Vintage style. Features of vintage clothing, basic criteria for creating a wardrobe Vintage fashion

Vintage, a winemaking term for the age of a wine, made its way into the fashion world in the 1950s. Fashion experts and sophisticated ladies have developed a “taste” for original items of the previous generation (that is, for those wardrobe items that have lain “in the chest” for 20-30 years). Like good wine, fashion pearls do not lose value over the years (with proper storage and handling, of course!). In addition, everyone knows that fashion is cyclical, and the daughter is happy to wear something like what her mother wore in her youth. Therefore, vintage collectors constantly turn to the history of fashion in various decades of the 20th century and track its cycles.

A surge in fashion for vintage clothing occurred in the early 1990s. Then we got carried away with the search for treasures from “grandmother’s chest.” Hollywood stars. Many probably remember Julia Roberts in 2001 at the Oscars in black and white vintage Valentino dress, which the designer sewed in 1982. This episode from the fashion world finally established vintage as an ultra-stylish trend, and Valentino Garavani himself described that moment as one of the most important in his career.

Of course, no one had worn this dress before the actress. This is one of the features that can differentiate vintage from second hand. Many vintage items can be found, so to speak, “with tags,” but this is not the main thing. Vintage can be used. The main thing that distinguishes it from “second-hand” is the design idea, quality of execution and compliance with fashion trends - both then and today. It's hard to believe, but this black dress, which US First Lady Michelle Obama wore at a Christmas concert in 2010, was made by American fashion designer Norman Norell back in the 1950s!

Again, before Obama, no one wore this dress, it was never put up for sale, the dress was bought, as American resources write, with the original tags for two and a half thousand dollars in a vintage boutique. This is, as they say, real vintage couture.

Of course, the most famous vintage fan and collector is model and burlesque performer Dita Von Teese (five minutes of aesthetic pleasure, feline grace, perfect curves and the world's largest feather fans, now housed in the Museum of Sex in Hollywood).

Dita knows a lot about fashion and beauty: she worked in a lingerie store, as a consultant in a cosmetics store, and as a costume designer at historical films, and studied costume in college, and she herself released several collections of lingerie and clothing in retro style.

In an interview, Dita said: “I started buying vintage because I couldn’t afford designer items that suited me and that I liked. And, realizing that many of the designers I like constantly return to the 1930s in their collections, 40s and 50s, I started looking for similar things in vintage stores.

Dita in a vintage midi skirt

I always felt like a girl with a very standard, dull appearance, and so I found a way to make myself more individual - I found a style that made me feel less faded and more glamorous. In addition, I was very shy, and extravagant clothing is a kind of way of protection. I wore vintage hats that were a little intimidating. I think a person must be extremely interested in order to dare to approach a girl wearing an original hat.

Wearing a vintage Dior dress from the 50s

I also like vintage items because they make extravagant fashion more democratic and affordable. In addition, I like the sense of history of a thing, I like to imagine who wore it, how, who was the person meeting when they wore it? Was this your favorite hat? Did she save money for it? I like these riddles."

In a vintage dress from the 40s (almost a rarity!) Burberry Prorsum

Since Dita mentioned the price: the writer Tracy Tolkien (yes, the granddaughter of the author of The Lord of the Rings) noted in her book Dressing Up Vintage that if you buy a vintage item, its price will only increase over time. And if you buy designer item from the latest collection, then in a year you will receive best case scenario 10 percent of its original price. IN Lately prices for vintage items that become works of art are rising rapidly, especially for everything produced by luxury houses. Of course, everyone knows that a Hermes Birkin or Kelly is very cool and expensive.

Yana Rudkovskaya with Hermes Kelly

But even cooler and more expensive is the vintage Kelly, which “remembers the times” of Grace Kelly herself, after whom this bag was named.

Grace Kelly with a bag of the same name

Today, in the world's capitals, vintage stores containing items from Dior, Chanel or Yves Saint Laurent from past decades are very fashionable and very expensive. And if you want to find something more affordable, say, within 200 euros, you need to scour provincial stores or the best flea markets. True, in addition to ordinary fashionistas, buyers from those same vintage boutiques go there and quickly buy up all the most interesting things. For example, you ended up at a flea market in Germany or wandered into a vintage store somewhere in France. How to distinguish vintage from second-hand and not overpay? Although “vintage” is often called any thing that is artificially or naturally aged, or made in a retro style, this category of things, in fact, has clear criteria.

