Vintage style

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

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

Such things fit well with costume events and are often the basis of an everyday look. The 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 long period of time (from the twenties to the eighties of the XX century), in a vintage wardrobe there can be a lot of high-quality and stylish things that were considered especially fashionable at one time.

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

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

Rare clothes go well with modern footwear and accessories.If you approach the creation of an image creatively and with taste, you can put together a whole wardrobe, among which there is a place for everyday and solemn outfits.

The vintage style is elegant, emotional and intellectual. At the very beginning of its development, it was distinguished by some eccentricity, therefore it was noticed by designers and the bohemian stratum of society.

Today, vintage is perfect for those who want to look stylish and effective. It is often found in fashion shows of eminent couturiers, allows you to move away from boring glamor and the same type of models from glossy magazines.

Vintage means the use of old things or things that have been restored in a modern way. 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 direction in the 1990s, enjoying great success with celebrities. The advantage of the style is its uniqueness: it is rare for him to see two identical models.

Certain rules are inherent in vintage things: these are not just things from a grandmother's chest, the concept is much narrower. The main characteristics of the vintage are as follows:

• the age of the product must not be less than twenty years;
• a unique vintage item is made in a single version;
• the manufactured product has nothing to do with the vintage style;
• the perfect piece of this wardrobe was created by the hands of a renowned designer;
• a true vintage item was fashionable in its day;
• high quality;
• features of the last century.

Vintage style has several directions:

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

To understand what constitutes vintage clothing, you can trace each era and note the changes that have affected the manner of dress.

At this time, the female image takes on the shades of a teenage girl. Short haircuts, skirts and knee-length dresses are in vogue. The models of sparkling dresses are laconic; they were made of silk, satin, velvet and decorated with various fringes and sequins. Expensive furs were often worn with such clothes. The styles of clothing emphasized the fluidity and seductiveness of the female forms.

Over the course of 10 years, the image becomes more glamorous and seductive. The outfit emphasizes the bust and waist. There are divisions of clothing into daytime and eveningwear. For a daytime look, the ensemble should be neat and discreet. Luxury and chic are welcome on specific occasions.

At this time, the first nylon tights appear. Casual clothes are made mostly of simple materials. Models for evening looks began to have draperies.

The difficult wartime was reflected in fashion. Women's clothing has become more comfortable and somewhat similar to military uniforms. The style began to adhere to strict lines. The military theme also touched on fitted clothing.

At this time, women pay attention to men's clothing, which is reflected in the manner of dressing. Often, jackets with raised shoulders, reminiscent of military shoulder straps, are worn over underwear.The colors become more restrained, these clothes are 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 becoming a thing of the past. Fashion begins to take on shades of grace and elegance. Clothing becomes more colorful and more varied. A trendy pin-up style emerges, two main silhouettes come into vogue:

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

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

The image of a woman is changing. A mini skirt is in vogue. A thin girl becomes the standard of beauty, which was promoted by the model Twiggy. The image of a teenage girl is reflected in the clothes: short outfits in rich shades are in fashion. The youth direction is different from the past era. Styles surprise with their unusualness and geometry of forms.

Fashion is starting to branch out into different directions. Products made from natural materials are becoming relevant. Bell-bottomed trousers, shirts and tunics with floral and ethnic prints are in fashion. Jeans and sneakers are becoming indispensable attributes of many bows. The image of a woman becomes catchy and effective. It contains many flashy accessories (rings, bracelets, large earrings, beads).

For such an outfit, you can draw inspiration from the black and white films of this era. Dress textiles and décor should be appropriate for a particular occasion.

For a casual dress, a model made of silk or jersey is quite suitable. It could be a tunic dress to be adorned with a thin thigh strap. To go out, it is better to wear a dress made of noble velvet or silk, decorated with sequins, embroidery and beads.

Do not forget about hats: a hat with a narrow brim would be an excellent choice for a short dress. It can be of a simple style or decorated with flowers, feathers, or 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 tied in a knot.

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

A fitted dress with a flared bottom is considered a classic of this time. The length of the model reaches the middle of the shin line. An ideal outfit would be a polka dot or checkered product.

A fitted dress with lantern sleeves on the cuffs, made in a floral print, will look no less interesting. It is better to pick up beads to match the dress and put them in several turns around the neck. To harmoniously complete the bow, you can arrange styling in the style of the era and decorate your head with a small hat.

If your wardrobe has a straight or flared midi skirt, you can wear a fitted jacket with shoulder pads. This image is characterized by the military style, strict silhouettes, dresses with button closure.

A dress with a fluffy flared skirt and short sleeves will help create the ideal image of the era. The skirt can be multi-layered, and the style of the dress is with open shoulders, with thin spaghetti straps or with a turn-down collar. The waistline should be well defined.

The ideal outfit of this era is considered to be a short trapeze dress, made in rich colors.It can be monochromatic or contrasting, combined of two or three materials of the same texture, differing in color. It is better to complement it with platform shoes and any jewelry.

To create this style, you can wear a long, flowered skirt and a layered top with thin spaghetti straps. For a hippie-inspired look, opt for flared jeans and an ethnic print tunic. It is better to complement the bow with a wide headband and massive accessories.

Sports notes may be present in the style. Banana trousers, leggings, T-shirts, puffy jackets are well suited for this look. The accent of the outfit is the shoulders: it is fashionable to wear jackets with shoulder pads. Accessories should be massive and bright. When composing an ensemble, you can mix styles: rock and sports, classic and lingerie.

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 consist of no more than three things. It is important that wardrobe items are combined with each other.
• When 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.

• In order for the image to be appropriate and the combination of things perfect, one should not forget about a specific case. For a party, catchy and spectacular models are well suited; for a casual look, it is better to stick to combinations in soothing colors.
• The fit of the clothes on the figure should be perfect. Vintage items can be restored and modified to reduce volume and length. To make clothes sparkle with new colors, you can decorate the product with modern fittings.
• Accessories will also be a useful addition: this will allow you to change the image without reducing its relevance.