Oct 31: Once you understand that fashion is a never-ending cycle that always takes on a modern-day twist, the possibilities for style become endless. Vintage clothing has always been a popular phenomenon, but knowing where to find it, how to wear it, and which era is "in" is the ultimate challenge. From the '50s to the '80s (and soon the '90s), everything from saddle shoes and spandex to big collars and big hair sees a reemergence on the fashion scene. Every era has a comeback, as today's designers simply update the styles from other time periods. So basically, it's the concepts from different decades that return, rather than the actual article of clothing. Even films are "recycled," as they apply the same core storyline and disguise it by using different actors and settings.
Although fashion designers take initiative and create lines that incorporate old-school looks and details, there are vintage pieces to be found all over: from your (or your dad's) closet to a downtown thrift shop.
7 Trendy Retro Looks But before you hit the streets looking for authentic vintage goods, check out these retro-inspired modern items that are all the rage.
Dirty denim: Otherwise known as a "washed-out" look, this denim is treated to give jeans and jean jackets a second-hand look.

T-shirts: Vintage-looking Ts have a "thrifty" appeal, so much so that the color is faded, the fabric is soft and practically worn-out, and if there's a logo on the T-shirt, then it's sure to be retro.

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Button-down shirts: Popular vintage-looking collared shirts include "utility" shirts; a button-down with a small chest pocket on one side, and a patch or insignia that reads "Joe's Gas Station," for example. You can also find what I like to call "bowling shirts," in either brown, blue or green, with some stripes on the shirt, usually in another shade of the shirt's base color. Another popular vintage detail is a shirt collar made from a different fabric, usually a knit.

Ties: Any tie with a '60s or '70s pattern, in those unmistakable old-school colors, and either extremely wide or extremely thin. Speaking of thin, a very slim, knitted tie is a sure giveaway that it's retro.

Converse and Nike: These shoes are everywhere! The '80s have returned in full force, especially in the world of sports apparel. You can find old-school white Nikes with the original Nike "swoosh" in most sporting goods stores. Even '80-style Converse All-Stars (low or high-top) have made a comeback.
Jackets/sports jerseys/hats: Sports jerseys and caps with the team's retro logo are presently very cool. You could find these at popular sports specialty stores, or even try your luck on eBay.
Sunglasses: Oversized shades are super popular for men, and they're reminiscent of the good old '60s and '70s. Even '80s-style aviators are flying high on the fashion scale.
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