We mostly look to celebrities, designers and our peers for fashion inspiration, but often we overlook one of the greatest style icons we know: our mothers. Fashionistas/os, certainly you inherited some of your style sensibility from your parents, and by digging deep into their closet you can score some awesome vintage finds.
This Fashionista turned heads with her hot pink linen pants, an oversized off the shoulder T-shirt and her woven peep-toe flats. Her vintage cross-body bag kicked her ensemble up a notch and even better — she found it in her mother’s closet.
Shopping in your parents’ closets is an easy and cost effective way to add new and unique pieces to your wardrobe. If you’re not finding any pieces in your parent’s closet that work for you, be sure to check out some of the many second hand shops that Richmond has to offer. Clementine and Rumors are two places stocked with amazing vintage pieces. However, if you want to purchase a classic cross-body bag like this Fashionista, there are certainly plenty of options available in stores right now.
Coach recently returned to their iconic roots by relaunching some of the timeless leather handbags (sans logos) that the company originally became known for. This cross-body bag is a staple that will remain in your closet for years to come, and who knows, you might be handing this item down to your daughter one day. For a bag that’s a bit more appropriate for a college student’s budget, check out this satchel bag from ASOS and this structured bag from Urban Outfitters.
Spotted: Diane von Furstenberg featured structured cross-body bags with vintage details in her spring 2012 collection.