Thrift shopping can be fun. Finding fabulous yet reduced priced items can really give you a sense of accomplishment. The thought and feeling of wearing something that no one else is wearing at the moment can be exciting. However, as we know thrifted and vintage clothes aren’t new. So if you don’t know what you’re doing, you could come out looking real crazy.
I’d hate for your excitement to disappear because you look like a hobo. Lol’ So I’m sharing some tips on how I style these pieces. Hopefully, you’ll get inspired and think of some new ways to style your looks.
Classic Limited Jeans, Amazon bandeau top, Purse: BotkierPair Your Thrift Jeans with a Cute Bandeau or Bralette
Thrift jeans with a Bandeau is a really easy look to put together and accessorize. It looks good with little effort almost 100% of the time. I styled these Classic Limited jeans with brown & gold accessories to elevate the look.
Vintage Gap shorts, H&M crop top, Poshmark: Vintage dress shirt, Vintage Guess HeelsIf It’s Simple, Keep it Simple!
So many thrifted looks are overly styled to the point of looking sloppy. Simplicity can go a long way. No one will ever know the look was thrifted.
Left Picture: Classic Gap jeans, Body Suit: GSLovesME, Tweed blazer from my mom's closet
Right Picture: Classic Rockies Jeans, Blazer & Shoes: RossAdding A Blazer will Make Any Thrifted Look Pop
Isn’t it cool how adding a blazer can turn your look from casual to chic. Blazers can really transform the look. They have the ability to solve the ‘what’s missing’ in an outfit.
Left Picture: Pants: @sistersvintage, Blazer: Ross, T-shirt: from a random event
Right Picture: Jacket: Fashion nova set, Vintage Michael Kors, Boots: Nine WestUse Trends from the Fashion Decade As inspiration!
If you buy a vintage piece that fits a specific decade. Use that decade’s trend to your advantage and modernize it. This is an easy play that almost always works!
Left Picture: Thrifted sweater, Forever21 Jeans, Earings: Charlotte Rousse
Right Picture: Leather Pants: H&M, Boots: Aldo, Hat: Steve MaddenIf It’s Oversized, Focus on the Accessories!
The oversized vintage piece already makes a statement. You don’t want to overshadow it by adding loud pieces to the look. It’s best you focus on the accessories and the rest will fall into place.
Vintage Gap shorts, Boots: Neiman MarcusUse a Easy Color Contrast to Set the Look
It’s no secret that colors opposite each other on the color wheel (e.i Navy blue & white) go great when paired together. You can dress it up or dress it down; as I did here with these thrifted Vintage Gap shorts.
Classic Gap Jeans, Vintage jacket thrifted from my Grandma's Closet, Boots: Steve MaddenGo For The Vibes & Kill it!
If you’re styling a look and you notice that it’s giving off a certain vibe. Stick to that vibe and allow it to create the rest of the look. This happens all the time when pairing
Thrifted shirt, Liquid leggingsLeggings & Combat Boots are Always Essential
Okay, so if you’re a real thrift shopping enthusiast, chances are you’re going to have at least one if not multiple oversized pieces in your collection. Leggings and combat boots always make these items easy to style.
Vintage t-shirt with fringe, Pants: from India, Cropped Jean Jacket: Mom's ClosetGo Hard or Go Home!
Don’t be afraid to express your authenticity! Take your thrifted look to places others wouldn’t. Just make sure the look is balanced and easy to read.