How To Start Wearing Vintage Fashion | My Experiences & Tips 

Hello lovelies! I got a comment that I'm talking too slow and that I should talk a bit faster. I do appreciate this tip and completely understand it! I just wanted to adress this very shortly, please be patient with me! English is not my first language and I still have to figure out how to talk in front of the camera. I have only done a few videos so far and I don't know if you guys ever made a video in a language that is not your mother language, but it needs practice. I'm not fluent and sometimes I have to think about certain words or phrases a bit longer. I could easily make these videos in German (which obviously would be easier for me) but since the most of my audience are from different countries, I want to do it in English. I want to create good content for guys and I think the more videos I make, the better it'll get! Thanks for reading and see you soon x

You are the most classy and elegant 20 year old I've seen!

I love that you emphasized that there are no rules! I love lovely feminine fashion, which is sorely lacking in modern clothes. However, I don't plan on wearing 100% vintage all the time. I am really going for a timeless look with a vintage twist. I think this will give me the most freedom to really mix and match and have fun with different decades.... especially since there is no way I can give up wearing blue jeans at least occasionally lol. But I can wear a classic cut pair of jeans with a scarf, trench coat, and vintage hair and makeup and it would be a nice blending of modern and vintage!

Ma'am, I'm actually 16 years old and loves vintage fashion. I collect 50's and 60's clothes, jewelries and accessories. But I'm afraid of what may people think about me. But when I saw your channel and start watching it, I have the confidence to go outside and show people around me that vintage is elegant and beautiful.

Stay as you are. It's refreshing to see that you don't copy other RU-vidrs as so many people do. Some are so dramatic, so Not themselves!!! And so annoying! I have just discovered you on RU-vid this afternoon and I'm so glad!

I wish it was easier to wear vintage here in Brazil. Everything here is so modern (in fashion, I mean). And when I find, it's really expensive 😥

Rachel Maksy, Karolina Zebrowska, my vintage love, and now shirinatra are all my favriot channels.

You are my favourite vintage - fashion account on instagram. I'm 19 and I still lack the confidence to wear vintage clothing, as I go to a small sixth from where there isn't much range of fashion style. I sometimes feel so costumey and when i have worn stuff, some people have treated me and have told me that i look like a novelty/oddity as if I am going to a fancy dress party. Wacthing this video and looking at your instagram posts, helps bulid my confidence to wear more vintage in sixth form. So thank you so so much!

After Rachel Maksy, I am finally following you on RU-vid too. I build my own Inspiration Crew haha. But as "vintage newbie" (I have worn 60s-70s clothes for a while, but now I am more interested in 40s-60s fashion), it's always great to hear how you stared to dress up this way, and how it has boosted your confidence. You look so beautiful now !

I really love vintage ❤ I always was afraid of wearing some vintage stuff like retro scarfs, jewellery, belts or skirts. Now I wear what I want, because in this clothes I feel like me and it's the most important!

You are inspiring me! I'm from Russia and it is hard to find some beautiful vintage clothing, because i live in small town. Buuuut!!! This winter i was in Sant-Petersburg and found one cosy vintage shop. So, the world has turned topsy-turvy😀 i started to wear more vintage inspired looks and i'm absolutely happy💞

I am a person already something old (I was born in 1981), but I have always thought and felt that curiosity of having lived in the 50s ... I love all that kind of details that existed in the house, the constructions, even the style with the one created by the cars. One of my favorite colors is mint green, even in my office I have been integrating details of that type and color, without affecting the functionality of my devices or medical instruments. I love how you look with your outfits, it's just great how you do it. I feel that if you were born at that time, you would have been one of the most beautiful women of that time. The freshness of your being, and your beauty adorned with vintage paraphernalia, really makes you look spectacular ... You really fall in love with me !!!! I send you a big hug, a kiss with all the respect of the universe, and I wish you to succeed in everything you do!!!!!

It’s so fun to follow yet another beautiful vintage lover! I’m 21 and just finally started wearing vintage inspired fashion everyday myself. I was also so scared to be judged by others when I was a teenager, so I never dared to do it. Now I just feel like I’d rather wear what I love! I look forward to seeing what else you’ll upload on RU-vid. ☺️

Wieder ein tolles Video! Ich fühle sehr mit dir. Ich bin auch Anfang 20 und fühle mich sehr ,,allein'' mit meiner Passion. Toll das ich dich hier zufällig gefunden habe!

I'm turning 13 and I want to be just like you! Love from New York City 💗🗽

Thank you. It's really good to see there's others with the same passion. You gave inspiration.

i'm 17 years old , and finally i found a youtuber who wears this kind of vintage clothes 😍, i love you

I can't believe someone so beautiful is actually insecure. It's crazy! I want to look like you!

