Fashion

7 Snail Mail Inspired Fashion Items To Pay Homage To The Humble Handwritten Letter

Do you ever miss writing and receiving handwritten mail? Well, now you can pay homage to the humble letter with snail mail fashion. When I was a child I had a French pen pal and whenever I heard my letterbox flap to signal the mailman had been, I would eagerly rush downstairs to see if I had a letter from my friend.

That's the thing about snail mail: You had to put so much love and effort into each letter that it appeared to be truly sent from the heart. In comparison, emails are usually a couple of hurried sentences, often misspelled in haste, and strung together between sips of coffee on your lunch break.

So let's give some kudos to the mailman and mailwomen of the world and wear our love letters on our sleeves with snail mail style.

The Envelope Locket

Keep your love letter safe in this adorable locket, which actually comes with an “I love you” card inside. Too cute for words.

Envelope Locket Necklace, $31, etsy.com

The Love Letter Shirt

Wear your heart literally on your sleeve with this romantic love letter shirt.

Wildfox Love Letter Tourist Crew Neck T-Shirt, $54, asos.com

From Italy With Love Purse

Are you a fan of Europe and/or Italy? You will need this pretty purse in your life.

From Italy With Love Purse, $31, notonthehighstreet.com

The Love Letter Shopper

Keep your love letters close to your chest by taking them down to the postbox concealed within this sweet shopper.

Love Letter Shopping Bag, $15, notonthehighstreet.com

The Handwritten Phone Case

When you’re having one of those days and you’re starting to doubt yourself, take a look at this playful phone case and you’ll be on top form again.

I Totally Agree With Myself Soft Touch Cover For iPhone 5C, $10, claires.com

The Vintage Postcard Shirt

Come over all nostalgic in this vintage, postcard print shirt.

Vintage Post Card Print Shirt, $39, asos.com

The Love Letter Clutch

Give yourself a love letter and purchase this super cute clutch.

Cream Faux Leather Love Letter Envelope Clutch, $48, unique–vintage.com

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