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  • March1st

    Cardigans: Key Layering Pieces

    Posted in: Tops, Vintage

    Vintage cardigans add a touch of nostalgia to anyone’s wardrobe. When vintage cardigans are concerned images such as Mr. Rogers or Mr. Cleaver on Leave it to Beaver come to mind. For women, a three-quarter length sleeve in cardigans recalls the 1940’s when stylish hats and slinky skirts were also part of the most popular fashion statement of the time. Cardigans are still popular today yet vintage suggests something more, a touch of class, a gateway back to the past, the nostalgic feel of knowing that someone before you owned that garment and probably harbored sentimental feelings for it before selling it online or on consignment in a thrift store.

    It’s not difficult to get hold of vintage cardigans. It is quite likely that the real deal, an actual vintage cardigan from the 1950’s and earlier might be, but isn’t always, costly. The internet is a wonderful resource for snagging yourself a vintage cardigan. I saw the most stunning vintage cardigan I’ve ever seen on any website, a soft beige color with a faux fur collar and three imitation pearl buttons. The fit was form-fitting and would look terrific on a slim or medium-build woman. Matched with vintage cowboy boots, the look is complete.

    Enjoy your hunt and bask in the beauty of your new/old one-of-a-kind vintage cardigan!

    Ebay has an impressive number of matches for vintage cardigans and many of them are absolutely adorable. Personally I couldn’t part with some of the cardigans I found here. One in particular made me smile. It was a nice winter cardigan with a thick, gray collar and a matching gray beret, a sweater only a grandmother could wear.

    Garage sales have been known to unearth unique items. You have to get up early in the morning and plan on making several stops if you want a vintage shirt from a garage sale. Auctions are awesome because they always display vintage and used items. That’s what auctions are for. If you’re going to snag a vintage cardigan a clothing auction is your best bet. Or rummage through your grandmother’s attic and see what you can find there. She might have a 40-year-old cardigan and not even know about it.

    Used clothing and thrift stores such as Value Village, the Salvation Army and the Goodwill are other possibilities. Don’t be skeptical about these places. My cousin once found a cool vintage bowling shirt from the 1950’s with a matching bolero-style jacket. It was in excellent shape and lined. I’ve never seen anything so incredible for such a cheap price. She paid $12.00 for the whole outfit! Believe me when I say I just ate my heart out.

    When you hear the word “vintage” what comes to mind? For some people it’s “old”. For others, “used.” Still others think “cheap”, “expensive”, “outdated”, or “tasteful”. The fact of the matter is all of these people may be quite correct! Depending on your finds and your perspective there are vintage items around that are used, old, cheap, expensive, outdated and tasteful.

  • January22nd

    Vintage Track Jackets

    Posted in: Vintage

    Vintage track jackets are characterized by ribbed cuffs and waistband with a zipper that goes all the way up to the stand-up collar. It is made of lightweight material that can be used for almost any type of weather. Another characteristic are two slanted pockets at the front which has piping and zipper.

    Traditionally, a track jacket is one of the pieces of a two-piece tracksuit. It is used as a windbreaker when one is going to jog or exercise. To make it comfortable, they are oversized to allow free movement of the body. They usually come in solid colors except for the piping at the pocket and if it has an emblem. Some also has open eyelets located under the arms for cooling.

    They are widely used in the sporting community like golf, athletics and sailing just to name a few. It became all the rage in the 1990s when rappers and the hip-hop community started wearing high-end track suits. Because of this, vintage track jackets became adaptable to a variety of styles. Its use has also become varied, like it can be used as a windbreaker, emblem jacket, exercise jacket, and even a pullover with classic track lines and collar. It has incorporated special pockets where gadgets like cell phones or mp3 players can be stored.

    There is also a wide variety of materials that can be used for vintage track jackets. This includes casual cotton, comfy fleece, silk, satin or weatherproof nylon. It can also come in a different style like for contemporary track jackets where they are frequently custom-made for a more flattering and slimmer fit. It used to be part of a two-piece ensemble, but now it can be sold separately or it can still come with its matching pants.

    Vintage track jackets can be worn by anybody but it has influenced mostly teenagers and young adults. It is made by different brands and is available in many colors. It has become a key part of the wardrobe that brings the whole outfit together. For people who live in the Bay area, the track jacket has become an important part of their wardrobe. They prefer wearing it because it is lightweight but helps keep them warm. Girls can wear them with vintage blazers or a wide range of shoes. It can even be used from spring and even during winter.

    Vintage track jackets have been around for many years, and it is a part of American history already. But it has only made its major impact when early influences of hip-hop with rappers like LL Cool J and Run DMC started using them in the 1980s. Since then, Adidas and Puma started producing them; they have also inspired other brands to start making their own.