Every girl dreams of owning the perfect wardrobe. Each item they purchase only brings them closer to achieving their goal. However, money doesn’t grow on trees and designer pieces cost an arm and a leg. So where does one look? I love bright things and a good bargain. My favorite place to look for exciting new additions to my walk-in closet is a vintage store. One of the best things about shopping for thrifted or vintage items is that there is a guarantee that the girl sitting next to you in calculus won’t be wearing the same thing as you.
There is also your own personal touch when it comes to layering your pretty goods. You can mix and match different pieces and create your own mini wardrobe-remix. Vintage stores can be a nightmare for some people. You walk inside and don’t know where to begin. There are rows and rows of clothing on racks and shoes on the floor and scarves drapes everywhere! You begin with a list. Keep in mind what exactly do you need and ask a salesperson for help in directing you towards your sizes. Thanks to our super-connected lives, it’s easier to find great products and deals online.
Stay determined and you’ll have the perfect wardrobe with just the right kind of sassy accessories to spice up your daily outfits! I’ve compiled a list of my favourite vintage must-haves with some links/resources to several fashion blogs written by beautiful and successful women who love shopping vintage. (Credits are at the end of the post)
1- The denim skirt.
From KARLA’S CLOSET. You can dress it up or down and wear it with long sweater or a cropped cardigan.
Read more to check out the rest of the 52 beautiful vintage items.
2- Mustard vintage blazer.
From KARLA’S CLOSET. The striking color adds flavor to a simple outfit consisting of a white shirt with black pants. Add an interesting looking clutch and you’re ready to go!
3- Rumi.
From fashiontoast.com. Light cotton summery sundress, perfect for the beach and to laze around on warm Sundays.
4- Denim Jacket.
From fashiontoast.com. Probably one of my favorite items from the 90’s – the denim jacket. Can be worn over dresses or shirts, maybe even to neutralize a particularly over-dressed party frock!
5- Baggy sweater.
Over-sized and baggy sweaters look very chic and Parisian. Something fun to thrown on if you’re going out for a quick coffee with your friends!
6-Funky tights.
Funky tights are a great accessory for spicing up an outfit. TIP: buy old black tights and some embellishments at the gift shop. Some glue and a little bit of patience, you can make these tights yourself for less than $6!
7- Nautical Jacket.
From Kingdomofstyle.typepad.co.uk. The nautical jacket can be paired with a nice button down shirt or a simple dress as shown below
8- Nautical Dress.
From metrobloggen.se/niotillfem. The nautical dress is so cute and girly! Add some accessories and you’re ready for a night out with your friends!
9- Brogues.
From Irene Adler’s photos. Brogues are beautiful and classic. A friend of mine was lucky enough to spot them in her size last time she went to our favourite vintage store and she snatched them before anyone else could! They’re quite comfortable to wear, especially if you wish to wear them to work and have to walk around all day.
10- Coat Dress.
Only Shallow from ambugaton.blogspot.com. This 60’s coat dress has such a wonderful pattern! Perfect to wear on a light spring day!
11- Brown Boots.
From Irene Adler’s photos. Brown boots are essential for every girl’s wardrobe. They go with everything!
12- Leather Gloves.
From Irene Adler’s photos. These leather gloves are beautiful! The craftsmanship on these is exquisite!
13- Plastic Bows.
From Irene Adler’s photos. The cute plastic bows remind me of Blair from Gossip Girl
14- Wrap Dress.
Wrap dresses are all the rage at fashionist.com
15- Chunky Bracelets.
Chunky bracelets are so bad-ass
16- High-waisted bubble skirt.
From Irene Adler’s photos. This high-waisted bubble skirt is so cute yet posh! Pair it with a nice shirt with a funky collar.
17- Brightly colored skinny jeans.
Susie Bubble, stylebubble.typepad.com
Tight brightly colored skinny jeans can rock a plain old outfit and make you stand out!
18- Houndstooth Skirt.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ramaida.
Houndstooth skirt with colored tights is brilliantly paired! Or you can use the skirt with black tights for an interview too!
19- Ruffled Skirt.
From Ramaida’s photos (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ramaida). Ruffled skirts are so fun and flirty!
20- Frilly blouse.
From PIKSI’s photostream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/piksi_)
How adorable is this blouse with a big bow!
21- Faux Fur Collar.
From (http://www.flickr.com/photos/piksi_). Add a faux fur collar to glam up your evening look!
22- Bright Bow Blouse.
From (http://www.flickr.com/photos/piksi_). Also check out this striking vintage bow blouse! Add a touch of elegance to your wardrobe with this item.
23- Quilted Bag.
From (http://www.flickr.com/photos/piksi_). An oversized quilted bag that carries anything and everything!
24- High waist Flair Skirt.
From (http://www.flickr.com/photos/piksi_). One of my absolute favourites is the high-waisted flare skirt, I can’t live without them. I think I own at least four of these!
25- Houndstooth Jacket.
From (http://www.flickr.com/photos/piksi_). The Houndstooth jacket! A quick introduction to the world of the casually hip look!
26- 1950’s Colorful Apron.
From http://stylebytes.net. A 1950’s colorful apron for a Sunday spent baking with your girlfriends!
27- Little Black Vintage Dress.
From http://stylebytes.net. And the absolute must-have in every woman’s wardrobe, a vintage little black dress!
28- Boyfriend Pants.
From http://stylebytes.net. Boyfriend jeans or pants are awesome and they go with everything!
29- Classic Trenchcoat.
From http://stylebytes.net. A classic trenchcoat is an absolute must-have but oh-so hard to find the perfect one!
