The Shibuhara mix boom led to the release of special issues featuring vintage mix styles in gal magazines!

Special vintage issues were published during the Shibuhara mix boom!

During the time when the Shibuhara mix fashion became popular among gal, a magazine called "USED JELLY" was released by "JELLY".

This magazine allowed readers to learn about vintage mix coordination.

In this magazine, popular JELLY models such as "Takahashi Maiko (Maichi)" and "Morimaya Maya (Morimaya)" introduced recommended vintage shops (mainly in the Harajuku area) and shared numerous Shibuhara mix coordinates.

What were the trending Shibuhara mix coordinates?

Overalls × T-shirt

A staple item of the Shibuhara mix was "overalls"!

Most gal who loved Shibuhara mix owned a pair, right?

Denim overalls with a loose fit were overwhelmingly popular, followed by "hickory stripe" patterns

The following style was especially popular:

The key points were to roll up the hem, show off slender ankles, and incorporate heeled pumps!

Pointed-toe pumps () were popular for the shoes!

.Pointed-toe: A design where the toe area is pointed.

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It was important to keep a feminine touch by exposing the slender ankles and wearing heeled pumps, especially with the boyish coordinate.

As for makeup and hairstyles, many gal stuck with their usual gal makeup and wore curled hair or bun hairstyles.

Checkered shirt × Denim

Checkered shirts, a staple item for gal who loved American casual fashion, were sold at many vintage shops at the time.

Pairing a checkered shirt with jeans, denim shorts, or a mini skirt made it easy to complete an American casual look.

Among the many checkered shirts, it seemed that a lot of gal had a red checkered shirt!?

T-shirt × Dungarees skirt × Knit cap

Many one-of-a-kind T-shirts were sold at vintage shops, and some gal would visit multiple stores to find their favorite T-shirt.

A popular style at the time was to wear a one-of-a-kind T-shirt with a dungarees skirt () or a white cotton skirt for a sweet casual look.

By adding a colorful knit cap, which was trendy among gal at the time, and high-top sneakers, you could quickly complete a popular Shibuhara MIX coordinate.

The versatility of each item (T-shirt, skirt, knit cap, high-top sneakers) was also a delightful point.

.Dungarees skirt: A skirt made of dungaree, a type of denim fabric (with colored horizontal threads and white vertical threads). It is characterized by lighter fabric and color than regular denim.

Tube top × Boy’s denim

At the time, the models of Popteen and JELLY often wore tube tops from a vintage shop called "SOL."

These tube tops were remade from T-shirts and included designs from sports brands like Adidas and Nike, as well as Disney characters. They were often worn with boy’s denim or maxi skirts.

The author wanted this tube top and went to SOL several times, but they were remade items with limited quantities, so they were always sold out quickly.

Pairing a tube top, boy’s denim, and pumps with a high-end brand bag to create a celeb casual style was also popular.

Embroidered Tops × Western Boots

Embroidered cotton clothing was another common item sold in vintage shops.

It was a popular item among gal who liked girly or western-style fashion.

Coordinating embroidered tops or dresses with "western vests or western boots (mentioned later)" was a popular style among gal models.

What were the trendy items that gal who loved vintage clothing had?

Overalls (Salopettes)

Salopettes, also known as overalls, are pants with a bib and shoulder straps.

Originally used as workwear, they became a part of fashion, and their thick fabric is a characteristic feature.

Such salopettes were a staple item of the Shibuhara mix, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that every gal who loved Shibuhara mix had a pair!

The fashion style of wearing loose salopettes with high-heeled pumps was unique to gal.

Pairing them with a knit cap or big bun hair created a super cute gal vintage style!

Boy’s Denim

As popular as salopettes were the “boy’s denim” bottoms.

Although gal often wore shorts or miniskirts, a popular style was to roll up the hem of boy’s denim and pair it with high-heeled pumps.

Checkered Shirt

Checkered shirts were popular not only among those who loved Shibuhara MIX but also among gal who loved American casual fashion.

Since they could be worn over a T-shirt or tied around the waist, everyone definitely had at least one checkered shirt…right!?

Mickey T-Shirt

Mickey T-shirts, which are still popular today, were sold in many vintage shops at the time.

They matched well with various bottoms, making them suitable for both boyish casual and sweet casual styles.

Embroidered Items

Gal who loved the girly style favored embroidered tops and dresses.

These items were commonly sold in vintage shops at the time, and their uniqueness was a popular selling point.

Coordinating them with denim shorts or a miniskirt and western boots was a common sight in magazines.

Western Boots and Fringe Boots

Western boots, also known as cowboy boots, are long boots that were used by cowboys in the American West for horse riding.

At the time, western-style fashion was popular, and many gal wore western boots or moccasin boots with fringe when autumn came.

Summer knit boots were also trendy!

These versatile items could be paired with various types of clothing, such as sweet coordinates with floral mini dresses or casual coordinates with checkered shirts.

They came in various colors, such as brown, white, and black, but brown was overwhelmingly popular.

Western Vest

The western vest is a vest that was worn by cowboys in the American West.

Denim and suede vests were popular, and many western vests with embroidery or fringe were sold in vintage shops.

The standard way to wear them was to pair them with mini dresses or maxi dresses.

Vintage clothing was attractive to many gal because it was more affordable than 109 brands and offered unique one-of-a-kind items.