STAR STRUCK VINTAGE MUST-HAVES FROM A VARIETY OF ERAS

• 1920’S: Flapper Dresses, Silk Blouses, Beaded Purses, Peignoirs, Coats with Fur Collars, Mesh Evening bags, Panama Hats, Mourning Coats.
  
  

• 1930’s: Chinese quilted jackets, sheath dresses, Sweater twin-sets, Bias-Cut Evening Dresses, Gloves, Four Button Jackets with Wide Lapels, Doubled-Breasted Suits, Tuxedos.

• 1940’s: Tailored Suits, Zoot Suits, Hand Knit Tops, Full Skirts, Bed Jackets, Fur Trimmed Hats, Suspenders, Cotton Shirts.

• 1950’s: Classic Tweed or Jersey Skirt Suits, Day Dresses with Floral Prints, A-Line Dresses, Beaded Cardigans, Fur-Trimmed Cardigans, Capri Pants, Pedal Pushers, Bakelite and Lucite Bags, Western Wear, Hand-Painted Ties, Hawaiian Shirts, Khakis, Leather Jackets.

• 1960’s: Shift Dresses, Miniskirts and Dresses, Hand-Painted T-Shirts, Jeans, Ponchos, Afghan Coats, Bowling Shirts, Men’s Collarless Jackets, Tartan Suits.

• 1970’s: Dresses with Ethnic or Exotic Prints, Pantsuits with Exaggerated Lapels and Flared Legs, Bell Bottoms, A-Line Skirts, Wrap Dresses, Halter Tops, Tube Tops, Maxi Coats, T-Shirts, Fringed Jackets, Clutch Bags, Frilly Tuxedo Shirts.

• 1980’s: Men and women began to wear loose shirts and tight close fitting pants. Men wore power suits as a result of the greater tendency for people to display their wealth. Brand names becme increasingly important in this decade, making Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein household names.
  In the U.S., Madonna was titled the "Material Girl" and many teenage girls looked to her for fashion statements.

  The popular movie "Flashdance" (1983) made ripped sweatshirts well-known in the public.

  * Headbands
  * Legwarmers
  * Small framed eyeglasses

  These styles became associated with the "Valley Girl" trend popular at the time.

  *The "Thriller" look- inspired by Michael Jackson's recording album "Thriller".
  * Athletic Shoes (Converse, Air Jordan, Adidas (popularized by Run DMC, High Tops, especially of white or black leather became popular.
  * Ray Bans (Tom Cruise in "Top Gun").
  * Digital and Swatch watches.