Modernizing Your Vintage Look...

     Sometimes we put to much thought into an outfit. I've been dealing with Vintage (and some retro) clothing for quite some time now. Wearing my grandfathers and fathers tweed, sharkskin, and some plaid 3 pieces suits from the 70s with a great bell bottom pant. Some people try but it's never executed right. So here is a quick way to modernize a vintage piece I have available in my Instagram Boutique/Blog @thee_vintage_guy. Check us out.

I have this amazing 1960s Vinatge Double Breatsed Coat definitely speaks volumes to me. One thing I always say to my clients is that "Imagination is key when wearing vintage clothing". You can not see what it was in the 50s or 60s but what is in now! (I feel a word right from that in my belly). What is it saying now, the shilouette, the color, the texture, the material, the coat, and so much more. If there is no relevance to it, PLEASE LEAVE IT IN THE STORE. 

This Vintage coat in which I am presenting as an amazing vintage dress (because I use my imagination) is not plaid but it's a design artform called Tapestry. I'm learning about different design aesthetics and it is clearly blowing my mind. What is tapestry you may ask; well here is the definition. Tapestry is a form of textile art, traditionally woven

on a vertical loom. Tapestry is weft-faced weaving, in which all the warp threads are hidden in the completed work, unlike cloth wea. Please don't ask me what all of this means but once I sit down and actually read with comprehension on tapestry I will write a blog on it. 

     All of these amazing colors a weaved together to create such an amazing piece. The pattern I modern, the cut is modern, the shilouette is modern and flattering, so this makes it relevant and a great piece for today. I love the single color buttons that in this sea of colors, they pop out and stand alone. There is an incredible pleat in the back the gives this vintage dress volume and shape. The length and cut is also very ladylike for any age woman; especially those who have respect for themselves. (That's another blog for another time). 

      I just added a great pair of purple So Kate Christian Louboutin's. Pulling the color from the handbag that I added and tied it in with this amazing vintage dress. I'm not for all the platforms, glitter, stones, spikes, and extraness. I always tell clients, keep it cute and classy, for less is more. Like stated previously, I added a great "Hummingbird" Mary Frances handbag. The multiple color beading and design really takes this one of a kind bag to a different level. I'm definitely all for a Mary Frances handbag!