How to shop for vintage-styled clothes Vintage clothing is considered garments originating from a previous era. That includes clothing items made between 40 and 100 years ago. Today vintage dressing encompasses choosing accessories, mixing old garments with new, as well as creating an ensamble of various styles and periods. It is one of the most famous styles in fashion. Vintage clothing, also known as retro clothing (newly made copy of older garment), has become one of the most popular among the people of all ages. People like vintage because it is one of the most versetile styles. In other words, it can be worn in many occasions, not just certain ones. It can also be worn combined with many other styles, accessories, jewllery, coats, etc. that are not considered vintage style. For a piece to qualify for vintage, it must compromise stylistic elements relevant to the trends of that time. Vintage style clothes are considered clothes that imitate the style of a previous era...