Vintage clothing has always been popular because it is stylish and unique. When you visit fashion blogs and websites, vintage fashion has always been targeted towards women with a little emphasis on the gents. Today, more and more men are open-minded in sporting vintage fashion, from the old classic retro to the DYI hippie fashion popular in the 60’s. When talking about vintage fashion, these are the type clothing created in previous time periods, particularly items from the 20’s to the 80’s. Anything that goes back prior to the 20’s is antique and anything that goes beyond the 80’s are considered contemporary. So how do men carry on fashionable vintage clothing and where do you source them?
There are many vintage clothing available in the market today. You can simply search them online or at some vintage markets and if you are lucky, you can find good stylish vintage wears at some thrift shops. You may also consider sourcing them in today’s popular designer shops. Top designers with the likes of Marc Jacobs, and Giorgio Armani replicate and redesign vintage garments. However, since they are “designers” they can come of at higher price compared to other vintage sellers. Another good way to source them out is by searching for a particular era of your choice, having them custom-made at a local tailor. Although this method takes more time than by buying them first-hand, it pays off if you really want to have a unique vintage look.
When deciding on what particular vintage clothing to wear, you have to have a deep knowledge of the type of look you want to in vibe. Search for those that are not too outlandish, something that can standout in today’s current fashion. For instance, if you want something from the 80’s, searching for a barracuda jacket can be a good option since it is making a strong comeback. This is a good example of an old clothing that was once trendy but is still is unique when worn today. Wearing clothes from the past is fine as long it fits your personality. One safe option when buying vintage fashion items are T-shirts. Vintage shirts never go out of style and are one of the hottest items for men who like casual vintage clothes. You can perhaps try searching for old music T-shirts that have printed photos of old musicians like The Beatles or perhaps old sports t-shirts of the Cowboys and Steelers. Shoes, on the other hand, do not have to be very drastic. You can try on shoes from the 70’s to 80’s. Simple chucks or snakeskin boots is acceptable at any given day.
Men who wear vintage clothing think out of the box. They are free thinkers who are brave enough to display their true personalities to the world. Take Michael Richards as a good example. He plays the character named Kramer on Seinfield who wears many vintage clothes on the show. The character’s remarkable fashion sense displays not only a unique fashionable style, but also style of clothing that mirrors his unique personality.
