10 Ways to Mix Vintage Finds with Modern Staples
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Did you just score a vintage gem from your mom’s closet or a thrift store and now wonder how to style it? You’re in luck since I just prepared tips and tricks on how you can mix vintage finds with contemporary fashion.
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Wear a Vintage Bag
One of the easiest ways to incorporate vintage style into your modern staples is by simply matching it with a vintage bag. Grab your chosen OOTD for the day, pair it with a vintage bag, accessorize, and voila! You’re ready to slay the day.
Vintage Top and Modern Bottom
You can also pair a vintage top with some modern-styled pants or skirts. You could never go wrong with tucking a vintage top in sleek trousers or denim and throwing in a thin belt just to finish the look.
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Modern Top and Vintage Bottom
Or you could also do it the other way around. You can wear a contemporary top and a vintage bottom for a perfect balance of both styles.
However, vintage bottoms are similar in style to modern trousers and skirts, so I suggest adding a vintage bag or accessories to really put emphasis on them. But not too much!
Match With Vintage Accessories
Wearing vintage accessories is another way to add vintage essence to your modern outfits. Match your attires with timeless pearl or locket necklaces, cluster earrings, sparkly clutch, or a vintage belt.
Monochromatic Look
Give vintage and modern a good blend by doing monochromatic looks. It gives you a well-put aura with a great balance of old-school and new-generation fashion vibes.
You could also try the sandwich method, but I highly suggest trying a monochromatic palette to really capture the combination of both.
Layering
Layering is also a great option for combining vintage and modern pieces. You can decide how many pieces from both styles you want to put in the outfit to finish your look, creating hundreds of styling possibilities!
Print and Color Mixing
If you want to go all in, draw out the spirit of vintage realness by mixing it with other modern prints and bold colors. You can combine polka dots with modern stripes, or check the most prominent color in your vintage clothes and wear a matching fashion piece in a complementary color.
It’s up to your creativity!
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Get Inspirations From Fashion Icons
You can also search for fashion icons and get inspiration on how they style their modern and vintage pieces together. This way, you’ll also know what to target when thrifting or ordering vintage pieces to complete your dream look.
Wear Vintage-inspired Pieces
Another option for you to enjoy the combination of both vintage and modern fashion is to just wear vintage-inspired pieces made by modern artisans. The so-called retro fashion has also been popular with everyone and is a great way to get the best of both worlds!
Redesigning Vintage Pieces
If you’re brave enough, you can refashion your vintage pieces and customize them with modern touches. This is also a way for you to tailor your clothes in a way that it shows your personality and style.
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Styling vintage and modern clothes together may get confusing and hard at some point, but worry not. This list is a surefire way to start your journey of discovering ways to style them that suit you and your personality.
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