Secondhand, First Look: How the NYC Girls’ are Styling Vintage

The craze is officially in full force, especially with Depop now in heavy rotation among the girls. There’s truly nothing like finding a killer vintage piece. We were curious how the girls are styling their secondhand finds, so we set out to the Depop x Cosmo event to check out the looks. Here’s your weekly coverage, and this week: secondhand gems.

White spaghetti strap tank top with a cream embroidered midi skirt and black flats.

1. The Midi Skirt Moment

This vintage midi skirt deserves a feature of its own. The taupe piece is embroidered top to bottom in a crosshatch pattern, with delicate blue and brown detailing. She styled it simply and sharply: a crisp white tank and black leather ballet flats. A timeless combo.

Red and white gingham tube top and matching midi skirt with black flats.

2. Gingham Girl Summer

Someone told us gingham was making a comeback this summer and we didn’t believe it until we saw this look. She’s spotted in a matching red gingham tube top and maxi skirt set, paired with black satin ballet flats. A head-turner, and such a find.

Two women on stairs. One wears a striped top and black jeans, the other a blue top and jeans.

3. Granny-Core & Graphic Tanks

Left: She’s wearing a vintage floral croquet top, light, feminine, totally granny-core, and pairs it with black jeans and high-top Comme des Garçons Converse. Right: A bright blue graphic tank (so Y2K it hurts), fitted blue jeans, and mustard yellow suede kicks. This is what we call: Depop done right.

White cherry print peplum top, black striped track pants, and red Mary Jane heels.

4. The Track Pant Challenge

Finding the perfect fitting Adidas track pant? A feat in itself and she clearly succeeded. She paired hers with a sheer cherry-printed top, red patent leather flats, and a red shoulder bag. A+ styling.

Black halter top, drawstring capris, red kitten heels, and brown purse.

5. Capri Comeback

We’ve never been happier to see capris make a return. These two are owning the trend. Left: A slit capri worn with a black halter top, simple, clean, elevated by a brown leather shoulder bag and vintage Coach kitten heels. Right: In an acid-washed, asymmetrical top, capris (of course), and that accordion bag. How do you even top this?

White and black striped polo with camo cargo pants and black flats.

6. Jerseys on the Rise

Prints and graphics are having a serious moment on Depop. Case in point: camo cargos paired with a vintage sports jersey. Finished off with black ballet flats: simple, but make it fashion.

Red polka-dot button-up shirt, black draped wide-leg pants, and black wedge sandals.

7. 50s Flashback

The ’50s called, and yes, they’re obsessed. A red and white polka-dot button down meets a black linen skirt, topped off with black platform sandals. Retro but so now.

White collared shirt, baggy jeans, green striped tie with grommets, yellow combat boots, and popsicle.

8. Tie It All Together

The tie is the star here, a blue and green striped number with silver hardware accents. It’s layered over a white button down tee and light-wash jeans, grounding the look and pulling focus to the tie. Yellow and black Doc Martens seal the deal.