1. The main criterion for vintageness is the age of the item. She should be at least 20-30, maximum 60 years old. Clothes created in the last 15-20 years are considered modern, while clothes that are older than 60 years are already antiques. Traditionally, the classification of vintage items is divided into decades (vintage 60s, vintage 70s, etc.).

2. Second important criterion- reflection of the style inherent in a certain period: vintage items should be, as they say, the “beep” of fashion of the time when they were created.

3. Of course, the item must be of very high quality and luxury - not from the “mass market” category.

Dita Von Teese in a vintage style corsage

That is, if you have a Dior jacket or a dress from Yves Saint Laurent’s workshop lying around in your family closet, it’s vintage. A dress made for a grandmother by a fashionable dressmaker (with satin stitch, hemstitching, scallops and tucks) is also vintage. But an unnamed item bought 20-30 years ago in a Soviet department store is, of course, very valuable and dear to the heart, but still second-hand. Some experts generally insist that there is no Russian vintage in Russia and there won’t be any in the next 20 years - since big fashion is just emerging here.

But whoever seeks will always find. And even if you don’t come across a reference vintage, interesting things with history can be seen here:

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Vintage style in clothes - modern fashion from the past

Vintage style is becoming increasingly popular today. This is not surprising, because every year the value of vintage items only increases.

Vintage look: history, instillations and style features

Today it is difficult to find a more elegant, emotional and intellectual style than vintage. It is successfully embodied in clothes, jewelry and even outlook on life. The true vintage style is as if imbued with the aroma of France, sophistication and tenderness, thanks to its exceptional uniqueness, it has captured many hearts all over the world.

A little history

The very concept of “vintage” came into fashion from the vocabulary of French winemakers. This is what they called elite and expensive wine.

The word “vintage” comes from winemaking, in which it is used in two meanings: as the process of selecting grapes for a certain type of wine and as wine from the most successful years in terms of the quality of wine materials

A little later, vintage became synonymous with everything that was valuable, rarity and exclusivity. Therefore, it is the vintage style that evokes associations with something outlandish, ancient and unique. It appeared in the mid-50s of the twentieth century, but gained unprecedented popularity only towards the end of the century.

Vintage style create accessories, decorative details, of which there are a great variety

Initially, the vintage style became a favorite among leading fashion designers, and a little later among Hollywood bohemians. At the beginning of its journey, this style was distinguished by its eccentricity.

For those who want to look stylish while emphasizing their individuality, vintage style is indispensable

Many people mistakenly believe that vintage is equal to retro style. In fact, this is completely wrong. If we consider what vintage is in a temporal aspect, then the lower bar is determined by the era after the First World War, and the upper bar - until the turning point of the 90s of the last century.

Retro style in clothing is the fashion of the period of the 20-50s of the last century, in which three main trends can be distinguished: Charleston, new look and pea print

Authentic vintage style is fashionable echoes of the past that have found a second life in the modern world.

Vintage style in clothing is imbued with elegance, restraint and grace.

It is believed that the fashion for vintage was introduced by master John Galliano himself, who has always been distinguished by eccentricity and originality. He turned to the fashion of yesteryear, adopting a unique technique for constructing products.

Character and traits

In order to correctly recognize a vintage-style item at first glance, you need to know its features and differences from other styles.

The most fashionable vintage dresses - dresses from grandma's chest

The main characteristics are as follows:

• The age of things should not be younger than twenty years;
• Of particular value are things created by individual order and in a single copy;
• Vintage is a concrete thing from the past, and not a shameless fake. New notes can be added, but the core of the thing remains intact;
• Truly designer items;
• A thing’s own style, reflecting the character of a particular era.

Vintage fashion is time-tested solutions

It is believed that the vintage style has its own soul, filled with secrets and mysteries of that time.

Vintage style in fashion focuses on revival fashion trends past generations

The use of this style in interiors or clothing is equated to art; the end result requires impeccability. But if the combination of things is correct, the image evokes true admiration even among the most severe critics.

Vintage style is incredibly feminine and elegant

To understand what kind of vintage style clothing these are, you need short excursion into the history of fashion. The 20th century was characterized by speed and changes, which could not but be reflected in clothing.

Vintage style is stylish things that were popular in the last century and are still relevant today.

Therefore, vintage items today can belong to several time periods:

• 20s. The era passed under the sign of gangsters who spared no expense on expensive clothes, furs, and jewelry for their women. This look can be emphasized by a hat with a veil, a blouse with a closed collar, or a sparkling dress with fringe. The favorite materials of fashionistas were silk, satin, and velvet. The silhouettes were distinguished by their smooth and seductive forms.

