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Dating Cardigan Help

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by Ruby, Jul 8, 2012.

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  1. Tabbyannabel

    Tabbyannabel Registered Guest

    One of my favourite films of all time!

    I've lived in both the USA and Scotland so my language is all over the place. I have no clue if I am saying something American or British anymore! Suspenders is another word that has completely different meanings in the two countries. American: item to hold up trousers British: item to hold up garters (stockings).
     
    Tabbyannabel, Jul 9, 2012
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  2. Linn

    Linn Super Moderator Staff Member VFG Past President

    I love "It Happened One Night!" I watched a 1933 Claudetter Colbert movie last night, "Three Cornered Moon."

    Here's what we call a "vest" in the US. Diane Keaton and Woody Allen in "Annie Hall" - 1977:

    Annie Hall vest.jpg
    (One of my all time favorite movies!!!)

    Linn
     
    Linn, Jul 9, 2012
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  3. Retro Ruth

    Retro Ruth VFG Member Staff Member

    That Annie Hall look is so classic. Yep, that's what I call a waistcoat.

    It's true the suspender/garter belt thing is another confusing one. We call the things for holding up your trousers braces here.
     
    Retro Ruth, Jul 9, 2012
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  4. Ruby

    Ruby Registered Guest

    It's great how old tv shows can help pinpoint clothing styles. I've always wished they were in color though, I mean can you imagine how much more gorgeous those dresses would look in color? Haha but I guess the black and white is part of its charm.
     
    Ruby, Jul 9, 2012
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  5. Circa Vintage Clothing

    Circa Vintage Clothing Alumni

    We call flip flops "thongs"! I think I'm about the only Australian who doesn't wear them.
     
    Circa Vintage Clothing, Jul 9, 2012
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  6. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

    ... and in New Zealand they're jandals - I didn't get that one at first at all. And now I've learned a few more expressions that aren't the same - though if I can keep them in mind - we'll see. :) But I guess it's the same with any language.

    Oh, I love "It happened one night"! These 30s screwball comedies are so much fun.

    Karin
     
    Midge, Jul 10, 2012
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