Can you do tutorial on how to wear berets!? I have no problem with hair down styles, but I run out of options and I definitely do not know how to do an updo that goes with the beret. You're absolutely beautiful, I'm glad you're living the dream, and keep bringing inspiration girl!

It's very interessting to see that someone else had quite a similar vintage journey 😂 I first fell in love when I took a sewing class at our local theater and there was a shelf with nothing but burdas. The old ones, from the 1950s on. I was 11 at the time (maybe 12?) and I lover those dresses - but just like you, I had no idea that wearing Vintage was actually a thing. Luckily I could wear Swing Dresses anyway for dancing, but after a few years, I found out that Vintage style was something people wore and I tried to incorporate it in my everyday style. Not very practical though, especially if you have to go to school by bike and its freezing outside. So I mainly stuck with Vintage-y hair and got a lot of compliments for that - and then I went to London for a year and tadaa, wearing vintage on the street does not even get you any strange looks. I think it was then that I really wanted to wear it but I just didn't have time, unless it was for Reenactments 😂 Only now that I've moved to Vienna I have time and patience to do vintage every day - and I've also come to realise that it is perfectly fine if you don't feel like dressing up sometimes. Another realisation that took me a while,and maybe even stopped me from doing Vintage before. Now, the point of this is that I think a lot of people who wear vintage - or want to - have a simmilar journey and it's very nice that someone is talking about that :) Enjoy the carneval holiday!

I live in the states. I love your accent. I love your look! I love your honesty.

I love 30s, 40s, and 50s fashions but I have a very 60s hairstyle with straight across bangs. I love pulling different elements from each decade. I don’t typically go for “authentic” looks but I’m definitely very inspired by vintage

Thank you very much for that big amount of brands (I already knew a lot of them... and I LOVE THEM). I began to dress in a retro style not many time ago, although I had a "reto style", mixing medieval style, gothic, romantic... all my life. I'm a teacher, and, you know what? My students ADORE my style, then always ask me about it (there are a group of little girls that I even didn't know before, because they are in the Primary Levels and I'm in the Secondary School) that call me "The Princess" and "The Lady in Beautiful Dresses". I adore that, not only for me... I'm 43 and I`m not precisely slim... And I think it's sweet and important for them to know that... A PRINCESS CAN BE AN OVERWEIGHTED WOMAN IN HER 40s .

I think you are adorable! I love that your videos are so full of info and that you take your time explaining everything. As an American and one who speaks two languages, I appreciate that you speak slow because it does take time to translate and to come up with the right words. You do you. Take your time. Dont rush anything and keep being adorable! I love your videos. I wouldn't change a thing! You are inspiring, educative and beautiful! I love it!

But you look beautiful dressed like that!! The outfit suits you. If there is a harmony between your appearance, your personality and the way you dress then all of this makes a good impression no matter the style you choose. "The good outfit is the outfit that suits you". No need to worry about people' s opinion about you. You are special. You are something else. Too many people wear the same things... Btw I like your style!! Me too I like having one or two items that are vintage inspired on my outfit. It makes me feel feminine and unique. Lots of kisses and good luck on everything you do!!

I’m really glad this channel exists. I used to not think I wanted to dress vintage style because the curls weren’t my thing. Then I looked up 1950s style and I was like “wow, this is the clothing I’ve been looking for” I’m more of a bun and braid person too. Recently I’ve been dressing more how I want and it’s fun. 🥸

You might be my hero cause first of all, I really want to dress vintage one day (like completely 24/7, not just one outfit) I also love how you do different decades and don’t just “confine” yourself to one era. Secondly, I really want to move to Germany on day. I have a lot of German of heritage and would love to know what it’s actually like living there.

Du bist eine große Inspiration für mich. Die meisten Tipps an denen ich mich orientiere sind von dir. Ein riesiges Dankeschön an dich❤

You’re the cutest! I love your vintage style, it suits you. You’re very feminine, classy and beautiful. Be proud and own it girl!

Thank you for the list of the websites where to buy vintage clothes

I truly enjoyed your video!!! Also, as a linguistically trained teacher, your speech is impeccable! I always tell my ESL students to slow down! And I tell my student who are first language English speakers to slow down. It is very important to be clear in how we speak. You convey beautifully!!! Keep up the good work ♥️

I just moved to Germany and I am learning German, and your struggle to pronounce Zara made me smile because I have the opposite problem that you have, and occasionally pronounce Z’s the English way when reading in German😄

This is my favorite vid yet! I love hearing how fellow classic movie and fashion fans came into their vintage passion. Thank you so much for sharing!

