The obsession with vintage apparel continues. From TV show characters like Jess from “New Girl” to the women on “Mad Men,” history is revisited with women around the world reliving the past through their wardrobes.

Thrift store finds and at-home family treasures are becoming the new department store goods. Women are digging deep into their families’ closets to find beautiful pieces that also have sentimental worth.

Who knew an uncle’s ornately patterned, mustard button up from the 1980s could turn a simple orange skirt into a “Where did you get that outfit?”

Claire Kean, sophomore in apparel, merchandising and design, saw the value of the shirt when she snagged it from her mom’s closest seven years ago.

“The shirt was a gift to my mom from my uncle, who is originally from Honduras and is the craziest, most brilliant, flamboyant artist I’ve ever met,” Kean said. “He is a constant inspiration to me and every time I wear this shirt I think of him.”

By rolling up the sleeves, tucking the shirt into a skirt and accenting her waist with a light brown belt, Kean transformed the dated shirt into a stylish ensemble.

Beyond her vintage shirt, the outfit also represents her worldly travels. The skirt was found in a store in Salzburg, Austria, and her shoes in Bremen, Germany. This entire outfit is a perfect example of a transitional outfit from summer to fall using vintage pieces. 

Vintage clothes can add flair to any outfit.