vintage seller – The Best Dress

“Thanks, it’s vintage.”
You, wearing a newly acquired vintage piece

Vintage clothing is a unique and stylish wardrobe addition that can be a great way to express your personality, but if you aren’t familiar with the vintage market it can be hard to know where to begin.

Seek Out A Reputable Seller

The best vintage sellers are also collectors and love to nerd out about their items. Most are more than happy to help guide you and suggest items if you aren’t entirely sure what you are looking for. They may even have unlisted stock that fits your wish list.

Brick and mortar retail stores are always a fun way to start your search. Being able to see, touch, and try-on pieces is an experience that can’t be matched when online shopping.

Where online shopping succeeds, however, is in the sheer amount of options. There is no comparison for being able to find the exact dress you are looking for on the other side of the country with the click of a button.

There is an incredibly saturated market of resellers online and it can be daunting to try and find the right shop to buy from for the first time. Browsing hashtags on Instagram can be a great way to filter through sellers quickly. It is also an easy way get an idea of what is available without limiting you to one specific purchasing platform like Etsy, Ebay, or Depop. Visiting individual accounts on Instagram will lead you to links to their shops or instructions on how to purchase. Look for responsive sellers with positive feedback.

Find A Statement Piece

A statement piece, like a party dress, can be a great way to step into the world of vintage fashion. If you have a big event coming up, consider sourcing a vintage look to stand out in the crowd. A beautiful vintage dress will always be a great conversation starter. Vintage is often rare due to its age, so it is pretty much guaranteed that you will not be wearing the same outfit as anyone else. Once you acquire your first statement piece you will be smitten with vintage!

What To Look For In A Garment

The best vintage resellers will have the garment clean and any flaws noted or fixed to the best of their ability. Vintage clothing can be fifty or more years old, so signs of age and wear are to be expected. If you’re paying top dollar for a piece, you don’t want to have to dry clean and make major repairs. Vintage clothing is usually well-made and will withstand time and wear if cared for properly.

How Do You Know If It Will Fit?

Know your measurements! Vintage sizes are not comparable to modern day clothing sizes, so pay attention to the measurements in the garment listing to ensure a proper fit. If you have something in your closet that fits the way you like, lay it flat and compare measurements to the item you are thinking of purchasing.