Vintage style is not limited by modern fashion frameworks and any woman can safely show her bright personality and sense of style.

The main principle of creating a fashionable look in a vintage style is to create harmony of the last century, which is relevant and interesting in the present time. This style is today associated with bohemian Hollywood and Marlene Dietrich.

Marlene Dietrich - standard female beauty and fashion of the 20s

• 40s. The difficult time of the beginning of the Second World War was also reflected in fashion. This look is comfortable and simple, full of strict lines and similarity to a military uniform. The most popular clothing was a jacket with “shoulders” that emphasized the waist, as well as a flared dress up to the middle of the shin.

The fashion of the forties was dictated not by fashion houses and designers, but by the harsh conditions in which almost all countries of the world were faced

• 50s. This time is considered an era of freedom, optimism and faith in a bright future. The clothes are characterized by relaxed styles: corsets, strapless bodices, stilettos and bright red lipstick. This vintage style look is not for the shy; it is inviting, relaxed and bold.

It is generally accepted that the style of the 50s was the most elegant and charming in the history of the 20th century.

• 60s. The era was marked by the arrival of dudes. Bright colorful flared dresses, updos, A-line dresses, blazers, moccasins or shoes with heels. There are no limitations when creating this vintage look.

Fashion trends of the 60s can be expressed by the phrase - the desire for minimalism

• 70s. It's time for hippies, flared trousers, loose jeans, sturdy high wedge shoes and colorful shirts. Moreover, men's and women's clothing differed little from each other.

The fashion decade of the 70s was an era of freedom and eclecticism, mixing different styles and a variety of colors

Accessories

No one Fashionable style It is impossible to imagine without accessories and decorations. Often they are the ones who help create the desired image. Traditionally created with the help of important little things. Where can you find accessories and jewelry in this style? Of course, there are many specialty stores offering fashionistas a huge selection. But, as it turns out, you don’t have to spend a penny when creating an image!

Vintage jewelry and accessories are only suitable for true fashionistas who love sophisticated and sophisticated outfits

Advice!

Turning to your grandmother's or mother's chest, you can find many real fashion treasures.

Brooches, earrings, bracelets, beads, bags, hats and even shoes - all this will definitely be found in the arsenal.

Vintage accessories are toiletries from the last century that complement your wardrobe.

You can wear such things in their original form, or you can, using your imagination, decorate things with your own hands, creating a vintage exclusive.

Vintage accessories are works of art that characterize the fashion of their time.

Many celebrities storm flea markets to find true vintage, because this is where you can find a real rarity. Jewelry or costume jewelry made from semi-precious metals can be found in antique shops.

Vintage jewelry is a stunning success among many fashionistas.

If it is not possible to find an authentic vintage piece, you can create it yourself using old sketches, using popular techniques of aging, patina, craquelure and decoupage.

Bags

Nothing can add more elegance to an outfit than the right bag. This rule applies to any era of fashion.

Vintage style bags - classic design, impeccable aesthetics, elegance, sophistication and quality

To emphasize the vintage look, you need to opt for the following pieces:

• A reticule is a small handbag with a long strap or cord. Such an accessory can be lavishly decorated with embroidery, patterns, ornaments, sparkling beaded trim, semi-precious stones, beads, pearls. The reticule is suitable to complement a vintage evening look.

A vintage handbag is an accessory that is especially relevant today - after all, fashion for past eras constantly returns

• Travel bag. Usually such a bag has a trapezoidal or rectangular shape. Today, designers create vintage traveling bags from leather, textiles and even fur. The bag is roomy and perfectly completes a casual vintage look.

Extraordinary large women's bag-satchel, made in a luxurious vintage ladies' style

• Briefcase. This accessory is especially good to complement a vintage military look. A vintage briefcase can be of any color, but have strict shapes.

A men's vintage briefcase made of genuine leather not only has attractive design, but also practical to use

• The most striking representative of the vintage style today is considered to be the Chanel bag with its characteristic diamond-shaped stitching, chain strap and signature logo.

Chanel bags are wealth, inimitable sophistication and sophistication

• Pear bag with a tapered top. Such bags were popular back in the late 18th century. early XIX centuries and were sewn from heavy velvet.

Vintage handbag made of Italian emerald velvet with an exquisite bronze metal clasp

All bags will help to emphasize the vintage style as much as possible, giving it completeness and originality.

