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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...

One of the reasons I opened Cats Like Us is that, as long as I can remember, I have loved vintage style. In fact I've been collecting vintage clothes for about 25 years. I always liked the shapes of vintage clothes and how they fit me. Today I buy them based on what I like, not fancy labels, or even if it is vintage. If something catches my eye and can integrate into my wardrobe, I buy it. I also keep my clothes a very, VERY long time. So if you think I wear something different everyday, I might, but that dress I'm wearing could...

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...

It's that time of year that you may be invited to a back yard luau or plan on attending your first large Tiki gathering, so have no fear, Cats Like Us is here! All of our closest friends (and not that close) know we're pretty crazy about Polynesian Pop anything; from entertaining with rum filled Tiki drinks, to scouring vintage and antique stores for Tiki mugs, or traveling near and far to visit a Tiki bar, we love it all! The Cats Like Us crew have taken all that hard work out of searching for Tiki themed items and have...

I am sitting here during a snowstorm, I'm daydreaming of being whisked off to a tropical location with a Tiki drink in one hand and a Tiki drink in the other. Hehe! The winter months are often long and cold in Buffalo, so I like to put on a Mu-Mu (with a sweater), pour myself a tropical cocktail and hula the winter blues away. While I was reviewing my photos of 2013, I realized how much the year was filled with Tiki adventures, which included a trip to visit my parents and sampling some Polynesian delight around Florida. I wanted...

I'm a little late to game as Valentine's Day was last week, but seeing as I love to make drinks we'll toast to the love of a good cocktail! The Jump Up and Kiss Me cocktail was found in a little Cocktail for Dummies pocket edition that I purchased from the dollar section at Target. Since I was cleaning out our Tiki room, I rediscovered this little book of booze and I'm happy I did! More cocktails to choose from?! Oh goodie! Ingredients: 1 1/4 oz. Myer's Dark Rum 4 oz. Pineapple juice 1/2 oz. Rose's lime juice dash Angostura Bitters...

Halloween is almost here! Costumes have been planned out, candy has been purchased and now it's time for a party! Whether you're attending a Halloween shindig or having one of your own, don't forget about the party games. Sometimes old school retro games are the best (and often messy and fun) and it's fun to experience some nostalgia as everyone is a kid on Halloween! Apple Bobbing: The most traditional of Halloween games for all ages. Take a large container or tub of water filled four to six inches from the top rim (to prevent the water from sloshing out) and several apples....

  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...

Calling all you groovy ghoulies, dapper cadavers and zombified pin ups, Living Dead Souls is just the ticket to infuse your 'creature of the night' tastes with a retro appeal. Living Dead Souls is usually found amongst most clothing retails of the gothic or punk persuation, but Cats Like Us doesn't leave the gothabilly's out (oh yes, we do exist!). So step right up to check out these styles to please. Let's set the mood with some music, shall we.... Now that the Cult of the Psychic Fetus has got you dancing in your crypt and rattlin' those bones, I want to share...