mind for the dripping wet look, at least, would be to soak the material in clear acrylic medium...
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Claudia Hill
sunshadowlady
Feb 23, 2011 9:44 pm
________________________________ From: Claudia Hill <sunshadowlady@...> To: WTheCostumersManifesto@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, February 22, 2011 11:12:21...
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Richard Wood
wood654
Feb 23, 2011 9:45 pm
Hi all ... I'm new to the group. I help my wife make theatrical costumes for high schools, pro, and off-broadway shows. While I know most of you don't rent...
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Pat Rohrbach
pattyjo110
Feb 23, 2011 11:13 pm
Welcome to both of you, I can use all the help/contacts I can find. Hugs * The wizard of oz is the ultimate chick flick two women trying to kill each other...
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Pat Rohrbach
pattyjo110
Feb 24, 2011 12:42 am
Claudia do you have any Pictures of this costume I would love to see it. * The wizard of oz is the ultimate chick flick two women trying to kill each other...
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Claudia Hill
sunshadowlady
Feb 24, 2011 5:50 am
Pat, The pictures I have are not detailed enough to show how the raindrops were made.  I'll get some close-ups and put them on the group picture base. ...
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Pat Rohrbach
pattyjo110
Feb 24, 2011 8:07 am
Great that would be fun to see. Thank you * The wizard of oz is the ultimate chick flick two women trying to kill each other over shoes From:...
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Wanna
jayceenep
Feb 24, 2011 7:52 pm
Thanks to Gerald and Claudia for your excellent suggestions on my quest for the wetness looks in making my dolls. When I get them finished, I will share...
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hunnyb8975
Feb 26, 2011 2:15 am
Hey guys, Hunnybunny here, costume hobbist, dont hate.. I actually make money off alot of this stuff. LOL Have a question... few actually #1 which book would...
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Laurie Taylor
costumeraz
Feb 26, 2011 4:44 am
Actually, although Wikipedia is not completely reliable as a quotable source of information, it can be a good starting point for research and it does have a...
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francesgrimble
Feb 27, 2011 10:16 pm
After considering it for some time, I bought all the back issues of Altered Couture that are still in stock, plus a one-year subscription. My comments: This...
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hunnyb8975
Feb 28, 2011 8:57 pm
Thank you, Laurie I did just that, just used my geeky history buff skills, and referred it at French Revolutionary period, Big hit at the party. Bustle skirt,...
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Laurie Taylor
costumeraz
Feb 28, 2011 9:06 pm
The Wikipedia articles often do have a list of outside resources, both links to other websites and book titles that were referenced in the development of each...
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Jessica Cowan
siebelsan
Mar 1, 2011 4:28 am
Hello all, I've got a request for an Arwen Coronation gown - that's the light green one she wears at the end of movie #3. ...
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Pat Rohrbach
pattyjo110
Mar 1, 2011 5:01 am
Well I know that that fabric was dyed that color just to match her skin tone beautifully and still be the green that the designer wanted. I to have looked for...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Mar 1, 2011 5:17 am
(Warning, lots of links ahead, in the messy part of our site. Use IE if you want/need word-wrap) ... a devil of a time coming up with a good fabric for it....
