{"id":408987002,"date":"2011-05-23T10:03:23","date_gmt":"2011-05-23T14:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=408987002"},"modified":"2019-12-13T00:02:01","modified_gmt":"2019-12-13T06:02:01","slug":"vintage-fashion-outfit-lawn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/60s\/vintage-fashion-outfit-lawn\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Modernize a &#8217;60s Maxi Skirt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br class=\"mceWPmore\" title=\"More...\" clear=\"all \/br\/&gt;&lt;a href=\" \/>What I love most about vintage is that you can modernize the pieces of the past to suit your style of today. Vintage isn&#8217;t OLD &#8230; rather, it&#8217;s OPPORTUNITY.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m SO happy to have the opportunity to shoot some of my favorite vintage pieces and present them to you here with background on where I found the vintage (or as vintage lovers would say, where it found ME!) and to also elaborate on what inspired the look.<\/p>\n<p>Let me know what you think of today&#8217;s modern vintage style in the comments below &#8212; and please, update me with <em>your<\/em> latest vintage outfits by posting a picture on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sammydavisvintage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, tweeting a picture on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/sammydavis22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a> or attaching a shot <a href=\"mailto:sammy@sammydvintage.com\" target=\"_blank\">via email<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more on all things <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/60s\/\">&#8217;60s fashion<\/a> styling, check out this guest post from Wayfaring Magnolia to see a <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/60s\/1960s-dress-polka-dots\/\">&#8217;60s dress<\/a> recreated in 3 unique ways!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>xx, SD<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MODERN_VINTAGE_THE_LOOK\"><\/span>MODERN VINTAGE: THE LOOK<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-649119d4801e1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-649119d4801e1\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/60s\/vintage-fashion-outfit-lawn\/#MODERN_VINTAGE_THE_LOOK\" title=\"MODERN VINTAGE: THE LOOK\">MODERN VINTAGE: THE LOOK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/60s\/vintage-fashion-outfit-lawn\/#MODERN_VINTAGE_THE_PIECES\" title=\"MODERN VINTAGE: THE PIECES\">MODERN VINTAGE: THE PIECES<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/60s\/vintage-fashion-outfit-lawn\/#RE-CREATE_THE_LOOK\" title=\"RE-CREATE THE LOOK\">RE-CREATE THE LOOK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/60s\/vintage-fashion-outfit-lawn\/#WHERE_TO_WEAR\" title=\"WHERE TO WEAR\">WHERE TO WEAR<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/60s\/vintage-fashion-outfit-lawn\/#MORE_1960s_FASHION\" title=\"MORE 1960s FASHION\">MORE 1960s FASHION<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2673\/5738064099_e6122487d1_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408987004\" title=\"women's vintage fashion outfit \" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2673\/5738064099_e6122487d1_b.jpg\" alt=\"women's vintage fashion outfit\" width=\"500\" height=\"752\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>THE LOOK:<\/strong> I paired a &#8217;60s maxi skirt with a &#8217;80s bustier-style onesie leotard. It&#8217;s maximum sexy for spring\/summer strolls &#8230; or date night when you want to cover up a little but reveal <em>JUST<\/em> enough!<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE INSPIRATION: <\/strong>This maxi skirt is SO EPIC! As you can see from below, the skirt has a white slip with eyelet design along its bottom. I found this skirt in the closet of a woman who lived along the Eastern Shore of Maryland. She was the &#8211; get this! &#8211; mother of MY stepmother&#8217;s STEPMOTHER. Woah.<\/p>\n<p>I know the skirt was handmade because a.) there is no tag and b.) the stiching along the seam is not factory-perfect. I know it was from the &#8217;60s only because of my relationship to the family of the woman who owned it, however you can make a good guess that it is from this era thanks to the fact that it was handmade, its high-quality material and the almost watercolor-inspired design.<\/p>\n<p><strong>HOW I MODERNIZED IT:<\/strong> But here&#8217;s the thing about this vintage skirt: It covers up my entire lower torso. So to wear it for summer with a modern, sexy twist, I thrifted a leotard\/onesie (it has a snap button in the crotch, haha!) that when worn alone, looks a lot like something Lady Gaga would wear.<\/p>\n<p>I don&#8217;t want to wear either the skirt OR the onesie alone &#8230; but when paired together? It makes modern vintage magic because I&#8217;m wearing a high-quality vintage piece with a lower quality, but contemporary piece to create a high\/low style combo for the overall look.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MODERN_VINTAGE_THE_PIECES\"><\/span>MODERN VINTAGE: THE PIECES<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2210\/5738061815_a9d1c172fb_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408987009\" title=\"women's vintage fashion outfit \" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2210\/5738061815_a9d1c172fb_b.jpg\" alt=\"women's vintage fashion outfit\" width=\"500\" height=\"752\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>THE SKIRT: <\/strong>&#8217;60s maxi skirt with eyelet lining, zipper back and about four handsewn fish-and-eye hooks (thanks to family member&#8217;s collection)<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE TOP:<\/strong> &#8217;80s black bustier-style leotard\/onesie (thrifted)<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE HAIRBOW:<\/strong> &#8217;80s fabric hairbow (thrifted)<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE