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Vintage Retro

Im trying to furnish my new dorm room with retro/vintage items. Now where I can find stuff cheap?

Ive looked on ebay, antique stores, and garage sales. I didnt know if there was a nifty online store to find stuff at. Any tips on retro decor?
Thanks for the tips so far! Im looking on craigslist. As far as time periods…I dont really know. Im much more of an eclectic and just get it if it looks good (and if it matches everything) not incredibly old…I would say 70’s. Just stuff thats kind of out there and unique. Im going for a city look though and some of the prints Ive picked out are of New York. I also have a few modern pieces mixed in. Im sorta new to this so Im planning before I purchase!!

retro stuff
http://girlsthemebedrooms.com/retro/flower-power-decorating-ideas.html

modern stuff
http://teensthemes.com/black-and-white-contemporary-bedrooms.html

Vintage Retro MOD Fabric Flower Power TWO PILLOWCASES $9.99

Vintage Retro MOD Comforter Bedspread Flower Spring 70s $19.99

Vintage Retro MOD Comforter Bedspread Flower Spring 70s $19.99

Vintage Retro MOD TABLECLOTH Fabric Flower Fruit Square $4.99

Vintage Retro Lemon Yellow Touch Tone Desk Telephone $14.99

VINTAGE RETRO GARDEN ACCESSORIES FABRIC-5 YDS-PINK-MORE $12.00

Vintage Retro MOD TABLECLOTH Fabric Flower Power Oval $9.99

VINTAGE NUDE ANITA EKBERG RETRO RISQUE 8.5 X 11!! $8.95

VINTAGE~~WESTBEND ALUMINUM~RETRO SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS~ $14.99

Vintage Retro MOD TABLECLOTH Fabric Flower Power Round $9.99

COFFEE MAKER IMMERSABLE STAINLESS GE RETRO GREEN VTG $9.99

RETRO VINTAGE WEST GERMAN BLACK FOREST ALARM CLOCK $5.99

TAURUS HOROSCOPE astrology RETRO SIGN vintage plaque $11.85

Vintage Retro MOD Sheet Fabric Flower garden Spring $9.99

VINTAGE RETRO VELVETY CHENILLE FABRIC-FERN FRONDS $12.00

VINTAGE RETRO FRUIT & VEGETABLE THICK COTTON FABRIC $18.00

VINTAGE RETRO LARGE SCALE FLORAL KAUFMANN FABRIC-NR $14.00

Vintage Retro sheet Fabric Flowers Charming Spring $7.99

Vintage Retro Ice Box Magnet Elvis Presley Motorcyle $0.01

Vintage Retro sheet Fabric Flower Butterfly Iris lovely $7.99

Vintage Retro apron bib w/ great graphics fondue MIP $2.99

Vintage Retro Coffee Carafe with wire warmer and candle $3.99

1PR VTG RETRO COTTON BLEND NO IRON PILLOWCASES STANDARD $0.99

Vintage Retro 70s Sheet Fabric Bright Little Flowers $7.99

Vintage Retro 70s Sheet Fabric Bright Little Flowers $7.99

Vintage Retro Wall hanging Owl Pair gold harvest $2.99

1PR VTG RETRO COTTON BLEND NO IRON PILLOWCASES STANDARD $0.99

Vintage Retro Wall hanging Owl in gold harvest $2.99

Vintage Retro Jeweled Mirror Vanity Tray Collectible $14.99

Vintage Retro MOD Sheet Fabric 70s patchwork flower $9.99

HEN PLANTER Vintage Ceramic Retro $5.00

VINTAGE MISSES APRON SEWING PATTERN RETRO APRONS SEW $3.00

Vintage Coffee Tin Sign 5 Cents Coffee Retro Tin Sign $9.99

Vintage Veggie Chopper Retro Federal Housewares Glass $2.99

Vintage Retro Sink Top Saving Set Brush Cup Razor Stand $9.99

Tupperware Measuring Spoon Set of 6 Orange Retro Vtg $5.99

Vintage HANGING CEILING GREEN POOL TABLE LIGHT RETRO $13.50

Retro Bowling Shirts: Bringing Back the Vibe

 

There is something about wearing unique clothing that give off the vibe of a time where things seemed to be slower and where life was a little less complicated and more stable than our own. This was a time where families seemed to spend more time together, change did not happen as fast, and the radio played timeless songs that set up the atmosphere for the rest of the night. Retro bowling shirts brings people back to a more tranquil America where rock and roll first made its appearance and school dances were still a significant event in the young people’s lives.

“Retro (post-1960s) and vintage (pre-1960s) clothing, no matter which way you look at them, will always be in style.” The hard part is not finding an item that you like, the challenge is sometimes choosing the right pieces for yourself and your wardrobe. Some might say that searching for the right clothing piece is worth the time and every minute that you spend looking for it. However, I think that it is even better when you find a comfortable way of buying your favorite styles. When you’re first looking into vintage and retro style clothing, consider the trends. A good way to update your look and add interest is to wear a vintage piece that nods its head towards current fashion trends such as retro bowling shirts. The retro style has made a huge comeback in the fashion industry and now more than ever it has been featured in movies and TV shows. Designers are now looking to the past for inspiration and finding the public loves the vibe that 50’s clothing gives off.

The best bet for vintage clothing is to choose simple basic pieces that anyone needs for the basic building blocks of a retro wardrobe. These pieces include retro bowling shirts that you can see wearing again and again. Retro shirts can bring you back to a time of hot rods, jump and jive, swing dancing, and lounges full of energy. Their loose fit was perfect for the movements bowlers made buying the pizza or rolling strikes, these shirts rarely saw service outside of the hardwood confines of the lanes. Bowling teams wanted similarly colored or styled shirts to adopt a uniform to make bowling appear more like a sport. Retro bowling shirts have a great fit and they come now in different styles and designs. They can be personalized and custom bowling t-shirts make great wear for bowling leagues and bowling gifts. But these styled shirts are making a comeback, for many reasons. Their cut is complimentary for any man’s shape.

The most important thing to remember with any wardrobe is that you’ve got to feel good and after that, looking good is easy. Enjoy the compliments your new pieces bring you, and don’t forget to experiment with different looks. Vintage and retro style clothing can require a touch of confidence. You need to pull off your style with knowledge, flair, and self-esteem.

 

 

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