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One of the most classic and fabulous pieces a lady can own is a vintage dress. You may have heard the phrases 'what goes around comes around' and 'there's nothing new under the sun' many times during your lifetime. These two phrases can be applied to fashion. While many individuals are slaves to trends and trendy items, classic pieces are worth their weight in gold. We see a heavy prevalence of platform boots, empire waist dresses, and thigh high boots: all trends that made their debut in times past. Don't be fooled by the 'vintage' moniker. The term vintage refers to any item manufactured in the 1980s and earlier. Vintage inspired means that a product was manufactured, or designed recently, based on a piece from an earlier time period. The world's most fashionable women have donned true, classy vintage pieces on the red carpet and at photo shoots. A vintage dress is a timeless piece, and is an item of clothing that you can love for years to come. When shopping for an out of sight vintage dress, consider the following:
Stand Out: If you're the type of woman that enjoys standing out in a crowd, then vintage clothing will most definitely garner attention and fashion praise. For example, if you're planning on attending a special event, such as a cocktail party, concert, wedding, or formal gala, consider a vintage dress, suit, or jewelry. Because vintage items come from earlier periods, you are less likely to run into another individual with the same outfit. Vintage clothing allows you to make a statement without saying a word. Boxed collars, minute embellishments, exquisite tailoring, and figure flattering forms can be found when selected vintage apparel.
Take a Look Back: We can easily look to fashion maidens for guidance. Whether your style is more city chic, disco diva, old Hollywood glamour, rockabilly, or sassy classy, you can do yourself a favor by studying fashion icons from the 20s and later. Bettie Paige, Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Diana Ross, and Cher were all style icons in their heyday. In the 21st century you may often open up magazines that pay tribute to these fashion moguls, because these women always stood out from the crowd.
Mix and Match: When you find a dress that fits you well, and makes you smile, pair the dress with new additions. Don't be afraid to wear you vintage sheath dress with new age pearls, heels, and a Michael Kors handbag. The art of style is being able to be multidimensional and producing a fashionable look using a plethora of old and new resources.
Get Creative: When browsing for a vintage dress, or other vintage clothing, let your mind soar. Those huge shoulder pads on that 1980 dress may look hideous. Those gaudy gold buttons on that boucle suit may look atrocious. Don't be discouraged: be encouraged. If you're crafty with a sewing machine, reduce shoulder pads, pin hems up or down, add new buttons, or use extra fabric to create hair accessories. The possibilities are endless. If you can't sew, invest in a tailor with excellent vision and sewing skills.
Buy Patterns: If you've pulled all the stops and have yet to find a vintage dress to fit your heart's desire, consider buying vintage dress patterns. Vintage dress patterns can be purchased at thrift, consignment, and second hand clothing stores. Consider searching online for patterns as well. Once you have your pattern visit a seamstress to make your vision come to life.