With today's poorly made clothing and cheap jewelry, Vintage Clothing is a Breath of Fresh Air.  Clothing constructed in the "Good ol' Days" was made with care.  Each piece was carefully created paying special attention to quality and details.  What used to be known as "Not Cool", Resale Shopping or wearing Pre-worn Clothing is now highly encouraged as it is one of the only ways to get Exclusive, One-of-a-Kind Clothing, and it is also VERY good for the environment because it is using what we already have instead of using our resources to make More Clothing.  Many Celebrities like Hilary Duff and Misha Barton also frequent Thrift Stores looking for that Unique Piece to add to the Wardrobe.

In this guide, I will be sharing with you the ways to Look Vintage without looking like you just walked out of a Time Machine.  Hopefully I can help you get attention with your clothing for all the right reasons and to be able to Smile when your friends ask you, "Where Did You Get That?"  and you can say, "It's Vintage"  :)

There are many Ways to Find Vintage Pieces at a Reasonable Price.  Thrift Shops, Consignment Shops, Yard Sales, and of course, eBay are all great ways to find your Vintage Wardrobe.  You will need a good chunk of time to spend to sort through all the Clothing to determine if the clothing is a Incredible Vintage Gem or Just an Out Dated Rock.

If you want to start small or want the Look without spending a lot of money, begin by adding Vintage Accessories! Some of it you might even be able to find it in Grandma's Jewelry Box.

Purses, Necklaces, Brooches, Bracelets, Rings, Scarves...There is so much out there to add to your wardrobe that can be such a Big Statement.

Purses:   You can tell Some Vintage Purses from the Modern ones because the Vintage Purses tend to be Smaller and with less pockets.  Look for Purses with great Textures.  Patent Leather, Beaded, and Patchwork Purses are all great.

Jewelry:   You can identify Some Vintage Jewelry by the Clasps.  Many Necklaces and Bracelets have beautifully detailed clasps that are works of art in themselves.  Classic Pearls are a staple that every woman should have in their wardrobe.  Also the beaded multi-strand necklaces are so fun and chic.

Rings: are one of my personal favorite things to look at/find/buy.  Vintage Cocktail Rings (the rings with the VERY LARGE stone, etc.) are so Beautiful and are very popular items to wear.

Scarves:   Scarves are probably one of the cheapest vintage items you can pick up and fortunately, there are so many ways to wear them.  You can tie them around you neck in so many different ways, wear them in your hair, as a belt, or even tie them on the strap of your purse to add a special flare to your look.

If you have a little bit more money to spend or are serious about your vintage look, Clothing is the next stop.  First you need to decide which looks you want (20s Flapper,30s Old Hollywood, 40s Pin-Up or Military, 50s Swing,  60s Mod or Hippie, 70s Disco, 80s Punk or New Wave, and even approaching the 90s being vintage with the Grunge look).  Obviously 80's and 90's are going to be the easiest to find because they were the most recent. But with a little more looking you will be sure to find other pieces from the decades.

Here are a list of vintage items that were popular at those times:

Flapper Dress (Straight and Loose with Fringe, etc. all over) - 20s
Bakelite Jewelry - 20s
Very Long Pearl Necklaces - 20s
Drop Waist Dresses - 20s
Cloche Hats - 20s

Mid Calf Skirts - 30s
V- Neck Cardigan Sweaters - 30s
Backless Evening Dresses - 30s
Fur Coats and Wraps - 30s
Spectator Shoes - 30s

Lucite Purses - 40s
Waspie - 40s

Small Military Looking Hats - 40s

Swing Dress - 50s
Poodle Skirt - 50s
Pencil Skirt - 50s
Short Cropped Jacket - 50s
Peter Pan Collars - 50s
Wrap Dress - 50s

Tye-Dye Shirts - 60s

Paisley - 60s
Mini Dresses and Skirts - 60s
Shift Dresses - 60s
White Go-Go Boots - 60s
Hippie Headbands - 60s
Skinny Jeans - 60s
Mexican Ponchos - 60s

Bell Bottoms - 70s
High-Waisted Pants - 70s
Platform Shoes - 70s
Tube Tops - 70s

Acid Washed Jeans - 80s
Leg Warmers - 80s

Neon Clothing - 80s
Jelly Shoes - 80s
Oversized Cardigan Sweaters in Fun Prints - 80s
Leggings - 80s

Plaid Shirts - 90s
High-Top Sneakers - 90s
Bowling Shirts - 90s
Doc Marten Boots - 90s

These are just some of the trends for each decade.  Now take these items and mix them in with you modern clothing, and you will be a Fashionista that everyone looks up to.

Wearing Vintage will make you fashionable with One-of-a-Kind Pieces and Help Save the Earth at the Same Time...I don't know what could be better.