Retro Fashion: 10 Great Pieces on a Budget

Trends come and go but there is always place for vintage in our hearts in TBF. Why? Vintage is timeless without being dull, quirky without being, well, Lady Gaga. Of course, classic that is true can get a little expensive, so we’re all about retro and vintage-inspired. Don’t want to reevaluate your wardrobe? No problem — depart the vintage for Halloween, and rather punctuate your personal style with retro style piece or 2. On a budget of course.

Great Retro Fashion Pieces on a Budget

Forever21, accent Beaded Headband, $ 5.80

Boring basics? Add a cute beaded vintage-y headband and unexpectedly, tres chic.

Classic Floral Stretch Bracelet, $12.50, WetSeal

Jewelry isn’t out of fashion — and right now when invoice jewelry is de riguer. The best part? Perfect with the Little Black Dress and a slouchy tee and jeans.

Candy Frame Coin Purse, Fossil, $25

Not feeling the vintage style for your own wardrobe, but like the idea of a fun retro/vintage piece on your repertoire? This cute coin purse will make you feel only a little bit more stylish each time you feed the parking meter.

Cloche Jeweled and Feather Hat, $16.50, Charlotte Russe

Speaking of hats, even while we might not be in a position to perform the item that is veil, we can perform the cloche — using boots and a double breasted belted wool jacket, it is almost too easy. Almost.

Floral Shannen Sunglasses, FredFlare, $11

The signature piece? Beautiful retro-inspired sunglasses — make them go with a pair like these from FredFlare, and with everything, you can be Louise or Thelma.

Knit Checker Cardigan, $28, Twelve by Twelve Forever21

Consequently, if this were 50 years back, you would be one of the hard girls huh? Vintage is not lace and feathers and about stone — it is also about layout and cut. Enter the checker cardigan — no fuss, powerful pattern, but the flower detail reminds us that your a woman without yelling femininity. We like.

Lace Shrug, $14.99, Charlotte Russe

Among the hardest things concerning the dress-up season is figuring out exactly what to wear over your dress (without destroying the entire I-dress-like-this-all-the-time illusion). It’s not only for dress up — this would seem cute over a tank with jeans. Versatility, of course, is obviously on trend.

Twelve by Twelve Forever21, rosette Sleeve Top, $28

Nothing states vintage like floral, but there’s s a fine line between tablecloth and trendsetter. As of late, we like to perform our classic florals in embellishment rather than pattern — like sleeves that are rosette that is adorable. Were this with some lanky dark denim, a cuff apartments for vintage a la 2010.

Something Blue Earrings, $12.99, Modcloth

No wedding in your near future? No matter — you can still do the something blue with these vintage-inspired earrings that are sweet but not syrupy. You can dress up em, but we rather like the concept of wearing them with jeans, a sweater and booties — simple is our form of chic.

$10.80 Forever21, vintage Birdcage Veil

We love a veiled hat, but just can’t quite pull it off without even feeling as though we are an additional on film set (okay, it’s on our bucket listing, but still) A veiled, feathered hairclip, however, gives us just the ideal amount of classic minus the fuss.

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Angela

Angela is a senior author who has been hanging around TBF since back in 2007. When she is not weighing on the merits of, say, feathers as a fashion statement, Angela works as a bridal consultant in the St. Louis area. She enjoys sunsets, and long walks in Target.

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