7 Fashionable Looks You Can Create From your Vintage Clothing

By SLC@MRKOACHMAN | April 5, 2022

The word “vintage” represents classic and timeless, which means anything “vintage clothing” stands for everlasting elegance. In this article, we will be sharing vintage-inspired looks that will make you stand out.

Over time in the fashion industry, we’ve seen fashion trends come and go just as quickly as they arrived. However, this isn’t the case for vintage clothing – a generic term for clothing originating from a previous era.

“Vintage” is a common term used to refer to all old styles of clothing made between 20 and 100 years ago. One could say that vintage style (also known as retro, short for retrospective) are the peak of fashion outfits now since they are recycled fashion trends, and they are really comfortable to wear and reflect the styles and trends of the era they represent.

In this article, we’ll be laying out 7 fashionable looks you can create from your vintage pieces, that will give you an identity of class and everlasting elegance, so let’s jump right in!

 

7 Fashionable Looks You Can Create From your Vintage Clothing

 

1: VINTAGE SHIRT WITH VINTAGE PANTS (TWO-PIECE)

 

Now the above look shows a model rocking a vintage two-piece, if you look closely, you’d notice the first two buttons are left unpinned. Also, you can see from the image above that vintage clothing can be styled as casual wear which when worn would certainly look classy. When rocking this style, make sure to leave two upper buttons unpinned in order to add a bit of casual sophistication to your classy vintage look.

Don’t forget to fill up the unbuttoned space with some cool accessories such as a neck chain. You can read our article on 6 Fashion Accessories Every Style-Conscious Man Needs. Check out the No 1 Accessory on the list to get some style inspiration.

 

2: VINTAGE SHIRT WITH VINTAGE SHORTS

 

Have you ever considered simple casual outfit options to wear for casual outdoor outings such to the beach, pool party or poolside sitting relaxations, or maybe for a walk? Well the above look is just the right for that event. Guess what? It’s not your usual men’s shorts.

This is a vintage short and shirt combination evokes every bit of classiness even in it’s casual state. This look will draw eyes to you. So, if you’re ever wondering how to elevate a short look, simply go for a vintage short. Better still pair them up with a matching or complementing vintage shirts and step out looking classy, timeless and above all effortlessly suave. Consider this a new way to add some pizzazz to your ultra-casual look.

 

3: SUIT WITH VINTAGE SCARFS

Now some of you gents may have scarfs and you’re probably looking for where to wear them to. Which is the main reason we included this point.  Scarfs can be worn with suits as seen above, you don’t even need to tie them around your neck.

These vintage scarfs serve as an attractor to your look, thereby singling you out as a well-dressed gentleman.

 

4: VINTAGE CLOTHING AS OUTERWEAR

 

Did you know that vintages could be worn as outerwear for T-shirts? Well, now you know. A good choice of this would be Cuban Collar Style of Shirts. They are versatile so you can use them as a cover for your t-shirts most especially the white ones.

And this is just the perfect look for any form of casual outing, street wear or sports events. So when you’re thinking of going out to the beach, you should consider this stylish suggestion and recreate this look.

 

5: TURTLENECK SWEATER WITH VINTAGE OVERCOAT OR LEATHER JACKET

 

You can wear your leather jacket or long coat over a turtleneck along with a boot or formal footwear depending on your style preference.

They give you this look of class and style without looking too formal. Trust me, this pick is very good for some of us who are tired of the norm of suits, blazers, sports coats and other standard menswear jackets. You can just walk into the office looking like a pro in this vintage overcoat. Beware of the weather though 😊This isn’t a look for the high summer season.

 

6: VINTAGE SHIRTS WITH JEAN TROUSERS

The above look is just perfect for a casual day at the office or for an evening outing with the boys. It’s definitely a step above the usual “casual look”. If you are interested in elevating this look further to smart or dressy casual, simply add some worthy accessories, wear the right smart casual footwear – such as the classic white sneaker or any other stylish sneakers and tuck in the shirt. Then you are good to go!

 

7: VINTAGE SHIRTS WITH DRESS TROUSERS

Not much to say about this timeless classic look. You can pair the look with a stylish hat of your choice such as a Fedora, Trilby, Flat cap or Newsboy. Just make sure that your style of hat compliments the dressing in terms of its formality.

 

FINAL THOUGHTS

Who could have thought vintage clothing were so stylish? Believe me, the 7 looks outlined above cover a variety of  styling options you can go for as a classy gent. So if you need a break from modern or contemporary fashion, you can break into the world of vintage clothing.

Vintage clothing gives you the power of freedom. The freedom to pair them up with a stylish choice of clothing. You may call them old, but trust me, they are timeless refined pieces that have come to stay.

So, recreate your vintage clothing and rock them in style today!! And if you ever have any questions or need style direction – ASK MR KOACHMAN!

Thank you so much for stopping by and for reading till the end. Until next time, continue to do well, live well, and dress really well. Stay Classy, always!

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