Vintage Fashion
Vintage is a popular word in the fashion world, as it conjures up an image of a classic piece of clothing that was made to last, and more than likely has a designer label attached. However, there is also a tendency to label something as vintage simply because it is old or has been used.
True vintage clothing will have been manufactured from the 1920’s up to around the 1970’s. It is also very rarely that you will find a true vintage item in a charity shop. Most people who have vintage clothes will recognise its value and will sell to a specialist store or through an auction site online. The popularity of vintage clothing also means that you should be prepared to pay out for it. Some vintage items will cost more than a similar item brand new.
Popular vintage items today include designer handbags, 1950’s dresses, evening dresses from the 1920’s, as well as jeans and dresses from the 1960’s.
It is also a good idea to double-check sizes when purchasing vintage items. Sizes were calculated slightly differently in the past and it may be that if you buy an item in what you think is your size, it will not fit. Some items will give measurements rather than a dress size, so it pays to be aware of your individual measurements.
Those who do not have the money to invest in genuine vintage pieces may be tempted to purchase a reproduction vintage item, and there are many shops where these are available.