Photos: 'Vintage' fashion makes its comeback, but it's not necessarily 'retro'
A lot of vintage and retro clothing may come from the depths of grandma's closet, but it is still subject to the ebb and flow of fads. From worn-looking writing on T-shirts to a poodle skirt from the 1950s, definitions of vintage vary. Here are some vintage items:
Vintage fashion makes a comeback
Mia Convertino, 18, models a 1950s raw silk romper/playsuit ($78), with 1940s brown leather sandals and 1940s straw hat from Mexico at Desert Vintage, 636 N 4th Ave., on Friday Friday, June 28, 2013 in Tucson.
Vintage fashion makes a comeback
Mia Convertino, 18, models a vintage 1950's patterned cotton summer dress ($85) at Desert Vintage, 636 N 4th Ave Friday, on Friday, June 28, 2013 in Tucson.
Vintage fashion makes a comeback
Monica Gauthier models a 50s prom dress ($25) collar necklace from the 50s-60s ($12.50); modern shoes with vintage clips and a pink handbag from the 50s ($14) at Buffalo Exchange, 2001 E. Speedway on Monday, July 1, 2013 in Tucson.
Vintage fashion makes a comeback
Model Sydney Ballesteros wears a 1940s signed Renoir vintage copper bracelet on Thursday, June 27, 2013 in Tucson.
Vintage fashion makes a comeback
Model Sydney Ballesteros wears a 1950s-era solid copper studded belt on Thursday, June 27, 2013 in Tucson.
Vintage fashion makes a comeback
Model Sydney Ballesteros shows a vintage 1940s-era vintage diamond ring on Thursday, June 27, 2013 in Tucson.
Vintage fashion makes a comeback
Model Sydney Ballesteros shows modern shows with a vintage outfit in a classic setting on Thursday, June 27, 2013 in Tucson.
Vintage fashion makes a comeback
A collection of antique native american jewelry at Desert Vintage, 636 N 4th Ave Friday, June 28, 2013 in Tucson.
Vintage fashion makes a comeback
A customer browses the Hawaiian print shirts at Desert Vintage, 636 N 4th Ave Friday, on Friday, June 28, 2013 in Tucson.
Vintage fashion makes a comeback
A 1940s era needlework clutch purse, fully beaded, and gloves at Desert Vintage, 636 N 4th Ave Friday, on Friday, June 28, 2013 in Tucson.
Vintage fashion makes a comeback
Red carpetbag; 1960s; $18.50 at Buffalo Exchange, 2001 E. Speedway on Monday, July 1, 2013 in Tucson.
Vintage fashion makes a comeback
Mexican 1960s stirling silver necklace set includes earrings and bracelet ($65) at Buffalo Exchange, 2001 E. Speedway on Monday, July 1, 2013 in Tucson.
Vintage fashion makes a comeback
A blue briefcase from 1960s ($16) at Buffalo Exchange, 2001 E. Speedway on Monday, July 1, 2013 in Tucson.
Vintage fashion makes a comeback
An Aurora Borealis costume necklace from the 1950s ($13.50) at Buffalo Exchange, 2001 E. Speedway on Monday, July 1, 2013 in Tucson.
Vintage fashion makes a comeback
Model Sydney Ballesteros shows vintage 1940s-era earrings on Thursday, June 27, 2013 in Tucson.
Sydney Ballesteros started shopping vintage in yard sales and thrift stores back when her mom still bought her clothes.