How to avoid making mistakes

Any tastefully chosen image will certainly evoke admiration. But there is an axiom: fashion does not forgive mistakes. That is why it is important to approach every detail with care and responsibility.

Vintage style in clothing is expressed in wearing not just old, but also fashionable things at the time.

To achieve a truly vintage look, it is not enough to become the owner of rare items. You need to be able to combine and emphasize correctly.

Vintage clothes can safely be called antiques

Vintage is a whole philosophy, so dressing in this style is not enough. To feel comfortable, you need to be able to penetrate the era.

True connoisseurs vintage clothes and its collectors are always hunting for pieces that were sewn several decades ago, but were never worn

How to do it? True adherents of the style listen to music, watch films, read books that reflect the spirit of that time. Vintage is exciting game, the prize of which is to accurately capture the exquisite and mysterious image of distant years.

Vintage style in women's clothing has always aroused the interest and attention of others

There are several rules:

1. Each rare piece of the image must belong to the same time period;
   
2. Don't mix vintage items with cheap or futuristic ones. This may look somewhat ridiculous and vulgar;
   
3. When wearing vintage items, you shouldn’t become a hostage to the past. Modern notes should be introduced, this determines the style.

Today, vintage style is considered one of the most popular in women's fashion.

As a rule, vintage style appeals to creative and artistic people. This is not only clothing, jewelry or accessories, but also a certain model of behavior.

If a girl dreams of looking bright and unique at a party or important meeting, then she will probably like the vintage style

This does not mean that you need to imitate someone or create idols. Such sophisticated style helps to reveal individuality, charm, femininity and originality. You can combine things, but do it skillfully and tastefully.

Vintage clothing style will take you back several decades and you will feel like a beauty from old American films

The vintage direction is the eclecticism of the new with echoes of past years. It can be described in a few words: experimental, elitist, sophisticated, soulful and authentic.

To be a person who is not like the rest, recognizable at first sight, touching and feminine or, on the contrary, confident and purposeful, the way you like yourself, to wear something in which you feel harmonious and calm - this is what is fashionable and stylish

A fashionable vintage look never fails to fascinate, delight and enchant. To recreate the era of yesteryear as realistically as possible, just look at old photographs of beauties, listen to the romantic songs of Frank Sinatra and plunge into the modern film adaptation of The Great Gatsby.

It’s easy to be stylish, bright, and unique if you use a vintage style. Nowadays, when designers and couturiers offer unusual and even futuristic looks, you can appear elegant and luxurious in vintage clothes every day.

Vintage style 2018

In view of the mass nature of modern fashion, it is difficult to stand out from the crowd, but it is possible. Vintage style is the very key that in today’s realities will help create a sophisticated style, characteristic of our grandmothers and great-grandmothers. The luckiest among us will be able to find a treasured chest or bag filled with real treasures - well-preserved outfits that were the dominant trend in a certain era.

If we talk about the current season, the vintage style of 2018 is multifaceted, since it covers a huge period in terms of fashion - the 20s-80s of the last century. A truly vintage item not only dates back to 1910-1980, but was also created by the hands of a real designer, it is a kind of masterpiece. Vintage style in women's clothing can take other forms:

1. There is a trend towards neo-vintage, that is, towards new things that copy and imitate a certain fashionable style of a bygone era.
2. The highlight of your wardrobe can be clothes that have a vintage element, for example, chic lace, gorgeous buttons, a luxurious belt.
3. One of the bright trends that does not let go of the hearts of true ladies is floral romanticism, the magic of polka dots and philosophy.

Vintage style of clothing

The revival of the surroundings, the spirit of an era that passed several decades ago, its mood - all this is a kind of tribute to the fashion of that period, undisguised admiration for talent and unsurpassed quality. A girl's vintage style of clothing is always high fashion, and not something found in the attic. Modern luminaries of style include in this concept attempts to stylize original images of past decades.

Each decade has left such an indelible mark on history that fashionistas of any age would like to plunge into the atmosphere of bygone days by creating an image in a vintage style:

1. Each decade is characterized by expressiveness and elegance of dresses.
2. The sixties were marked by an incredible boom in denim clothing, the popularity of which has never waned.
3. In view of the trend towards feminine and relatively closed underwear, vintage sets find fans anywhere in the world.

Vintage style dresses

Imbued with history and mystery, the vintage-style dress is multifaceted, as it touches on the time period from the 20s to the 80s of the 20th century. The 20s-30s Chicago style outfit is made from flowing iridescent fabrics, has a low waist at hip level and knee length. There are no sleeves, instead there are straps or wings. Fringe, feathers, flounces, folds, and glitter are used as decoration.

