The fun thing about adding vintage pieces to your wardrobe is the variety in how you can wear them. But sometimes this seemingly fun game of match and go can also be challenging. Don’t fret my dears, Ms. Jeannie is here to help advise.
Let’s take a look at this mid-century sweater that Ms. Jeannie has listed in her shop.
It’s bright color, cableknit accents and short sleeves make it a versatile piece to wear in multiple seasons and situations. The belt and buttons lend to its classcly tailored lines, which means that it would look great with the following…
Modern denimn trousers from AnnTaylor
Brighten it up even more with an elegant silk blouse…
If you have great legs, pair it with a twill skirt from H & M
For an office look, wear it with Jones Wide Leg trousers from Anthropologie
Or on cool summer nights…
For office-in-to-evening outfits, this Jersey Tea Dress from Boden in taupe would be effortless…
Sometimes all it takes is a great accessory like this Italian leather handmade tote to make a vintage sweater look even greater!
A fun romp through one woman’s experiences with (now vintage!) clothing is the book called Love, Loss and What I Wore by Ilene Beckerman.
This funny, poignant story details the critical clothing choices Ilene made during pivotal moments in her life. Each story is accompanied by delightful illustrations such as this one…
Ilene had no intention of publishing her experiences. She wrote down and illustrated her memories as a momento for her grandchildren and assembled them in a binder.
In 1995, her book was published, much to Ilene’s surprise. In 2010, the book was adapted by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron as an Off-Broadway play.
It’s on it’s second year run at the Westside Theater, but will be closing at the end of March 2012 after over 1,000 perfomances. Here’s a picture of the final cast…
Over 30 different casts have participated in the play. Each cast performed for 4 weeks. Members included: Jane Lynch, Alexis Bleidel, Rita Wilson, Janeane Garofalo, Rosie O’Donnell, Kristen Chenowith and Samantha Manthis just to name a few.
Imagine the 1960’s vintage red belted sweater making it all the way to Broadway! Or at least it imagine it sparking some great memories in your life that could be passed down to other generations.
You never know… life is surprising!
In the Vintage Kitchen: Where History Comes To Eat 