Do you think vintage clothes are only for grad students and modern-day hippies?
Think again.
We take you inside two of Baton Rouge’s hottest vintage stashes—Noelie Harmon and Time Warp—for great ideas to help you incorporate classic garments, accessories and shoes into your modern look.
Vintage newbie
So you’re new to vintage clothing and you want to keep it simple? Here are some ideas on accenting clothes you already have with affordable vintage jewelry and accessories.
1970s denim jacket/shirtdress
$48 at Time Warp
Khaki skirt
$32 at Time Warp
South American charm necklace
$42 at Noelie Harmon
Lace shift dress
$69 at Noelie Harmon
1960s brass stone medallion necklace
$89 at Time Warp
Moccasins
$125 at Noelie Harmon
Vintage boho
If you’re an eco-friendly chick with an earthy vibe, these looks are for you.
Batik wrap skirt
$36 at Noelie Harmon
1980s red leotard top
$22 at Time Warp
Mixed Boho necklaces
$22 to $52 at Noelie Harmon
White prairie maxi dress
$125 at Noelie Harmon
1970s mixed metal cobra belt
$79 at Time Warp
Assorted Boho accessories
$10 to $38 at Time Warp and Noelie Harmon
Vintage glam
These dazzling ideas are all about red lips, sequined tops and pizzazz.
1970s flowered dress
$42 at Time Warp
Wide-tooled leather belt
$59 at Time Warp
Silk beaded lavender top
$48 at Noelie Harmon
Levis cutoffs
$32 at Noelie Harmon
White leather fringe boots
$68 at Time Warp
Assorted vintage accessories
$22 to $46, Time Warp and Noelie Harmon
Vintage bold
If you’re feeling more daring, these looks will help you make a statement bold enough to show off at, oh, say, the Avenue Rouge Runway Fashion Show!
1970s silk metallic Bill Blass dress
$79 at Noelie Harmon
Vintage rhinestone bib necklace
$199 at Noelie Harmon
1970s acrylic pumps
$26 at Time Warp
1950s rose sequined silk dress
$96 at Time Warp
Beef up your vintage closet Oct. 23
This is your chance to nab some great bargains in vintage clothes and accessories.
The Friends of the LSU Textile & Costume Museum are hosting the sixth annual Your Friend’s Closet Sale Sunday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at LSU’s 4-H Mini Barn.
The sale features vintage, retro and modern clothing for the entire family.
Accessories, designer clothing, evening and wedding gowns also will be for sale.
Admission is $5, $2 for LSU students with ID. Admission and sales are cash only.
Proceeds from the sale will support the Friends of the LSU Textile & Costume Museum.