NECKLACE:<\/strong> Second hand silver chain with painted white pendant (<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/2010\/08\/how-to-swap-clothing\/\" target=\"_blank\">gift from friends<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE EARRINGS:<\/strong> &#8217;80s black &amp; gold rounded studs (<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/2011\/03\/free-giveaway-1\/\" target=\"_blank\">gift from my grandmother<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE SHOES: <\/strong>Nada! Showing my naked toes ;-)<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/farm6.static.flickr.com\/5147\/5738059845_232e1928f5_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408987007\" title=\"women's vintage fashion outfit \" src=\"http:\/\/farm6.static.flickr.com\/5147\/5738059845_232e1928f5_b.jpg\" alt=\"women's vintage fashion outfit\" width=\"500\" height=\"752\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RE-CREATE_THE_LOOK\"><\/span>RE-CREATE THE LOOK<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/farm6.static.flickr.com\/5069\/5738064811_c391c45a89_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408987005\" title=\"women's vintage fashion outfit \" src=\"http:\/\/farm6.static.flickr.com\/5069\/5738064811_c391c45a89_b.jpg\" alt=\"women's vintage fashion outfit\" width=\"500\" height=\"752\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/farm6.static.flickr.com\/5149\/5738611568_c0bbe7a040_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408987008\" title=\"women's vintage fashion outfit \" src=\"http:\/\/farm6.static.flickr.com\/5149\/5738611568_c0bbe7a040_b.jpg\" alt=\"women's vintage fashion outfit\" width=\"500\" height=\"752\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>To recreate the look, go for a play on &#8220;opposites.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Look for a <strong>high-quality floor-length maxi skirt in muted colors.<\/strong> Feel comfortable visiting your local vintage store or <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-shop-finds-0502\/\" target=\"_blank\">Etsy shop<\/a> to work with a seasoned vintage seller on investing in a timeless staple piece for your wardrobe.<\/p>\n<p>Add a <strong>lower-quality sleeveless top in a solid color<\/strong> that can be tucked into the fuller skirt. The tightness of a top &#8212; think a black or white cotton cami or lace shell &#8212; accentuates your feminine frame and when paired with the skirt, creates that tiny waist for a sensual hourglass effect.<\/p>\n<p>The next opposite to play off? Sexy &amp; darling.<\/p>\n<p>Clearly I&#8217;m showing some skin with this bustier-style onesie. But I&#8217;ve toned down the look with <strong>accents of innocence<\/strong> &#8212; the hairbow, minimal accessories (earrings &amp; necklace are in the same &#8220;circular&#8221; shape family), simple hair\/makeup and no shoes.<\/p>\n<p>When dressing in vintage for a modern look, look to <strong>one piece for your &#8220;focus.&#8221; <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong>The skirt is my main focus here &#8230;. the main\u00a0entr\u00e9e, of sorts. The added pieces are just samples of what the entire meal should both taste AND look like.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WHERE_TO_WEAR\"><\/span>WHERE TO WEAR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3330\/5738613854_9ebac5ffff_b.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-408987003\" title=\"women's vintage fashion outfit \" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3330\/5738613854_9ebac5ffff_b.jpg\" alt=\"women's vintage fashion outfit\" width=\"500\" height=\"752\" \/><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>I&#8217;ve styled the maxi skirt for <strong>dinner &amp; a movie appropriateness<\/strong> &#8230; think first date impressions!<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;d pair a cropped cardigan (no longer than one inch past the top of my skirt) to cover-up the lovely ladies a tad more &#8230; and not to freeze in the movie theater, of course!<\/p>\n<p>A floor-length maxi skirt, while covering your entire lower torso, has a graceful flow when walking that&#8217;s attractive to the eye of the beholder.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll look poised &amp; proud on your first date, leaving an impression that&#8217;ll last (and maybe even more than your vintage piece!)<\/p>\n<p>Add flat T-strap leather sandals (no heels! you&#8217;ll look clunky with such a long skirt) for easy traveling and an independent style <em><strong>all your beautiful own.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MORE_1960s_FASHION\"><\/span>MORE 1960s FASHION<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>TRENDS:\u00a0<\/strong>How Trends of Today Were\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/2011\/01\/vintage-fashion-influences-2011-trends\/\">Influenced by the \u201860s<\/a><strong><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>HOW-TO:<\/strong>\u00a0Style a\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/2011\/10\/drop-waist-dress\/\">Drop Waist Dress<\/a>\u00a0from the 1960s<br \/>\n<strong>SPRING:<\/strong>\u00a0The Perfect Polka Dot\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/60s\/1960s-dress-polka-dots\/\">&#8217;60s Dress<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>STYLE:\u00a0<\/strong>Your Easy Guide to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/2011\/06\/old-fashioned-bathing-suit\/\">\u201860s Bathing Suits<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>HISTORY:<\/strong>\u00a0More on the &#8217;60s from\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.paperpast.com\/html\/1960_fashion.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paperpast<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What I love most about vintage is that you can modernize the pieces of the past to suit your style of today. 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