Lynda the owner of Rock Follies Vintage, will be able to show you items that you have seen on the Rock Follies Vintage Website that you would like to try on. She will be on hand to give you styling advice on individual accessories or whole outfit's, as well as giving you ideas or what to wear to vintage events such as Goodwood Revival. Just book a slot and if you want to a brief message of what you are looking for. n.b. The slots are one hour long feel free to book more than one slot if you think you may need more time.

In case you are planning a visit to a vintage festival or are just looking to put together a vintage out fit for an outside event, I would like to offer you a few tips to cope with the extreme weather that we are experiencing. Brits love to talk about the weather, mainly because we have a lot of it, you may not have the same problem if you are reading this from outside the UK however hopefully you will be still be able to pick up a few tips. Preparation So you have tickets for a vintage event and you have your outfit planned and sorted. Well think again after the weather we had last year, planning was turned on its head, in stead you need to be prepared, prepared for every weather type, it may turn out a lot hotter or colder, dryer or wetter than you had planned for, so be prepared for each weather type and then make your choices in the week of the event when you should have a good idea of the forecast. At the last minute we were kindly given tickets to attend Goodwood Revival which takes place mid September every year in the South of England. At the time the UK was in the midst of a late summer heat wave and the day time temperature was very strangely in the 30s. So the idea of a cute tweed suit a felt hat and a fur thrown over my shoulder, paired with gloves and a silk scarf for me and a vintage heritage tweed suit for my partner had to be re thought totally. Its all about the fabric Planning was put to one side and reality took over, it is all about the fabric it has to be natural to breath or to be ultra modern sports wear. Not wanting to wear my gym kit to Goodwood, I turned to looking at fabrics, cotton, silk, and linen were all in the frame when I was selecting my outfit and importantly our accessories. So imagine my surprise when we arrived at Goodwood at 9 am in already sweltering heat to to find some women dressed in polyester dresses, high heels, nylons on their legs and even furs, with men in thick woolen tweeds, waistcoats and flat hats. I recalled the famous opening paragraph of To Kill a Mocking Bird. "Maycomb was a tired old town, even in 1932 when I first knew it. Somehow, it was hotter then. Men's stiff collars wilted by nine in the morning. Ladies bathed before noon after their three o'clock naps, and by nightfall were like soft teacakes with frosting from sweating and sweet talcum......... ~HARPER LEE With an event such as the Goodwood Revival where there are dress codes to certain areas, I was spotting those that had made the right choice when they got dressed that morning. Those that looked fabulous in their vintage, chaps that sported a crisp cotton shirt with a light weight linen jacket and a silk cravat, with cotton socks and leather suede shoes, topped of with a medium brimmed Panama Hat with a cotton pocket square. I was on the look out for ladies that looked amazing and cool, ladies who had selected a low wedged heeled sandal, or a flat had sleeveless garments with an A line skirt or dress and linen top with floaty long sleeves to keep the sun at bay. I spotted one lady in a black and white loose jump suit with bare arms all topped off with a wide brimmed hat and flat shoes she looked very smart and cool. I opted for a medium brimmed straw hat and a vintage paper parasol, so I could keep in the shade even in the open large open spaces, accessorised with sun glasses and cotton lace gloves, a straw handbag to carry a bottle of water and cooling face spray. By late morning, the first aid centres were giving out flip flops to ladies who had been suffering with swollen throbbing feet, that had been crammed into tight high heeled shoes. The bars were selling thousands of bottles of water, even though if you took your own bottle you could refill it up with fresh iced water at the water points, and cool your wrists at the same time. Image was taken at Goodwood in the hanger where people were getting out of the sun and cooling down with a cold drink and looking amazing. We had a fantastic day here are a few tips: ITS HOT HELP WITH A VINTAGE OUTFIT SELECT Light & Neutral Colours UNDER WEAR - Non Stick Wear a Slip cotton silk or modern cooling fabric half and full slips available from M&S) CHOOSE NATURAL FABRICS- Silk, Linen, Cottons. you can also buy tropical weight uniforms, as well as tailored shorts and jackets.(shorts may not always be acceptable in some areas) STYLES Loose Long Sleeves, Loose Trousers A line dress or skirts BARE ARMS & LEGS - can work and will be cooler if you have a sunshade, use suncream and make sure you have a silky smooth moisturised skin with a fake tan to give a little glow or have bare arms under a loose jacket ACCESSORIES - Brimmed Hat, Hair up-do away from the neck will be cooler you can still wear a hat if pinned on carefully, and Sunglasses are a must as is a Parasol (a black vintage umbrella works well) A vintage hand fan really cools you down and looks the part you. SHOES ladies avoid killer heels and keep your best vintage shoes for (car to carpet wear only) wedges are great with an ankle strap flats with a lace up with cotton socks or a T bar will stop your foot from becoming claw like. Gents, soft suede leather or cotton shoes make sure they are leather lined and wear silk or cotton socks. WATER -Keep hydrated take a small bottle of water that can slip in a bag or pocket that you can refill throughout the day. STOP MOVING take breaks, find shade GO SHOPPING If you are caught out, need a hat then go shopping at the event as there are always great vintage stalls to select from. I have also attended Twinwood Festival, in Bedford England many times and recall one that was once so hot and warm on the run up and yet rained and rained and and was bitingly cold as the Russian Steps at the actual event. We still had a great time as we were cosy and warm and wore three of everything, there were people who were terribly under dressed however they enjoyed the vintage clothing stalls and we sold more coats that year than any other ! Here are some beautiful 1940s Vintage outfits shown by the ladies in the Fashion Show at Avoncroft Museums 1940s event in October. So here are a few tips: ITS COLD HELP WITH A VINTAGE OUTFIT SELECT Select Rich Warm Colours UNDER WEAR - LAYERS - Thermal Under Wear is your friend CHOOSE NATURAL FABRICS - Wool, Fur, Tweeds Leather Suede,Silk & Cotton Velvets. Polyester and Nylon will be warm to wear if layered up. Vintage events take place on old Air Fields or on the coastal locations so prepare for wind it can be really cold fabrics to cheat the wind are leather wool and furs. STYLES Fitted Long Sleeves, Suits of all combinations Trousers, Suits, Dress & Coat, Skirts & Jacket, Trouser & Jacket, three piece suits the waist coat gives your trunk an extra layer. Along with tank tops or sleeveless knits. COATS Heavy equals Warm. Double breasted should always buttoned up, button up all styles ACCESSORIES Vintage Fur around the shoulders, wear a hat, it is a kin to closing the door and you will loose 90% of heat from a hat less head. Hand warmers can be slipped in a pocket or gloves. KEEPING DRY trench coats and vintage metal framed umbrellas are smart and work well. Pack a Mac capes and hoods are available in clear plastic so your vintage outfit can still be admired. purchase in advance and have ready in a pocket. SHOES You can wear boots and closed in shoes, add a thermal innersole wool socks or silk stockings. HOT DRINKS and food soups or a hot toddy. KEEP MOVING find a sheltered place out of the wind dancing and walking will really help. GO SHOPPING If you are caught out then go shopping at the event as there are always great vintage stalls to select from. What ever the weather you will enjoy it so much more if you have done your prep ! Check out our Godwood Revival outfits on our website