The vintage style of dresses from other decades appears completely different:

1. Dresses of the 40s have a strict style, subtly similar to a military uniform due to the raised shoulders.
2. The outfits of the 50s are distinguished by a riot of colors and the beauty of colors. The silhouette has changed - the straight cut has been replaced by a fitted top and flared bottom.
3. The outfits of the 60s stand out for their originality and a certain rebellion. Along with elegant models, designers created dresses with very full skirts, youth versions of A-line and straight cut in rich colors.
4. 70s dresses are versatile. In the disco style they have a short length and are made of sparkling fabrics. The romantic floral print of the hippie wardrobe was juxtaposed with practical elongated outfits in plaid, houndstooth, and stripes.

Vintage style dresses

Vintage style jeans

While fashionistas are stubbornly looking for the perfect style of jeans, the stars are already flaunting time-tested classics - the standard "Levi"s, "Diesel", "Wrangler", "Lee". Seemingly limited opportunities vintage models actually provide considerable scope for creating authentic looks:

1. A pair of masculine, laconic straight models will be a jacket or an oversized coat. Simple boots will complement the look, while pumps, on the contrary, will make it more sophisticated.
2. If you want to recreate the rebellious atmosphere of the 90s, pair jeans with chunky boots and a biker jacket.
3. High-waisted jeans are also good as part of a romantic look: an exciting blouse with frills, a clutch and heeled sandals.
4. For a vintage-chic look, pair denim trousers with a crop top: high-waisted styles pair well with a high-waisted top.

If finding a vintage pair is beyond your reach or your budget, take a look at the many vintage-style jeans on offer. Fading, colorlessness and the current shapeless Mom style will help you look stylish and modern, provided that it fits perfectly. The bottom of these jeans can be rolled up, which is considered a fashionable nuance of wearing.

Vintage style lingerie

Recent trends in underwear have turned in the opposite direction: maximum frankness has been replaced by closed, but no less erotic forms. Vintage style in this context is in demand more than ever: maximum sexuality with a complete absence of vulgarity is a powerful weapon of mass destruction. Characteristic details and nuances speak in favor of vintage notes:

• sexy high waist panties;
• delicate corset bras are a work of art;
• an abundance of bows, ruffles, ribbons, lace - feminine elements;
• the presence of a cute and fantasy-exciting belt.

Vintage style bridal look

Vintage gentle style touched upon such a delicate area as a wedding dress. Over the past few seasons, this has been one of the popular options that future brides are happy to choose. The incredible tenderness, sophistication and beauty that a wedding look in vintage style gives will appeal to girls preparing for the celebration.

Antique styling is definitely a win-win option. The wedding itself can be luxurious, either at the Chicago parties of the unsurpassed Great Gatsby, or organized in a narrow family circle. By choosing a chic or modest wedding dress in a vintage style, you are unmistakably demonstrating good taste - it is difficult to look bad in the outfits of past eras.

One of the favorite variations of future brides in vintage style is a wedding dress in the style of the 20s, which successfully combines the courage of girls of that time period and elegance. A long straight dress with an open back, finely decorated with lace and fringe, is complemented by bright traditional accessories - strings of elegant pearls, a headdress with feathers, stones and sequins, fascinators and the obligatory.

Luxurious wedding dresses in retro and vintage style often have other shapes:

1. If you want to focus attention not on a revealing outfit, a slightly flared, laconic dress in the style of the 40s with a strict shirt style with a high collar and long sleeves is suitable.
2. Often girls getting married prefer curvy air models length to the middle of the shin or to the knee with bare shoulders. The perky model will give you an incredibly good mood.
3. Fans of the eclectic 70s and 80s should turn to the current theme of puffed sleeves, fluffy long skirts and a pronounced veil.

Vintage style wedding dresses

Vintage style wedding rings

An integral attribute of any wedding or wedding ceremony - wedding rings - are always selected by future spouses especially scrupulously and carefully. After all, they will remain with them throughout their married life as a symbol eternal love and promised fidelity. Fashion has also affected jewelry; one of the brightest trends, vintage style, is more relevant than ever.

