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The Ultimate Guide to Shopping & Styling Vintage Clothing

The Ultimate guide to shopping and styling vintage clothing

Do you love vintage clothing? Do you know how to choose vintage clothing? Where to shop for vintage clothing? Or how to get the best deals for vintage clothing?

Everything you need to know is right here in my ultimate guide to shopping and styling vintage.

Yes I love vintage and yes I’m happy to share my obsession with the world. Why be a cookie cutter version of everyone else wearing the same clothing when you can stand out as an original wearing vintage?

Vintage helps save the environment. There are no down sides to wearing vintage. So without further adieu let’s discuss everything you ever needed to know about vintage clothing…

How to dress vintage as a couple.

What is vintage clothing?

Generally speaking, clothing which was produced before the 1920s is referred to as antique clothing and clothing from the 1920s to 20 years before the present day is considered vintage. Retro, short for retrospective, or “vintage style” usually refers to clothing that imitates the style of a previous era but was not actually created at that time.

How to wear vintage clothing for men and women

Where can I buy vintage clothing?

There are many places you can shop for vintage clothing. Ebay, Etsy (shop Vintage By Suzanne here ), estate sales, garage sales, vintage fairs, vintage shops consignment stores and thrift shops.  I go into detail on how to shop at vintage stores, consignment stores, thrift stores and estate sales but many of my same tips can be applied when you are shopping at garage sales, online or at a vintage fair.

Top tips how to choose and shop for vintage at vintage stores.

Shop for treasures I’ve curated for my Etsy store here. 

Everything you wanted to know about shopping and buying vintage clothing

 Top tips for shopping at estate sales.

How to shop at estate sales like a pro

Top tips for shopping at consignment stores.

How to shop at consignment stores like a pro.

Top tips for shopping at thrift stores.

How to shop at thrift stores.

Now that you scored some fab vintage clothing are you looking for ideas on how to style it? I’ve got you covered!

How to Style and wear vintage Dresses.

How to style a vintage dress

How to Style a vintage Pencil Skirt .

How to style a vintage pencil skirt

How to Style a vintage Bow Blouse .

How to style a pussy bow blouse

How to Style vintage palazzo and cigarette pants.

How to style vintage trousers

How to Style a vintage maxi skirt.

How to wear bold vintage maxi dresses.

Popular bloggers that wear vintage clothing well.

Additional brilliant blogs resources for all things vintage

Vintage Vixen

Vintage Style Files

Toronto Vintage Society

Porcelina’s World

I wear vintage clothing regularly on my blog and sell vintage in my online Etsy store so be sure to stop by to see the newest treasures I’ve found and how I’m styling them.

If you’re a vintage lover I’d love to hear from you! Drop me a line or send me a photo of you wearing your favourite items. Maybe I’ll feature you.

Now go forth with your new wisdom and spread the vintage love!

 

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Vintage by Suzanne Clothing
This outfit reminds me of Mary Poppins. I always l This outfit reminds me of Mary Poppins. I always loved her style and attitude. ⁣
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60s Lace Up Red Go Go Boots - Leather Steampunk Victorian Style Granny Booties - 7 US - 2" Leather Heel Almond Toe
1950s Evening Clutch - Gold Metallic Elegant Eveni 1950s Evening Clutch - Gold Metallic Elegant Evening Purse With Small Chain - Pleather Vegan Animal Friendly Handbag - Prom Wedding
60s Lace Up Red Go Go Boots - Leather Steampunk Vi 60s Lace Up Red Go Go Boots - Leather Steampunk Victorian Style Granny Booties - 7 US - 2" Leather Heel Almond Toe
Most of my closet is filled with vintage pieces ho Most of my closet is filled with vintage pieces however I do own a few Anthropologie pieces that I have collected over the years. This crocheted knit maxi dress is one of them. Funny thing about this dress is that the knit stretches as the day progresses. By the evening it is a couple of inches longer. I've had to hem this a couple of times. If only I too could get taller throughout the day! ⁣
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Have you ever had a dress literally "grow on you?"
This dress is fabulous, comfortable and oh-so-easy This dress is fabulous, comfortable and oh-so-easy-to-wear. ⁣
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Vintage 80s Psychedelic Midi Dress by ALGO-ETTES With Pockets - Colourful Spring Summer Boho Day Dress - M/L
RARE Vintage 1980s Celine Skirt With Chain Belt - RARE Vintage 1980s Celine Skirt With Chain Belt - Designer CELINE Made in France Black Wool Crepe Skirt - Large
Pieces that have moved on. ⁣ ⁣ This gorgeous v Pieces that have moved on. ⁣
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This gorgeous vintage leather bag found a new home a while back. ⁣
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The maxi skirt was silk and also moved on. ⁣
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Kind of cool to look back on items and see how my style has evolved.⁣
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I recently changed over my winter to summer in my closet and realized that quite a few of the pieces felt like they were meant for someone else. Has that ever happened to you?
Vintage BILTMORE Hat - Wool Felt Fedora Moe Penn H Vintage BILTMORE Hat - Wool Felt Fedora Moe Penn Hat With Feather Detail Comes In Original Box - 7 1/8 - 1950s 1960s⁣
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Classic Biltmore men's hat in original box. Looks like it was never worn. Has button string attached to avoid losing it in the wind. Says the colour is navy blue but looks more black to me. Model is Moe Penn.⁣
Inner circumference 21.25". ⁣
Labelled as size 57, 7 1/8⁣
Excellent vintage condition. ⁣
I ship from Canada.⁣
Shipping is based on weight and volume. Will ship in original box.
80s BOULET Cowboy Boots - Vintage 1980s Brown Cont 80s BOULET Cowboy Boots - Vintage 1980s Brown Contrast Embroidered Authentic Cowboy Boots - Women's 10 Men's 9 - Made in Canada
In praise of the vintage caftan. ⁣ ⁣ For many In praise of the vintage caftan. ⁣
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For many years I watched Mrs. Roper on Three's Company and laughed at her gaudy over-the-top caftan style. Turns out I've turned into her and I'm not unhappy about it. I greatly admire her love of life, colour and excess. ⁣
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If you don't know her look up some videos and you'll see what I mean. Also be sure to check out the fun fashion on that show. So much great 70s inspiration.
Victorian Black Beaded Lace Caplet Mourning Cape - Victorian Black Beaded Lace Caplet Mourning Cape - Antique 19th Century Embellished Gothic Steampunk Mourning Caplet Shrug Bolero - S/M
Antique 1920s Beaded Velvet Caplet Cropped Jacket Antique 1920s Beaded Velvet Caplet Cropped Jacket - 20s Art Deco Great Gatsby Flapper Bolero Shrug - XS/S
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