This week I have a guest post from london-boutiques.com to share with you guys!
London Boutiques highlights the best that London has to offer us fashionistas, bringing boutiques and shopping gems all to the one place. And they want to talk vintage with us.
Read below, for tips and pointers to mastering effortless, vintage chic.
VA-VA VOOM VINTAGE: EASY WAYS TO CHANNEL AN ELEGANT VINTAGE STYLE
From feather detailing, dazzling headbands to sparkling gowns, the glitz and glam of the days gone by have infiltrated red carpets, to the silver screen alike.
With London ladies falling over themselves to recreate the Gatsby-esque look, this style exudes femininity and glamour, so playing dress up with an old school twist is an essential this summer.
The resurgence of vintage inspired styles has made it possible to achieve a timeless elegant retro look with a mix of modern key pieces without having to restore or hunt down pre-worn vintage items. As a rule, clean elegance and fine detailing should define fashion choices, with extravagant jewellery making it Hollywood glamour worthy. Think long strand pearls, diadems, feathers, and rhinestones. Dressing at this time was seen as a status symbol, the more embellishment and beautifully adorned the dress, the more associated prestige within society.
Dress to impress
The number one rule to dressing to impress in this art deco inspired movement is placing an awe inspiring dress as priority. Drop waist dresses with straight, long cuts and low formed hiplines are a signature look for this time period. Look for intricate beading and fluid, flowing fringes in neutral colours. Try to keep them below the knee, but if you do opt for something shorter, layer with black tights to keep it chic but flirtatious.
Daring Head Pieces
When it comes to accessorising this look, headwear takes centre stage with sequin and feather detailing once again taking prominence. Depending on the extent of glamour being pursued, options range from a flashy choche or flapper hat, to feathered and adorned headbands of any kind. How it is worn is also vital; headbands are designed to be worn over the forehead and not on top of the actual head. Bigger is definitely better in this instance, however, a patterned scarf tied around hair will also provide a more off duty look with a retro twist.
T Bar Shoes
Continuing to portray elegance, a pair of prim and proper T-bar heels will offer fashion with functionality. Two inch heels were the most common place heel height making dancing ‘til dawn all the more possible. A more comfortable option to conventional heels, they provide additional support, so ultimately these footwear classics still resonate today where we are seeing a big
resurgence in smaller heels in the fashion world.
Feathers
Feather finishes took centre stage at many a glitzy event during this era. Dazzling and overtly desirable, subtle touches of feathers can make or break an outfit. Update the trend with a feathered clutch bag or as a delicate embellishment to a more understated outfit. For those who wish to take it further, a full feather skirt is a modern catwalk worthy style, or a feather shawl provides a timeless sophisticated option.
Follow these tips with classic beauty basics of a smoky eye, full lashes, bold red lips and defined brow to channel a vintage goddess look with an undeniable modern twist for a show stopping style set to last.
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