4 Ways to remix your wardrobe for a retro look

Date March 7, 2016

We love looking to the past for inspo, while keeping the look fresh and now. This spring, give your wardrobe a retro spin with a palette that is earthy and warm. Statement jewellery and oversized frames can be modern updates.

We’ve turned to a few of our style panelists to see how they would wear the Retro Remix trend with their current wardrobe.

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Lee Vosberg, 28
Guelph | Style Bee

I love a good 70’s infused look and this dress is the perfect way to get in the mood for spring. The print is so fun and fresh that I let that be the focal point by pairing it with some of my favourite staples like a black wool hat and leather ankle boots. A little vintage bag brings out the warm neutrals in the pattern and helps to reinforce the retro vibe. I love this look for warm spring dinner dates or weekend brunching.

Topshop Floral Dress, $95

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Claire Liu, 27
Vancouver | Von Vogue

I like to mix and match different styles when creating an outfit. Since the floral printed shirt from TOPSHOP is considered as a soft piece, I styled it with turtleneck, faux leather joggers and laced-up booties to create an interesting contrast.

Topshop Floral Dress, $95

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Conni Jespersen
Toronto | Art in the Find

Florals are another huge spring trend. Seen in everything from retro pieces to boho to glam, florals are a great print to play with in an outfit. Pairing your favorite wear-with-everything-jean jacket and flats takes this retro floral dress from work to play. Mix in your favorite accessories to play off of the colors of the floral print and you’ve nailed the retro floral look for spring.

Topshop Floral Dress, $95

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Jessica Concannon, 31
Montreal | Westmountfashionista

This awesome mustard TOPSHOP blouse is an amazing transitional piece from Winter to Spring that is totally on point for the retro trend without looking too costumey. Its delicate high-neck and gathered sleeves are a perfectly understated nod to decades past. Paired with dark flared denim jeans for cooler months or distressed jean cutoffs for when it warms up, this top is the perfect way to inject a little retro style into your look without looking like you’re headed to a costume party.

Topshop Blouse, $80