5 Tips For The Sophisticated 60s
Few decades have been as game-changing as the 60s. It was the start of youth culture, popular music as we know it and of course, modern fashion. It was both incredibly of its time and ahead of its time, which is what makes it one of the most re-visited inspiration points for designers today.
There seemed to be two different ‘sixties’ in terms of fashion–the one that started in Paris, with the creation of iconic items such as the shift dress, pillbox hat and boxy brocade leather jacket. While, the trends were shocking the world with their innovative elements, loud patterns and body-revealing cuts.
What this means for lovers of vintage is that no matter what your taste, there’s a 60s vintage look for you.
5 Tips For The Sophisticated 60s
Tip 1: Start by choosing just one vintage piece and pair it with contemporary items. Most of the time people would not even realize you are wearing vintage.
In the Fashion Industry, almost all contemporary designs are inspired by vintage styling.
Although choosing vintage accessories is great - it feels like you are dipping your toes into the vintage pool.
Tip 2: Vintage clothing is often higher quality with better tailoring and attention to details. The fabrics are mostly natural such as cotton, silk, linen or leather and more comfortable to wear.
Vintage clothing creates a strong personal sense of style.
No one else will look like you! Believe Me!
Tip 3: Vintage clothing can be expensive, especially if you are after designer pieces but generally you will pay less for vintage than you would pay for a similar quality piece purchased retail. Visit here for the vintage collection.
Tip 4: Understand that the older the piece the more fragile it will be. Here are some things to check and be aware of.
- Make sure to check the seams. Sometimes these may need to be reinforced.
- Look for moth holes. Hold the item up to the light and turn it inside out. Normally when you find one moth hole you will find others.
- Check the closures. Make sure all the buttons are there and the zipper works correctly.
- Try it on. Most of the time I don’t spot problems or stains until I’ve tried on the piece.
- Many stains are superficial and can be removed quickly with Oxyclean stain remover. Be aware however that certain stains such as sweat or oil can be very difficult to remove.
- If you buy your vintage item from a thrift store be sure to remove any surface stains by spot cleaning and then put the item (dry) in your dryer on high for thirty minutes. This removes any chance of bed bugs. I recommend washing the item too if possible. Generally, items bought via thrifting have not been cleaned.
- If you can’t wash the item though, a quick spray with Febreeze and then a toss in the dryer on high for thirty minutes will freshen the item quickly.
I hope that should you decide to try out vintage that you come to love it as much as I do!
Small choices in life create big changes to Fashion world.
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