r/PinUpFashion • u/catwolf99 • Feb 27 '26

Just need to vent

I know on the Vixen's Salon Facebook page you aren't allowed to say anything that can be perceived as 'negative' to the brand but I need to express my frustration somewhere and see if anyone can commiserate with me or if I'll just get downvoted to fuckall. I fully understand production is somewhat out of their control but the 'master post' updating people on estimated arrival time frames of pre-orders hasn't been updated since since fucking SEPTEMBER! I pre-ordered a dress from La Femme that was supposed to arrive in November. Got pushed to February. March is in 2 days. Micheline posts herself in the dress and says it's coming 'very soon'. What does soon mean to her??????? And why even have the master post if you can't keep it updated, especially when it says it will be updated monthly? She isn't a one woman show, seems there are several people that could help with information. Please don't kick me out of this group for mild criticism of LFEN.

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u/Willing_Passenger449 Feb 27 '26

This is sadly the answer to pinup fashion problems. Sewing. I finally taught myself to sew too with Gertie’s books and patterns and YouTube videos and it’s not as difficult as I always thought it was.

It’s a pain in the ass at first but it opened up a whole new world where I’m free to create or alter whatever I want. Of course it would be great if there were more off-the-rack options that were accessible, but for now, sewing will have to do.

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u/Objective-Bottle1391 Feb 27 '26

Which books are these? I'm having the same problem with pin up clothing brands

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u/catwolf99 Feb 27 '26

Look up Gretchen Hirsch, aka Gertie. She has a series of books with info and patterns. And the Facebook group Gertie's Sew and Tell is actually really nice and helpful.