Some women are born shoppers and can always manage to find the greatest clothes at the best deals. Other women have to work at this practice and if you are a shopping newbie, chances are you’re a bit intimidated by the whole experience. When it comes to shopping for vintage clothing items, beginners can find themselves a bit overwhelmed. However, all fashionistas have to start somewhere and if you want to master the art of buying vintage, then you’ll want to make a note of the following tips.
Before you can buy vintage clothing it is important for beginner shoppers to learn what vintage actually is. This tern is casually tossed around in everything from television fashion shows to magazines but do you really know what classifies an item of clothing as “vintage?” In a nutshell, vintage refers to clothing that is either a second hand item (this means it has previously been worn by someone else) or a new clothing item that was designed with a specific era in mind. One example of the latter include purchasing a new dress whose style is from the 1950s. Die-hard fashionistas consider any clothing items that were made from the 1920s to the 1980s as vintage.
So now that you know what vintage is, how do you begin shopping for it? One way is to tag along with a friend that can be considered a vintage clothing guru. These days just about every woman has at least one friend that loves everything vintage. This is going to be your main source of information about shopping for such clothing items. Set aside a weekend to hit the local thrift stores with your vintage guru and pick her brain. Observe how she chooses items and ask questions along the way. Most fashionistas revel in sharing their knowledge with others so pay close attention to any tips or other pieces of information she may offer.
Because thrift stores and vintage shops only carry items that are on the rack and do not have items in a stock room, it is a good idea to take your measurements before you go shopping. This will help make sure that the items you purchase will fit you properly. Not all thrift stores and vintage shops have dressing rooms so it is best to be prepared for anything. Unlike regular clothing stores, the sizes that vintage clothing comes in varies greatly so most times you will not be able to rely on the size number. One classic vintage fashionista tip is to make the garments you purchase work for you. Found a vintage dress you love but it’s a few sizes too big? Simply take it to a seamstress and have the dress taken in. Bargaining is also a huge part of shopping for vintage clothing items. With time and practice you’ll be able to talk the price down of a garment in your sleep. Just about all transactions that occur in a vintage shop or thrift store involved bargaining or “haggling” of some kind. So don’t be afraid to suggest a price that works better for your budget.
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