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    Reference Books

    what a wonderful list. I could spend a mint on books, but I'd rather spend it on clothes. anyone have MUST HAVE books to suggest, on vintage clothing...one you keep nearby because you use it so much One of the things I collect is vintage lingerie. I got some pricy books a while ago on the...
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    bad boot lining help

    I have several pairs of boots in which the lining has gone bad... powdery and/or sticky. Should I try just ripping it out or will whatever may be under there be worse than the lining? Most of them are leather so will the underside of the the leather be just as sticky as the lining? Anyone...
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    What are these shoe insole thingies called?

    OK I am looking at a package of them and they say "No-Slips Ball of Foot Cushions" another says "Half insoles"
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    What are these shoe insole thingies called?

    ball of foot pads? ball of foot insoles? no toe slip pads? I actyally like these and put them in almost all my shoes. They keep your foot from slipping forward in your shoes while adding padding, great for open toe shoes. The only problem is if they are vintage and have deteriorated..yuck!
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    shoe sizing?

    Hi, I am so excited I won these shoes on ebay. I got them to wear at a friends trunk show where I'll be modeling in a window as the "man" in a couple...a pink haired pin-up model will complete the couple. She has sort of a victorian lesbian couple in mind, we'll both be wearing corsets and I...
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    Bathing swim suit - 50s ?

    Yes halter. make sure you make note of the color of the buttons, if they are the yellow (apple sauce color) those seem to be better with the swimsuit buyers, I think it means the suit is older? if the strap comes completely off you can also say it can be a strapless suit. Some are attached...
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    Help! My feet are shrinking!!

    man you are lucky! my feet have grown a size the past year I used to wear a US 71/2 and now I'm into 8-9s which makes it that much harder to find vintage shoes! most of the cute 40's-50's shoes I find are 5-6 1/2..maybe I should bind my feet :violins:
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    Are you NEW?? Introduce Yourself!! 2006-2014

    :hiya: Hi, I was sent here by a friend and I've been having so much fun reading. Lots of info on here! I have been dressing/collecting vintage for over 10 years and have gone from only 40's-50's to loving 70's hippie style and 80's new wave. I currently sell at the Rose Bowl flea market in...
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