Buying Vintage Clothing Tips
With all the latest buzz of helping the environment,
wearing vintage clothing is a great choice as not only
is having some vintage items in your wardrobe a
unique statement, but no energy resources have
been wasted. Part of the beauty of vintage clothing is
our ability to see a new use for an old item. For
teenagers and twenty or thirty-somethings, vintage
clothing is often used as a source for one-of-a-kind
styles.
Value & Price of Vintage Clothing
As in all antiques, the value of vintage clothing is based
upon market, quality, condition and availability. The
best way to ascertain the value of vintage clothing is to
do your homework - eBay is a good place for research.
Take the time to educate yourself by reading articles or
buying vintage clothing books. Vintage clothing can be
both a fashion statement and an investment. Vintage
clothing from the 1950s and later is generally fairly
easy to locate, and can be quite affordable. Designer
pieces, however, can be expensive as they have
become desirable collectors items.
Highly collectible items, such as high-end designer
gowns, Hawaiian print shirts, and bowling shirts from
the 1950s, can be quite valuable and will continue to
grow in value.
Caring for Vintage Clothing
Because vintage clothing is not new, it's important that
you properly understand the condition of a garment.
Here are some tips for keeping your vintage clothing in
top shape:
To avoid shrinkage and fading, air or drip-dry your
vintage clothing instead of using a dryer.
Some older items may not be washable and will have to
be dry cleaned.
Never hang knits or delicate fabrics and never use
metal hangers for any type of vintage clothing. If the
heavily beaded silk chiffon dresses of the 1920s were
kept hanging in the closet, they pulled themselves
apart from their own weight over years.
If a piece of vintage clothing is particularly old, it might
not withstand stretching.
Accessories
Don't forget about vintage
accessories such as
handbags (beaded bags,
for example) and scarves
(such as Pucci scarves),
as well as purses, shawls,
fans, gloves, hats,
sunglasses, belts, ties,
and handkerchiefs. A well
chosen vintage accessory
can be incorporated into
any wardrobe. Whatever
your age, you can find a
fashion style that's right
for you with vintage
clothing.
So enjoy clothes shopping.
Prepare by:
Rita Sharma
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