Looks like I'm doing okay with building my wardrobe. I've gotten a bathing suit, night gown, plain white blouse, some cardigans, a winter hat, and a drop waist dress so far! Your outfits are beautiful and can't wait to check out the shops you recommended.

I'm also crazy on vintage clothes. You look amazing. It's so feminine and sophisticated. Just go on and enjoy it! And make lots of videos for us! :D

Loved this video! Very informative!! I love all things vintage👑🎀💄💗💗🎥I always wear my pearls!! Very timeless!!!!!! You were not talking to slow!!💗👑🎀💄💐👍💗💗

I discovered my love of vintage fashion in 2011 as well. I was 15. I was getting really into dancing (particularly tap dancing) and I’d watch videos on RU-vid of dancers in old movies.

This video is amazing! I’m just starting my journey more seriously after wearing vintage “for special occasion” for 10 years. I don’t like wearing make up either. But sometimes I go for a lip tint or wear cat eye glasses. That helps a lot for me :3 Also my hair is short and bright blue... you do you. 💖

I’m from Taiwan, and I’m so excited to find that your black skirt and white shirt look just like my school uniform.Moreover,the uniform hasn’t been changed for more than fifty years. When my grandma went to the same high school then , they wore the same uniform.It’s really a timeless memory for lots of women in my country.😆

Don't give a sh.. what some people may say about the speed! I love your english! You speak so fluently and clearly, it is so nice to listen to you. Keep it going! And I totally agree with Ciana P. I am german too and I am way not able to speak so fluently and well pronounced like you!

You're doing a great job!! I love to dress kind of quirky, I sometimes get flack. You must know the older you get the less you care about what other people think. You're very beautiful and you need not ever feel intimidated.

Thank you for this viedo. I have low confidence but absolutely vintage style of clothing. I worn pieces in the past but love to wear it full time. Given me bit of boost and made feel im not alone in feeling nervous of wearing vintage.

I like that you speak the way you do..is something new,very refreshing and much appreciated darling.

I've been following your instagram account but I only noticed you have an youtube today! I absolutely love this chat you did telling about your journey. You are amazing and lovely. Your confidence will still grow along with you! That's one of the advantages of getting older.

Wearing glasses is a great way to bring a vintage look to an outfit. You can actually buy real vintage glasses and they can use the old lenses as the pattern for your prescription. Im with you on Audrey Hepburn. She is the prettiest of the old movie stars. I was never into Marilyn Monroe. Another vintage style company for your list is Daddy O's. Im liking your channel so far. Good editing.

this is the 2nd video i watch of you, and i AM IN LOVE with you! I’ve always been so into this style, but i was always so shy to wear this style because people would think i’m going to a costume party! But you gave me the confidence to do it, no matter what people think or say! 💕 I love you, and you are so beautiful!! ♥️

Vielen lieben Dank für deine genialen Videos 😍 Und du siehst wirklich phantastisch aus. Das was du trägst und wie du dich stylst steht dir so, so gut ☺️ Ich freu mich so deinen Account gefunden zu haben. Ich lerne hier jede Menge dazu. Danke 🤗

I loved your video. It was really nice, because it feels like a conversation, an advice of a friend to me. Thank you for the content and the pacience! I am not confident at all to use what I personally like but, anyway, your video inspired me to start think different

I was falling in love with vintage clothing after watching the movie SS-GB (with Sam Riley) that was two years ago. I only have a few vintage clothing items so far. I got also inspired by you Shirinatra and other influencer to follow this process to live a more vitage-y aesthetic

omg I just found you and I'm in love with you. I realized I have so many clothes that are vintage style. I always loved tops with that type of neckline. I'm curvy so it's harded to find some pants because of my belly but you gave me the courage to be more confident in this style. I will try to find some more classic pieces. thank you.

