How Did You Get Into PUG? - Pinup Girl Style2024-03-28T22:33:45Zhttp://www.pinupgirlstyle.com/forum/topics/how-did-you-get-into-pug?commentId=6504043%3AComment%3A292049&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWell I've told my little stor…tag:www.pinupgirlstyle.com,2014-01-28:6504043:Comment:3071692014-01-28T04:03:17.159ZTahitia Belle Fillehttp://www.pinupgirlstyle.com/profile/TahitiaBelleFille
<p>Well I've told my little story a few times now on Facebook, my blog and other threads here but I don't mind sharing it again :)<br></br><br></br>I'd just gotten into the "concept" of pinup because of burlesque early on in 2011, and even though I loved the genre I had NO clue what so ever about how to find reproduction vintage locally or online.<br></br><br></br>One day when I came home from work in the late spring and my hubby told me that he had been looking for reference pictures online for a pinup themed…</p>
<p>Well I've told my little story a few times now on Facebook, my blog and other threads here but I don't mind sharing it again :)<br/><br/>I'd just gotten into the "concept" of pinup because of burlesque early on in 2011, and even though I loved the genre I had NO clue what so ever about how to find reproduction vintage locally or online.<br/><br/>One day when I came home from work in the late spring and my hubby told me that he had been looking for reference pictures online for a pinup themed burlesque act and he'd found a website linked to from a picture of Mosh's on deviantART under the "wardrobe provided by" credit.<br/><br/>Within two minutes of looking at Pinup Girl Clothing I knew that I'd be buying something from there before the month was over, within ten minutes I knew that they'd be provided my new summer wardrobe, and by the end of that summer I knew that PUG was more than just vintage outfits, but a lifestyle, a philosophy and an amazing community that I was always a part of, even if I hadn't found it yet :)<br/><br/>@Shy Anne I've heard your PUG Origin story before but wow that still floors me every time I hear it. Just reading about women being accosted fills me with such disappointment for society, but I'm so glad that in the long run you proved you were the better, smarter and more mature person and that it helped lead you here :)</p> I always love hearing the sto…tag:www.pinupgirlstyle.com,2014-01-28:6504043:Comment:3070932014-01-28T03:53:43.993ZTahitia Belle Fillehttp://www.pinupgirlstyle.com/profile/TahitiaBelleFille
<p>I always love hearing the story Brandi! I never EVER get tired of any of your stories ;)<br/><br/>That reminds me, we need to talk on the phone again. Nothing's wrong but it's always so beautiful to hear your voice :)</p>
<p>I always love hearing the story Brandi! I never EVER get tired of any of your stories ;)<br/><br/>That reminds me, we need to talk on the phone again. Nothing's wrong but it's always so beautiful to hear your voice :)</p> Was wearing my white one toda…tag:www.pinupgirlstyle.com,2014-01-27:6504043:Comment:3069792014-01-27T05:56:30.678ZAndrea Bhttp://www.pinupgirlstyle.com/profile/AndreaBlack
Was wearing my white one today. Perfect for a NZ non-summer. Bit sad though that they have been discontinued. But I have decided this year to wear and enjoy the clothes I have bought rather than always looking to buy new ones. Now I know about all the suppliers I don't have to buy every dress that might suit me.thanks for your comment albeit 4 months in arrears. Cheers
Was wearing my white one today. Perfect for a NZ non-summer. Bit sad though that they have been discontinued. But I have decided this year to wear and enjoy the clothes I have bought rather than always looking to buy new ones. Now I know about all the suppliers I don't have to buy every dress that might suit me.thanks for your comment albeit 4 months in arrears. Cheers I don't know why but I've jus…tag:www.pinupgirlstyle.com,2014-01-26:6504043:Comment:3072132014-01-26T18:29:56.605ZShy Annehttp://www.pinupgirlstyle.com/profile/BrandyCross
<p>I don't know why but I've just gotten an email notification that you commented... and I guess you did it's just like 4 months late on the notification. Great story and that's probably my favorite thing about PUG. I have a waist and hips! None of my other clothes give me either. How are your Harrison tops holding up?</p>
<p>I don't know why but I've just gotten an email notification that you commented... and I guess you did it's just like 4 months late on the notification. Great story and that's probably my favorite thing about PUG. I have a waist and hips! None of my other clothes give me either. How are your Harrison tops holding up?</p> Your story is so touching. I…tag:www.pinupgirlstyle.com,2013-10-29:6504043:Comment:2923162013-10-29T22:27:02.761ZAoife 24Khttp://www.pinupgirlstyle.com/profile/AoifeKenny
<p>Your story is so touching. I am sorry that you had to go through such hardships when you were younger. But one thing is for sure, going through difficult times usually helps us become stronger people. You survived! And you look so happy and so beautiful! More power to you! </p>
<p>Your story is so touching. I am sorry that you had to go through such hardships when you were younger. But one thing is for sure, going through difficult times usually helps us become stronger people. You survived! And you look so happy and so beautiful! More power to you! </p> You look about the same as I…tag:www.pinupgirlstyle.com,2013-10-29:6504043:Comment:2918902013-10-29T17:22:20.804ZShy Annehttp://www.pinupgirlstyle.com/profile/BrandyCross
<p>You look about the same as I did at about 15! I love your story and I think in a way it's kind of what a lot of us go through except not always to those extremes. I think I dressed exclusively in oversized T-shirts and military khaki's from 13-16 and got out of that when I one day saw a pair of zebra striped tights and bought those. Still not an every day dress girl but certainly more aware of being a lady. I think the biggest difference between your photos is that in the older one you look…</p>
