Insider Secrets Of A Vintage Store — vintage clothing

Vintage Identification Myths Rebuked

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Vintage Identification Myths Rebuked

Anyone who buys and wears vintage clothing will be quite familiar with a number of rules of the thumb for identifying and dating clothing. However, are they as generally applicable as we all think? We look here at a number of myths surrounding vintage clothing, which we feel everyone needs to be aware of.

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Vintage Shopping Etiquette

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Vintage Shopping Etiquette

Shopping for vintage clothing is wonderful fun but also a little different from buying modern clothes. Most vintage sellers are small independent businesses who sell vintage because we love the garments and the history that comes with them.      There are a few basic rules that will make every trader love having you as a customer:   When looking through the rails, push the hangers not the clothes and please do not pull things out by the sleeve. These pieces have survived nearly a hundred years, please be gentle and treat them with care. Please do not bring food...

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