Vintage fashion, if I'm asked to define it, means apparels from the old times. They might have been worn by their previous owners, or maybe their production has simply discontinued and thus leaving them un-used. The popularity of vintage fashion has never seemed to be over, and on the contrary, more and more people seem to have joined the group and exchange ideas of mixing and matching vintage clothes with modern ones.
There could be different styles in vintage styling. Some may fancy a romantic Victorian-age look (e.g. a long dress with heavy lace); or some may like a west-side cowboy mannish look (e.g. checked shirt + worn-out denim + cowboy boots); or some may create a punk-rock look (e.g. cut-out rock band t-shirt + mini skirt + old Dr. Martens); or some may even try mixing old items for a totally original look (which I honor most!).
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| Punk rock style vintage |
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| Classic cowboy boots |
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| Romantic vintage lace dress |
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| Original vintage stylings on a typical street in Japan |
It is not easy to start, though. If you are interested to try vintage fashion, why not begin with doing a thorough "audit" of your closet (and maybe your mom's and your sis' too!)? Dig out items that you've abandoned for ages because sometimes they could look "vintage-ly fashionable" to you now. And if you still need an item or two to complete your original vintage look, go check out your local flea market or a second-hand shop. Be prepared the search could be time-consuming and tiring, but I assure you it's a "all worth it" experience when you find what you want. And then you can go home and work in front of your mirror...
The world of vintage styling offers unlimited room for imagination. Oh and to a certain extent, you're helping with environmental protection too since you're reducing waste and recycling! Enjoy your little exploration now!
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