Vintage Style

1920s Paisley Turban Styled for 2012

Monday, April 2nd, 2012
1920s Paisley Turban Styled for 2012

Caitlin of Wore Out, a Burlington, Vermont-based style blog, purchased this paisley print turban circa the ’20s so that she could “step outside of her fashion comfort zone,” she says. For ideas on how to incorporate ’20s style into your own contemporary wardrobe, keep reading after the jump to see how Caitlin rocked her vintage turban four unique ways for versatile, classic, boho and All-American preppy looks!

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1960s Fashion Breakout Trends as Seen on Mad Men

Thursday, March 29th, 2012
1960s Fashion Breakout Trends as Seen on Mad Men

From pillbox hats to leopard print and minis, these were the styles that rocked a woman’s wardrobe in the ‘60s because they were such must-have pieces among mainstream America. Keep reading after the jump for pictures of fashion from Mad Men depicting 6 of the most exciting breakout trends of ’60s clothing, and to learn the fashion history behind why these styles were so popular for their time!

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1980s Greek Key Blazer Styled 4 Ways for Spring

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
1980s Greek Key Blazer Styled 4 Ways for Spring

While the masculine look was a trend for women in the 1980s, not all of the era’s collections were designed for the androgynous girl. Goodwill Huntingg proves that you don’t have to feel like a wide-shouldered football player wearing an ’80s vintage blazer.
Keep reading after the jump to see how she styled her ’80s Greek key design blazer in four unique ways for spring!

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’60s Dress: Ways to Wear Vintage Polka Dots

Monday, March 12th, 2012
'60s Dress: Ways to Wear Vintage Polka Dots

Polka dots are perfectly pretty for spring style that can be worn for creatively colorful date and weekend looks, especially when accessorized with modern touches and a stellar smile. Keep reading after the jump to see how Wayfaring Magnolia Etsy shop owner Amanda styled her ’60s polka dot dress in 3 unique ways, and let me know which one was your favorite by leaving a comment!

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Vintage Lingerie: Ways to Wear a Bed Jacket for Day

Monday, March 5th, 2012
Vintage Lingerie: Ways to Wear a Bed Jacket for Day

I asked Brande of Victory Vintage Boutique to show us how she’d wear a vintage bed jacket to illustrate just how versatile a piece of vintage lingerie can be.

We don’t always have to follow fashion rules to style vintage for modern day fashion function — vintage bed jackets included. Keep reading after the jump to see this ’80s vintage bed jacket worn 4 unique ways!

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1940s Fashion Trends for 5 Modern Looks

Thursday, March 1st, 2012
1940s Fashion Trends for 5 Modern Looks

The absence of designers and wartime restrictions forced women to creatively adapt and improvise when it came to choosing their wardrobe in the 1940s. Despite restrictions, awesome trends still emerged from the decade and inspired quintessential pieces in the modern woman’s closet today. Keep reading to see how 5 modern ladies incorporated ’40s fashion into their everyday looks, and how these ‘40s trends were born!

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