Using Men’s Vintage Clothing to Create a New Style

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 at 6:20 pm

vintage-leather-jacket If you are interested in building a new look for yourself, an easy way to do this is to start purchasing a few essential pieces of vintage shirts, pants, jackets, ties and hats.

Unless you have won the lottery, you can't have it all at once. The best way to start creating your new look with vintage threads is to pick up a few of the classics.

Vintage shirts - Go hawaiian or work shirt for casual. A fitted long sleeve vintage shirt for work or evenings out makes a great all-around piece.

Vintage Jackets - You can't go wrong with Denim, Leather or Gabardine. A cool 50's or 60's jacket will immediately give you a new look.

Vintage Ties - Just like vintage jackets, a 50's or 60's tie will change your style in a heartbeat. Just add a vintage tie to your favorite suit to get a modern yet retro look.

When thrifting or shopping at used clothing stores, be sure to examine your finds carefully for stains, holes and rips. You don't want to end up donated that great jacket or shirt before you've had a chance to wear it!

One of the best places in the world to find the perfect vintage piece is ebay, where you will find an endless selection of vintage clothing for men. Here's just a small sampling of the great vintage ties that you can pick up right now on ebay:

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