{"id":408990940,"date":"2012-01-13T18:15:58","date_gmt":"2012-01-13T23:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?page_id=408990940"},"modified":"2017-05-10T14:44:08","modified_gmt":"2017-05-10T19:44:08","slug":"vintage-style-faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Vintage Style FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409010639\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/vintage-fashion-outfit-inspiration-1970s-1980s-1990s-hollywood-classics.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"Vintage Fashion Outfit Inspiration: 1970s, 1980s, 1990s Hollywood Classics\" title=\"Vintage Fashion Outfit Inspiration: 1970s, 1980s, 1990s Hollywood Classics\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/vintage-fashion-outfit-inspiration-1970s-1980s-1990s-hollywood-classics.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/vintage-fashion-outfit-inspiration-1970s-1980s-1990s-hollywood-classics-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/vintage-fashion-outfit-inspiration-1970s-1980s-1990s-hollywood-classics-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/vintage-fashion-outfit-inspiration-1970s-1980s-1990s-hollywood-classics-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/vintage-fashion-outfit-inspiration-1970s-1980s-1990s-hollywood-classics-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>Feel free to scroll through the post to read all vintage style FAQs, or click any of the questions below to be taken immediately to the answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><a name=\"toc\"><\/a>Frequently Asked Questions<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-649112324fb5b\" 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\" 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vintage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#What_is_the_difference_between_%E2%80%9Cvintage%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9Cthrift%E2%80%9D\" title=\"What is the difference between \u201cvintage\u201d and \u201cthrift\u201d?\">What is the difference between \u201cvintage\u201d and \u201cthrift\u201d?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#Is_vintage_clothing_used\" title=\"Is vintage clothing used?\">Is vintage clothing used?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#What_is_antique\" title=\"What is antique?\">What is antique?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#Ebay_vs_Etsy\" title=\"Ebay vs. Etsy?\">Ebay vs. Etsy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#How_do_I_know_my_vintage_size\" title=\"How do I know my vintage size?\">How do I know my vintage size?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#How_can_I_tell_its_vintage\" title=\"How can I tell its vintage?\">How can I tell its vintage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#How_can_I_style_vintage_clothing\" title=\"How can I style vintage clothing?\">How can I style vintage clothing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#What_were_the_fashion_trends_of_the_eras\" title=\"What were the fashion trends of the eras?\">What were the fashion trends of the eras?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#How_can_I_dress_like_a_vintage_fashion_icon\" title=\"How can I dress like a vintage fashion icon?\">How can I dress like a vintage fashion icon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#Is_it_OK_to_wear_vintage_to_my_wedding\" title=\"Is it OK to wear vintage to my wedding?\">Is it OK to wear vintage to my wedding?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#What_is_vintage-2\" title=\"What is vintage?\">What is vintage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#What_is_the_difference_between_%E2%80%9Cvintage%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9Cthrift%E2%80%9D-2\" title=\"What is the difference between \u201cvintage\u201d and \u201cthrift\u201d?\">What is the difference between \u201cvintage\u201d and \u201cthrift\u201d?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#Is_vintage_clothing_used-2\" title=\"Is vintage clothing used?\">Is vintage clothing used?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#What_is_antique-2\" title=\"What is antique?\">What is antique?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#Ebay_vs_Etsy-2\" title=\"Ebay vs. Etsy?\">Ebay vs. Etsy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#How_do_I_know_my_vintage_size-2\" title=\"How do I know my vintage size?\">How do I know my vintage size?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#How_can_I_tell_its_vintage-2\" title=\"How can I tell its vintage?\">How can I tell its vintage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#How_can_I_style_vintage_clothing-2\" title=\"How can I style vintage clothing?\">How can I style vintage clothing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#What_were_the_fashion_trends_of_the_eras-2\" title=\"What were the fashion trends of the eras?\">What were the fashion trends of the eras?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#How_can_I_dress_like_a_vintage_fashion_icon-2\" title=\"How can I dress like a vintage fashion icon?