Turning back the clock can be incredibly stylish and sustainable, as Athiya Shetty recently proved with her vintage wardrobe pick. Digging into her father, Suniel Shetty’s wardrobe for inspiration, Shetty nailed the power dressing look with a striped retro suit, albeit with some modern finishing touches. For those looking to mindfully upcycle vestments from the bygone eras, Shetty’s outfit comes as a timely reminder of how to wear and re-wear clothing in ingenious ways. We spoke to two experts for basic guidelines on getting it right.

Athiya Shetty sports the vintage suit