{"id":408993459,"date":"2012-06-14T22:05:17","date_gmt":"2012-06-15T02:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=408993459"},"modified":"2019-12-22T22:14:49","modified_gmt":"2019-12-23T04:14:49","slug":"vintage-blazers-1980s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/vintage-blazers-1980s\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Wear &#8217;80s Vintage Blazers (and Show Some Leg!)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011264\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"721\" alt=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" title=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-374x500.jpg 374w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wearing a vintage blazer circa the &#8217;80s doesn&#8217;t mean you have to dress like a character from <em>Dynasty.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The fashionable females behind Washington, DC blog <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spicycandydc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spicy Candy<\/a> prove that &#8217;80s blazers are as versatile as a colored cardigan for pairing with their favorite summer looks while still showing off some sexy leg.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"\u201980s Clothing Trends You Love to Remember (or Wear!)\" href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/80s-clothing\/\">1980s clothing<\/a> is probably the least liked of all vintage eras. But like any decade, it&#8217;s more important that you pick and choose the trends that work for your style personality without worry that you&#8217;re looking too &#8220;literally vintage.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Whether you lived the decade or experienced your first steps in it, I believe that there&#8217;s an &#8217;80s baby in all of us.<\/p>\n<p>So to help show how &#8217;80s <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/search?includes%5B%5D=tags&amp;q=vintage+blazers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vintage blazers<\/a> are a girls&#8217; best friend when it comes to looking cute &#8216;n chic, I asked some of my best friends in fashion blogging to share four great outfits wearing their favorite vintage blazers to inspire some &#8217;80s vintage for your summer style!<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>I met Katya and Carlis of Spicy Candy DC after spying a cute Minnie Mouse cropped tee on Katya in an outfit post. I asked her if the top was vintage (I suspected it was, but it&#8217;s actually from Urban Outfitters!) and our relationship grew from there.<\/p>\n<p>Miss Minnie can be seen in Katya&#8217;s first look below &#8212; she wore it to pay homage to how our digital relationship all began!<\/p>\n<p>What do you think of Spicy Candy&#8217;s modern vintage looks? Which one is your favorite?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Let me know by leaving some love in the comments below, or saying hello on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/sammydavis22\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sammydavisvintage\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.stagram.com\/n\/sammydavisvintage\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>xx, SD<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1980s_Vintage_Blazers\"><\/span>1980s Vintage Blazers<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-649118717876f\" 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-649118717876f\"><\/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\/80s\/vintage-blazers-1980s\/#1980s_Vintage_Blazers\" title=\"1980s Vintage Blazers\">1980s Vintage Blazers<\/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\/80s\/vintage-blazers-1980s\/#Vintage_Blazer_for_Playful_Pretty\" title=\"Vintage Blazer for Playful Pretty\">Vintage Blazer for Playful Pretty<\/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\/80s\/vintage-blazers-1980s\/#Vintage_Blazer_for_White_Hot_Summer\" title=\"Vintage Blazer for White Hot Summer\">Vintage Blazer for White Hot Summer<\/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\/80s\/vintage-blazers-1980s\/#Vintage_Blazer_for_Leopard_Love\" title=\"Vintage Blazer for Leopard Love\">Vintage Blazer for Leopard Love<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/vintage-blazers-1980s\/#Vintage_Blazer_for_Sexy_%E2%80%98n_Sweet\" title=\"Vintage Blazer for Sexy &#8216;n Sweet\">Vintage Blazer for Sexy &#8216;n Sweet<\/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-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/vintage-blazers-1980s\/#ABOUT_THE_CONTRIBUTORS\" title=\"ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS\">ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/vintage-blazers-1980s\/#MORE_1980s_FASHION\" title=\"MORE 1980s FASHION\">MORE 1980s FASHION<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011265\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-1.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"375\" alt=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" title=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-1.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-1-500x347.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Katya and Carlis are talented thrifters who discovered these designer &#8217;80s blazers in their local <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/auctions\/\" title=\"Goodwill\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\">Goodwill<\/a> store.<\/p>\n<p>Carlis chose to style a vintage Christian Dior blazer in pumpkin orange, while Katya is wearing a Saks Fifth Avenue white hot blazer for her outfits.<\/p>\n<p>Important to note is that they chose blazers complimentary to their skin tone, hair color and overall style pizazz. You&#8217;ll notice that Carlis has an extroverted energy to her styling, while Katya opts to dress in a mysteriously sexy way.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vintage_Blazer_for_Playful_Pretty\"><\/span>Vintage Blazer for Playful Pretty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011266\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-2.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"810\" alt=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" title=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-2.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-2-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011267\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-3.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"399\" alt=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" title=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-3.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-3-500x369.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011268\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-4.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"810\" alt=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" title=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-4.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-4-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-4-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011269\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-5.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" alt=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" title=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-5.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-5-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Outfit: Romper \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tjmaxx.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TJ Maxx<\/a> \/ Wedges \u2013 \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.chineselaundry.com\/shopallbrands\/view-all-1\/make-my-day-navaj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chinese Laundry\u00a0<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>CARLIS says:<\/strong> I love how a romper can go from casual to dressy and it all really depends on what other pieces you use to make the outfit one way or the other.