Tips on Vintage Style

A vintage style can provide a unique and interesting look to clothing and accessories coordinated into an outfit.  To get the best look pair vintage clothing with modern items and choose accessories to make your outfit stand out.  Also, make sure to wear vintage items from the same time period to get a look that is matched and clean.

• Mix vintage and modern items together to get the best look.  Vintage items like shirts and dresses will have a strong style and adding modern pants or leggings will showcase vintage pieces the best.  Also, this will allow vintage item to stand out without being overpowered by a complete vintage outfit.


• Choose unique vintage accessories to pair with modern clothing or to add to a vintage outfit.  Vintage accessories like jewelry and scarves can complete a vintage look by adding items that are one of a kind. 


• Stick to one style period when creating a vintage outfit to create the best look.  Vintage styles are unique to the period that they come from and mixing them will make you look unfashionable and mismatched.


• Choose the vintage style that matches the event or activity that you are going to.  Vintage clothing and accessories from the 20s up through the 50s will provide a look that is dressy and simple which can be worn for formal events.  Clothing from the 60s, 70s and 80s are more casual and best for everyday wear and party attire.


• Look to purchase vintage items at stores in your area that offer second hand goods. These will be the best places to find unique items that are genuine to their time period.  Inspect all items before you purchase them though to make sure that they have been cleaned properly and have worn well throughout the years.