The Orange Carpet: Vintage Pop

The Orange Carpet scours SU to roll out the best of campus style (die, hoodies, die!). 

With the combo of little boutiques and vintage shops in Armory Square and the increasing popularity of the vintage look it’s not surprising that we are seeing an array of layering, oversized clothing and 19^th century booties.

 

Sophomore Bess Morin

Sophomore Fashion Design major, Bess Morin, could be the poster child for this updated vintage look. Sporting distressed black tights, an oversized wool sweater and layered tanks, Morin says her style is defined by these wardrobe staples. Also eye catching are her Southwestern-styled necklaces and her metal clad fingers decked out in rings of all shapes and sizes. However, the massive amount of silver jewelry does not overpower her outfit. It simply adds to her personal style.

“I find that buying clothes from vintages stores and second-hand shops like Salvation Army is not only an inexpensive shopping alternative, but you can also find more unique items than you can’t find at a brand name store,” explains Morin while fidgeting with her many rings. Vintage pieces are easy to mix and match because they are distinct, but not overwhelming.
 

A pair of 19^th century inspired tan, leather lace-ups was one of the most unique items Morin was sporting. Morin had been eyeing these booties, from Modern Pop Culture, for weeks before receiving them as a gift from friends. Booties are a nice alternative for those warmer days - warmer cold days we should say - when calf-length or knee-high boots are not weather appropriate. For those who want the some added height, there are even heeled lace ups hitting stores, like these boots from Steve Madden. 

 

Steve Madden leather booties

Sweater: Salvation Army
Tights: Department Store (became distressed from wear and tear)
Booties: Modern Pop Culture

- by Emily Barnes