<\/p>\n<p>I paired this teal romper with my orange vintage blazer for some color blocking. I also happened to have shoes that matched both colors exactly, so I kept the rest of the outfit simple since the shoes already have a busy pattern with loud colors!<\/p>\n<p><strong>SAMMY DAVIS VINTAGE says:<\/strong> Be loud, and be proud Carlis! I&#8217;m a size 10 so I doubt this could happen in reality, but quite honestly I want to steal those shoes from your feet. In fact, I may visit Chinese Laundry right now to buy myself a pair!<\/p>\n<p>But I digress ;-) Color blocking orange and teal is a huge feat in fashion. And let&#8217;s just say you pulled it off in flying (fabulous!) color.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vintage_Blazer_for_White_Hot_Summer\"><\/span>Vintage Blazer for White Hot Summer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011270\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-6.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"810\" alt=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" title=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-6.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-6-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-6-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011271\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-7.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" alt=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" title=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-7.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-7-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011272\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-8.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"810\" alt=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" title=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-8.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-8-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-8-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011273\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-9.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" alt=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" title=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-9.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-9-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Outfit: \u00a0Shorts \u2013 Vintage\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/us.levi.com\/home\/index.jsp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Levis<\/a> \/ Belt \u2013 Vintage \/ Cropped Minnie Tee &amp; Hat\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.urbanoutfitters.com\/urban\/index.jsp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Urban Outfitters<\/a> \/ Shoes \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ninewest.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nine West<\/a> \/ Sunnies \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/store.americanapparel.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Apparel<\/a> \/ Bracelet Arm Party \u2013\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shesuniqueot\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">She&#8217;s Unique<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>KATYA says:<\/strong> High -waisted denim cut offs, a cropped top, and blazer is probably one of my favorite outfit combinations of all times, especially when the blazer is a classic &#8217;80s cut and made from 100 percent silk!<\/p>\n<p>I absolutely love how a staple piece such as a blazer can instantly add some chic to a casual outfit such as this one.\u00a0I also love the playfulness of the Minnie cropped top &#8212; she&#8217;s such a little fashion icon, isn&#8217;t she?<\/p>\n<p>I threw in a few fun accessories including a pair of cool sunnies and a hat for my perfect summer look!<\/p>\n<p><strong>SAMMY DAVIS VINTAGE says:<\/strong> Katya, Minnie is definitely an underrated style icon! I personally believe her bright polka dot dress and hair bow with bright yellow shoes should be ranked as high as the Givenchy Little Black Dress worn by Audrey Hepurn in <em>Breakfast at Tiffany&#8217;s!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>What I appreciate most about this look is that you look so effortlessly sexy. You&#8217;ve kept it sophisticated up top and drew all attention to those killer Ukranian legs of yours. Yowza! Miss Minnie would be proud!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vintage_Blazer_for_Leopard_Love\"><\/span>Vintage Blazer for Leopard Love<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011274\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-10.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"810\" alt=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" title=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-10.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-10-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-10-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011275\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-11.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" alt=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" title=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-11.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-11-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011276\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-12.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"810\" alt=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" title=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-12.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-12-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-12-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011277\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-13.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" alt=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" title=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-13.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-13-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Outfit: Jeans \u2013\u00a0Indigo Rein \/ Blouse \u2013\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.zara.com\/webapp\/wcs\/stores\/servlet\/worldwide\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zara<\/a> \/ Necklace &amp; Sandals \u2013\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.stevemadden.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Steve Madden<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>CARLIS says:<\/strong> I love how orange and leopard compliment one another, so creating this outfit was pretty easy!<\/p>\n<p>I decided to wear a statement necklace with it to give my casual outfit a fun twist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SAMMY DAVIS VINTAGE says:<\/strong> It tickles me that you call this outfit casual! I&#8217;d love to see what you consider non-casual, Carlis!\u00a0This lovely leopard look is nothing short of magical, because I know the average girl doesn&#8217;t think to wear leopard with orange.<\/p>\n<p>For the most part, orange is a difficult color to rock with confidence but you do it so well because you&#8217;ve recognized it works with your coloring, complexion and personality!<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for showing girls that they can dare to wear the unexpected and spice up their daily wardrobes, Spicy Candy style!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vintage_Blazer_for_Sexy_%E2%80%98n_Sweet\"><\/span>Vintage Blazer for Sexy &#8216;n Sweet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011278\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-14.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"810\" alt=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" title=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-14.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-14-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-14-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011279\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-15.