How to adopt a vintage style without falling into disguise?

How to adopt a vintage style without falling into disguise?

Vintage style is making a comeback! ✨ Here are our tips for adopting it in style, without falling into disguise. 

A well-dosed vintage touch 

The key to a good vintage look is the right measure. 🎯 We avoid the total 80s look, and prefer to mix a strong vintage piece with modern basics. For example:

  • An 🧥 80soversized jacket with raw denim,

  • A 👗 retro pleated skirt with a simple white tee,

  • A 👔 vintage printedshirt with elegant black pants.

💡 A t United Vintage, we choose vintage pieces that blend perfectly into a contemporary dressing room!

Favoring flattering cuts 

Not all vintage pieces are easy to wear. To avoid the costume effect 🎭, favor :

  • The timeless cuts (trench coats, straight jeans, fitted jackets),

  • Pieces that really suit you,

  • Balanced patterns: small polka dots, stylized flowers, discreet checks.

🪡 Think about having a piece you like altered: a well-made adjustment can totally transform a vintage garment!

Mixing eras and materials 

Play with decades and textures to create a style that suits you:

  • A 90s top + 70s flare pants = winning combo 💥,

  • Sixties dress + 2000s leather jacket = stylish contrast 😎.

Vintage accessories 

No need to change everything at once! Start with retro accessories:

🎯 These details make the difference without upsetting your current style. See our selection of accessories on the United Vintage website!

Keeping a neutral base 

For a good balance, use a simple, up-to-date base:

  • Sober colors: white, beige, black 

  • Minimalist pieces: straight jeans, white shirt 

  • Modern shoes: sneakers, moccasins, ankle boots .

Vintage thus becomes the original touch that personalizes your outfit without weighing it down.


In short: to each his own retro balance 

Achieving a vintage look is all about finding the right balance between the past and modernity. At United Vintage, we help you create a unique, trendy and eco-responsible style 🌿.

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