Fashion: Antique chic

AMY GEE | Updated 8/17/2012

Partygoers rocked their best vintage garb at the Minnesota History Center's RetroRama gala.

Clockwise from top - Linh Geist, Noam Wiggs, Kathleen Law, Faith Rawson

Linh Geist

  • 40, nurse anesthetist
  • What are you wearing? Dress and earrings from Circa Vintage, purse from Etsy, belt from Macy's, Via Spiga wedges from Nordstrom.
  • Describe your style: I have never been a trend follower or designer logo wearer. I will make an exception for Ferragamo.
  • What is something you own that you consider timeless? Red lipsticks. My current favorite is MAC Russian Red.
  • Favorite vintage/thrift find: My rabbit fur-trimmed galoshes that fit over high heels for $15.

Noam Wiggs

  • 25, math teacher
  • What are you wearing? Charcoal and gray tweed suit from Everyday People, gray shirt from H&M, black dress boots and bow tie from Blacklist Vintage.
  • Describe your style: Functional cyclist.
  • What is something you own that you consider timeless? My collection of Pendleton's outerwear is fantastic. They can take anything but the coldest Minnesota winter day.
  • Favorite vintage/thrift find: The suit that I'm wearing.

Kathleen Law

  • 20, art student
  • What are you wearing? Black pencil skirt, yellow sweater from Rewind Vintage, thrifted scarf, vintage heels, pearl bracelet.
  • Describe your style: My everyday style is dark retro. I try to keep my look simplistic but edgy.
  • How do past styles/trends influence your current style? I'm influenced by a newfound confidence. I have taken note of many retro beauties like Dita Von Teese and the modern pinup.
  • Favorite vintage/thrift find: Detailed silk neck scarves.

Faith Rawson

  • 15, student
  • What are you wearing? Vintage flapper hat, dress, fishnets, black wingtip heels.
  • Describe your style: A mixture of late '20s, mid-'30s and even a '40s high-society appeal.
  • How do past styles/trends influence your current style? I have always admired fabulous vintage. To wear an authentic piece is to self-indulge.
  • What is something you own that you consider timeless? My black, early-'20s-inspired straight-waisted dress with lace covering the upper back.