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" alt=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" title=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-15.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-15-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011280\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-16.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"810\" alt=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" title=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-16.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-16-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-16-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011281\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-17.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"360\" alt=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" title=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-17.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-17-500x333.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Outfit: Body Con Dress \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/store.americanapparel.net\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">American Apparel<\/a> \/ Heels \u2013\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.zara.com\/webapp\/wcs\/stores\/servlet\/worldwide\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Zara<\/a> \/ Clutch \u2013 Thrifted \/ Necklace\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.forever21.com\/Product\/Main.aspx?br=f21\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Forever 21<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>KATYA says:<\/strong> I really love body con dresses, but if you have a few curves like I do, it&#8217;s definitely hard to wear during the daytime without getting a few of the &#8220;What is she wearing?&#8221; looks.<\/p>\n<p>So throw on a long blazer over it to dress it down a bit by showing just enough of your body shape, but not revealing too much either.\u00a0It&#8217;s the absolute perfect solution!<\/p>\n<p><strong>SAMMY DAVIS VINTAGE says: <\/strong>The best style advantage of a vintage blazer, particularly from the 1980s, is that they are longer cut than today&#8217;s styles.\u00a0They are as convenient as a collection of cardigans, however a lighter material blazer is so much more chic than a wool cardi for summer.<\/p>\n<p>I love this look because it&#8217;s such a throwback to the &#8217;90s, since you&#8217;re pairing a blazer with a <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/90s\/1990s-fashion-thrift\/\">&#8217;90s fashion<\/a> staple, the body con dress. Minimalist trailblazer Calvin Klein would be so proud!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ABOUT_THE_CONTRIBUTORS\"><\/span>ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Carlis and Katya, both 31, started <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spicycandydc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spicy Candy DC<\/a> more than 2 years ago just as a hobby to connect these best friends through their mutual love of fashion and the food\/entertainment scene of the city they call home, Washington, DC.<\/p>\n<p>With stylish toes in both the US and their home countries abroad (Carlis was born in Bolivia and Katya in the Ukraine but grew up in South America), these ladies bring more to the blogging world than just the average pretty American girl-next-door.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We hope that in the next 5 years Spicy Candy DC is more of a brand, a website, and a destination for not only outfit posts but for everything else that we love,&#8221; says Carlis.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Carlis and I took a chance on what seemed a simple hobby at the time, and it turned out to be one of the coolest, most amazing experiences of our lives as best friends and blogger partners,&#8221; adds Katya. &#8220;It&#8217;s exciting what you can achieve when there is passion, dedication, and love for what you do!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spicycandydc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spicy Candy DC<\/a> online, like them on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SpicyCandyDC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> and say hi on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/#!\/SpicyCandyDC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Katya and her mother recently opened a jewelry boutique called She&#8217;s Unique in Old Town, Alexandria. Say hi on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shesuniqueot\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011282\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/what-to-buy-at-thrift-stores-18.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"70\" alt=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" title=\"What to Buy at Thrift Stores\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>All photos were shot &amp; styled by Spicy Candy DC<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"MORE_1980s_FASHION\"><\/span>MORE 1980s FASHION<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Trends: <\/strong><a title=\"\u201980s Clothing Trends You Love to Remember (or Wear!)\" href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/80s-clothing\/\">1980s Clothing<\/a><strong><br \/>\nWAYS TO WEAR:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/1980s-edwardian-blouse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8217;80s Edwardian Blouse<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/1980s-vintage-blazer-greek-key\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8217;80s Greek Key Blazer<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/1980s-clothing-fishtail-skirt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8217;80s Fishtail Skirt<\/a>\u00a0&amp; \u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/vintage-fashion-outfit-bustier\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8217;80s Bustier<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>SHOPPING:<\/strong>\u00a0Buy the Best <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/search?q=vintage%20blazers&amp;view_type=gallery&amp;ship_to=ZZ&amp;min=0&amp;max=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vintage Blazers<\/a>\u00a0on Etsy<br \/>\n<strong>VIDEO:<\/strong> How to Shop for <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-1980s-outfit\/\">1980s Clothing<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>EDITORIAL:<\/strong> My <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/80s\/1980s-dresses-trends\/\">&#8217;80s Dresses<\/a>\u00a0Shoot with Olive&#8217;s Very Vintage<br \/>\n<strong>FUN HISTORY:<\/strong>\u00a0Get Decade Crazy on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.liketotally80s.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Like Totally &#8217;80s!\u00a0<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1980s clothing is probably the least liked of all vintage eras. So to help show how vintage blazers from the 1980s are a girls&#8217; best friend when it comes to looking cute &#8216;n chic for summer, I asked the duo behind Spicy Candy DC to share four great outfits wearing their favorite designer \u201880s vintage blazers to inspire us all to appreciate this underappreciated decade  for its style!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":408993479,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"categories":[3064],"tags":[3211,3106,3094,3095,733,3210],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/408993459"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=408993459"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/408993459\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":409011283,"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/408993459\/revisions\/409011283"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/408993479"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=408993459"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=408993459"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=408993459"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}