While some trends come and go in the blink of an eye, there will always be a special place in fashion’s heart for the basic looks that were sported in the past. In today’s style market, style elements from the 60’s, 50’s and earlier are used all over the runway and in the look books of the top stylists. If you’re interested in dipping your toes into vintage fashion, but don’t want to look like you’re heading to a costume party, try incorporating vintage elements into modern looks to make a look that is unique and on-trend.

Retro Hair

Styling your hair into a vintage look can be a great way to call back to the past without restyling your entire wardrobe. Pin-up hairstyles are a great look for anyone willing to put in a bit of effort and product, and can look great paired with any outfit. There are thousands of tutorials online for great vintage hairstyles – don’t be afraid to experiment.

Vintage Cuts

Each generation had its own distinctive silhouette, and finding new items in that classic cut can be a great way to tap in to the vintage spirit without compromising on color, fabric, comfort, or price. Look for pieces that make you feel classic and elegant – high collars, demure skirts, narrow-legged pants can pull a look into the realm of retro, no matter how bold the rest of your outfit may be.

Colors, Patterns, and Fabrics

If vintage cuts aren’t quite up your alley, you can still capture the essence of the style by incorporating vintage hues or patterns into your outfits. Vintage-feeling fabrics, like lace and chiffon, can also lend to that old-time feel without compromising your favorite cut or fit.

Know Your Body – Choose outfits which embrace your shape. Know which colors will flatter you the most by figuring out if the undertones in your skin. Don’t forget to measure your: bust, chest, hips and waist before shopping online

Feel Comfortable– If you feel uncomfortable, you probably look uncomfortable.  No outfit will make you look good if you don’t feel comfortable and pretty. Don’t dress too loose or too tight – both will make you look frumpy

Add Accessories – They can make the difference between an outstanding performance to only a decent one. If your closet is based on white & black add energy with colorful bags, watches and jewelry.

Don’t Be Boring – Face it, if everything in life would match – it will be a very boring one. Try to be unique with your own style and always add a small twist to your outfit

Your Closet Is Your Temple – Organize your closet. This way you’ll be able to see what you own. You should be able to see every item without rummaging. Be aware of your different items – get the right hangers for shirts, skirts and pants. And, don’t forget to donate clothes you haven’t worn in the past few years..

Picking up the right length for your necklace is a great way to present yourself. It enhances your outfit but also your face with it. You should know which necklace length fall perfectly on your body. Selecting the right necklace is easy when you know length for your specific neck, height, face and body type.

Necklace length for women vary between range of 10 to 48 inches. Some necklace are sold in odd-inch lengths, but mostly women buy their necklace in even length.

10 to 14 inches necklace length wraps closely around the neck. 16 inches necklace is called choker length, which wraps closely loosely around the neck.

18 inches necklace, sits on the collarbone. 20 inches necklace, at or above necklace. 24 inches, below the neckline, 28 to 38 inches, hangs below the bust. 40 inches and above hangs below the navel.

You should consider before bringing shorts necklace, according to your neck, 10 to 14 inches, if you want to wrap it closely as a collar necklace. If you desire a looser fit, then go for 16 inch necklace which usually sits just above the collarbone. it is called a choker or lockets.

18 inches are a bit longer than collars and chokers, they are still pretty close to the neck. Pendants that are attached to necklace will be near the breastbone. 18 inches are very common are also referred as a princess necklace. If you want a necklace that sits above the neckline consider the 20 inch necklace, common for chains, also known as matinee.

Matinee range is 20 to 24 inches which will typically lay between a just below the bust. Lastly, one should consider the clasp length while buying a necklace. It is a connector to hold it together which is not included in necklace measurement.