Clean Mix

Awoke Vintage Vest / Mason Skirt / Zara Booties / Snash Bar Ring / Slate Ring 

We all know I love a mix of materials and shapes and this outfit is case in point. Rigid, white, denim vest contrasted with a slinky, asymmetrical, silk skirt creates a look that is clean but keeps the eye moving. I paired the look with a patent and lucite bootie and strong gold jewelry to continue the theme of contrasting materials. All in all, you have look that's chic and bit minimalistic. 

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Photography by Becky Siegel

Powersuit Revamp

Vintage YSL Blazer via The Bargain District / Target Basic Tee / Vintage Levi's Cutoffs / Tibi Slingbacks (similar) / Outlette Necklace and Rings 

Revamp your 80s power suit. This vintage YSL blazer caught my eye immediately with its boxy shape, pinstripe, and pristine tailoring. But when working it into an outfit, I had to take extra care to keep it from looking dated. I tamed the shoulderpad-bearing jacket by pairing it with a simple, white tee and vintage Levi's cutoffs. The more casual vibe of the top and shorts modernize the blazer while letting it be the focal point of the outfit. Pair the whole look with a simple sneaker or fun heel for a more streetstyle look. Shop the links above to get the exact blazer and more :)

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Photography by Becky Siegel

Balance + Contrast

Adam Lippes Shirtdress (here, here or here) / Free People Crop Top / FindersKeepers Shorts (similar) / Superga Platforms / Kate Spade Necklace / Outlette Necklace and Rings / Vintage and Handmade Rings

For me, the key to dressing well is all about balance and contrast. Tight pieces with loose, feminine with masculine, short with long. I've touched on balancing proportions before but I thought this outfit was the perfect example to highlight the balance on tight/loose, short/long, as well as, contrasting fabrics. I paired this stretchy, cotton tank with a dressier, pleated short. If I stop here, I have a lot of skin going on. So I add the long, silky "jacket". This is actually a new take on the shirtdress and another style tip to have up your sleeve-- keep the dress unbuttoned completely and have it act as a longer, light jacket. Wrap it up with a platform sneaker and some layering jewelry and you have a look that cool, easy, effortless.

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Photography by Becky Siegel

Color Block It

Vintage Coat / Design History Turtleneck (similar) / Zara Trousers / Supergas / Beret

My color palette tends to sku towards neutrals and black, but there's something about when fashion week rolls around that pushes me to color outside the lines (pun intended). Here I decided to play on colorblocking with a French tomboy charm.

Recognize the coat? It's from my very first post on A Vintage Vice and one of my favorite pieces from my grandmother's closet circa 1950. The oversized and structural quality allows me to play with proportions. This vibrant and cropped green sweater, tapered black trouser, and platform white sneaks complete the look and achieve the contrast of proportions and colors with a dash of tomboy.

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Photography by @lamidre / lauramilesdresser.com