Keeping it Vintage

What to Wear to Your Next Pool Party
Summer is nearly upon us, and that means one thing: pool party season. Gone are the holiday soirees near fireplaces, the indoor Valentine’s Day romances, the chilly family get-togethers. In summer, those old parties give way to Fourth of July barbecues and midsummer bashes—and that means pools, sun, and plenty of fun by the water. There’s only one problem. You have no idea what to wear to a pool party. Do you take an extra pair of shorts with you? And if so, how can you transport them? Should you dress... Read more...
How to Tell When Your Old Pair of Shorts Need to Go
We’ve all been there. You’re holding on to an old pair of shorts too long and suddenly it all comes back to bite you. Maybe a button comes lose and you find yourself in quick need of a belt. Maybe the shorts rip in the back, the fabric finally giving to the wear and tear you’ve put on them over the years. No matter what the symptom, it’s important to recognize the problem: your old pair of shorts are too old. We know. We’re something of experts in vintage shorts.... Read more...
Stretch Twill Shorts: How To Dress This Summer
It’s nearly summer, but you think you have your wardrobe under control. After all, you have some worn-down old shorts from last summer you can use. And even if you don’t have enough shorts, you have enough shirts that no one will notice. Wrong! This summer isn’t only about having more than one pair of shorts—it’s also about having the right pair of shorts. Here’s our guide for dressing the right way this summer with Sunny Stretch Twill shorts. Read more...
Pool Party Attire: How To Dress This Summer
Ah, the summer pool party. It’s not only the culmination of all the new warm weather—it’s one of the best times of the year to kick back and relax. If you know how to dress for the occasion, that is. We know what you’re thinking. “Dress? For a pool party? That sounds like a pool party fancier than anyone I’ve ever been to.” But we’re not talking about dressing up. We’re talking about dressing well. And if the only thing you had in mind for dressing up for a pool... Read more...
Summer Pants: How to Stay Sweat Free
When you have a formal event to attend in the summertime, the weather might present you with a problem: you don’t want to be so hot that you actively sweat through your clothes. But let’s face it. Sometimes, wearing shorts just isn’t an option. Sometimes you have to stay dressy—hopefully at a formal event with some air conditioning relief at some point.But no matter what you do, you have to be ready to wear pants in the summertime at some point. And that means dealing with sweating. Fortunately, we just... Read more...
Wearing Great Pants: How to Dress Appropriately
When it comes to fashion, most men have one of two concerns: they either want to fit in and make sure they’re appropriately dressed…or they want to do the opposite and ensure that they don’t look like anyone else. But what if we told you there was a third option? Fitting in and dressing appropriately and being a little bit fashion-forward don’t have to be mutually exclusive. In fact, if you play your cards right, you can wear great-looking, well-fitting pants that aren’t exactly what all your friends are wearing, either.... Read more...
Complimentary Hemming: 4 Signs Your Pants Need It
True: we at Vintage 1946 offer complimentary hemming or cuffing with our pant products, which is why we want to tell you all about why it’s important. But we’re also suckers for a properly-hemmed pair of pants. After all, there’s nothing quite so irritating as seeing a pair of pants that spills over the ankle, or a pant leg that’s been worn down to nothing because it keeps getting caught under your shoe. We don’t want to see that, you don’t want to see that—no one wants to see that.... Read more...
Three Must Have Summer Plaid and Print Shorts
If you’re watching the calendar, you know that it was recently the vernal equinox—the first day of spring. That means, yes, that we have plenty of time until summer. But the weather’s getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and before you know it, summer will be here—whether you’re ready or not.Why not be ready for it?If you want to make sure that you not only have shorts that fit, but shorts that are as “in” as anything you’ll see out there this summer, then you’ll want to brush up... Read more...
Reversible Shorts: 4 Reasons to Wear this Summer
Winter’s gone, spring’s here, and summer is fast approaching. If you’re like most people, it means you’re probably scrambling to find something weather-appropriate and fashion-forward to wear this summer. But there’s a problem: you don’t have the money to throw around willy-nilly on an entirely new wardrobe, and you need to find a way to stretch your summer wardrobe dollar.We have just the thing for you: reversible shorts. Not only are these shorts convenient and fashionable, but you’ll double the value you get for your money because of how often... Read more...
Sahara Twill Shorts: Completely Change Your Look
The days are longer, the weather’s warmer, and the skies are beginning to look a little sunnier. That’s right: it’s spring. Last spring, you told yourself that you were finally going to find the right shorts—the kinds of shorts that make you look casual yet dressy, the kinds of shorts that pair well with the rest of your wardrobe. And then you didn’t. But spring is a time for rebirth, so there’s no better time to completely change your wardrobe than the present. And we have just the shorts for... Read more...
Wear Linen Shorts this Spring
People like to wear linen fabrics because they are light, fluffy, airy, and totally comfortable when it’s time to don the best possible summer outfits. That’s why you should give a very hard look at a very soft fabric. It’s time to look at the best possible linen shorts. Read more...
Reversible Shorts: Maximize Your Shopping Before Summer Hits
How often can you buy something that’s valuable enough to use twice—every single time you try it out? Chances are this is rarer than you think. Buy a great meal and you can only eat it once. Put on a fresh shirt and you can only wear it once before it goes back into the hamper. Try one colorful pair of shorts and you can only match that item with a few items in your wardrobe. Wear a pair of reversible shorts, however, and the odds shift in your favor. Read more...