Speaking more specifically about vintage wedding rings, then they are inherent the following features:

1. A true vintage ring is a real find, an elite item. But it’s worth remembering that any piece of jewelry has a story, and it’s not always a happy one.
2. The vintage style ring is distinguished by its massiveness and richness of decor. This is not a cast product, but beautiful decoration with an ornate oriental or openwork pattern.
3. Inlays of diamonds, sapphires, and garnets are often used.
4. Rings are made in vintage style, combining red, yellow gold, platinum, and silver.
5. Sometimes in vintage engagement couples the woman's ring is decorated large stone in the central part.

Wedding hairstyles in vintage style

The addition of a hairstyle with an antique twist will become a sophisticated accent to the wedding look:

1. Chicago style styling, characteristic of the 20s and 30s, is particularly sophisticated. Short or medium-length hair is styled in an American wave, the head is decorated with a headband or a decorative brooch.
2. Another chic option is a vintage hairstyle in the style of Grace Kelly: large curls are laid on the side, leaving the forehead open.
3. Strict voluminous babette buns in the style of the 60s go perfectly with fluffy knee-length dresses.
4. Wedding hairstyles in vintage style also include styling in the style of the 40s: hair in large curls is crowned with dashingly curled bangs.

Vintage style bags

Onions without additions are bland and boring. Vintage-style accessories are represented by unique bags:

1. A satchel bag with a frame lock of a strict, laconic design is ideal for a business look.
2. A vintage bucket bag decorated with stones, beads, beads, and sequins will add a romantic touch to your outfit.
3. Reticule bags are great in classic and even unexpected configurations.

Vintage style bags

Vintage style jewelry

Jewelry is the weakness of any woman, and those with history are a real masterpiece, carefully stored in a box. The assortment is wide: cute brooches, magnificent cameos, original bracelets, accessories, beautiful multi-level beads, stylish clip-on earrings and earrings in a vintage style will be the highlight of your jewelry collection. Even though they were jewelry in their time, they are priceless in our reality due to their sophistication and ability to harmoniously fit into the modern look of a woman.

Vintage hairstyle

A vintage style hairstyle is the standard of femininity, softness and tempting tenderness. Rebellious Hollywood waves, delightful large curls, slanting devices, exquisite curls win the hearts of modern fashionistas and sound completely modern in our reality. Any hairstyle is suitable for an evening dress, even if it is not vintage style.

Manicure in vintage style

The new old style is reflected even in such an area as nail art. Manicure in vintage style – luxury in its purest form:

1. Painting using decoupage techniques, applying monograms, using baguette modeling, and “velvet sand” powder are popular.
2. Manicurists apply images in the form of brooches and cameos.
3. Among the popular designs are openwork, three-dimensional textures, frame images, angels, hearts.

IN last years designers began to create more and more collections in vintage style. And this is not surprising, because fashion is cyclical and fashion designers are simply forced to use old traditions, the use of which is quite appropriate in modern fashion. In this article we will talk about what constitutes vintage style in clothes, what are its criteria and features.

Vintage style is a fashion direction focused on the revival of fashion trends of bygone years. The word "vintage" has French roots and means the aging characteristic of wine.

A girl's wardrobe in vintage style actively uses outdated items. However, all the things from grandma’s chest cannot be classified as vintage style. Vintage items are characterized by a certain time aging, which varies from 20 to 50 years. That is, these numbers indicate that the thing must be no younger than twenty years and no older than fifty. If the item is less than twenty years old, then it can be classified as modern, and if it is older, then it corresponds to the retro style or it can simply be called an antique.

We have already hinted at grandma's chest, in which you can dig deep and find a vintage item. However, you should not wear everything old, because a vintage item that fits into the time ranges described above should still be fashionable for that period of time.

Designers also have their own views on the definition of a vintage item. Some of them agree that a vintage item is one that was made before the 60s of the last century.

What can things be in vintage style?

You should know that vintage style clothing and accessories can be of several types:

• Genuine vintage. These are rare items from famous fashion designers of the past. These items can be restored to give them a “marketable” appearance.
• Stylized vintage. It involves the use of decor, cut, silhouette, and patterns from previous years when creating a new product.
• Combined vintage. Things are created using both modern materials, as well as materials from previous years.

The demand for vintage products appeared back in the 50s of the last century, when fashionistas turned to clothes 20-30 years older than themselves. This allowed them to stand out favorably among the gray mass of other women. Vintage then came in the 90s and was finally firmly established in 2004 when John Galliano presented his clothing collection. In order not to make a mistake in creating a vintage look, you should approach the acquisition of things wisely and build on the fashion trends of bygone years.

