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Here are some of my latest vintage additions to my Etsy/Depop Shop(s)! Don't be intimidated by prints or if these silhouettes are new to you - these shapes and colors can become a staple in anyone's wardrobe; it's all about how you pair them! And... confidence! If you have that, you will always look and feel good. That's what getting dressed is all about. Use the links below to shop and to find some styling inspo I have for each piece - how you can incorporate them into your current wardrobe with excitement and easeeee. 🍰 Vintage Kimono Top/Tunic/Robe (what you make it!): I'd style this piece as a dress with sandals or these shoes just cause they are too cute, on sale, and versatile! For a 70s vibe, you can even pair this with jeans and platforms. For an elevated look, I recommend wearing this as a tunic with tight, black trousers and some slick, pointed-toe black booties. Don't forget the "tight" part to balance the billowy-ness of this kimono. The square neckline of this piece is what makes it so unique. Keep your bottoms simple so your top can do all the talking. And, if you really want to get funky, I think this kimono could look so cool with some black combat boots (maybe with some lacy socks if you're feeling frisky), and feel free to add some biker shorts underneath to dress it down all the more. Vintage Christian Dior Suit Jacket / Blazer Dress: I am a little tall (5'10") - so fear not if you think this guy is a little short on me, but, hey! A little leg also never hurt anyone. Which is exactly why I would personally wear this blazer as a dress. Ooh, and as we transition into fall... add some white tights, a headband, and you can consider yourself Blair Waldorf in the flesh. Thank me later. 1950s Slip Dress: This lil' lady has a special place in my heart. I love her precious details on the bust. Of course, the obvious is to wear her at home, but sometimes things are too cute to keep to yourself. I'd drape a denim jacket over this dress and pair it with some keds to make it picnic-appropriate. (As long as you wear nude undies underneath her, you're golden!). Vintage 80s Dress: This. Dress. Though. Ugh - so good. Great Vintage quality + great for salsa dancing 💃🏼So comfy with good stretch, while hugging every curve. Every woman needs a dress like this! While I love being able to dress pieces up and down, I think the nature of this dress should be honored - honored by only wearing your sassiest of heels, simple jewelry (if any - maybe some hoops!) and your hair just the way you love it - a style that makes you feel your sexiest. Now, go dance your booty off in this before someone else does! Linen Kimono: This piece is heavenly. It's perfect for prancing around your home, pinkies up, sipping tea with a face mask on, of course! But, I also recommend this kimono for your next poolside and/or beach cover-up. I styled it here with my white one piece, and I think this babay was made for this look! Now, all you need is your bf to fan you with a big, green banana leaf has he hand-feeds you grapes. :) P.S. Leave me a comment if there are types of pieces you'd like me to be on the lookout for! Consider me your personal shopper. You could say I am a professional at the sport.
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Founded and sourced by, me! Alexa Flanigan! :) As you all probably know by now, I have quite the appreciation for vintage. Are ya sick of that word yet? :D Though my blog has undergone some ebbing and flowing if you will, my devotion to vintage remains! You've also probably noticed continuous shout-outs to my stylish momma. She's my inspiration; not just behind this blog and now online store, but my love for wardrobe styling in general. She's got a good eye and she's a classy broad, so she knows when something will stand the test of time. Aaaand she's also really bad at getting rid of shit, so, lucky for me, these now vintage pieces are mine! My mom's old clothes have allowed me to recognize the value in well-made clothing and get creative on how to work the old in with the new, and vice versa. Which now brings us to my own creative outlet in which I hope to benefit all of YOUR closets. This is a place to shop pieces that remain stylish despite their age or perhaps getting left behind at a Goodwill. It's also a place to stay inspired - how to breathe new life into existing items, plus styling tips & tricks along the way! No need to buy "new" when there's so many amazing pieces already made. Introducing your latest, sustainable resource to discover those cool pieces you didn't know existed. Welcome to In With The Old! And no, I will never sell my mom's clothes. Ever. :) But, I'm on the hunt for new pieces this weekend and I can't wait to post them to my Depop and Insta Shop for all of you. Happy, ethical shopping ladiezz. Shop the pieces below, now!  Me again! Wearing my mother's vintage, of course. Sporting Terry Flanigan's silk blouse with Reformation jeans (similar here), a sweet little bag from Room Shop Vintage, and my kicks are mama's vintage, too! 