Oldie But Goodie: Mixing Modern and Vintage

Hey there Lovelies!! I have a confession. I’ve a been a horrible blogger lately. I haven’t taken any outfit pictures in like two weeks, and I haven’t been inspired to do much writing. So, I figured this would be great opportunity to recycycle some content!! A little over two year ago, I wrote a post about how to incorporate vintage into your wardrobe, and the tips still apply even today. I’ve added in some recent outfits to show that these tips still apply, and I hope those of you who have come to Consider Me Lovely in the last two years, find them beneficial :-).

1. Throw on a piece (or 2 or 3 or 4 pieces) of jewelry.

Casual Sunday

Before I ever owned a piece of vintage clothing, I started collecting vintage jewelry from my granny, and the rest was history!! Having on an entirely trendy outfit, with vintage jewelry takes your outfit from the everyday fad to one of a kind! These days everyone loves a good wrist soiree, throw on some vintage bangles/bracelets with bangles/bracelets from Forever 21 or Bauble Bar, for example, and you’ll be smitten.

2. Add a layering piece.

I love to wear vintage blazers with everything! They are great to throw on over jeans and a tea or a dress. Vintage sweaters, jackets, dusters, and blazers are great for making a statement, like my gold jacket that I will throw on to spruce up any outfit (do people still say spruce? lol). These layering piece can range from light jackets and sleeveless vest for summer to coats and sweater dusters for Fall.

3. Start with one vintage item per outfit.

Just as simple as throwing on a piece of vintage jewelry, is finding and wearing one vintage piece at a time. This means that you don’t have to think too much about not looking like you’re from a completely different decade (unless that’s your goal), as I know the fear of looking outdated is what keeps some people from shopping vintage. I adore vintage skirts and blouses, probably because me and my 45″ hips don’t find pants that easy, and they are super simple to style when I am in a time crunch, as well as when I’m not!

4. Grab some sequins or beading.

Have an event to go to (or not)? Just want a little sparkle for the day? Then vintage sequins and beading is your friend! While I am drawn to sparkly things when I am out shopping at the stores today, there is something statement making about the intricacy of vintage sequins and beaded pieces. Wear it in daytime if your really want to make a statement :-).

5. Accessorize with modern items.

Once you’ve accumulated a few vintage items, you”ll probably end up like me, wearing outfits in which all of the clothes are vintage. These kind of outfits can be updated with your modern shoes, belts, and purses. Adding modern accessories to vintage outfits is a great way to still embrace trends and ensure your look doesn’t appear accidentally outdated. (Trust me, if I look like an old lady from the 50′s, it’s on purpose, lol.)

6. Play with trends.

Let’s face it; fashion is a continuous cycle. The platforms and flared jeans you wear now, you or your mom wore in the 70′s. Midi skirts were a plenty in the 50′s and 60′s. Those graphic leggings and pants on trend now were super hot in the 80′s. Y’all get the picture! Use the mix of vintage and modern to take on trends. Printed pants, midi skirts, graphic trousers, polka dots, etc. can be found in thrift stores and vintage shops all over the world. Throw on some neon, an opposing print, stripes, etc. and you are instantly on trend while still having a style of your own.

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