• 20s. This is the time of gangsters, prohibitions and romanticism. The image of that era is characterized by short women's haircuts, the image of a gangster's girlfriend with a cigarette in a long holder and spectacular makeup. Skirts and dresses that reveal the knees, low waistline, asymmetrical outfits, loose dresses, wrap coats, and trimming the product with sequins, feathers, and fringe are popular.
• 30s. Jazz Age. Feminine forms are in fashion. Polka dot prints, fabrics with a metallic sheen, tops and dresses with ties at the neck, cowl collars, clothes made of crepe, chiffon, silk and viscose, and finishing with zippers are trendy.
• 40s. The beginning of the war. Women did not have time to take care of themselves. Preference was given to men's military clothing, which at that time was produced by all factories in the world. Jackets were worn directly over underwear, and the décolleté area was covered with a scarf. At the end of the war, a military style gradually began to emerge.
• 50s. The collections of Christian Dior and Coco Chanel are current. A, H and Y-shaped styles are used. Shirt dresses, ballet flats and bouffant hairstyles, as well as high-waisted clothing, are in fashion. In those days, a stylish style appeared.
• 60s. Time for elegant simplicity. Polka dot prints are popular, blue and red colors, and pastel shades are popular. Bows are actively used in clothing decoration. The combination of black and white outfits, characteristic of the Chanel style, rules. The skirts had a trapezoidal shape and were combined with platform shoes. Blouses were worn with straight skirts, which were complemented with a hat, scarf or pearl necklace. Ballet flats and flat sandals were encouraged.
• 70s. Hippie time. Fashionistas wear maxi-length dresses, flared trousers, shirts with ethnic motifs, vests, and large shoulder bags. Denim clothing, sweaters, and sneakers are also popular.
• 80s. Miniskirts in tandem with blouses with shoulder pads, making the shoulders voluminous and wide, acidic and metallic colors of clothing, bright accessories, catchy makeup, tulip dresses and leggings in unusual colors are in fashion.

Where and how to buy vintage items?

Just getting acquainted with the fashion of past years is not enough to purchase a good vintage product. You also need to know where is the best place to buy vintage items. For example, these could be:

• Flea markets and specialty stores. Preference is given to markets and stores in Europe and the USA, where they offer a large assortment and competitive prices.
• Second hand shops.
• On the Internet. These could be groups in in social networks, engaged in the sale of vintage goods, as well as special sites or forums.

When purchasing vintage items, you need to be familiar with some of the concepts that vintage sellers use. These concepts tell about the quality of things and justify the price they ask for.

• Good. This term indicates that the thing is in a state where there are defects that cannot be corrected.
• Very good. Characterizes things that have defects that can be corrected.
• Excellent. These clothes have a slight degree of wear.
• Near min. The wear rate of such clothing is low.
• Mint. Nobody wore such clothes, they are very rare, and therefore expensive.

In addition to this information, when purchasing vintage goods, do not forget:

• Look again at the fashion of the era you are interested in
• Inspect clothing for defects
• Buy right size. The best option– buy an item one size larger, so that in the future it will be easier to sew the clothes. Do not forget that the size of clothes of previous years may differ from modern ones, since they are used different tables sizing.

Rules for creating a vintage style look

Vintage items must not only be chosen wisely, but also worn correctly. These small recommendations will help you take a reasonable approach to composing bows in a vintage style:

• Start small. You should not immediately overload the image with outdated things. All you need is a little vintage in the form of accessories - bracelets, scarves, straps, shoes or handbags. Gradually, you can move on to using several things at once in one look.
• Don't wear all vintage items for your look at once. Three things in a vintage style are enough, or you can create your own image in a 50/50 ratio. That is, 50% of the items in the ensemble are modern, and the other 50% are outdated fashion.
• Don't forget about the features of your figure. After trying on the outfit, look in the mirror. Even the most vintage and “expensive” style should “serve” you from your advantage.
• Decorate old things. You can slightly narrow the style of a vintage item so that it “fits” your figure, or alter buttons, or sew on some decorative element; this is not prohibited.
• Maintain harmony. Cloth modern type and vintage products should “echo” each other in a single ensemble.

Don’t forget that fashion is cyclical, and therefore you can easily use things from a bygone era when putting together ensembles. The main thing is that you make sure that the outfit is balanced, and that you feel cozy and comfortable in it.