\">How can I dress like a vintage fashion icon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style-faqs\/#Is_it_OK_to_wear_vintage_to_a_wedding\" title=\"Is it OK to wear vintage to a wedding?\">Is it OK to wear vintage to a wedding?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_vintage\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"#whatisvintage\">What is vintage?<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_%E2%80%9Cvintage%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9Cthrift%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"#vintageandthrift\">What is the difference between \u201cvintage\u201d and \u201cthrift\u201d?<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_vintage_clothing_used\"><\/span><strong><a href=\"#usedclothing\">Is vintage clothing used?<\/a><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_antique\"><\/span><a href=\"#antique\">What is antique?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ebay_vs_Etsy\"><\/span><a href=\"#ebayandetsy\">Ebay vs. Etsy?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_my_vintage_size\"><\/span><a href=\"#vintagesize\">How do I know my vintage size?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_its_vintage\"><\/span><a href=\"#vintageproof\">How can I tell its vintage?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_style_vintage_clothing\"><\/span><a href=\"#wearvintage\">How can I style vintage clothing?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_fashion_trends_of_the_eras\"><\/span><a href=\"#eras\">What were the fashion trends of the eras?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_dress_like_a_vintage_fashion_icon\"><\/span><a href=\"#vintageicon\">How can I dress like a vintage fashion icon?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_wear_vintage_to_my_wedding\"><\/span><a href=\"#wedding\">Is it OK to wear vintage to my wedding?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_vintage-2\"><\/span><a name=\"whatisvintage\"><\/a>What is vintage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Vintage fashion is an article of clothing or accessory that\u2019s 20 years of age or older. Technically anything made in 1992 or prior is considered vintage.<\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the <a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_%E2%80%9Cvintage%E2%80%9D_and_%E2%80%9Cthrift%E2%80%9D-2\"><\/span><a name=\"vintageandthrift\"><\/a>What is the difference between \u201cvintage\u201d and \u201cthrift\u201d?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>There are many ways to acquire vintage, and \u201cthrifting\u201d is just one of those ways. <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/how-to-thrift-store-shop\/\">Thrifting is the act of shopping at a thrift store<\/a>, flea market or some other secondhand outlet. You can also \u201cthrift\u201d for modern pieces too.<\/p>\n<p>Vintage relates to thrifting because you can find vintage at thrift stores but vintage can also be found in a multitude of other ways including vintage boutiques, <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/2011\/12\/where-to-buy-vintage-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online vintage stores<\/a>, estate sales and collectors.<\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the <a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_vintage_clothing_used-2\"><\/span><a name=\"usedclothing\"><\/a>Is vintage clothing used?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Yes, for the most part but not always. While most vintage clothing was possessed from previous owners and therefore technically used\/secondhand, there is a small market of what\u2019s called \u201c<a href=\"..\/2011\/08\/deadstock\/\">deadstock vintage<\/a>,\u201d which are pieces that have never been worn. Deadstock vintage is best identified <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/union-labels-ilgwu\/\">with its original tags<\/a> still attached to the garment itself.<\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the <a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_antique-2\"><\/span><a name=\"antique\"><\/a>What is antique?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Antique clothing and accessories are at least 100 years older, dating from approximately 1912 or earlier.<\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the <a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ebay_vs_Etsy-2\"><\/span><a name=\"ebayandetsy\"><\/a>Ebay vs. Etsy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Ebay is an online shopping marketplace for a variety of new and secondhand goods, including vintage clothing and accessories. Ebay sellers list <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/auctions\/\">vintage for either auction<\/a> with a starting bid or as a \u201cbuy it now\u201d price for immediate purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Etsy is an online shopping marketplace with a focus on vintage and handmade goods. All listings are \u201cbuy it now\u201d prices with no opportunity to purchase via auction.<\/p>\n<p>Although these are the two largest, there are other sites that sell vintage. Read my post on <a href=\"..