Garment Measurements in Inches: Small | Bust 30" | Waist 28" | Hips 34" | Length 32"
West Village Beacons Closet Best for: Affordable and eclectic secondhand style Address: 10 W 13th Street, New York, NY 10011 Beacons Closet has locations across New York, including Greenpoint, Bushwick and Park Slope, all full to the brim with eclectic vintage
Drawer interior (longer): 5 inches high x 33.25 inches wide x 15.75 inches deep
They have an emphasis on sustainably harvesting the materials and also more performance fabrics in the lineup, which makes them more fashion-forward and less classic
Hair strategy for vintage dresses: What works: Modern techniques with vintage influence Current products and finishing Styles that complement face shape Professional or well-practiced execution Specific modern approaches: For 1950s-inspired dresses: Soft modern waves (not pin curls) Sleek low bun (not elaborate updo) Side-swept style (not victory rolls) For 1960s-inspired dresses: Sleek straight with shine Modern bob or lob High sleek ponytail For 1970s-inspired dresses: Loose textured waves Half-up, half-down with volume Natural, flowing styles For 1980s-inspired dresses: High ponytail (sleek, not crimped) Side-swept waves (not asymmetric perm) Voluminous but controlled styling Makeup approach: Modern makeup with vintage influence: Current application techniques Contemporary products and finishes Skin that looks like skin One focal point (eyes or lips) What not to do: Heavy, obvious contouring for 1940s Thick graphic liner for 1960s (use refined version) Frosty everything for 1970s Excessive shimmer for 1980s Jewelry guidelines: One statement, everything else minimal: Choose ONE piece to reference vintage aesthetic, keep rest contemporary
Wildfang The Empower slim crop pant, $138, Wildfang Burgundy two-piece suit A light gray or blue suit looks the part for spring and summer, but what about fall and winter
