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Tell us about who you are, give us some insight into how you first got into fashion, when you decided that this was something you wanted to do, and other things you think we ought to know.
Get Go Retro is a family owned online boutique catering to the fashionista who loves the fashions of the 40s and 50s. Proprietors Cait Lynn and Cathy Lynn are a mother daughter team who originally created the store with the idea of paying for college. Mother and daughter are both admirers of the 50’s feminine and old Hollywood glam styles; so it seemed a natural fit to sell new vintage inspired clothing. Get Go Retro has blossomed since our inception in 2007; and we both continue to nurture its growth
What do you think sets you apart from other designers?
All of our items are selected with the express purpose of offering clothes that ultimately make a woman feel feminine and good about herself. We carry all sizes; from petite to plus size dresses and swimwear. Our goal is to find a good mix for every body type. Our clientele are ultimately fans of the timeless and classic styles of the 40’s and 50’s. Think silver screen glamour icons such as Audrey Hepburn, Lauren Bacall and Rita Hayworth; or perhaps Burlesque Queen Bettie Page; to the girl next door … Debbie Reynolds. We want to have a style and a price range for every size pocketbook.
We look for designers that carry retro fashions that “we would wear.” This includes well known designers such as Stop Staring, Drama Queen, Fables by Barrie, and Nicolita (to name a few.) But, it’s also important to us that we carry some of the lesser well known designers by embracing designers from the cottage industry in an effort to offer unique styles that other sites are not offering. This concept has proved to be a “win-win” situation for us and the smaller designers by allowing us more variety, and the designers a platform to sell their items and get noticed. Another important thing … it allows us a wider variety of prices so that we have items for every size pocketbook.
Do you have any favorites in GGR that no lady should live without, what are some wardrobe must haves??
Top on the list, a “little black dress.” Every gal’s got to have one. The little black dress is versatile and can be worn to a great dinner party, wedding or funeral. A pair of high waisted jeans with a nice t-shirt or top is nice; and definitely a belted top coat (think Ingrid Bergman in Casablanca.) And, don’t forget, if you want to look sleek with no lines and no bulges in the more form fitting fashions (or not), such as a pencil skirt or pencil dress, we offer the Body Magic Shape wear.
What is the next thing you are looking forward to for the business?
Get Go Retro has been growing by leaps and bounds in the short three years we have been in business. We would definitely like to become a household name. As far as creating garments, that’s down the road a piece. We will continue to tweak our products and improve in every way we can. That’s a constant every day thing. We will continue to offer our customers excellent service. If our customer’s are looking for something specific and we don’t sell it; just let us know, we will try to find it for you through another vendor. We try to stay open to helping the customer . Whatever it takes. If we don’t have it … we will try to get it for you. After all, we want to help you “Get the style when you go retro!”
What do you know now that you wish every woman knew, since you first started?
That every woman wants to look good and feel good in her clothes. Face it, clothes and how you look are a statement. Good or bad, it’s you. Whether you want to dress to the “nines” as a pinup girl or simply wear a pair of cute jeans; clothes will only get you so far. The one thing we cannot put a price on and sell is confidence. You have to feel good in your clothes and in your skin. Second, “a little attitude,” doesn’t hurt and third; you have to create “your own personal style.” It’s not just the clothes. It’s you. Think about it; Lucille Ball, a beautiful woman who dressed great, but was known for her signature red hair. Betty Grable; looked great in a swimsuit, and was known for her legs. Even modern day pinups …. Farrah Fawcett – her golden locks and white teeth; Cindy Crawford, for the mole above her mouth; and even Kat Von D who is absolutely gorgeous, is known for her Tats. Whether you have perfect physical assets or imperfections, you need to have the confidence to play them up and turn them into an asset. That’s confidence; that’s attitude and that’s ultimately your personal style.
Where can we find your collections?
Very easy. At our website. Get Go Retro
Author Bio
Darryl had a problem. He needed to find clothing that was relevant to him, appropriate for where he was going, popular and affordable. He couldn’t find an answer on Google, Wikipedia, Dictionary.com or Flickr. So he started building Clashe.
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