Style Tips 5 years ago Every Girl's Guide to Buying Vintage
Buying vintage can be tough but there is nothing quite like a good vintage find.
When I was in New York for Fashion Week, I stopped by What Goes Around Comes Around, a luxury vintage store that basically felt like I died and went to heaven.
From the hyper-curated selection of vintage coats to the walls of color-coded Chanel bags, I was in pure awe of the beauty. This experience inspired be to create a post discussing the top tips for scouting out the perfect vintage finds.
Know The Source
First thing’s first, it is critical to know where your pieces are coming from and that they’re legit. It is so easy to buy fakes, so my number one rule is only shop vintage at a place I trust.
Places like What Goes Around Comes Around or 1stdibs are wonderful because you know that everything is sourced from the top places and they only house the best vintage around. Additionally, you can shop online, which is a wonderful resource if you aren’t in New York or Los Angeles.
Be Patient
When I was in New York this past month, I was completely overwhelmed {in a good way}. I only had a short amount of time to browse around before heading to my next show of Fashion Week. While I had my eyes set on a couple items, I knew this wasn’t the type of decision I should hastily make.
When investing in a vintage piece, it is crucial to shop around and find exactly what you are looking for. On the flip side, when you find that piece, you’ve got to snag it right away as good finds go so fast!
Know its Worth
Our tastes change, so it’s imperative to be able to resell your vintage finds if you no longer are loving them. The great thing about vintage is if you find something valuable and maintain its quality, it will oftentimes increase in value over time. While it is of course most important to love the piece no matter the brand, style, or future value, knowing the worth of the product will indicate if you’re making a worthwhile investment.
Size & Fit
It is so important to remember that when you are looking for clothes, sizes on vintage are often different than they currently run today. Don’t dismiss an item based on the size on the tag, but rather the fit on your own body. On this note, fit is everything when it comes making your investment worthwhile, so make sure you love the way it looks in the fitting room.
Shop While Traveling
One of the best times to shop for vintage is while you’re away from home. Not only does it widen the array of possibilities, but it allows you to forever associate that special purchase with your experience, which I find so special.
Know How {And Be Willing to} Take Care of Your Pieces
Whether it’s a velvet handbag or a shearling coat, it is critical to properly store and clean your vintage pieces. A good vintage store will know exactly how you should take care of your new purchase.
Enjoy the Experience
Even though I didn’t end up making a purchase while I was in New York, the experience as a whole was so fun. It’s great getting inspiration from vintage stores and curating a wishlist for the future.
Do you have any tips for scouting out the best vintage finds? Comment below!
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