5 tips for wearing vintage clothing to your full extent
Once you have decided to go vintage, what are your next steps?
1. Stay true to yourself
Maybe you want to combine authentic vintage clothing with your everyday clothing style. For that it is useful to know what your body shape is like; what works well for you and your body? This allows you to look much more specifically for vintage clothing that you combine with your current clothing style.
It is very important to stay true to yourself! I strongly discourage you to go along with trends that do not make you feel good or comfortable. Go for things you like to wear yourself.
Where do you start? What should you buy? Slowly build up a collection of vintage clothing. Think of a vintage denim blouse or shirt, printed silk T-shirts, leather pencil skirt, beautifully worn leather jacket, cool vintage T-shirt or a beautiful floral dress. Wear a piece of clothing from the 1920's that you know will look good on you. If you have short legs and a long upper body, wear for example pants with a high waist so that your legs get extra length. Do you have a narrow waist? Then choose clothing items that emphasize your waist.
2. Get inspired
Many modern designers and influencers online use vintage elements in their clothing style. If you are struggling with where to start, look up some trends and people on the internet. You can also keep up to date with the latest trends through magazines and fashion websites or even Pinterest.
To get inspired by me wearing vintage clothing, I recommend you to visit my Instagram platform; https://www.instagram.com/ut_vintageclothing/
3. Combine vintage clothing with accessories
If you are worried that the outfit you have just decided on does not look good or will get negative reactions, I recommend you to mix up vintage elements with new contemporary pieces. From a simple vintage belt to wearing vintage sunglasses, everything is possible!
The simple adjustments you can think of to incorporate vintage elements into your style are endless. There are so many options that keep your look interesting and new, and not too intense when you just started going vintage.
It can be really cool to combine vintage clothing with modern garments, also explained in my last post;
4. Be brave and leave your comfort zone
If you think you are now ready to take on the idea of vintage clothing, go for it!
Find something that is unique and that reflects your personality. Whatever your lifestyle, chances are there is a vintage look for you.
Search online for inspiration on Pinterest or Instagram. If you find something that immediately catches your eye and you see yourself walking in, save it and go out to use the inspiration in the field! Go shopping online or go visit vintage physical shops.
There is no right or wrong way to wear vintage clothing, every vintage fashion statement returns once in a while!
5. Be confident!
Zorg ervoor dat je je vintage kleding met zelfvertrouwen styled! En wees trots dat je ervoor hebt gekozen om unieke en andere kleding te dragen in tegenstelling tot wat iedereen draagt. Voel je goed over je keuze en wees blij met je kledingstijl. Wedden dat je bewondering en complimenten krijgt als je vol vertrouwen vintage kleding draagt?
Make sure to style your vintage clothes with confidence and pride! Be proud that you have chosen to wear unique and different clothes as opposed to what everyone else is wearing, you left your comfort zone and made a great start in expressing your individual style.
Feel good about your choice and be happy with your clothing style. I dare to bet that you will get admiration and compliments when you wear vintage clothing with confidence!
