How can I dress vintage in school uniform?
I don’t know how to dress vintage, but I really like what the fashion is about.
I’m not following a label I just like the way vintage is portrayed, it suits my personality.
So please help me find ideas of how to dress vintage in school uniform.
What do I need?
What sort of vintage make-up, should a person with dark skin, be wearing?
December 29th, 2010 at 11:18 am
1] hair style – flip, pageboy, French twist
2] hair accessories – headbands, bows, ‘diamond’ or ‘pearl’ clips
3] reto earrings – big pearls, large beads, fat bangles [ not all at once ]
4] legs – knee scoks, tights [ vs bear legs or hose ]
5] shoes – tie oxfords, loafers, patent leather strap shoes
December 29th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Play it up with adding accessories and doing your hair with different styles.
December 29th, 2010 at 11:18 am
You could wear a scarf (perhaps lace?) tied in a bow for a hair band, brogues and t – bar pumps are vintage, a satchel would be a good idea for a school bag, a vintage hat, some long socks, chunky knit cardigans and v necks, badges from a chosen era, vintage leather watch, natural makeup maybe http://www.queensofvintage.com/how-to-guide-forties-style-make-up-on-darker-skin-tones ?
Hope this helps!!!
December 29th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Schools with uniform are strict with uniform. My advice; if your uniform shirts are white, dirty it to give that vintage cream yellow look
December 29th, 2010 at 11:18 am
You could wear a black pencil skirt or a full 1950s circle skirt with a vintage blouse. You can also wear black vintage shoes. I’d imagine those would fit into your school dress code.
With bags, coats, umbrellas etc you have some more freedom. You can find some really cute vintage coats and jackets that are still smart so should be fine for school. Same with bags.
For hair, try curling your hair in pin curls a la Marilyn Monroe. This gives you a natural look but it’s still vintage. You can accessorise with a little flower hair clip.
As for make up, steer clear of anything too heavy for school. Just a little eyeliner with some lip gloss would be perfect.
I sell some vintage jackets and bags on my website. I’m also about to be selling some repro 1942 snoods. I’m not sure whether your school would allow them but I’m getting some black ones in which might be acceptable for school. Have a look and see if anything takes your fancy: http://www.decembervintage.co.uk
Good luck!
December 29th, 2010 at 11:18 am
You should not be ‘dressing up’ if you are expected to be in uniform.