Vintage & Antique Shopping with Parisian Style
Wherever you might be vintage/antique shopping, why not add a little Parisian flair to your look?
Here are Signet’s best tips for getting the most out of your trip:
1. Dress comfortably and bring a wrap or light sweater that you can slip on or off depending on the weather.
2. Bring a hat or sunglasses if you’ll be outdoors (and sunscreen).
3. Limit your jewelry and accessories so you won’t have to remove as much when trying on items.
4. Carry a cross-body or shoulder bag and keep a collapsable shopping tote inside.
5. Wear comfortable shoes
6. Invite your best friend along, two sets of eyes is always better than one.
7. Bring cash in small bills. Sellers are more likely to give you a better deal if you offer to pay in cash.
8. Make a wish list of what you hope to find; this will prevent impulsive purchases.
9. Be polite and respectful of all merchandise. The value of something could surprise you.
10. Celebrate your great finds over lunch or afternoon tea at a lovely nearby café
GQ’s 10 Essentials Archive
Nick Wooster, Men's Fashion Director for Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman
Every guy has a few things he can’t do without. Here are the top 10 according to some of the world’s most influential men.
Ladies, this could be interesting for you as well…the gentlemen in our lives are sometimes really hard to shop for. I’m willing to bet that somewhere in this diverse archive you’ll probably find a guy that shares a few things in common with the men in your life.
Ten Essentials: The Complete Archive by GQ.
The Great White Dress
Six ideas on how to reinvent your favorite white dress:
~Add texture, a print or both! It can be studded shoes or a magnificent new scarf!
~Choose an accent color, and repeat it often. Try one that highlights your best feature.
~Use a Hollywood icon as inspiration. Marilyn wore her white dress to perfection!
~Take it to the tailor and have it modernized (especially if you’ve had it a while).
~Add a ribbon, a belt or other decorative element; why not draw attention where you want it?
~Wear a bright pair of shoes (try a bold yellow or turquoise and keep other accessories neutral).
Enjoy your fantastic look!
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Cinematically Inspired: Titanic
With the reemergence of Titanic in theaters this month, it might be fun to channel some of its Academy Award-winning cinematic style. Of course, you don’t want to look like you stepped off the movie set, so keep everything current by selecting pieces that use some of the same lines, colors, and fabrics worn by your favorite passenger.
For a Rose-inspired look
Choose a solid-colored top/dress in a nautical color with an empire waistline and feminine details
Make sure all of your pieces fit really well (all of Rose’s outfits were tailored to perfection)
Add some nautical details such as a striped scarf or tote to complete the look
For a Jack-inspired look
Start with a pair of dark, worn in jeans or trousers
Choose a white shirt, and add a comfortable, dark-colored jacket
Finish the look with some great utilitarian boots in a complimentary shade and skip the hair products
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Feeling spontaneous?
Feeling spontaneous? How about spending a weekend in the city? The weather is warming up and what an awesome way to celebrate all of your hard work over the past few months than with an amazing mini-vacation with great company.
Whether you’ll be getting away with your special someone or your best friend, here are a few tips to help you pack the essential clothing and accessories to look effortlessly stylish during your trip!
Don’t forget to take pictures!
Clothing
Women
- Your favorite pair of jeans/most flattering fit pants
- A trench coat, or wool coat (depending on the weather)
- Two fitted knit tops in a complimentary tones, neutrals are best
- A beautiful cocktail dress in a wrinkle-resistant, stretch fabric
Men
- Two pairs of pants, dark rinse jeans and one dressier option
- A comfortable jacket (depending on the weather)
- Two shirts, one to worn with jeans the other with trousers
- A dark colored blazer for evening
Accessories
Women
- A roomy weekender tote and a cross-body bag
- Comfortable, yet stylish shoes. Check the weather before you leave, but I always love wearing low-heeled, worn-in boots.
- A pair of heels for evening
- Elegant jewelry that can be worn day to night, plus a statement piece
- Sunglasses
- A large, warm scarf that can double as your evening cover-up if the weather is warmer
Men
- A sturdy duffel bag and backpack or messenger bag
- Walking shoes, preferably not your gym shoes
- Dress shoes
- Day to evening watch
- Sunglasses
- Hat/Scarf depending on the weather
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