Blessing your closet with vintage pieces has so many advantages. First of all, you’re choosing an option that does not add more waste to the environment. Second of all, vintage pieces are often better quality because they’re not part of the fast-fashion industry. Third of all, you’ll be wearing pieces that are unique.
Something really important to consider, is acquiring pieces that don’t age you in a totally weird way. There is such a thing as timeless beauty, and vintage shopping doesn’t have to mean looking like you travelled back in time to wear your grandmothers curtains as a dress (that have a weird smell, by the way).
Here are 3 tips to help you successfully shop, that’s also sustainable.
Find shops slightly outside of the city.
Trendy, urban fashionistas are always scoping out the best finds at thrift shops downtown, so there’s not a great chance you’ll get there to find the good stuff. Go to a shop either in a suburb or in another city farther away from trendy neighbourhoods because those will be less busy.
Look for the best quality.
Especially in the outerwear section, look for real over synthetic materials. The best quality leather and jean jackets are always a few decades old.
Don’t be afraid to mix up your decades.
Trends sink and resurface every few years – if you see something that captures your eye or that fits you beautifully, don’t shy away from a look that isn’t 21st century trending. There is something beautiful about fashion from each time period, so be open to a new look.
There you have it, the best tips to help you find pieces that you’ll treasure in your closet, until it’s someone else’s turn to find it in a vintage shop.