What to Look For in Vintage Clothes

By: David M Wilson

Collecting vintage clothes can be fun and hip. Nothing like finding a really cool skirt in a style none of your friends have seen. When they find out it is a vintage mod skirt and almost 40 years old the wow factor only increases. Vintage clothes are not just old clothes but they represent a time and fashion (or fad) history.

If you want fun and funky clothes to wear vintage clothes from the 1960's and 1970's would be a great place to start. 60's clothes from the mod "invasion" were re-popularized in the Austin Powers movie and are known for bright colors, short hems and sharp lines. Later years brought more psychedelic colors and patterns along with more denim and leather. All the eras have a signature item of clothing be it the mini-skirt from the mid 1960's to the suede tasseled jacket of the late 1960's.

When shopping for vintage clothing look for the original labels. Examine the clothes closely for holes, stains, missing linings or any other wear that may have occurred over the years. Make sure the colors have not faded (too much). If you are buying the clothes on-line make sure you ask questions before you bid - if it will bug you that the previous owners wrote their name in marker on the label then make sure you ask.. Make sure the vintage clothes are something that will be able to withstand multiple washed or dry-cleaning. Try it on and make sure it fits (or make sure you can return it if it does not). Don't forget to accessorize be it with a cool peace symbol or some other vintage item.

Enjoy the process and most of all enjoy the clothes.

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Dave Wilson www.vintagemodclothes.com

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