Switching to vintage from current fashion might be difficult for some. However there are many reasons to love retro dresses from quality fabrics and individual designs to sustainability and historical value. Justifiably, to incorporate these vintage pieces into your closet can be challenging.
Wondering how to pull of vintage clothes and look stylish simultaneously?
Here are a few commandments to wear vintage fashion slay it in:
Don’t go head to toe in vintage
Like the rule that restrains you from wearing all denim, you must also avoid head to toe vintage look, unless that’s the look you have planned to go with. Try to pair your vintage discovery with modern pieces to not make you look like you are in a costume.
Team up your beautiful retro jeans or super cool vintage dress with modern accessories for a fashion forward & chic look that unifies the old and the new. A delicate chain belt around the waist is a perfect way to accentuate your waistline and break up bold colours.
Remember to accessorise with vintage
A true vintage garment subsumes olde-worlde accessories that are often made better than any contemporary pieces that you’ll find these days and moreover they are less expensive. Your vintage game will be taken to a next level by pairing vintage outfits with vintage accessories.
Irrespective of the decade you choose to pull off don’t just hesitate to add a pair of vintage glasses, a hat and a vintage handbag to back in time while maintaining a super chic look.
Dress around one centrepiece
Much the same as art, you need to make a point of convergence that attracts the attention around your outfit, without it being cluttered. Select a piece that you wish to show off and mix or layer-up the pieces without the focal point being covered. A hat, purse or a novelty pin may be the lead of your show.
Whatever you choose make sure to let it shine besides the backdrop of your outfit. This way you can make a vintage statement & still look fashion forward.
Your vintage pick must be vintage
Understanding the difference between what looks like vintage and what is actually vintage is very important. Information clarity is vital while making the right choices for vintage shopping.
Keep yourself informed about the retailer, designer and the era. In case of any confusion or query check the tag or clarify with the staff.
Avoid contemporary makeup and hairstyle
Vintage hairstyle and make used to be unique and very difficult to recreate. And it takes many hours to recreate those makeup and hair styles. Hence while attempting to complete a vintage look note simple is always good and goes a long way. Find your body type, features and the style that works well with that type.
And the most important thing is to find out what interests you the most. If you are passionate about retro dresses getting a perfect vintage look must not be a difficult task though must be delightful.
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