Tips On Vintage Style

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Vintage style can be defined as taking inspiration for fashion ideas from the bygone era. It is fast gaining popularity as a high-fashion clothing statement. Vintage style extends to clothes, shoes, accessories, makeup and hairstyles.

Fashion ideas drawn from the early 20th century or earlier, are referred to as antique style. Vintage style is more recent and is usually inspired from the late 1920s to the 1970s. The 50s and 60s Hollywood fashion is the most popular era for vintage styles.
Nowadays, there are special boutiques and fashion houses that cater strictly to this type of style. Many Hollywood actresses have contributed towards making vintage fashion more popular.

All over the world, there are fairs that specially cater to people who prefer vintage fashion. Some of these events include “Frock Me!” which is held in London and “Vintage Fashion Expo” which is organized in USA.Let us now learn ways in which you can adapt your wardrobe to vintage fashion.

How To Dress In A Vintage Style

Shop At The Right Places

Search for places that sell second-hand items like clothing and accessories. Charity outlets, flea markets etc. are good places to shop in.Don’t miss garage and car boot sales because you can find some very nice things that other people don’t appreciate.Ask your mother, grandmother or aunt to let you look through their trunks and attics. Their old clothes from school, college or when they were newly married can work very nicely as vintage clothes.

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Be Resourceful

If you find an item of clothing or an accessory that you like but feel is not in very good condition, try and think of ideas to make them look better. If a dress is stained or has a torn seam, you can have it dry-cleaned and darned. But do not pick up items which are beyond repair. You should not be burdened with something that you will probably never wear because it will take too much effort to repair.

Accessorize Well

To get a complete vintage look, it is essential that all items of your outfit be similar. You should buy shoes that are styled according to vintage fashion (especially the era that you have specifically chosen, e.g. 1960s). Sunglasses, clips, brooches, belts, stockings, handbags, jewels etc., are all considered very important to the finished look. So take care in choosing the right type of accessories.

Be Innovative

To get a completely different and unique outfit, you must be imaginative. Mix and match various types of clothing. For example, wear a trendy A-line skirt with a tight knit blouse from the late 1950s. Or you can match a deep-cut dress from the 1960s and wear it with a contemporary jacket.

Educate Yourself

To create the right vintage look, it is necessary for you to be aware of various fashion trends of the years gone by. Unless you have a fair idea of what kind of clothing and style was popular then, it will be difficult for you to dress correctly.
Look for designs by Coco Chanel, Pierre Cardin and YSL. Old Hollywood movie actresses are also great fashion icons whose style can be emulated.All you need is an idea of the eras that inspire you and accordingly get the right outfit and accessories to match. Looking great is so easy!

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