Retro Clothing for Women Still Appeals the Contemporary Fashionistas! Styling vintage and retro clothing for women isn’t an easy task! Although we fervently respect the originals, we do not advise taking complete or direct style notes from them. So even though you love looking through vintage editions of Vogue and your mother’s stack of Polaroid’s, admittedly she does look exquisite, you can’t help but wonder how you would add personal updated edits.Well you’re not alone! Modern vintage styling, whether from designers, contemporary boutiques, fashionable collectors, or costume archivists, is everywhere! So where do you begin? Navigating what influences your fashion choices and styling is half the battle. Utilize your resources: talk to the most fashionable figure in your life, continue to adamantly read the glossies, and create your own inspiration board. Styling a great outfit is one thing, but finding your style voice is another, and these are all endeavors towards doing that.

Okay, these are tips that leave the heavy lifting up to you, but you’re still in need of imagery as to how to style. A picture would be too easy, use you imagination with these looks. Here are some classic retro pieces that with revised style direction receive a complete fashion upgrade:

1. Dating back well into the last century, the full skirt was a staple in every woman’s wardrobe. Today’s styles are bringing it back with their basics! The eponymous, voluminous structure of the full skirt is created by a crinoline cage. Today’s most forward versions are no different! Beware it’s easy to get misdirected into a costume-looking getup. But when done right, this look is attention-worthy! Consider a cotton twill style with asymmetrical hem; wear with neutral platform penny loafers and a cap sleeve fitted tee.

2. Seventies styling of the sleeveless shirtdress evokes an image that is still veryrelevant today: think younger hippies from then, uber hipsters wearing this now. This is definitely an easier-to-wear vintage-influenced style, and whether in muted print or dusty solid color pair with floppy brim fedora and flats.

3. The original supermodel, Twiggy, and the Sixties best capture the fashion feeling of this style: the casually iconic black and white striped sweater dress. Find a flattering style; cropped sleeves, a scoop neckline, and traditional contrast rib hem will wear well overopaque black tights and platform pumps. A smoky cat-eye will even further enhance this look!

4. An ascot necktie blouse pulls inspiration from classic men’s styles, but the in the late Seventies and Eighties definitely had its place in the professional woman’s wardrobe. Button-down construction, an attachednecktie collar are the defining characteristics of this top. Wear tucked into a high waist pencil skirt or high waist, short shorts for a more playful look. Also try not tucked in over ankle length denim and a girl pair of chukkas.

Creating your own look with these influences will be a fun process! If you stay true your personal preference and these general guidelines, you’re sure to put together your own retro era style look that has never looked better!