What is the difference between retro and vintage? Please explain your answer using examples. Also, include one image of each (one retro and one vintage) on your blog.

There are two types of clothing that often get confused: Retro and Vintage. Retro refers to clothing that resembles styles from at least 20 years ago, while vintage refers to second-hand clothing with a sense of history. An example of a retro would be bell-bottom pants from the 60's, or poodle skirts, and even chiffon scarves. Vintage clothing, however, can be clothing items from thrift shops or other second-hand stores, or items passed down from older family members if they represent certain, specific events. Items of clothing in the "Vintage" category may be expensive depending on if the item was made by a famous designer or not, or if that piece of clothing was worn first during an important history event. Nostalgic people commonly choose to wear vintage clothing and celebrities do also, to stand apart from others.  Vintage T-shirts are popular in the modern teen generation.

                              

Retro                                                                                       Vintage