Vintage clothing, why it is so popular and types of style

The concept of vintage is associated with exclusivity, originality and high quality among modern fashionistas. The main goal of this trend is the revival of stylish clothing models of past years. In practice, rare vintage clothing allows the fair sex to match the trends of the fashion era, conveying its spirit, style and mood. Not every old thing is considered vintage, in this definition fashion designers include the best designer clothing samples made in the 20-60s of the 20th century.

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Characteristic features of the style
Colors and designs used
Rules for creating an image
Accessories and jewelry
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Characteristic features of the style

Rare items of the trendy direction today characterize the main stylistic tendencies of a certain era. In general, vintage style in clothes are divided into several varieties:

neovintage – worn, discolored, artificially aged clothing items that may not be part of the vintage era;

vintage – exclusive originals from famous fashion designers or trading houses, created no later than the 80s;

vintage styling – new samples of things, re-made to fit a certain style of past decades. In this case, either a complete copy of a fashionable sample (replication) or the emphasis on individual nuances of the vintage style – prints on fabric, cut, trim, silhouette can be used;

combination – when making new clothing samples, vintage trim elements are used – braid, buttons, bows, lace, fringe;

sewing from rare (vintage) fabric - thanks to cuts of vintage material, you can sew clothing models of both modern design and those from past years.

Vintage style in clothes is directly related to the age of things - blouses, tunics, hats, dresses are the embodiment of the style of bygone eras.

20s	women could afford skirts/dresses just above the knee; clothing styles were distinguished by their loose, sometimes shapeless cut; the bottom of the dresses and skirts was asymmetrical; the waistline of the clothes is slightly lowered; When sewing stylish evening dresses, a wide variety of decor was used (feathers, sequins, mesh, fringe, paillettes).
30s	the wardrobe acquired femininity and glamor; the fabrics had a metallic sheen; blouses and dresses had high collars, ties, and bows on the neck; When cutting clothes, they used chiffon, viscose, satin, silk, and crepe.
40s	women's wardrobes of those years included trousers, sweaters, turtlenecks, formal jackets, and blazers; clothing decorfades into the background, when sewing things, attention was paid to convenience, practicality, comfort, and not beauty; Dark, monochromatic shades were predominant in clothing.
50s	Loose-fitting tunic shirts, trapezoid dresses and full high-waisted skirts have become popular; lush, voluminous hairstyles came into fashion; Stylish accessories (brooches, beads, small hats, bags) appeared in the female image.
60s	Girls' wardrobes are changing dramatically - short haircuts, miniskirts, boots, shoes, platform/stiletto ankle boots are becoming popular.

According to fashion critics, only models produced before the 60s of the last century can be considered vintage. Clothing items made later are considered retro.

Colors and designs used

The vintage style of each era was distinguished by a certain palette of colors and types of designs:

In the 20s, the attire of the fair sex looked elegant, flashy, with a predominance of white, black colors with gold or silver trim. Plain silk, velvet shiny fabrics with sequins, rhinestones, beads were in fashion;
40s – the wardrobe of fashionistas was distinguished by simple cuts, natural fabrics in blue, gray, brown, marsh, and blue shades;
The 50s and 60s were distinguished by a bright, joyful, and somewhat naive palette. Milky white colors, eggshell shades, marine motifs (sailor's striped vest), milk and white chocolate colors, red-pink, coral, and lemon shades prevailed in fashion;
The 60s and 70s were a period of stylish, bright hippies, ethnic motifs, geometric patterns, and ornaments.

Rules for creating an image

To recreate a unique, luxurious, emotional vintage look, girls and women can look for inspiration in such stylish things as:

a smart vintage silk or velvet dress with beading or sequin trim (for dates, dinner parties);
a tunic dress made of jersey in a vintage style, with a smooth, fitted silhouette;
a lightweight vintage blouse with a turtleneck and a neat bow (pairs with a pencil skirt);
a vintage boa that can be draped over bare shoulders when wearing an evening maxi dress;
a strict vintage jacket with high shoulder pads and a defined waist;
a plain or colored (polka dot or checkered) A-line dress to mid-calf or knee-length;
A stylish vintage style blazer shirt in a colorful design that can be accessorized with a belt (goes well with flared jeans).

Vintage style in clothes gives girls special appeal, charm, you just need to choose your wardrobe wisely and wear it correctly. In order to look irresistible in a vintage look, stylists recommend that the fair sex following:

learn create a vintage look gradually. First you need to add one thing, try to play it up with regular outfits;
never get dressed from head to toe in vintage clothes. 2-3 items are enough, the rest is bad manners, which is only suitable for costume parties;
not all vintage samples can look attractive, fashionable, expensive. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the features of a particular figure ("hourglass", "apple"). Try to avoid excess, bad taste, pretentiousness;
boldly experiment, be creative imagination when creating an individual, inimitable vintage look. This will allow you to stand out from the crowd of similarly dressed fashionistas;
use layering in the wardrobe - you can wear a jacket or a soft pullover over blouses and shirts. The combination of old vintage clothing models with modern trends will express your extraordinary taste and unique style;
Vintage Outfits Should Be Appropriate – Create a Stylish Wardrobe, appropriate to the situation (work environment, date, trip out of town);
In order to look decent, it is recommended to choose vintage clothes in a laconic style with elegant accessories for everyday wear. For going out, you can use bright, complex images.

When creating an extraordinary image, you should listen to the recommendations of fashion critics, stick to the golden mean, then you will look irresistible and fresh.

Accessories and jewelry

It is believed that it is the right accessories that can convey true vintage chic. For women, choosing clothes V vintage style, it is also worth paying attention to such details as:

vintage shoes – elegant shoes with an oval toe and a stable heel, loafers (for a sporty look).
elegant and flirty vintage hats (for walking);
long gloves;
chunky vintage horn-rimmed glasses.

Bags deserve special attention – an integral part of any stylish vintage look:

small leather Chanel clutches with a gold chain and a signature label (for a festive or evening dinner);
reticule – a small accessory on a long strap, which can be decorated with rhinestones or embroidery (goes well with elegant dresses);
a strict briefcase for military style;
a duffel bag is a trapezoid-shaped, rigid bag made of leather (artificially aged).

Jewelry is the finishing touch of a single vintage style. These are exquisite earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings made of semi-precious, precious stones or high-quality costume jewelry. Vintage jewelry is selected and worn taking into account the time of day and the type of event (evening and daytime looks).