Cats Like Us Blog — style

Sometimes Summer can be a bummer with the heat and humidity, but we've come up with ten Summer essentials that will help you beat the heat....and look great! In no particular order! 1)Hair Scarves Hair scarves are great for helping to keep your hair off your face and neck. They are also handy to throw in your hair after a day of swimming at the beach for an instant hair fix! 2)Sunglasses It's a no-brainer that sunglasses are a summer essential and having multiple pairs make for great retro summer wardrobe accessories! 3)Cotton Sundress Having a cute cotton sundress like,...

We're so excited to share one of our newest confetti lucite accessory brands, Match Accessories! Here is a little bit about them, Match Accessories™ and it’s associated lines Sparklite™ and Litewood™ were created by the husband and wife team Samantha and Jeremy Miller in the San Francisco Bay Area. Jeremy is a mechanic, and Samantha works full time here at Match. Match Accessories was a dream that has become a reality. We both love the nostalgic eras of the 1940's, 50's, and 60's. We strive to create unique pieces inspired by those eras, with a bit of a spin on the...

What is sweet, sultry, wholesome, risqué, and red all over? Cherries! Cherries are a classic retro motif seen throughout pinup, rockabilly, and vintage lover circles all over. I attribute its duality of being sweet and sultry to its ability to effortlessly travel throughout these fashion and lifestyle groups. All in all, there is no question that cherries are some versatile fruits! I recently picked up two great items from Cats Like Us which embody this duality perfectly! The White Cherries Estelle Blouse by Heart of Haute is the perfect something sweet to add to your collection and become a staple in your...

One of the many awesome things about working at Cats Like Us is getting to see all the wonderful items we carry at the store....and nabbing a few things for myself before it's available. Hehe! As soon as I laid my eyes on the Maui Tropical collection, my little Tiki heart skipped a beat!    I normally wouldn't go for a crop top, but pairing the Maui Tropical Tie Shirt Top and the Maui Tropical 50s Swing Shirt just seemed like a no brainer. This comfy cotton combo features reddish pink hibiscus flowers and palms leaves on a black background...

Let's talk about hair! People are often surprised when they see my hair at weddings, dressy functions and swing dances, because I currently have a have a side cut (I'm growing out the other side of my mohawk) and I like to crimp and tease my hair, yet I also love to incorporate vintage hair styles into my look. If you're looking to give vintage styling a try for a a pin-up photo shoot, Viva Las Vegas or just to explore something new, I hope these tips and advice are useful!   If you're gal like me, who may have an...

 At Cats Like Us we often get questions about 'how-to' dress in retro styles, often with people being a bit shy or embarassed as they don't know where to start. While it can be intimidating, there is nothing to fear with wanting to express yourself with retro styled clothing. Whether you're interested in infusing a few pieces into your current wardrobe or are looking for a complete style overhaul, have no fear-Cats Like Us is here! Boomerang Halter Swing Dress by Bettie Page Clothing A few things to ask yourself are; what attracts you to the retro vintage clothing styles...

How to Measure Clothing and Find Your Size Most of my friends know that I LOVE vintage and retro style clothing, as a result they tend to give me their oldies but goodies regardless of what size they are size. Unlike most people I don’t have a 1 year rule—if you haven’t worn it in 1 year get rid of it. Julie Ann’s rule is more like: if you haven’t worn it in 5 years, MAYBE get rid of it. You never know when you might need that 1980’s suede bolero jacket with the pom pom trim or that neon...

On a daily basis I explain to women that that the reason an item does or doesn’t fit well is based on so many different factors. Why is this the case? Unfortunately, there is no standard in the garment industry on size. One brand’s size small will be the same as another brand’s size large. This is the result of vanity sizing over the years. The example everyone always references is Marilyn Monroe. In the 1950s she wore a size 12 which was equivalent to a 26 inch waist. A vintage size 12, is the same as a modern size...

Running a retail store I have learned more than I ever thought I would about clothing. And there are some universal truths of clothing and shopping online. Over the past 5 years we have come to know many of the misconceptions and confusion about sizing clothing, and I am writing now about just that. Let's get a few things out of the way early...   I have no idea! Never having shopped for a dress (not that there is anything wrong with that) I most certainly don't really know what you ladies go through each time you enter that fitting...

 Keeping with Cats Like Us Halloween tradition, we are offering you some kooky spooky costume ideas! We truly believe that thinking outside the 'big box' Halloween costume stores will give you a unique Halloween ensemble as well as piece's you can wear all year long!   I Love Lucy is an iconic 1950s television show and with a red wig paired with the Navy Nicky Polka Dot dress, you'll look like Lucille Ball! Add a crinoline like the Royal Blue Crinoline for extra fullness and the Beach Party Cat Eye Sunglasses in white.   Sometimes a dress just speaks for itself, but with...