Today, old things are at the height of fashion. Of course, not spoiled, torn and unusable, but those that are well preserved remain of high quality and stylish. Vintage is a word translated from French meaning “old wine that has been stored in a cellar for a long time.” This is how the style in clothing design and interior decoration began to be called. Vintage style in the interior is extremely popular today. Vintage items preserved from the time of our grandmothers, like wine, the taste of which only improves over time, acquire greater value every year, you begin to treat them with great respect and even some trepidation, and the room decorated with them is so original that it evokes the admiration of many people.

Don't mix antiques and vintage. In the first case, these are original antique objects, and in the second, things can be created.

By choosing a vintage style interior for your apartment, you will add coziness, comfort, and warmth to it. In such a home you won’t want to break dishes and scream; it will be filled with a special calming energy. After all, as you know, the interior influences our consciousness and behavior.

The main features of the vintage style

Vintage items are furniture and interior items that are more than 20 years old. But most of all, vintage-style interiors love things from the 20s and 30s of the 20th century, when materials such as plastic and synthetics were not yet widespread.

Vintage style in the interior emphasizes antiquity and unique things.

Advice: do not use modern finishing materials and structures (laminate, linoleum, stretch ceiling) to create a vintage room, they can ruin all the charm of such an interior; The use of modern materials is allowed, provided that they are artificially aged.

The following features of the vintage style are distinguished:

• use of shabby furniture (chests, shelves, sideboards);
• saturating the interior with various decorative objects of the past (vases, candlesticks, boxes), they must be intact;
• color palette – delicate pastel shades, floral prints;
• natural materials for finishing walls, ceilings, floors; You can’t use synthetics and plastic;
• deliberate carelessness in the interior (a blanket thrown on the back of a chair, photographs in aged frames, tall floor vases and small table vases - all this is arranged haphazardly, without any principle, but does not create chaos, such “order” looks natural).

Wallpaper

Color is the basis of any interior. Vintage tends towards pastel colors, but there are interiors with rich colors, which are achieved through the use of a special type of wallpaper.

Wallpaper in vintage style is characterized by patterned ornaments (flowers, intertwining branches). Vintage wallpaper looks as if it has faded slightly with age. There are three types of such wall coverings:

• wallpapers with a contrasting pattern in the Art Nouveau style are used in addition to them;

• wallpaper with bright Japanese motifs; such material has a background of rich color, and it depicts birds or flowers;
• wallpaper with small or large discreet patterns, designed in pastel colors.

In a room decorated in vintage style, it is customary to cover all the walls with wallpaper, but what should catch your eye, first of all, is the furnishings, not the wallpaper.

Ceiling

Vintage ceilings are painted, whitewashed or wallpapered. Cracks and slight unevenness on the surface give a special charm to the interior. Stucco molding is often used in vintage style.

Floor

As flooring V living rooms use parquet or leave a simple plank floor.

A bathroom or kitchen can be decorated with antique-style floor tiles.

Furniture for a vintage room

All furniture must be made from natural materials(wood, wrought iron, copper, brass) in combination with unusual fabrics. These should be items “with history.” Small scratches, chips, and abrasions will only add zest to the vintage interior.

Furniture in a vintage room should be arranged symmetrically. Place two armchairs, place a sofa between them, near the armchairs - two identical bedside tables with identical lamps or two floor lamps, long coffee table- near the sofa, this setting will visually lengthen the room, pastel colors will increase the area of ​​the room.

Vintage loves a large number of accessories (photos in frames, ceramic figurines, candlesticks, mirrors, shelves).

Advice: choose plain ones light wallpaper, if you plan to decorate the room with a large number of accessories, against a bright background contrasting walls the decor will simply get lost.

Vintage style color palette

Vintage is a light and airy style. He doesn't like dark and bright colors. The color scheme is ashen, pearl, lavender, beige tones, the colors of young greenery or ashen rose, as well as their shades.

Decorate the walls pink wallpaper, and as upholstery for furniture or cabinet fronts, use materials in the color of young grass, sky blue or ash rose; such a spring interior will fill the room with fresh energy.

Vintage textiles

All vintage style textiles should be made from natural materials (cotton, silk, chintz, calico, linen) in pleasant pastel shades.

Advice: To prevent the room from merging into a single spot, play with contrast, decorate the walls with light or small flower wallpaper, and choose textiles with large patterns in brighter tones, and, conversely, combine wallpaper with large bright flowers with plain textiles.

Vintage is a romantic, warm and cozy style. The room doesn’t have to be completely vintage, you can just add some accents. But the vintage style does not combine with high-tech, minimalism and oriental styles.