Yes.
Had a good time?
Yes.
Will expand later?
DOUBLE YES
For now?
A thought:
The uniforms for Girl Scouts today are atrocious. There is no grace to any of the clothes, and unfortunately, it reflects badly on the organization.
In the exhibit hall at the convention, there was a booth that displayed earlier versions of the uniform and they were so adorable! One of my favorites, a mint green dress with matching bloomer shorts, was both elegant (the tailored sihoutte, the princess seams that subtley emphasized the waist), functional (the sturdy fabric and BLOOMERS), and fun (seriouslu the cutest shit ever). There were a few more mascuine pieces in camel-colored canvas (5 time fast? Yes?) that had an appealing military feel to them.
This swimmong suit for brownies was actually at the exhibit. See how the orange piping curves inward? Made me wish I was six again. 
The rest of these are just examples I found online. This one SCREAMS the Delias's catalogue. Vintage t-shirts, anyone?
From around WWII. Notice how it has a SHAPE.
I've been looking for pants like these for ages. High-waisted, cropped just below mid-calf, and perfectly baggy. Too bad they're made for Brownies.....and are non-existent.
Okay, Why are they not still making this bag? WHY?My question is, why can't Girl Scouts make uniforms like that today? Membership has been steadily declining over the past few years, as negative scout steryotypes have become increasingly prevalent. One of the most basic solutions to this problem is image. Yes, it's shallow approach to the situation, but let's be honest; pop culture is shallow, and that's what most girls model themselves after. If we used this situation, instead of fighting against it, and changed the way the public views Girl Scouts, I am certain membership would improve. I personally would jump at the chance of wearing the vintage pieces I saw. They are COOL.
So, hey Girl Scouts, you wanna hit me up with some modern interpretations of the class you used to embody? Do ya?
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