Vintage clothing and accessories have always been big news, and never more so than this year.
So what is vintage? Well, there is genuine vintage clothing – classic (and some not so classic) styles and designers which you can pick up in specialist boutiques up and down the UK, or online. Most of these cover every decade right back to the 1920s. Then of course, we have “vintage style” – an up to the minute take on an older style, of which the “flapper” dress, is a great example.
True vintage clothing tends to come with a hefty price tag, but you can have fun putting modern pieces together to recreate a vintage style, for a lot less money.
Helpful as ever, I’ve fished out some vintage style pieces which can help you do just that.
1920s
They loved their pearls, did the girls in the 1920s, and draped themselves in them. We’ve got a fabulous freshwater pearl broochwhich would jazz up any outfit from this period. Set in a silver tone, it has a bouquet of 17 white pearls and is an absolute bargain at £8.99.
1950s
The 1950s, one of my favourite periods, was a time for glamour and chandelier earrings were literally huge during this time.
This silver crystal jewellery set really does belong on the red carpet. On the necklace, the crystals are set on a silver tone, leading down to a fountain and waterfall effect, whilst the earrings certainly make a statement! Only £9.99 for the set.
1980s
As with most things in the 1980s, it was all about size. The bigger and more brightly coloured your accessories, the better! Two women led the pack in those days – Madonna and Cyndi Lauper. Both piled on thejewellery to excess, creating an image which is still copied by thousands of women today.
If you’re brave enough to carry off this look, one thing’s for sure – you won’t go unnoticed!
These large circle earrings should do the trick. With peach and red tones, set with coloured stones, they portray this era perfectly. Only £4.99.
Vintage is no longer about simply dressing up for a laugh. It’s big business and is a key buzz word in the fashion industry. Why not trawl through your mum’s or your grannie’s wardrobe and see if you can find anything and lead the trend?
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