You are so inspiring! I didn't know you have youtube account! I've been following you on Instagram for several months and I have to admit that your style is the most "authentic". Better, when I see your photos, I see a pure genuine vintage style. Like in this video: you are able to put on some stuff like a pair of trousers or a pencil skirt and a white shirt and voila. I really adore you. Moreover, what you've said in here.... i could have done this video, really. I have processed (in a psychological way) what you said since I was in middle school (11-13 years old). There, I figured out that I wasn't born to swim in the flow.. then... well, being a teenager isn't so easy in any case, you know. But when you meet maturity, well you have to face who you are, too. *especially who you are. That's why you are so inspiring: being into vintage style.. it is not just a way of "dressing up". Its something that's way deeper than it. That's why - I think - the process tend to be slow in great part of who loves this style. It could be interesting doing some "meetings" all together to know each other, to see what people went through etc.. I don't know if there is already something on the internet etc.. I just know that I've never seen a vintage Italian profile. You know some community on socials? What about events? Btw, I'm still working on my closet to create everyday looks. I'm stucked in that phase where I create some random vintage outfit just because there is a special event or because I'm in the mood. Or I have time. My problem is that I'm becoming a nurse and i always have to get ready really fast (even to hang out). The second problem is...... money. Big problem. REALLY THANK YOU FOR READING ME SINCE HERE. I'm sorry if I wrote that much but this video opened a pandora vase, and I know that you and others can sympathize what I've said.. I'm not spamming: on Instagram I'm fedesoddi, if you want to have a chat (any one of you), I'd like it.

One of the cool things about vintage is that there are so many eras to choose from and for various reasons. It's kind of a cool way to get to know someone before you even know them!

Came for the vintage clothes inspiration, stayed for the true inspiration: confidence. Thanks for sharing your story. Keep up the great content!

Thank you so much for sharing I subscribed today because of what you shared, very encouraging I like how to talk very nicely and clearly as if it was as a 50ties lady like Mom always says talk gentle and slowly. I also love berets and actually just finished crocheting one.

Shirin. It's important that what you love and what you want, not what people want. We dont live so much. We should live for ourself not for people. We cant close everyones mouth. Their mouth will always be open. Its not important what they think! You are important. I love your patient and your style. Luv u so much. Btw, shirin means sweet in persian. As you are so sweet, ur name is so fit for u. Lots of love "Shakiba"

You are such a pretty woman, you rock the vintage look!

I just want to thank you for your channel and for your adorable videos, beacause I've always watched at videos that show how women and men had dressed in the past, and on movies that tell about the past, in short I have a real passion and attraction to the past:) . I'm so glad to see woman like you who goes one step further with her passion and doesn't care about what everyone says! ( in honest, I don't really like that heavy ancient style if you know what I mean.., but a specific fashion styles from the early decades of the past century). You really had given me inspiration and many ideas to do at myself, and I thank go-d for your special way of and the capable of sharing it with other people. And by the way i'm not an english speaker from birth and it is so blessed for me that you speak slowly ;).

What a lovely video. Love your outlook on vintage, and your choices of clothing. I, too, decided I didn't care what others thought and recently started to wear my vintage all the time. Am subscribing to your channel. Love it. : )

Looved this video! Totally agree that we can mix it up and wear whatever we want. I personally adore swing dresses (Zara even has a floral one in their 'new in' that is loooovely and super 50's inspired) but I also like to mix it with some more modern things - sometimes even with a leather jacket, believe it or not and I love it! And actually that's also what I also love about your instagram page, is that is has the vintage feel without being too much, which makes it super relatable and one of my favorites for inspiration! Thank you also for sharing the brands, because sometimes it's hard to find good vintage things, depending on where you live and the vintage shops nearby. Sending you lots of love sweetie ❣😘

Oh no, I did a mistake, I’m not jealous, I just... I wasn’t confident about my passion! And listening your story I’m happy for you and this video is just like sign “ok, do what you truly want” thank you, Shirin! I just wanted to see THE SIGN, to see some supporting from person who achieved big success with it, so ok... I should start, I will start, I’m starting 😍✨

Finally someone that can relate, I love vintage❤❤

Your English is great! Keep working on it and you'll be speaking flawlessly in no time.

Your channel is art. I love it so much! 💙

I am so very grateful that you’ve started a RU-vid Channel. I’ve been hoping to grow my Audrey inspired vintage style, and you are so helpful. Thank you for sharing!

I just realized that I don't have enough berets.

just found your channel and im so excited! ive been looking for more vintage youtubers to follow and your makeup is just so beautiful! cant wait to see more videos by you

Your videos are so sweet and always done with such perfect care!! I loved this one so much and can't wait to see more from you! Love always xox

Hi, I've just found your channel and I think that your tips are very useful! I have long hair and I don't like wearing make-up every day, but I always wanted to start looking more vintage. I'm not self-confident, but I'll try ❤ Also, I don't think that you talk too slowly, finally I can understand everything 😂

Wirklich tolles Video! Der Moment in dem Ich auch beschloss mehr Vintage zu tragen, war in der Stadt Krefeld in NRW. Grau und düster. Eine Frau kam mir entgegen, komplett in Vintage Kleidung, wundervolle Haare und Make-Up. Sie hat so gestrahlt in der Masse aus dunklen Farben und Jogginghosen, dass wirklich jeder sie an schaute. Danach suchte ich vermehrt nach Vintage Kleidung (speziell Röcke), da sie meiner Figur am besten schmeicheln und mir ein tolles Gefühl geben. Du bist dabei sehr inspirierend! 😊😍

