We can distinguish at least a few fashion styles in clothing. One of the most popular and versatile in fitting is the vintage style. Thanks to it, clothes not only gain a second life, but also a completely different character.
There's nothing stopping you from trying to dress your child in this style! Contrary to appearances, you have plenty of tools to create a beautiful retro styling for your daughter. Find out what vintage style is, how to compose clothes, and what dresses for girls from the Zoya Fashion collection can help you with this. Keep reading!
What is vintage style?
Interestingly, the word vintage itself comes from the wine industry terminology! It specifically refers to wines produced in a single season. Over time, the term has also been applied to other fields such as music, interior design, and fashion.
So what is vintage style in fashion? It involves wearing clothing from another era (or clothing styled to look like it), as well as creatively combining styles from different decades. Twenty years is the approximate age at which items are considered vintage. Currently, this style also includes clothing and objects that are inspired by previous fashion eras but have been recently produced.
Therefore, if you have old sweaters from your grandmother, 80s padded blazers from your mother, or have your eye on a dress for your daughter that echoes a past era in its design, you can confidently start building your own vintage style.
Who is vintage style for?
The truth is, this style has no age restrictions. You can start playing with fashion accessories from a very young age and create interesting outfits with your daughter. The important thing is to skillfully compose outfits - especially when you reach for clothes that refer to the first half of the 20th century. The goal is to dress in style, not to dress up as a character from a specific era (which can add years and create a caricatured image).
How to compose outfits in vintage style?
How to create a fashionable vintage look without the effect of a costume? The best way to do this is to mix past styles with modern accessories. This way, you can maintain the right balance between the individual clothing elements and give old items a touch of modernity.
Although fashion has no limits, in the case of vintage, we recommend sticking to one style from a given era, which you can further decorate with modern elements. If you decide to dress your daughter in an elegant dress for girls in the style of Audrey Hepburn, don't mix it with hippie clothing. Of course, no one will stop you from doing so, but it's very easy to overdo it.
What else do you need to remember when choosing vintage outfits?
Before you choose vintage clothing such as your grandma's sweater or a dress for a girl in the style of past years, there are a few more things you need to remember.
- Focus on quality. This applies especially to second-hand clothes. Vintage style is not about items that have been heavily worn and show signs of wear and tear. If you intend to create vintage-style outfits, opt for well-cut and carefully finished clothes made of quality fabrics, and if there are any minor damages or defects, have them cleaned and repaired.
- Always check the composition. Vintage dresses for girls should also contain as many natural fibers as possible to be safe for children's skin and not cause irritations.
- Check the seams and sewing method. It is very important that the garment does not irritate the child's skin while wearing.
- Match the style to your daughter. As you know, vintage is based on clothing from a bygone era, so choose items that will further highlight your child's character - what she likes, what music she listens to, what hobbies she has. This way, she will feel even better in the chosen outfit!
A few vintage inspirations from Zoya Fashion's collection of dresses for girls
Are you getting ready for a costume party from the past? Or perhaps you're attending a vintage-themed wedding and want to dress your daughter in a special dress for the occasion? Check out the many options for vintage-style clothing available at Zoya Fashion!
We present a few suggestions that will surely fit in with the vintage style. If you need more inspiration, check out our section on PARTY DRESSES FOR GIRLS.
Amalia
The Amalia dress for girls is a model that fits perfectly into the vintage style! The white collar and black fitted cut add elegance and chic to the outfit, while the puff sleeves resemble styles from the 80s. To modernize the look a bit, add a rich necklace under the collar and white sneakers on the feet. As a cover-up, you can use an old denim jacket.
Amelia
This is the second vintage dress proposal for girls that you can easily match to this style. Amelia fits perfectly into the hippie clothing of the 70s. The colorful floral print, loose sleeves, delicate waist cut, and round collar add lightness to the outfit and perfectly refer to that time. To give the whole look character, add a fringed leather jacket and choose sporty footwear as a modern accent.
Salma
Salma is a dress for girls that resembles styles from the 90s. The knitted pattern, tight fit, and turtleneck add features of clothing from that era. How can you use it to create a vintage look? To add a bit of modernity, instead of tights, put your daughter in tight jeans! Add a jacket, such as a bomber, and heavy shoes like martens, and you have a quite interesting clothing proposal.
Imelda
The Imelda dress for girls is very similar in its cut to the styles from the times of Bond films with Sean Connery in the lead role. The flowing material loosely belted at the waist, a small triangular neckline, and gold sequin cascades perfectly refer to the beautiful 60s of the 20th century. To complement the outfit with a modern accent, choose a leather jacket here too. Add light black ballet flats, and you're ready!