This warm weather has me feeling all sorts of Retro Vibes.
There is something so perfectly summer about a vintage tee paired with a retro color palette. It easy, chic, says vacation, begs for a road trip and encourages a little adventure.
Vintage looks are so totally on trend this season. Fashion designers from A to Z have hit the archives this season to give designs from days gone by a comeback. Gucci is gushing the retro aesthetic and Tory Burch based the whole season on interior decorator David Hicks designs from the 60s and 70s.
I personally am an avid vintage shopper but if you don’t have the patience to hit the thrift and vintage shops you can create the look with both designer and reproduced pieces as well.
The key to creating a fun retro vibe with color is zeroing in on the shades, patterns and prints of a particular era. I LOVE those mid-century modern greens, mustards, oranges and browns.
Let those colors flow through your look then incorporate more modern pieces to keep the look current and contemporary. Keep in mind it’s less about matching and more about complimenting.
Embrace the kitsch and cuddle up with the whimsy that’s what summer is all about! And always remember my #1 style tip: Wear the wrong shoes. I know it sounds silly but that contrast can make a look. Swap out your high heels for flat booties, your sneakers for high heels and your sandals for sneakers. The more wrong it feels, the more right it usually is.
What I’m Wearing: Vintage Minnie Mouse Tee (similar found here) | Vintage Skirt from StillettosandSinCity | Tory Burch Gemini Bag | Tory Sport Sneakers| TOPSHOP Belt | Betsy Johnson Scarf |
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Super cute! This look is great on you! You find the perfect pieces.
Thanks babe!
You are too cute! I feel like the colors in this outfit really offset your hair colors wonderfully too!
Awe thanks Reese!
I love your look! I definitely want to add more yellow to my wardrobe!
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Thanks babe! Yellow is everywhere this season plus its a mood booster! Work it in!
Very cute pictures! I love your hair and that skirt!
Thanks lady!
I just love that skirt so much, great length too! It goes perfectly with the color of your shirt.
Thanks so much! I love vintage prints!
This is such a fun look. The yellow Mickey Mouse tee has me singing Coldplay yellow…and that is a good thing!
LOL thanks!
Omg loving the vintage vibes today! Also, I love your wear the wrong shoes tip! I think dresses and skirts worn with sneakers is so cute. Years ago I wouldn’t even consider doing that, but now it seems so right!
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Seriously its crazy what a difference this tip can make. It adds an editorial edge that gives the look way more visual interest!
You have such an eye for color. I’m jealous! My favorite tip is to wear the wrong shoes. I’ve never heard that before but it pulls the entire look together. I love it!
Give it a try! It really makes all the difference!
I love the designs on your skirt! Looks really good on you! 🙂
Thank you!
I’m really digging this outfit. I always loved the 60’s, flower child, hippie look.
Such a fun print right! You can’t beat vintage!
That’s such a fun skirt! I love vintage flowey skirts, esp. when they have pockets! Yes, I’m one of those “it has pockets” people!
LOL me too! And I have to show EVERYONE that is has pockets lol.
I always love a good triftshop look! Makes you stand out, love the diversity. Great job on this retro look!
Thank you!