Shopping at the mall is always fun, but when you want to be one of a kind, vintage is the way to go! It is always fun to find something that you know no one else will have. It also doesn’t hurt that you pay half as much. But, there are steps to shopping vintage, information you must know before you head into the jungle of clothes.
First, you must allow yourself some time. When you're vintage shopping you cannot necessarily run in, pick up what you need and leave. You must have time to browse through all the racks. Some stores are very organized; they have all the dresses in one spot and all the shirts in another. Other stores just hang items up where ever they fit. So give yourself lots of time, and then you won’t miss a thing.
Next, you have to be ready to dig; this is not the kind of shopping you're use too. You may be looking through the bin of scarves and then find a really cute belt! That’s the kind of surprises that makes vintage shopping fun. It's sort of like a fashion treasure hunt.
We understand if some of you are kind of skeptical about wearing other peoples clothing, but you're in luck! Most thrift and vintage stores screen the clothing they receive so you won't get anything soiled or unwearable. You also don’t actually have to get clothes; they also have purses, scarves, belts, and jewelry. You can find jewelry that dates all the way back to the twenties! How many people do you know can say that? In every town there is a vintage shop; most cities have a Salvation Army. If you’re in the Chicago area, check out Clothing Optional on North Clark. If you’re in New York, Alice Underground is a great shop, and L.A., hit up Jet Rag. If you can’t get yourself to a city, there is plenty to see on the web, go to Rustyzipper.com, their prices are great, and all their clothes are in great shape. If you don’t feel like looking, ask your family; your grandma, aunts, or even your mom might have some great stuff for you hidden away!
The best part about vintage shopping is that the vintage look is always in. Trends die but inevitably come back around (think leggings, maxi dresses and bang haircuts,) so your vintage finds will be closet staples!
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