Garments from the Victorian era and before are termed ‘vintage clothing.’ Vintage clothing comes in two forms – the rich fabrics against the ordinary ones. The value of these is dependent on quality, market, availability and condition. If you were looking to own these goodies, there are two things to watch out for – the reasonably-priced ones that you may find at thrift stores or sales and the expensive ones that come with a designer label. In some unusual cases, you may get lucky and find an expensive vintage garment amongst the racks of the ordinary ones at a thrift store.
While looking to buy exclusive vintage clothing at a designer or thrift store, you may come across trends from the 70’s and 80’s that may not be considered ‘vintage.’ You will have to do a lot of browsing over the Internet to check out different sites that offer you great designs and deals on vintage clothing, as not anything ancient and worn out is considered vintage. You would love to have vintage clothing in your wardrobe as they would add a splash of ‘ye olde chic’ to the existing modern patterns and styles. Here are a few pointers to help you buy vintage clothing.
- Shopping is always fun and buying vintage clothing could be an exciting task, so go out and try out every garment that you set your eyes on, no matter what size you are.
- You will need to browse through all the garments on the racks as not all clothing on display is vintage.
- Check out the general cleanliness of the thrift store and the garment collection as you may not want to bring home nasty pests or molds.
- Check for stains, fading, holes, etc (especially yellow stains on whites).
- You may not come across two garments that look the same, buying vintage clothing means buying a one-of-a-kind garment.
- Check for cracked and loose buttons (these can always be replaced if you like the garment).
Here are a few details to look out for while buying vintage clothing through the Internet. Buyers should always look for accurate and specific written information on the condition and quality of the garment on sale.
The most common terms used to specify the condition of a vintage garment online are: near-mint, mint, excellent, good, very good, poor, fair, tattered, well worn, damaged, soiled, moth-eaten and ripped. Remember, minor defects can be carefully covered by a good tailor or dressmaker. Look for pictures of the goods to get a better idea on the damage as specified above. Sizing differs through each era; look for measurements apart from waist, hip and bust and also a specific point of contact who can answer any queries for you. The designer label or brand name and date is also another point to look at while buying vintage clothing online.
Some popular websites you could check out are eBay, RustyZipper.com, Vintage Trends, POSH Girl Vintage Clothing Vintage Dresses, Elle China, Vintage Clothing Store, etc.
Vintage clothing is unique and beautiful and can add value, depending on the piece, to your wardrobe. Owning vintage clothing in your wardrobe is an ageless way to have fun with what you wear and the ultimate attempt in recycling.
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