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Friday, 10 June 2011
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Saturday, 14 May 2011
Vast racks and bins of old clothes can be intimidating. How do you find the perfect tweed jacket? What makes the difference between looking chic and looking as if you're wearing old clothes? And how can you be sure a vintage garment is not going to fall apart on first wearing?
Here are some tips:
Starting out, look through magazines and get a good idea of what you want. Envision how you want to dress. Have an item in mind when you go to the stores. When choosing your shopping destination, don't rule out places like Salvation Army, Goodwill or other charity outlets.
Here are some tips:
Starting out, look through magazines and get a good idea of what you want. Envision how you want to dress. Have an item in mind when you go to the stores. When choosing your shopping destination, don't rule out places like Salvation Army, Goodwill or other charity outlets.
When you're at the store, feel free to ask for help. Be patient. You may have to look at a lot of clothing. Size numbers mean nothing. You will have to try on almost everything. If you have a favorite vintage piece, take it to the store. It will give a sales associate an idea of your taste, says Kathy Rasmussen, owner of Vintage Vogue in Independence, Mo.
Don't forget you look your best when you're comfortable, says Blair Schulman, manager of Kansas City's Second Honeymoon. Don't buy anything if it doesn't feel exactly right. Examine a garment carefully for flaws. Look for holes in the fabric. Check out the seams. Consider whether the flaws can be repaired. And hold the garment up to the light to gauge the condition of the material.
Think creatively. Sometimes you can redo pieces. Terry Richardson, at Revue Boutique, is splitting up suits, making flared skirts from '50s dresses and having furs and faux furs revamped into capelets. Sometimes if a suit looks dowdy, add a modern blouse or whimsical T-shirt. An accessory such as a belt may modernize it. Good tailoring may make a big difference.
If you're shopping online, make sure you can return a garment. When you're shopping online, you can't see and touch the fabric, so you don't know if it will come apart in your hands. Try to speak to the owner if possible.
Susan Sommers, a New York fashion consultant, advises clients to start with one vintage piece and work it into their modern wardrobe. Don't be afraid to mix textures. "If you have a check jacket, wear it with new tweed trousers and a silk camisole. You have to modern it up," she says.
Use moderation to avoid the costume look. Don't, for instance, wear a vintage suit, with round-toed shoes. Wear instead updated pointed toed shoes or boots. And finally, if you are well beyond voting age or, "a grown up," be careful not to look dowdy.
"Don't wear shapeless silhouettes," she says, "and don't be afraid to show a little skin" in low rounded necklines.
Again, be creative in how you mix things up. Your grandmother's pearls might go with a denim skirt. A vintage tweed jacket enhances denim jeans and a novelty T-shirt.
Think creatively. Sometimes you can redo pieces. Terry Richardson, at Revue Boutique, is splitting up suits, making flared skirts from '50s dresses and having furs and faux furs revamped into capelets. Sometimes if a suit looks dowdy, add a modern blouse or whimsical T-shirt. An accessory such as a belt may modernize it. Good tailoring may make a big difference.
If you're shopping online, make sure you can return a garment. When you're shopping online, you can't see and touch the fabric, so you don't know if it will come apart in your hands. Try to speak to the owner if possible.
Susan Sommers, a New York fashion consultant, advises clients to start with one vintage piece and work it into their modern wardrobe. Don't be afraid to mix textures. "If you have a check jacket, wear it with new tweed trousers and a silk camisole. You have to modern it up," she says.
Use moderation to avoid the costume look. Don't, for instance, wear a vintage suit, with round-toed shoes. Wear instead updated pointed toed shoes or boots. And finally, if you are well beyond voting age or, "a grown up," be careful not to look dowdy.
"Don't wear shapeless silhouettes," she says, "and don't be afraid to show a little skin" in low rounded necklines.
Again, be creative in how you mix things up. Your grandmother's pearls might go with a denim skirt. A vintage tweed jacket enhances denim jeans and a novelty T-shirt.
Vintage Means Value
Because vintage means value. You can get great, unique clothing, often at bargain-basement prices. All you have to do is act fast and keep your eyes open.
The word "vintage" is bandied about so much these days; you'd think that anything that isn't current season is vintage. That's not technically true. There are several distinct categories of secondhand clothes, including:
- Antique: Generally, anything before 1920. These usually run small and are made of delicate fabrics. These are often bought as investment pieces to display and not to wear.
- Vintage: Clothing from the 1920's to roughly the mid-1970's.
- Consignment: Current or near-current styles, usually less than three years old. Some vintage pieces can and do end up in consignment shops, particularly handbags, jewelry, and shoes.
- Thrift: A term usually applied to clothes donated for charitable resale at such places like Salvation Army and Goodwill. May also apply to inexpensive goods sold at flea markets.
So what can you do with vintage clothes? Here are a couple of ideas:
Special Occasion
Have a big social event coming up, like a reunion, ball, wedding, or charity function? Why not make an entrance in a smashing gown from the 1930's? Or a sexy number from the 1950's? This is one of the biggest enticements for celebrities and socialites. A head turning, unique looks at a bargain-basement price.
Costume
If you have a costumed event coming up, wearing vintage clothes will lend authenticity. Whether it's a costumed ball or a period play, wearing clothes from the era will make you feel as if you've been transported back in time.
Have a big social event coming up, like a reunion, ball, wedding, or charity function? Why not make an entrance in a smashing gown from the 1930's? Or a sexy number from the 1950's? This is one of the biggest enticements for celebrities and socialites. A head turning, unique looks at a bargain-basement price.
Costume
If you have a costumed event coming up, wearing vintage clothes will lend authenticity. Whether it's a costumed ball or a period play, wearing clothes from the era will make you feel as if you've been transported back in time.
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