You're so lovely and beautiful. I think my story of my 'style development' is kinda similar to yours. I don't exactly wear all vintage but I love and absolutly adore the elegant vibe that comes with it. I personally wear a lot of vintage inspired dresses or blouses combined with modern pants or skirts. I'm all about looking elegant and graceful xD. I was very insecure back then and developing my own style really helped me gaining more confidence😊. I like to stick out in a group of people with my style I guess? Anyway I want to say you're really pretty and I would love to see more videos of you in the futur. Keep going! ☺️ Btw ich spreche auch deutsch und dein Englisch ist ziemlich gut!

You’re so inspiring and sweet, thank you for all that you do!

We need Shirin merch?! When is the merchandise going to be available hahahahaha? Daily vlog adventures, I’ve always wanted to see Germany!!!!!

Thank you sooo much for sharing your experience and the names of the shops as well as your pinterest :)

Hi, completelly love love love this video! thanks for the dance too

Thank you so much for sharing! You are an inspiration! And at such a young age-that is such a wonderful thing! ❤️

These outfits are just lovely! I’m already waiting for the new video ✨

Any advice for men looking at vintage? I get the feeling that vintage on guys stands out in public more, and I personally find that very uncomfortable

Even though I wear hijab, I want to wear vintage style clothes. But I have so limited inspiration, cause many of the looks aren't for hijab friendly. Maybe because I only noticed gowns or party dresses I can wear.

Lots of love shiri❤️ even i have huge love for vintage. And all your looks are so beautiful and amazing. Best wishes ❤️

I just discover your channel.i love it!

Alles an deinem Look ist soooo wunderschön. Ich persönlich liebe Aspekte der Vintage Mode. Besonders die Accessoires und die Haarstyles. Dein Kanal ist super and your English is very good. Don’t get discouraged by the negative people.

I am so glad because of finding you! I am in love with the vintage fashion and I am glad to find out that there are girls like me! 🥰

Great! I wish to see more video about your style, dresses. Thank you!

I love the 40s!! Women back then had waistlines

Yaaayy! Anotherr videooo

Thanks for answer my direct message in this video 🌺 I'm so full of inspiration right now. Don't feel embarrassed about your look, you're gorgeous

I'm 15, almost 16 now, and I'd love to dress more like Audrey Hepburn. I just adore her style... Currently, I'm trying to start wearing vintage clothes, but I'm a little bit terrified about my classmates reaction. I'm such an overthinker... But that's my dream, I don't have to go for the whole look at one time right? :)

Count me in... I love vintage

I love vintage style so when I saw u i fell like I’m in 😭♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🏼

Please do more vintage hairstyles tutorials (half up half down, updos, how to curl it, everything!) . I just started following your Instagram and i love your hairstyles!

Don't mind about other opinions, everybody has his own opinion, his on view in life. Not everybody can like the same things right? If so, the world would be soooooo boring. If you feel comfortable and beautiful with this style, you should wear it. You rock this style, I love it, it fits you and you look absolutely beautiful and elegant.

Tolles Video 😺💝, vieles was du erzählt hast, hat mich an meine eigene Geschichte erinnert. Ich bin zwanzig und trage nun seit fast fünf Jahren Vintage. Ich war schon immer ein sehr schüchterner Mensch und habe für mich festgestellt, dass der eigene Stil ein toller Weg sein kann, sich selbst auszudrücken. Meiner Meinung nach, ist man doch am glücklichsten, wenn man einfach man selbst sein kann, ohne sich für andere verstellen zu müssen 💝

Hi! I absolutely love your channel and I am so happy that you are so honest in your videos. Plus I fell in love with your white blouse immediately. May I ask where is it from? ❤️ Please make more videos like this!

true friends don't judge you but respect your personality! If someone judge you is not your friend! Rember this.

Were you choosing your glasses specifically to go well with vintage style? I'd love a video about that. I also wear glasses and not sure how to choose a style that would be versatile and go well with a 50's inspired look.

That's so helpful! 😍😍😍 Thank you so much, I'll wait for your next video! 💕💕

What kind of shoes can you recommend? Maybe I should ask - which 3 pairs of shoes would you recommend for a vintage (inspired) wardrobe?

I would love a video on how you do your vintage waves? It looks like you use very small curlers?

I can’t find a blouse like that. It’s lovely 😊

Great video! Thumbs up from America. I would love to see your favorite old fashioned outfits