Bay Garnett, who put together the outfits for Oxfam’s London Fashion Week show, the stylist, who has dressed stars including Kate Moss in pre fashion, also said she believes the culture of wearing a new outfit just once for a social media post will become a thing of the past. I have been hearing this for sometime and was flabbergasted to discover that the UK alone sends 700,000 tonnes of clothing to recycling centres, textile banks, clothing collections, and charity each year, reflects that people do not like what they have purchased. Garnett, who started her career in fashion in the 90s, is excited by secondhand’s growing popularity, especially among younger generations. “Buying secondhand is a form of activism. We’re in a climate emergency so why wouldn’t Gen Z buy secondhand? A sustainable option is now cool.” Shopping for Vintage and Secondhand is a sustainable way of enjoying fashion. Yes we all love a category and by the way there is a big difference: Antique: Over 100 years old - more for collectors Vintage: Has an age to it, rare finds, from the 1930s up to the 80s some now include 90s Secondhand: Can be something purchased yesterday, even new unworn with original tags or a bit older that the wearer no longer needs fits into etc. They all fall into the Pre-loved category. Garnett hand-picked around 80 items of clothing for the show apparently she visited a huge warehouse and in her mind thought of the the different genres, tribes and ideas and then found different themes and in stead of styling them on catwalk models, actually styled them on real personalities including a pregnant Daisy Lowe. The outfits featured a mix of second-hand designer items, vintage finds, and some pre-loved high-street clothes. "It’s not trying to create a world that’s exclusive to a certain type of person. It’s inclusive." Buying from a collection created by a vintage trader or styler in a charity shop will really enable you to be more imaginative about the way that you wear things. The outfits on Love Island have again been curated from Ebay so let's hope this will also have an impact on the fast fashion, what ever 'look' you are looking for, even if we are not gathering around the fire pit in 'glamour wear' other options are out there! So this is where we open our minds and be creative be original and be kind to the planet at the same time. We don't need trends and the colour police to tell us all to wear 'high vis green' and stripes for example. So as Bay Garnett from the fashion world has admitted dressing the person, the personality is such a winning combination it brings out 'You'. It may take a bit longer, it is not so easy, however the hunt for the colours your love, the length that suit you, the fabrics that feel good will be so worth it. Happy Vintage and Secondhand shopping, enjoy the hunt and remember. "It's all about you." Lynda Case Rock Follies Vintage

If you have seen something online that you would love to try on and if your local to the Midlands than now you can just pop onto the website www.rockfolliesvintage and click book a visit, or click the Book Here button below #vintageshop #shoplocal #truevintage The appointments are in 1 hour slots, if you need a longer appointment just book out the time you think you will need. Lynda the owner and founder of Rock Follies Vintage will be on hand to help you find the perfect outfit if you need assistance. The Garden Studio was an ideal place to store my vintage stock when I moved from the shop in Worcester. All stock is labeled with information including measurements, era, maker and of course the price and is sorted into different sizes, eras and occasions. When you book you can drop a few notes in the message section to give us an idea of what you are looking for. The main collection is for Ladies however I still have a mens wear section with tweeds, separates, suits and accessories. If you would like a closer look at any pieces of vintage, this may be the ideal way forward for you. We have parking at the front and we are about a 20 min walk from Kidderminster Train Station. The appointments are in 1 hour slots, if you need a longer appointment just book out the time you think you will need. Lynda the owner and founder of Rock Follies Vintage will be on hand to help you find the perfect outfit if you need assistance. #g # Payment can be made by cash or card.

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