Cats Like Us Blog — fashion

We often get asked, "What can I wear with a bowling/lounge shirt?", and one of the many wonderful things about this style is that it is extremely versatile! A bowling shirt or also known as a camp shirt or lounge shirt is, "loose, straight-cut, short-sleeved shirt or blouse with a simple placket front opening and a "camp collar" - a one-piece collar (no collar band) that can be worn open and spread or closed at the neck with a button and loop." A classic 1950s style for men, brands like Steady Clothing make this retro staple available in a variety of styles and sizes....

We get asked a lot about how to fold a bandana or how to wear a 'Hello Kitty' large bow in our hair, so Julie Ann and I decided that we needed an in-store event! But, how could we reach all of our lovely online customers as well?! Well, the idea of a video for Retro Hair for YOU: Banada's and Scarves Too, was born. In the video we talk about tips and tricks on how to fold a bandana and wear it tied in the front, as it's one of the simplest way to infuse some retro rockabilly style into...

We are very excited as we've restocked all our plain circle skirts in pink, red, black and (the not so plain) black & white polka dot. While I was restocking the sales floor with these awesomely versatile skirts, it got me thinking of all the customization options. With a little imagination, some fabric glue or machine/hand sewing, you can really make the circle you've always wanted (and at a great price too, plain color circle skirts are $38!!!), it's just that simple! Since the skirt is a perfect circle, you can lay the skirt flat out and evenly space the design...

 It's 93 days till Halloween and we've already been getting in some 'treats' to tickle your spooky bone. We absolutely love Halloween at Cats Like Us (Did you know the owners, Julie Ann and Andrew got married on Halloween!?), so we're all buzzing with excitement and anticipation as more and more products will be trickling in! Cats and bats and kewpie's, oh my! Did I just say kewpie's?! Yes, Sourpuss Clothing has put out the most adorable kewpie doll art. There is the Lil Devil Kewpie Doll Sweater in a beautiful light turquoise, the oh-so-soft Lil Bones Kewpie Doll Scoop T-Shirt and a...

We Love Instagram, Show Us Your #catslikeus Style! We *heart* Instagram and we love when you share your photos with us and everyone else! Show us your Cats Like Us style by using the hashtag #catslikeus like @fluffy.bunny, she's just too cute! Here are some other lovelies in our styles to please.... @harleyqwinn @ladyzombie666 @bristolelisabeth @moonbrain_ @the_atomic_bl0nde @bopgirl55  Have you worn your Cats Like Us fashions in a photoshoot, at a special event or just because you love retro clothing, tag us and we'd love to see! Hey good lookin' whatcha got cookin'? CATS LIKE US STYLE!!!!! @catslikeus our instagram!...

What are you wearing tonight? If you love the dance world as much as I do, you’ve probably come to learn that the experience truly becomes complete when donning a fabulous outfit. I first stepped into a dimly lit club filled with swing dancers longer ago than I care to admit and there has been no turning back. I was swept into a new culture of reviving dance moves from the 30s, 40s and 50s faster than you can say “Shim-Sham” and hand in hand with the dances came the incredible urge to dress the part. At first I was...

At Cats Like Us we love all aspects of retro and we like to show our darker side every once in a while. Kreepsville 666 is just the brand to help us bring out our inner (or outer!) goth and infuse it with some retro stylings, aka gothabilly!  Here is a sneak peak of a few items that will be available online next week Thursday! Isn't this clutch so 'cleaver'...ahem, I mean clever? The cleaver bag can be a used for your makeup or with it's detachable wristlet can be used as a little clutch purse. It's the perfect accessory...

I often get asked how can a modern woman dress in the 1940s style?  The 1950s and 1960s styles are readily available and identifiable, with big crinolines or mini skirts but the 1940s seem to elude us.  Whether you are going to a themed party, night on the town, or a swing hangar dance, the 1940s style is a great option.   Vintage clothing from the 1940s can tend to be trickier than most decades.  Like any vintage clothing- it runs small.  During the 1940s fabric was rationed along with everything else because of the war and people tended to...

As I sit here sipping my morning coffee it's hard to think of basking in the warm summer sun while lounging next to the pool with a tiki drink in hand, because it's January and I live on the snowy East Coast. Before I lament about the cold, ice and snow some more, there is hope! My beacon of hope is the Luau on the Lake in Lake George, NY that I will be attending in June. I booked my hotel room and now I'm on the hunt for some new garb to adorn myself while I get my tiki on....

What makes you think about getting a new dress? Well there are many occasions to wear a dress if you don’t wear one everyday. There’s always weddings, showers, graduations, recitals, reunions, vacations, dances, fancy dinners, fundraisers, cocktail parties, funerals and birthday parties just to name a few. The advantage to wearing a dress to these events is that you don’t have to find two things to match; it’s one piece you can wear that looks stylish and sharp. Also, dresses can be very cool to wear in hot climates, are great for layering, and offer comfort that constricting clothing like...