10 Ways to style your vintage jackets like a fashionista

Lim Han

12 May 2017

Vintage jackets - your answer to staying warm and looking rad at the same time.

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Embroidered silk bombers were basically made for white-on-white get-ups. Slide into some chunky black boots and you'll be looking like a total boss.
Photo: @iamkareno
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How can anyone refuse an oversized denim jacket embellished with vintage patches? Pair it with a leather skirt and you've got an astoundingly chic outfit.
Photo: @dreachong
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Own the sports coach look with a a vintage sports jacket and baggy joggers. Of course, you can't leave out the white sneakers.Photo: @ash_lsl
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Nothing screams "stylish" as loud as the matrimony of a silk bomber, adorned with traditional Chinese embroidery and a flattering denim skirt.
Photo: @nanabwincess
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Be the captain of your own vintage style. Strut down the street decked out in a graphic tee draped in a magnificent vintage white jacket. Seal the deal with a badass bandana and retro oval sunnies.
Photo: @lironeini
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Thinking of sporting an athletic yet feminine look? Take a hint from Cherrie's effortless sporty look, consisting of a vintage-striped jacket and a midi fitness skirt.
Photo: @cherriemun_
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We absolutely adore this bomber jacket plastered with muted vintage florals. Why not add a tasteful flash of colour underneath by wearing a fitting bright top? Amp up the vintage feel with a pair of checkered trousers and you're good to go.
Photo: @jestinna
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You can't ever go wrong with athletic bralettes and vintage sports jackets. Pair it with red plaid bottoms to match the red accents on the jacket for a killer rig-out.
Photo: @ash_lsl
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Mixing your vintage windbreaker with your casual ensemble of a monochrome top and denim jeans will guarantee you an effortlessly trendy look. Finish it off with high-top Doc Martens for that extra put-together look.
Photo: @isabellevirrey
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We simply can't get enough of embroidered silk bombers. All you have to do is throw them over any casual outfit to instantly spruce up your look.
Photo: @chrisellelim

We just can’t seem to get enough of our parents’ wardrobe, huh? Their flared bottoms, old graphic tees and now, their jackets. Vintage jackets have been all the fiery rage since last year but the flame has never gone out since. And, we can definitely see why. Not only are they unbelievably comfy, they also add an irresistible old-fashioned edge to our look.

Add them into a sporty ensemble and they solidify the athletic feel, or throw them over a laid-back ensemble and they instantly amp up your outfit. They are simply the dream outerwear. Thankfully, these vintage treasures come in a myriad of styles, from oversized denim to silk bombers, ensuring that we’ll never tire of them.

We’ve ventured into the wilderness of vintage apparel and come up with the 10 best ways to style them. Stashing them away in our gallery, we’re letting you in on these fashion secrets! Flick through the gallery above to get tips and tricks on how to incorporate this outerwear into your everyday outfits.

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