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Dear Leisha:

It seems that coordinating outfits is always tricky, whether they’re new or vintage! When you’re putting together a look with vintage items especially, sometimes, as the saying goes, “less is more.” Try mixing just one vintage item in with simple modern clothes—say, just a vintage jacket, shirt, or skirt. An up-to-date cotton tank or camisole top, or a sweater for winter, can look great with a vintage mini and a denim jacket. A vintage leather jacket can look great with your best jeans. That way the vintage pieces don't compete with each other for attention and end up looking costume-y. Wearing just one allows it to stand out.  

Sincerely,