Vintage chic: it does not look "poor relation"
 There is hardly a modern fashionista, whose wardrobe is not the dress, which she proudly mushrooms popular nowadays the word "vintage". Hollywood stars and European celebrities today pose for the cameras not only in product haute couture, reflecting the latest trends, but also vintage images, breathtaking.

 Vintage chic: it does not look "poor relation"
Drew Berimora


The concept of vintage, moved from the area of ​​wine (vintage called elite wines issued in a given year of a successful harvest), conquered the world of fashion - from ordinary fashionistas and bloggers to "style icons" and fashion designer.

 Vintage chic: it does not look "poor relation"
Milla Jovovich


It would seem that could be easier? Enough to get out of the closet colorful dress, set up on a huge nose points a-la Jackie O., short little cardigan to cover shoulders and ... voila! Laid-back retro image is ready. However, in practice it is a little more complicated, because the distinction between risk and vintage chic look as if you continue wearing things great-aunt, may be too thin.

Wearing vintage and stay alive? Maybe!
The term "vintage" made use of in the world of fashion with respect to the subjects gaderoba survivors twenty abroad and maintain a decent appearance, allowing them to wear today. "The venerable age" is a condition necessary but not sufficient. Thing is not only the "Save" and save the spirit of the age: a distinctive cut, coloring, while the current slogan (especially if it is a vintage T-shirt) or a drawing. Find such a thing today is not easy. But even if you are lucky and managed to get a real vintage, do not depart from the main rule: wear only what is right for you.

Knowing the characteristics of the figure, focus on the style of the period, which would be most advantageous to emphasize your strengths and hide weaknesses. Nature endowed you feminine forms? Style 50s with its bright lush skirts and dresses perfectly accentuate her small waist and disguise stout thigh.

 Vintage chic: it does not look "poor relation"


Are you proud of shapely legs? Mini skirts and shorts 70s, immortalized photosessions Jane Birkin will be here "to the court."

 Vintage chic: it does not look "poor relation"
Jane Birkin


You figure fragile adolescent and rebellious nature? Grunge style born at the dawn of the 90s, is just what the doctor ordered!

 Vintage chic: it does not look "poor relation"


At the same time it is not necessary to scour flea markets in search of dresses, preserved from the time of the Cuban missile crisis. Many networks today create a fashion collection in vintage style, influenced by one or another of a bygone era.

If you still managed to get an authentic outfit slight changes skillful tailor not only spoil a retro-chic, but also make the thing more suitable for you. For example, in the case where the shoulders do not differ excessively fragile, blouse or jacket 80 in the style of a young Madonna will look much better in the figure, if you remove the skid shoulders visually expands the upper body.

 Vintage chic: it does not look "poor relation"


Another rule is to avoid full vintage image (the «total look»). In order not to look like a "poor relative" things of the past must be diluted with modern elements, a very desirable quality and expensive. Keep in mind that unlike the bohemian style, vintage-chic is not a "game of poverty", so the grandmother's dress would be appropriate to supplement the current footwear and ultra-fashionable accessory.

For the same reason (if your wardrobe is not completely based on the retro style) do not make things vintage basis of her wardrobe, especially if there is a need to comply with the dress code. In choosing the basic things (business suit, strict pencil skirt, trousers office) is much smarter to stick to the classics. Then, vintage item (blouse / decoration / Scarf) will be an addition that will make a bit of coquetry and chic in a strict business image.

And another tip. Vintage chic casual elegance suggests the image, so avoid too tight and too shiny things. Select in each era only the best and sequined leggings let them stay in the past!

 Vintage chic: it does not look "poor relation"

Author: Sascha Weil