WORDS BY ALEXANDRA RHODES
‘Vintage stores are my specialty’ says Australian blogger Brooke Testoni. ‘I’m one of those crazy people that rummages through the racks of old clothes in search of a gem.’ And with 140K Instagram followers all double-tapping her contemporary-meets-vintage looks, you can see why. From amazing investment pieces to having 1st dibs on the pieces no one else has, scroll down to find out her tips for why you should shop vintage clothing too…
1. ‘Retro clothing has character. There is a hidden story behind each and every piece.’
2. ‘There’s something very special about shopping from the archives. You could be one of the only people in your city wearing that piece.’
3. ‘You get to browse and shop different trends from past decades. Even though it can be very time consuming, it is also ridiculously fun!’
4. ‘Styles like a great Chanel bag from the past few decades never seem to lose their value and are the perfect investment piece.’
5. ‘I get inspired by the icons who wore the trends the first time around. Jane Birkin’s style was so beautiful and effortless. She wore denim better than anyone. I loved her casual yet preppy take on high-waisted denim, shirting, mini shift dresses and blazers.’
6. ‘When it comes to vintage pieces, I love to search for a beautiful coat or jacket, a pair of special earrings and denim. There are no rules. Just refer to how you usually dress!’
Shop the look: Versace Vintage Coat, Marni Earrings, J Brand Jeans, Balenciaga Mules
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