Vintage Love Affair

I visited London today. I adore London. If there is ever anything new in Britain you can certainly find it in London first. But, although I do love a brand new garm to show off, I have the biggest, juiciest soft spot for vintage clothes. And they are rife in the capital.


Vintage shops aren't pricier charity shops, the clothing they sell are high fashion pieces enjoyed in past generations, with the wear and tear that come from the times they have lived through; parties, shopping, divorce and some, even the day Diana died.


So vintage clothes have to prove that they are robust. But they can't be worn just for that reason, or we would all be wandering round in rigger boots and and water sealed army coats. No, a lot of them are truly beautiful and give your day that extra bit of oomph. Some can even set a trend.

TopShop

Like the fur coat, or faux fur coat preferably. When the winter rolls round they can give that edge against the macs galore. And from visiting Leeds Festival it became clear that they began (again) in the vintage shops.


The vintage 'look' is very popular in fashion today, therefore many high street retailers make copies and styles similar to vintage pieces so that everybody can create any 'old fashioned look'.
Topshop do many lovely items such as this white, swing crochet dress which reflects the sixties fashion of these style dresses.


Sometimes a full vintage outfit can really stand out and make a bang, and sometimes just an accessory can turn an outfit in  completely the opposite direction. Like the PERFECT handbag. A vintage handbag could draw anyone's attention.


I can sense a vintage shop coming like a bad smell and love them to the foundations. However, my bank balance does not.