<p>You look about the same as I did at about 15! I love your story and I think in a way it's kind of what a lot of us go through except not always to those extremes. I think I dressed exclusively in oversized T-shirts and military khaki's from 13-16 and got out of that when I one day saw a pair of zebra striped tights and bought those. Still not an every day dress girl but certainly more aware of being a lady. I think the biggest difference between your photos is that in the older one you look pissed off and in the newer one you have a really pretty smile :) </p> For me it started when I was…tag:www.pinupgirlstyle.com,2013-10-28:6504043:Comment:2920492013-10-28T03:49:30.576ZAndrea Bhttp://www.pinupgirlstyle.com/profile/AndreaBlack
For me it started when I was watching Mad men 4 or so years ago. I first noticed how much I liked the womens clothing although I still wished Peggy dressed better. Then I started realising that I sort of had the same figure as those women- almost. Bust a bit too small and waist a bit big - but broadly similar and started thinking I would also suit those clothes if I could ever find them. Then about a year later I a vintage boutique and bought 3 dresses. One stunning and the other 2 ok but miles…
For me it started when I was watching Mad men 4 or so years ago. I first noticed how much I liked the womens clothing although I still wished Peggy dressed better. Then I started realising that I sort of had the same figure as those women- almost. Bust a bit too small and waist a bit big - but broadly similar and started thinking I would also suit those clothes if I could ever find them. Then about a year later I a vintage boutique and bought 3 dresses. One stunning and the other 2 ok but miles better than any dress I had ever tried on in a shop. Then a year or so later I discovered Veronika Maine an Australian brand which that season had a number of Mad men inspired dresses. I was in heavem. Bought 3 summer dresses and then 3 winter dresses. I couldn't believe they worked with my figure not against it. Finally my break thru happened last December when I found Heartbreaker by accident. I then found Pin up Persuasion and it was all on. In the last year I have got Heartbreaker Bettie Page PUG and one stop staring. I have found I really don't fit SS and I hate to say this on a PUG forum but I think I am more a Heartbreaker/Bettie Page girl as PUG is a bit more out there than I am. Having said that I love my Doris skirt and like my Black Doris top but will now be more of a Harrison girl. But like you all I love the fact that this is a style that properly suits me and I finally now feel I have a personal style. I just wish I had found it 30 years ago. oh wow nice dress! You look f…tag:www.pinupgirlstyle.com,2013-10-23:6504043:Comment:2911662013-10-23T07:31:59.316ZShy Annehttp://www.pinupgirlstyle.com/profile/BrandyCross
<p>oh wow nice dress! You look fabulous and happy so I wouldn't care about a few odd looks every now and then :) Great story! </p>
<p>oh wow nice dress! You look fabulous and happy so I wouldn't care about a few odd looks every now and then :) Great story! </p> I've always loved 50's music.…tag:www.pinupgirlstyle.com,2013-10-23:6504043:Comment:2909542013-10-23T01:22:57.877ZAmberhttp://www.pinupgirlstyle.com/profile/Amber
<p>I've always loved 50's music. I've also always said I was born in the wrong era. I've forever favored costume drama movies and I've always been the one to dress up no matter where I was going. That being said I discovered Mad Men in 2011-ish. Binged on it. Loved the fashions. We had a Mad Men finale party and I bought my first 50's style dress. I'd lost 80 lbs and was feeling more confident in myself. I eventually started adding more and more vintage and vintage/PUG inspired dresses into my…</p>
<p>I've always loved 50's music. I've also always said I was born in the wrong era. I've forever favored costume drama movies and I've always been the one to dress up no matter where I was going. That being said I discovered Mad Men in 2011-ish. Binged on it. Loved the fashions. We had a Mad Men finale party and I bought my first 50's style dress. I'd lost 80 lbs and was feeling more confident in myself. I eventually started adding more and more vintage and vintage/PUG inspired dresses into my wardrobe. I would say that now I dress 50's style 75% of the time which is huge for me - I was always so self conscious and now that I've gotten older and more confident I wear whatever I want. I get weird looks sometimes but I don't care. :) This is the dress at the party that started it all.</p> It's funny how so many of us…tag:www.pinupgirlstyle.com,2013-10-21:6504043:Comment:2908082013-10-21T18:55:51.350ZShy Annehttp://www.pinupgirlstyle.com/profile/BrandyCross
<p>It's funny how so many of us get crap about looking nice when in the generation we are emulating, you would get that for dressing down. Although for some of us our skirts are shorter than would be appropriate then, it's like a whole couple of generations have forgotten that you're allowed to dress up to look your best, or dress for fun rather than wearing what's in fashion in order to blend in. Somehow the more successful with work you are, the more you're expected to look dowdy. Power is…</p>
<p>It's funny how so many of us get crap about looking nice when in the generation we are emulating, you would get that for dressing down. Although for some of us our skirts are shorter than would be appropriate then, it's like a whole couple of generations have forgotten that you're allowed to dress up to look your best, or dress for fun rather than wearing what's in fashion in order to blend in. Somehow the more successful with work you are, the more you're expected to look dowdy. Power is not sexy so you should not be. Lol </p>
<p></p>
<p>I love your story, </p>
<p></p>
<p>Miss Aoife, I know exactly what you mean about the vintage clothing , some of it is just too old. I love your story too, I think although your original reasons are a little different, many of us can relate to trying to find and express our femininity which is something that not enough of us do. See above comments about women and power :) </p>
<p>and of course PUG makes you feel sexy/fun/awesome all at once so you have to love it!!! </p>
<p></p>