'Twas a little drizzly that day so I layered my pearlescent TexileHaus Wrap Around Jacket atop my getup. Its made from water-resistant polly taffeta to be exact—I asked the designer herself! My friend Anastasiya Yatsuk, founder and designer of the sustainable brand (read/see more on it here and here) made this jacket. My favorite thing to say is “Thanks! It was my mom’s” when someone compliments or asks about what I’m wearing. My second favorite reply is “my friend made this!” Not that my whole closet is this way, hence the Ref jeans here for example, but it just feels good knowing that some of my favorite pieces in my closet came from women that inspire me. I like when clothes tell a story or hold some special meaning. I guess we could all say that about most of our belongings. Yeah, when it comes down to it, it's just "stuff" but given that we all get dressed every day, clothes are important. Though I wish we could all roam naked like the stone structure making out behind me, Eve, that son of a gun, ate the damn forbidden fruit so here we all are naked and ashamed. So! Clothing it is. And I think there's nothing wrong with having fun with what I believe to be an art form. And even better when those pieces were made and passed down with care. *Side note: God, thank you for Your grace. Because while we deserve that shame, You give us freedom to walk in the light instead. Also, for Your grace when it comes to my potty mouth (i.e. above). Appreciate Your grace there, too. :) If you don't have vintage easily accessible (check out my post for vintage resources here) or creative friends who can make sh*t with their own two hands, no worries... 'Cause here are some brands I truly love that are sustainably & lovingly crafted. So the next time someone compliments your outfit, you can still feel good telling them where it's from: The Line By K - This is my number one favorite line currently. Other than my mom's pieces, all of my Line By K items never fail to make me feel confident. Reformation - Maybe not everyone's price point but worth it for most! And if not, their sales are the bomb diggity, so get on their mailing list to be in the know. Everlane - They work hard to keep costs down but quality and ethics UP, yo. By Signe - Organic fabrics, and effortless silhouettes any woman could cling to. House of Sunny - This London brand is too. dang. good and is honestly a great price point for its unique, intricate pieces. H&M Conscious - YES. You heard right! H&M! And this shiz is cute and affordable, all made from organic fabrics. I also recently learned that H&M collects shoppers' used textiles of any kind and re-purposes them! Literally, any kind of textile... like, your curtains are acceptable. I've been meaning to drop some things off myself. Living in the city, there aren't many locations to donate clothing near me, so this is a convenient way to give my goods! Woo! With all that, lest we forget, the utmost sustainable way to buy is by thrifting/vintage hunting. Duh. If you can swing it, buy something that's already been produced and needs a new home! But either way, just know that quality always wins. Quality is the reason why I can say "Thanks! It was my mom's" so often.<3 So, buy well, with a purpose, and when ya can, as sustainable as possible. It's good for errybody.          Photography by my dear & talented friend: Khrystyna Oros
  I love the crap out of this sweater of my mother's (you'd know it's true if you saw the tears on the back). It's classic, easy, and even a little sexy--three perfectly good reasons for me and my sisters to fight over it. Luckily it is now safe and sound with me alone in Philly! (Mwaha! Sorry Flanny's). The design is simple but there’s something about it that makes it perfect in nature and has allowed for this timeless silhouette to make a huge comeback right now. I paired it with my all-time favorite color in heavenly pant-form by The Line By K, and slingback kitten heels from Target (yesssss, Target). The lucidity of this design allots for all kinds of creativity. Wear yours billowy & belted, itty-bitty cropped, layered with your favorite boyfriend blazer, or even as a bathing suit cover-up. There is a cardigan out there for your shape and personal style and I believe it’s a staple in every woman’s wardrobe. Styles of the classic cardi I’ve seen floating on Instagram that I admire:    Photos by: Gina DeSimone
 This jacket-dress is from one of my new Philly favorites, Ritual where they carry re-worked vintage by Shop Journal. The vintage selection is on the small side at Ritual, but it’s perfectly curated. This piece wasn’t necessarily re-worked, but as a vintage lover it’s nice when you can find a source that does the hunt for you. Of course I do get immense satisfaction from sifting through rack after rack to find a gem that is all my own unlike the next, but if you ain’t got time for that, look no further than these Vintage spots that do the work for ya: Shop Journal Room Shop Vintage Courtyard LA The Vintage Twin Elia Vintage Meadowsweet Mercantile Depop! (Download the free app for all the goodies) one of my faves: Masha_Jlynn SVC (Instagram bids only) Less curated spots (may require a little digging, but worth it!): Retrospect Vintage The Raxx Vintage Emporium Casablanca Vintage When in doubt, peruse Etsy or EBay! And if you’re okay with dropping a little more cash for an investment piece, The RealReal is an amazing source for designer pieces on consignment. And some cool, current blazer dresses if vintage isn’t your thing: Siena Boyfriend Blazer by Storets Velour Blazer from & Other Stories White Long Blazer Dress from The Frankie Shop The Date Night Dress by Choosy Bardot Blazer Dress from ASOS Tailored Blazer (on sale!) The Rae Blazer by Reformation (sustainably made bay-bay)       Photography by: Gina DeSimone
Wearing a vintage J. Taylor jacket-dress and Yeezy 350 V2 Creams |
