So my only real knowledge of ‘vintage’ style has been gleaned from watching Grease, Forrest Gump, and Pleasantville…accurate, yes..authentic vintage experience, not so much. Poodle skirts, house dresses, elaborate hats, and lots of accessories–that’s basically all I’ve got. I think I’ve always been nervous about wearing vintage, because being adventurous with my fashion choices is usually a gamble for me..and, yes I know it’s pretty silly, vintage just always connotes OLD in my mind. I’ll look old, the garments are old and worn, and I’ll be reduced to ‘the weird girl who has lost touch with contemporary reality and only wears clothing that hearkens back to our grandparents’ generation.’ Yes, this is my sad thought process. Yet, now, I feel I’m ready to explore the vintage unknown..perhaps, I’ve been inspired by the success of Mad Men..What can I say? The show is pretty fun..and if January Jones can pull off vintage with sass and finesse, so can I! Unlike my premiere apprehensions and presumptions, vintage style offers a great deal of diversity and appeals to the most unique of fashion senses. You can go with sexy and seductive with flapper, burlesque -inspired dark dresses with eccentric feather, bead, lace decoration. Or embrace your inside dazzling diva with a more 70s time period metallic or sequined mini or long gown. Seventies shimmer and shine, for sure. I’m particularly drawn to the 50s and 60s style pintucked designs with some simple printing (like delicate floral patterns, cherries, tiny roses, or polka dots); I think this style is definitely cute and feminine, and with the right decade-inspired hairdo, I’d feel like a young Sophia Loren. Perfect platform for my favorite jewelry: pearls. Vintage is surprisingly very fun, and when combined with some modern twists can look extremely edgy and fashion-forward. Sherri Hill has perfected the delicate balance of vintage/modern fusion with her newest line..Check out www.sherrihill.com for some killer vintage picks!