Finding my personal style

Vintage fashion is quite a small niche that once you find it, it's easy to think that you've got your style sorted out. But once you've been wearing vintage for a while, you find that you gravitate to certain looks more than others. And it you wear vintage long enough, you'll find that your tastes will change.

So here's some snapshots of my personal style journey.

Initially, I was drawn to 40s styles, but 50s styled pieces were easier to find so I ended up doing a lot of more 50s styles.

Once I started sewing, I could do much more period accurate looks.

I discovered hats and learned how to harness my hair.

I obsessed over the early 40s.

And the late 40s.

And I made a couple of side trips to pixie land.
So what have I learned about my personal style?

• My favorite fashion years are 1940 to 1950 although I do occasionally go older or newer.

• I prefer clothing that is comfortable and easy to wear. While I'm more than willing to wear a girdle and huge crinoline for special occasions, for everyday wear I just want to wear regular old under things.

• I don't like most novelty prints. Oh, they are so cute, but they make me feel like I'm 12! I need be more picky with my prints and also do more solids.

• Separates are awesome! Again, more solids than prints.

• Hair matters. I need to work on finding a great everyday hairstyle so I can look good everyday.

• I love linen, cotton and rayon! No more polyester!

• I look good in color! And I can wear loads of shades that a lot of people can't so I should embrace them.

• I prefer a classic, tailored look rather than a frilly, girly style or a tomboy look.

What have you learned about your personal style?