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1. Find something that speaks to your heart
2. Try it on and make sure it’s comfortable {avoid stiff fabrics}
3. If clothing has a stain, that doesn’t rule it out, but make sure it’s priced accordingly. If you love the dress, you might be willing to put up with a small stain or slight discoloration.
4. Be cautious of faulty zippers or something that requires too much altering. These can add significant costs to the piece.
5. Mix your vintage finds with modern pieces you already own for a fresh look.
6. Know your measurements and try on garments whenever possible. Sizing for vintage clothing is very different than our clothing sizes now.
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Isn’t vintage fun? If you and I were going shopping tomorrow, would you rather find the most amazing vintage painting or the perfect vintage dress?
painting! I’m trying to be healthier, and wouldn’t want to be discouraged by dresses that were too small. I love your blog, and hope to one day own something of your gorgeous jewelry. You get it right, every time!
Have a lovely Tuesday,
Barbie F.
I would definitely go for the painting. I’ve always wanted to have a gallery of vintage art and I finally did it! I just finished hanging my goodies in our hallway. None of my “pieces” are particularly valuable, but I have loved hunting for each of them.
Love Whimsy! I see two things I might have to go snag
Carpenteria has lots hidden treasures
lisa, we love whimsy too, i can find a handful in the photos that i need! their garden store is also amazing. the question of the day is the most unfair question. the sun would set before i could decide. xoxo
The film reels and dice are calling my name!
I’d go for the dress….
LOVE!!! I’m contemplating a trip up that way soon. I will have to check them out. You always find the best things.
Love that area!
Now that’s my kind of shop, I just love to walk and rummage through antique shops.
Thanks for the shout out, Lisa, about our stores (Whimsy)!
So honored to be included on your wonderful blog!!!!
I used to hate antique shops when I was little & my mom dragged me into them on the weekends but now I’d go nuts taking pictures of all the amazing vintage things!
Great tips! I’d rather a great vintage dress.
That has to be the coolest store ever!!! I love places like that where their are hidden treasures around every corner – kind of like the attic in a great-relatives home.