Vintage women’s clothing or be it men’s clothing and accessories, they are a complete charm that always steals the attention of all. No matter what era it belongs to, whether 60’s, 70’s, 80’s or 90’s there’s no feeling as special as owning the real, authentic thing.
Buying vintage pieces can be tough hence with the top tips by the vintage clothing experts, we have made it easier for you to navigate your way through age-old dressing.
William Banks-Blaney, Founder of William Vintage, says, “Ensure having something like a fabulous fall coat or the perfect Little Black Dress that you can add in your existing closet. It must be in a solid and strong condition as it’s auspicious to fall in love with something beautiful that has missing buttons, or beads or needs further work, but a great deal of experts skill, luck & patience is required in that case.”
Marcelle Symons’s top tip is to purchase vintage clothing online or from retail store off season. Merchants are more likely to offer heavy discounts on knitwear/winter coats in summer and summer fashion during winter.
Stacy Iannacone, Owner of Ritual Vintage, says, “Don’t be hesitant to alter something to fit. Savviest of my clients, have never missed out on something they adore because of diminutive fit issues. Sometimes because of no size run you have to be prepared to invest some time in at the tailor to transform it into that perfect fit.”
Pia Anna Kierulff, founder of Jérôme Vintage, says, “Go for timeless, classic pieces with a twist. "
Imagine a dress hanging in your wardrobe & ask yourself whether you can’t wait to put it on (obviously post scrutiny). Vintage clothing is exceptionally seductive, before making a decision on buying think for a few minutes.
Andi Shelton of Raleigh Vintage says, “Buy from a reputed vendor as they have the experience to date, cleans & measure things legitimately & can answer any query one might have with respect to vintage clothing. Bonus: If you are worried about either care or fit of vintage outfits, vintage accessories are always there. Vintage bags or jewellery are a perfect way to begin a journey of vintage shopping.”
Annette Vartanian, A Vintage Splendour says, “For the neophyte, shopper be prepared to actually hunt for items which means digging out the piles of stuff or racks of clothes. For that reason I call it thrill of the thrift because you can find mules of Manolo Blahnik or a Gucci vintage scarf in the clearance basket at the Salvation Army (true event). "
She said, “I usually find the best vintage style dresses when I am just browsing. However start with a plan if you are new to vintage shopping. List down a couple of latest trends or items you love and shop specifically for them. It’s easy to get overwhelmed while shopping, so stick to the classics if you don’t know where to start shopping. You will never go wrong with an oversized blazer, leather jacket, cotton, or Levi’s dress.”
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