This A/W season us fashionistas are taking style tips from decades gone by. The 40s and 60s were a huge influence on the catwalks and that has trickled down to the high-street. Pussy bow blouses, high waisted pencil skirts, petite neck scarves, chunky knits, masculine blazers and all-in-one jumpsuits, are on the style cards, but to name a few. This writer know exactly where to go for them - and it's not Topshop. Shock of shocks, I know. The answer? Raid your granny's wardrobe.
Let's take a step back here. I am in no way suggesting that readers should start donning sensible shoes and knee-length tweed skirts. By all means, if you can rock it, go for it. But Anna Wintour won't be giving you a pat on the back any time soon. Gran's and often our Mother's are the best source for some original vintage clothing. Why, you ask? Well for one they come from a generation of hoarders. My own Gran still has her daughter's smelly afghan coat from the 70s - *collective shudder*. Secondly clothes were more expensive and made better, therefore they lasted longer.
So head on down to your relative's attics, basements and cupboards. You're sure to find a veritable treasure chest (or at least tatty cardboard box) of classic attire, fit for any vintage lover. Mix the pieces with newer items, for example an old cable knit jumper with super skinny black jeans, to avoid looking like you've just rolled around in Oxfam, covered in sticky tape. After a bit of foraging you will have just cheaply and cheerfully updated your A/W wardrobe. And you'll gain brownie points for visiting your lovely old Nan. Win, win.
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