Vintage Style

The style of modern fashionistas today is very diverse. In her wardrobe there is always a place for things in the style of "vintage". Today this trendy trend is gaining great popularity. The value of such things is growing. What is it and what are the main trends of this outfit?

The concept of "vintage" originates from winemakers and refers to an elite wine made from the best grape varieties. If you draw a parallel with the designation of the word, vintage style in clothing - exclusive rare items of high quality.

Such things fit well into costume events and are often the basis of the everyday look. Style bears the imprint of the era to which this or that thing belongs. This is the main advantage of the vintage direction.

Due to the large period of time (from the twenties to the eighties of the XX century), in a vintage wardrobe there can be many high-quality and stylish things, which at one time were considered especially fashionable.

True clothes in this style can be called one that was created during its popularity by the hands of a fashion designer. Among these things are many works of design art.

Clothing of past years harmoniously fits into modern life. Reviving fashion trends of past eras, fans of this style are always in the spotlight. With the skillful selection of elements of the ensemble, the image becomes original and unique.

Rare clothes go well with modern shoes and accessories.If you approach the creation of an image creatively and tastefully, you can create a whole wardrobe, among which there is a place for everyday and formal dresses.

Vintage style is elegant, emotional and intelligent. At the very beginning of its development, he was distinguished by some eccentricity, so he was noticed by designers and the bohemian stratum of society.

Today, vintage is perfect for those who want to look stylish and spectacular. It is often found in fashion shows of famous couturiers, it allows you to move away from annoying glamor and similar models from glossy magazines.

Vintage means the use of old or modernized things. The difference in style is a clear time frame. Those things that belong to them and have additional criteria can be called vintage. Products created later than the 80s of the last century do not fall into this style.

Vintage became an independent fashion trend in the 1990s, enjoying great success with celebrities. The advantage of the style was its uniqueness: it is rare for him to see two identical models.

There are certain rules inherent in a vintage thing: it’s not just things from a grandmother’s chest, the concept is much narrower. The main characteristics of the vintage are the following:

• the age of the product must not be less than twenty years;
• a unique vintage thing is performed in a single version;
• the factory product is not related to the vintage style;
• the ideal thing of this wardrobe was created by the hands of a famous designer;
• a true vintage thing was fashionable at the time;
• high quality;
• features of the last century.

Vintage style has several directions:

1. classic vintage (genuine);
2. non-vintage (products created by the hands of eminent designers with the borrowing of ideas of past eras);
3. combined vintage (a combination of true vintage items and modern clothes in one outfit).

To understand what vintage-style clothing is, one can trace each era and note the changes that have affected the way you dress.

At this time, the female image takes on the shades of a teenage girl. Short haircuts, skirts and dresses to the knee are in fashion. Models of sparkling dresses are concise, they were made of silk, satin, velvet and decorated with a variety of fringe, sequins. Often, expensive furs were worn with such clothes. Clothing styles emphasized the smoothness and seductiveness of female forms.

Within 10 years, the image becomes more glamorous and seductive. The outfit emphasizes the bust and waist. There are separation of clothes for day and evening. For a daily look, the ensemble should be neat and restrained. Luxury and chic are welcome in specific cases.

At this time, the first tights of nylon appear. Everyday clothes are made mainly of simple material. Models for evening looks began to have draperies.

Complex wartime was reflected in fashion. Women's clothing has become more comfortable and somewhat similar to a military uniform. The style began to adhere to strict lines. Military subjects touched and fitted clothes.

At this time, women pay attention to men's clothing, which is reflected in the manner of dressing. Often jackets with raised shoulders resembling military epaulets are put on underwear.Colors become more restrained, this clothing is sewn from dense materials. Fashion is dictated by the harsh conditions in which many countries of the world have been placed.

The manifestation of femininity in clothing. The difficulties of wartime are gradually fading into the past. Fashion begins to acquire shades of elegance and elegance. Clothing becomes brighter and more diverse. A trendy pin-up style appears, two main silhouettes come into fashion:

• X - a fluffy skirt and tight-fitting top;
• Y - wide shoulders and a narrow skirt.

