{"id":408993723,"date":"2012-06-26T09:20:27","date_gmt":"2012-06-26T13:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=408993723"},"modified":"2019-10-29T00:24:40","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T05:24:40","slug":"how-to-date-clothing-vintage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/how-to-date-clothing-vintage\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Date Clothing as Vintage"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Knowing how to date clothing<\/a> as vintage is a skill that’s taken me years to acquire, and one that I’ll build upon for the rest of my life.<\/p>\n

I’m constantly researching what vintage sellers and fashion historians have to say about the nuances of accurately dating vintage clothing and identifying vintage labels<\/a> and tags when shopping thrift stores, estate sales, your grandmother’s closet and other secret shopping sources!<\/p>\n

To give you the tools to talk the talk and walk the walk of a vintage fashion expert, I’ve put together this article outlining eight tell-tale signs your piece is vintage, and advice on how to analyze each sign to \u00a0identify the era your piece was most likely made.<\/p>\n

So whether you’re a vintage clothing newbie or an expert looking to brush up on her skills, keep reading after the jump for my top tips on dating vintage clothing!<\/p>\n

The construction and labeling of clothing garments changed from decade to decade in the 20th century, which is a benefit for vintage lovers who want to learn how to accurately date their clothing, whether for personal or resale services.<\/p>\n

This list isn’t the end-all-be-all for dating vintage clothing<\/a>. Noting whether a garment has a union or Made in USA tag, as well as recognizing popular\u00a0silhouettes, patterns and colors of an era’s most popular clothing styles will also help to authenticate the age of a piece.<\/p>\n

Visit my article for 13 tips on dating\u00a0vintage clothing labels<\/a>!<\/p>\n

How do you determine the era of your garment?<\/em>\u00a0Share your thoughts with me in the comments below the post,\u00a0or by saying hello on\u00a0Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Instagram<\/a>! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Subscribe to my newsletter<\/a> for more secret tips on dating vintage clothing + exclusive online vintage sales!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

xx, SD<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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