With the poor economy, keeping in-step with the latest fashion trend is a bit of a hardship. But this does not mean that you cannot be stylish and trendy and abandon the desire to look good. All it needs is a little creativity and of course the current love for everything vintage and retro inspired by movies such as Sex and the City 2. The 2012 vintage look is very much in next season, and thanks to this retro or vintage trend, you can look good and very stylish without denting your pocket book. Vintage clothes are everywhere; all it needs is some resourcefulness and knowing what to look for. Here are three vintage must-have fashion items that you should look for:

• Polka dots
Polka dots are fun and in the 70s polka dots were really big. Now they are back, and how! Anything you can get hold of with polka dot prints will add a vintage touch to your look. To give polka dots a contemporary twist, mix up several sizes of dots in one outfit, small dots on your top and larger dots for your skirt. Polka dots can also appear in your handbag or other accessories such as the hat, a scarf or even on your espadrilles for a retro touch on your wardrobe.

• Pin-tucked dress
A pin tucked-dress is sweet and very feminine, look at Charlotte in Sex and the City, and a perfect dress for all types of figure. Scout around the vintage shops and get yourself a pin tucked dress and you will surely be a big hit everywhere you go.

• Denim short-shorts with high waist
If you’ve got sexy long legs then show them off with the denim short-shorts with high waist ala Farrah Fawcett of the 70s. These are very sexy shorts that will surely be an attention – grabber in 2102 anywhere you go. Photo Copyright of PR PHOTOS