Style 101: Tips for Every Woman

You can pay hundreds for a pair of cotton Pucci pants from the sixties or thousands for a pristine Halston gown from the seventies. Just be sure to consider the piece's condition and craftsmanship before splurging.

Jennifer Garner dazzled in vintage Valentino couture at the Costume Institute gala. "Women don't often see clothing so rich in detail or in design for the sheer beauty of it," the designer has said of the appeal of vintage. "They pick these dresses that look to the past, because in the present it costs a fortune to reproduce."