\/2012\/01\/little-black-dresses\/\">Where to Buy Vintage<\/a> for more information on shopping vintage online.<\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the <a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_my_vintage_size-2\"><\/span><a name=\"vintagesize\"><\/a>How do I know my vintage size?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Actually &#8212; you don\u2019t. The reason you can\u2019t have a concrete vintage size is that the sizing system has changed numerous times, so there is no one \u201cset\u201d size to use as reference when shopping vintage.<\/p>\n<p>The best rule of thumb is to know your body\u2019s measurements. For example, knowing your waist and bust size help determine whether a vintage dress will fit, especially when shopping for them online.<\/p>\n<p>There are certain vintage clothing silhouettes best suited for modern body types. Read my post on <a href=\"..\/2010\/12\/vintage-fashion-outfits\/\">wearing vintage for your size<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the <a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_its_vintage-2\"><\/span><a name=\"vintageproof\"><\/a>How can I tell its vintage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>There are many ways to tell whether an article of clothing is vintage; from material, shape and design to construction, care and labels.<\/p>\n<p>For vintage newbies, I suggest learning about the key style differences between the eras to identify how trends evolved over time.<\/p>\n<p>For more advanced vintage lovers, use the information in my favorite posts to help date your vintage clothing:<\/p>\n<p>How to Know Your\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/how-to-date-clothing-vintage\/\">Clothing is Vintage<\/a>;\u00a0How to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/dating-vintage-clothing-construction\/\">Date Vintage Clothing<\/a>\u00a0by Construction; 13 Tips for Identifying <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-clothing-label-tags\/\">Vintage Clothing Labels<\/a> &amp; Tags.<\/p>\n<p>Also, sites like the <a href=\"http:\/\/vintagefashionguild.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vintage Fashion Guild<\/a> and <a href=\"..\/2011\/05\/fashion-book\/\">books on vintage fashion<\/a> are also great resources to study the historical art of vintage style.<\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the <a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_style_vintage_clothing-2\"><\/span><a name=\"wearvintage\"><\/a>How can I style vintage clothing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Wearing vintage clothing is just like wearing anything else in your wardrobe. It\u2019s about infusing vintage into your lifestyle in a way that\u2019s appealing and attractive for you.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid looking like you\u2019re wearing a costume or a piece of vintage that\u2019s not on trend to modern styles, follow these inspiring and easy rules to <a href=\"..\/2011\/12\/match-vintage-outfits\/\">matching vintage outfits.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Every modern girl can rock vintage style in her own unique way. Here are some ways to style key pieces of the decade in modern, flattering ways!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ways to Wear 1920s:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/20s\/1920s-turban-women-paisley\/\">&#8217;20s paisley turban<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ways to Wear 1950s<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/50s\/1950s-dress-shirtwaist\/\">&#8217;50s shirtwaist dress<\/a>\u00a0and 5 modern ways to wear <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/50s\/1950s-style-looks\/\">1950s style<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ways to Wear 1960s:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/60s\/1960s-dress-polka-dots\/\">&#8217;60s polka dot dress<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ways to Wear 1980s:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/1980s-dresses-trends\/\">&#8217;80s dresses<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/1980s-clothing-fishtail-skirt\/\">&#8217;80s fishtail skirt<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/1980s-vintage-blazer-greek-key\/\">&#8217;80s Greek Key blazer<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-lingerie-bed-jacket\/\">&#8217;80s\u00a0bed jacket<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/vintage-fashion-outfit-bustier\/\">&#8217;80s bustier<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/1980s-edwardian-blouse\/\">&#8217;80s Edwardian top<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the <a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_fashion_trends_of_the_eras-2\"><\/span><a name=\"eras\"><\/a>What were the fashion trends of the eras?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Understanding the key trends per era will help you to understand the history of fashion, which will help you to make stylish <em>and<\/em> smart choices for your modern wardrobe.<\/p>\n<p>Everything you ever wanted to know about the decades in one place! It&#8217;s like a mini history lesson with modern vintage style inspiration.