Fashion goes back to the future

Jan 11 2007 by Laura Davis, Liverpool Daily Post

Never again suffer the embarrassment of turning up to a party in the same outfit as the host. Laura Davis shows you how

Orange swirl pattern dress, £20; and, cover picture, pink flower dress, £25; model's own footwear

WITH its ability to exude originality in a single scarf or a retro waistline, vintage has never been so popular as it is right now.
 
While copying catwalk looks right down to the gladiator sandals and zombie-style make-up may make some fashionistas glow, others love nothing more than mooching through second-hand stores for an antique brooch.

Green evening dress; £35

This is the only true way to guarantee that you will not turn up to a party wearing the same dress as the hostess and, as long as you are the right shape and size, there should be plenty of choice.
 
As clothing sizes, and the women who wear them, have got bigger over the decades, it can be more difficult for those with a curvy figure to fill their wardrobe with vintage finds.

Striped glitter jumper, £15; denim mini, £15; and model's own leggings

This does not have to stop them from making their High Street buys more individual with secondhand accessories such as handbags, jewellery and belts.