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10 Small Ways to Incorporate Vintage into Your Everyday Style

The vintage aesthetic is an aesthetic that seems to always come back! Many people enjoy those vintage-inspired clothes and want to dress in those fashions every day. Here are 10 small ways you too can incorporate a vintage style into your everyday look!

Shop at Your Local Thrift Shop

clothes hanged on clothes hanger
Photo by Noémie Roussel

The best place to start dressing your vintage best is your local thrift shop! People give away vintage-inspired looks all the time, meaning that their old clothes can become your new treasure. Going to the thrift shop is certainly the best way to find the vintage looking clothes of your dreams!

Shop at Vintage-Inspired Online Stores

two woman sitting near table using Samsung laptop
Photo by Brooke Cagle

If you prefer online shopping, there are quite a few vintage-inspired online stores! These stores usually have a lot of size ranges, which might not be as common in real vintage clothing. The more sizes mean the more opportunity for you to buy the vintage-inspired outfit you are truly meant to wear.

Wear Bright Colors and Patterns

woman in yellow sleeveless dress standing on gray concrete floor
Photo by Gabe Pierce

Bright colors and patterns are a way to stand out in your new vintage-inspired outfit! Patterns like floral or polka dot are the essentials to start your vintage wardrobe. Bright colors give you a boost of confidence and can show others you came dressed to impress.

Always Have a Plain White Blouse

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Photo by Anton Mislawsky

A white blouse is extremely fashionable but also can take any vintage style to the next level! You can layer sweaters in fun prints over white blouses and even wear a jazzy printed skirt. The sky’s the limit when you have a white blouse on hand.

Own High-Waisted Shorts or Pants

woman in blue and white striped button up shirt and blue denim shorts standing on yellow
Photo by Alexey Elfimov

High-waisted shorts or pants are the ultimate fashion staple for vintage style. One of the best parts about these pants is that they look good on anyone! Adding a vintage flair and looking good is a recipe for feeling good!

Pick a Dramatic Vintage Article of Clothing to Wear

woman wearing brown cardigan
Photo by Tim Mossholder

Want to razzle dazzle all that see your outfit? Then wear a fun top with a bold pattern that is a part of the vintage aesthetic. The rest of your outfit can be basic modern pieces, but that one pop of vintage will really stand out and show you tried!

Use a Vintage Suit for Multiple Outfits

a mannequin wearing a pink coat and a multicolored scarf
Photo by Leon Kohle

A vintage suit can be used for many different outfits. You can separate the blazer from the pants or skirt and wear that with one outfit. Then you can wear the skirt or pants with another outfit. So many options, so little time!

Wear Vintage Jewelry

gold and silver beaded necklace
Photo by Anna Stampfli

The easiest way to get vintage into your style is with jewelry! You can go to a thrift shop or an antique mart and buy actual vintage jewelry or go to stores that have vintage-looking jewelry. Don’t worry, no one will ask you if it is old or not (and if they do, they are asking for too much information).

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Use Vintage Photos for Inspiration

woman carrying baby standing near white wooden door
Photo by Les Anderson

The best way to be vintage-inspired is to literally be inspired by vintage photos. Looking at photos from the past and trying to emulate the style in the photos is a great way to get ideas for what your vintage outfits should look like. It’s a bonus if you use vintage family photos too!

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Try a Vintage-Inspired Hairstyle

woman in black and white floral shirt holding yellow and black spray bottle
Photo by Tuva Mathilde Løland

One of the easiest ways to add a little vintage style into your life is to do a vintage-inspired hairstyle! Get your curlers out (or, if you are feeling adventurous, your bobby pins for some pin curls) and set your hair in a vintage style. Most of these styles require a night’s sleep to help them set, so you can even style your hair while you are sleeping!

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