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/20s\/20s-clothing\/\">1920s clothing<\/a>\u00a0was liberated and free with rising hemlines, dropped waists and relaxed styles for women.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/30s\/1930s-fashion\/\">1930s fashion<\/a> is feminine, romantic and influenced by the Hollywood age.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/40s\/1940s-clothing\/\">1940s clothing<\/a>\u00a0were conservatively designed and inspired by men&#8217;s suiting, with less decoration and material to support the war<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/50s\/50s-clothing\/\">1950s clothing<\/a>\u00a0that a woman felt like a lady again thanks to Christian Dior&#8217;s &#8220;New Look&#8221; influences.<\/p>\n<p>Then <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/60s\/1960s-fashion-style\/\">1960s fashion<\/a>\u00a0declared <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/60s\/mod-fashion\/\">mod\u00a0fashion<\/a> and the mini skirt officially in!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/70s\/70s-clothing\/\">70s clothing<\/a> established a plethora of trends wearable enough for today, especially <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/70s\/70s-dresses\/\">&#8217;70s dresses<\/a> in an array of modern cuts, colors and fits. <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/70s\/1970s-fashion\/\">1970s fashion<\/a> trends changed how women dressed day-by-day and was arguably the most influential era for casual style.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"\u201980s Clothing Trends You Love to Remember (or Wear!)\" href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/80s-clothing\/\">&#8217;80s styles<\/a> were a blend of \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/40s\/1940s-fashion-trends-today\/\">&#8217;40s fashion influences<\/a> and futuristic fun, like these <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/1980s-dresses-trends\/\">&#8217;80s dresses<\/a> I loved modeling from Olive&#8217;s Very Vintage.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/90s\/fashion-in-the-90s\/\">&#8217;90s fashion styles<\/a> made a comeback on the runway recently and thanks to the <a href=\"#whatisvintage\">20-year rule<\/a>, are quickly becoming vintage pieces! Here are 15 ways to wear <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/90s\/1990s-fashion-trends\/\">&#8217;90s fashion trends<\/a> that you&#8217;ll never want to forget.<\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the\u00a0<a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_dress_like_a_vintage_fashion_icon-2\"><\/span><a name=\"vintageicon\"><\/a>How can I dress like a vintage fashion icon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>When I need some fresh vintage style inspiration, I turn to the wardrobe choices of vintage celebrities like classic &#8216;n curvy <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/50s\/marilyn-monroe-clothing\/\">Marilyn Monroe<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/70s\/1970s-celebrity-icons-influences-on-2011-fashion-part-2\/\">&#8217;70s fashion icons<\/a> like Bianca Jagger and Diana Ross, vintage swimsuit models like <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/cheryl-tiegs\/\">Cheryl Tiegs<\/a> and the colorful <a title=\"\u201980s Clothing Trends You Love to Remember (or Wear!)\" href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/80s-clothing\/\">&#8217;80s style<\/a>\u00a0as inspired by Madonna!<\/p>\n<p>Checking out the editorial spreads of vintage magazines like these <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/60s\/1960s-fashion\/\">&#8217;60s fashion pictures<\/a> from McCall&#8217;s Magazine and photographs of <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/supermodels\/\">vintage supermodels<\/a>\u00a0are other easy ways to draw style inspiration from the past.<\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the\u00a0<a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_wear_vintage_to_a_wedding\"><\/span><a name=\"wedding\"><\/a>Is it OK to wear vintage to a wedding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><em>Ab-so-lute-ly<\/em> YES!<\/p>\n<p>Many women incorporate vintage into the outfits worn on milestone events, like wearing\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-wedding-dress-style-eras\/\">vintage wedding dresses<\/a>\u00a0while reciting those vows!\u00a0For just a touch of vintage, try wearing a <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-wedding-accessories\/\">vintage wedding veil<\/a> on your Big Day.<\/p>\n<p>If just attending a ceremony, wear a <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/cheap-vintage-wedding-dresses\/\">vintage dress <\/a>appropriate for the event&#8217;s theme so that you can be a vintage stylin&#8217; guest!<\/p>\n<p><em>[Go back to the\u00a0<a href=\"#toc\">top.]<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Feel free to scroll through the post to read all vintage style FAQs, or click any of the questions below to be taken immediately to the answer. 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