Lush designer dresses appear. Poster fashion served as an advertisement and example of the style of women's clothing. She dictates seductive and candid outfits. Small hats, gloves, short pearl beads and brooches are becoming fashionable. Often, a beautiful puffy dress was emphasized at the waist with a belt.

The image of a woman is changing. The miniskirt is in fashion. The slim girl becomes the standard of beauty, which was facilitated by the Twiggy model. The image of a teenage girl was reflected in the clothes: short outfits of saturated shades are in fashion. The youth direction is different from the past era. Styles surprise with unusual and geometry shapes.

Fashion begins to branch out in different directions. Natural products are becoming relevant. Flared pants, shirts and tunics with floral and ethnic prints are in fashion. Jeans and sneakers become indispensable attributes of many bows. The image of a woman becomes catchy and spectacular. There are many flashy accessories (rings, bracelets, large earrings, beads) in it.

For this outfit, you can draw inspiration from the black and white films of this era. The textiles of the outfit and its decor should be appropriate for the occasion.

For a casual dress, a model from silk or knitwear is quite suitable. It can be a tunic dress, which should be decorated with a thin strap on the hips. To go out, it is better to wear a dress made of noble velvet or silk, decorated with sequins, embroidery, and beads.

We should not forget about hats: a hat with narrow brim will be an excellent choice for a short dress. It can be a simple style or decorated with flowers, feathers, a veil.

It is important to pay attention to accessories: long pearl beads will perfectly complement such a dress. They can simply hang down, be wrapped twice around the neck or knotted.

You can make an ensemble of a pencil skirt and blouse with a stand-up collar, a bow tie at the neck.

A fitted dress with a flared hem is considered a classic of this time. The length of the model reaches the middle of the shin line. The ideal option for attire would be a product with polka dots or a cage.

A fitted dress with sleeves-lanterns on cuffs made in a floral print will be no less interesting. It is better to choose beads to match the dress and wear them a few turns around the neck. To harmoniously complete the bow, you can arrange styling in the style of the era and decorate the head with a small hat.

If the wardrobe has a straight or flared midi skirt, you can wear a fitted jacket with shoulder pads to it. This image is characterized by a military style, strict silhouettes, dresses with a fastener on buttons.

The perfect look of the era will help to create a dress with a fluffy flared skirt and a short sleeve. The skirt can be multi-layered, and the style of the dress with open shoulders, on thin straps or with a turn-down collar. The waistline should be clearly defined.

An ideal outfit of this era is a short a-line dress made in rich colors.It can be monophonic or contrasting, combined from two or three materials of the same texture, differing in color. It is better to supplement it with platform shoes and any jewelry.

To create this style, you can wear a long colorful skirt and a multi-layered top with thin straps. If you want to create an image with a hint of hippie style, you should choose flared jeans and an ethnic print tunic. Supplement the bow better with a wide bandage on the head and massive accessories.

The style may include sports notes. For this look, banana pants, leggings, T-shirts, puffer jackets are well suited. The accent of the dress is the shoulders: it is fashionable to wear jackets with shoulder pads. Accessories should be massive and vibrant. When composing an ensemble, you can mix styles: rock and sport, classic and linen.

In order for the image of a fashionista to be appropriate and harmonious, you need to adhere to certain rules:

• The image should be moderate and consisting of no more than three things. It is important that the wardrobe items are combined with each other.
• Creating a vintage style, you can first try to beat one element in your image. The combination of antiques and modern clothes should be harmonious.

• So that the image is appropriate, and the combination of things is ideal, we must not forget about the specific case. For a party, catchy and spectacular models are well suited; for an everyday look, it is better to adhere to combinations in soothing colors.
• Fit clothes on the figure should be perfect. Vintage items can be restored and modified, reducing the volume and length. To make the clothes sparkle with new colors, you can decorate the product with modern accessories.
• Accessories will also be a useful addition: this will allow you to change the image without reducing its relevance.