{"id":409011452,"date":"2023-02-16T14:37:22","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T20:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=409011452"},"modified":"2023-02-16T14:37:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T20:37:25","slug":"clothing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-love\/clothing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Shop for Vintage Clothing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Is it possible to shop the latest trends without getting new clothes? Absolutely! Secondhand shops are fantastic places to get inspiration from so that you can look brand new without being brand new. <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011462\" title=\"How to Shop for Vintage Clothing\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing.jpg\" alt=\"How to Shop for Vintage Clothing\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finding_Vintage_Women%E2%80%99s_Clothes\"><\/span>Finding Vintage Women\u2019s Clothes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6491152948052\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-6491152948052\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-love\/clothing\/#Finding_Vintage_Women%E2%80%99s_Clothes\" title=\"Finding Vintage Women\u2019s Clothes\">Finding Vintage Women\u2019s Clothes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-love\/clothing\/#It%E2%80%99s_Fashionable\" title=\"It&#8217;s Fashionable\">It&#8217;s Fashionable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-love\/clothing\/#European_Phenomenon\" title=\"European Phenomenon\">European Phenomenon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-love\/clothing\/#Up_Your_Game\" title=\"Up Your Game\">Up Your Game<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>When shopping for <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/understanding-vintage-clothing\/\">vintage clothing<\/a>, consider that you might not want to look too retro. Who really wants to be caught dead wearing a nylon petticoat instead of modern <a href=\"https:\/\/spanx.com\/collections\/shapewear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">womens shapewear<\/a>? You may go for a bare leg over seamed stockings. You may even want a cardigan that you can tuck right into a <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-midi-skirt\/\">midi skirt<\/a>, neutral and sleek like ones from an autumn\/winter Chanel catwalk, not fuzzy pastels with embroidered flowers. This might be a challenge. Can you find new clothes with a chic vintage look without buying brand-new clothes?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011463\" title=\"How to Shop for Vintage Clothing\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to Shop for Vintage Clothing\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-1.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-1-500x328.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-1-1200x787.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-1-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-1-1536x1007.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It%E2%80%99s_Fashionable\"><\/span>It&#8217;s Fashionable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Believe it or not, vintage <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-fashion-shopping\/\">fashion shopping<\/a> is quite trendy. It\u2019s sustainable retail therapy and a feel-good fix for shopping that won\u2019t add to the clothing overproduction environmental problem. All over the planet, younger generations are returning to a predilection for secondhand clothing pieces that their parent\u2019s generation never cultivated due to their desire for ready-made fast fashion.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"European_Phenomenon\"><\/span>European Phenomenon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This novel idea of shopping for secondhand clothes is even starting to be felt on the high-fashion streets. For example, in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coventgarden.london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Covent Garden<\/a> right in London, you\u2019ll find a branch of Picknweight, which is a vintage store that has a cult following in Berlin, where it had a long line of customers when it opened. Next door is Rokit, which is an institution when it <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-love\/vintage-style-challenge\/\">comes to vintage clothing<\/a>. It\u2019s sold over a million tons since its first branch opened in 1986 in Camden. The floor of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/the-affirmation-tote\/\">shop<\/a> is vast, but you\u2019ll find that many vintage stores curate their inventory so that they reflect current trends. \\<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011464\" title=\"How to Shop for Vintage Clothing\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-2.jpg\" alt=\"How to Shop for Vintage Clothing\" width=\"1980\" height=\"1337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-2.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-2-500x338.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-2-1200x810.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-2-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-2-1536x1037.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1980px) 100vw, 1980px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Up_Your_Game\"><\/span>Up Your Game<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Shopping for secondhand clothes means you need to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.collegefashion.net\/shopping\/top-5-ways-to-be-a-smart-shopper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smart shopper<\/a>. If you walk into an exclusive new-clothes store, you\u2019ll easily find ready-made looks. They\u2019re presented quite glossily on mannequins and even helpfully merchandised along with stock in varying sizes and even coordinating items. When you shop at a secondhand establishment, you need to move a bit slower because you need to look harder. You might even need to use your brain just a bit. This can help when it comes to reminding you that while brand-new clothing looks best when spotlighted and fluffed in the stores, secondhand shops are different. Pieces you\u2019ll find there tend to undersell themselves in the store but really come alive once you get them home. <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409011465\" title=\"How to Shop for Vintage Clothing\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-3.jpg\" alt=\"How to Shop for Vintage Clothing\" width=\"1260\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-3.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-3-492x500.jpg 492w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-3-1181x1200.jpg 1181w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-to-shop-for-vintage-clothing-3-768x780.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you go to a <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/boho-chic-thrift-style\/\">thrift shop looking<\/a> for a bourgeois look, search for midi skirts, blouses, and trench coats. Leather should also be on your hit list for <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/contemporary-vintage-asos\/\">contemporary vintage<\/a>. You can usually find a number of leather pieces at secondhand stores, but you can narrow your options down by searching for tailored pieces in shades that are neutral, like gray or brown.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re more interested in clothing that appears current instead of bargains from designer brands, don\u2019t even look at the labels except when looking for your size. Zoom in on things that are gold, tan, or beige. If you\u2019re looking for a skirt, go for the length that feels best to you. You may even get lucky and find a few silk blouses. Argyle knit sweaters are also good finds. Tweed blazers might catch your eye if you\u2019re looking for a more business look. If sportswear with a <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/90s\/\">90s<\/a> look is your thing, you\u2019ll more than likely find plenty \u2013 lots of Adidas and Reebok hoodies, and typically for low prices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Shopping for <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/mannequins-vs-models\/\">vintage clothing<\/a> is an easy and fun way to get your shopping fix without breaking the bank.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is it possible to shop the latest trends without getting new clothes? Absolutely! Secondhand shops are fantastic places to get inspiration from so that you can look brand new without being brand new. Finding Vintage Women\u2019s Clothes When shopping for vintage clothing, consider that you might not want to look too retro. 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