Article: A plain white-cotton blouse is an essential piece to a modern vintage wardrobe. It is basic enough to be dressed up or dressed down, depending on your mood and environment. Conversely, blouses with loud prints make great vintage statement pieces, but only if you have enough plain modern clothing to tone the prints down. Layer simple white vintage blouses with colorful modern cardigans, or take that bold vintage print and tone it down with a solid-colored jacket. High-waist bottoms add a vintage signature to any outfit. The cut is often very flattering on any body type because it elongates the hips and waist, and can be paired with just about any modern or vintage top. Pair high-waist shorts or pants with a simple white collared blouse to create an effortless day-look. When picking out dresses and skirts, try and find ones that will fall around your ankle or calf, and that sit high on your waist. This style was very popular in the 1940s and 1950s, and will be easy to dress up or dress down with modern accessories. Swing skirts can easily be paired with a printed T-shirt, and shirt-waist dresses look great when layered with a modern cardigan or leather jacket. Many modern shoes have little vintage-inspired accents. Heels with rounded toes and shoes with white laces are reminiscent of vintage looks. Putting on a pair of these, or even leather loafers, will add both modern and vintage touches to an outfit. Colorful heels with a rounded toe can easily modernize a vintage dress or skirt. Pair it with accessories that match the heels to further tie together the look. Strap on some sandals with your high-waist shorts and a printed T-shirt for a great summertime look. Pearls and golden or rustic-looking lockets are great vintage accessories to have. Most likely, however, you are going to need more modern accessories than vintage to help bring modern accents into an outfit. Your modern jewelry should help accentuate a specific color within the vintage piece you are wearing. Edgy geometric necklaces, earrings, or bracelets will add modern touches to any vintage outfit.

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Gravitate toward plain white or colorful printed blouses. Choose high-waist pants and shorts over low-rise bottoms. Look for high-waist swing skirts and shirt-waist dresses for a more feminine feel. Slip on heels with rounded toes or basic laced shoes. Get a mixture of vintage and modern jewelry.