Fashion has always mirrored the general mood of the era that it was created in. Take for example, hippie clothing, which was fashioned in an era where values such as freedom, peace, being ‘natural’ and being oneself was exemplified.
The same happened with the disco era (the 70s) where people found a change in fashion once again, with platform shoes, bell bottoms and vintage shirts (as they are called today) and perhaps, the earliest signs of ‘bling’ if you will.
In today’s world, however, people continue to draw inspiration from the clothes that were an inherent part of culture with most fashion designers picking an “era” every year as a theme for their designs. It only goes to show how much the past influences us in subtle and not-so-subtle ways.
It’s not that people don’t wear these clothes anymore but it’s just that it seems that it has gone out of fashion a long time ago. However, these clothes just as good as new to your parents or grandparents just like it was in the good old days, and perhaps, looking for wear that made them feel young again can be excellent idea for a birthday gift.
While some folks throw costume parties with a retro fashionable theme, one can look for clothes suiting the theme of the party, among which Vintage Trends is one of the best vintage clothing websites.
No matter from which generation you belong, you will understand that what you think reflects very strongly on what you wear. It’s as simple as that!