'I love wearing clothes from the 1940s and 50s - I think we should bring the style back'

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A Gen-Z woman who is obsessed with vintage clothes says men treat her differently when she dons elegant dresses every day.

Brooke Stretton, 24, became obsessed with the 40s, 50s and 60s after watching the film Grease.

She fell in love with legends such as Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe which inspired her to dress in their style.

Her first vintage item was a black and white floral dress that she bought in October, 2023.

She now has a wardrobe filled with a 100 dresses, 20 shoes, and 14 hats which she finds on eBay, Vinted and charity shops.

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