Slice Of The Past - Hip And Glamorous Vintage Clothing You'll Love To Wear

Vintage tops and or dresses are clothes you will love wearing – if you have a sense of individuality or adventure. If you have impeccable fashion taste and can mix and match extraordinary clothing pieces with ease and style, your vintage look can make heads turn your way. Wherever you are, you are bound to find a nice little thrift shop or flea market selling tasteful vintage clothing.  Vintage wear may be found in every nook and cranny of destinations all over the world – from southeast Asia to the Middle East, to the US, Australia, and Europe. Simple to glamorous vintage tops and jackets or dresses may be paired with pretty vintage accessories and footwear like boots or jewelled sandals, and/or layered to create a chic look.

The word vintage may strike some people as old clothes pulled out from a grandmother’s trunk or great aunt’s chest. While this may hold true to a certain extent, the more all-encompassing meaning of vintage is any piece of unique clothing that connotes value.  You can have a vintage designer skirt that nobody else has, or a one-of-a-kind vintage blouse purchased at rock-bottom price. Vintage clothing usually has a heaping helping of prints that may bring to mind the funky and colourful retro era, or classic elegant style characterized by lots of lace or tulle. Think cute and lovely vintage-inspired clothes like a lightweight jacket with a tie-waist and ruffles running down the bodice right next to the buttons, or an animal print blouse or coat, or a dreamy lace and tulle vintage wedding dress with a full swing skirt. When choosing vintage clothing, a fashion-savvy shopper sees something beautiful which can be perfectly coordinated with another piece of apparel and create a fabulous look.

Vintage clothing does not suit everyone. It takes an eye to find a great-looking vintage outfit which, when worn, can make the wearer stand out. Yes, vintage clothing is a special item and the wearer who appreciates its value and flaunts it can be a sight to behold. Vintage clothing has become one of the hottest trends in recent years. Not all clothes stores, though, are able to offer the authentic vintage look or timeless appeal of real vintage wear. In fact, you will most likely not find it in any department store chain.

Individuals with a knack for making fashion creations using ideas inspired by yesteryears and making it their own may be considered true vintage clothing. Whether it is a corset top, a cropped or fringed blouse, a washed out t-shirt that is hewn to the body, or a simple silk dress mink collar worn with a retro hairstyle like long cascading curls, vintage can be highly appealing and wearable. Vintage clothing, as proven by lots of women who love to mimic Hollywood stars from the golden era, or don the Victorian era look, can be great party wear. Fabulous vintage clothing by famous designers have been modelled down the runway and snapped up by vintage fashion lovers everywhere. There are also large private vintage clothing collections that were heavily researched as far as design, construction, materials and history are concerned, before their special unveiling.