Blogger Michelle on vintage shopping
Second-hand shops have long since nothing in common with dark, musty and gloomy junk stores. Vintage is more popular than ever, not only the desire for sustainability, but also celebrities are making the trend popular.
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Whether on Grandma's attic, at the flea market or in a second-hand shop, everywhere we look for pretty parts, even the four-year-old shirt by H & M is over-zealously referred to as vintage. But where do you find a few great clothes between all the things sorted out! Not the "where" but the "how" is crucial. With a few helpful tips, everyone will find a nice second-hand garment for their wardrobe. See every coat stand through The special feature of second-hand is that every piece of clothing is unique. So you do not overlook any part, you should go over each hanger. Finally, the details make the difference.
2. Be open to change In vintage shopping, try to be open to ideas and change. Especially here you often find things that do not sit as you would like them. Too long a skirt can be shortened and a too wide top takes, put in the pants, shape.
3. Choose Unique GarmentsCurly and unusual garments and accessories make second-hand shopping so special and different from shopping in traditional fashion chains. When shopping you should therefore look out for unique parts, for example, current trends can serve as inspiration.
4. Try it on It's important to try everything on vintage clothes, because you never know what the garment looks like on your own body. Everyone has a different body type, so some things can look cute on the hanger, but maybe it has a cut that looks horrible on one. Do not worry about a strange smell, clothes can be washed! (Except real leather etc.) In addition, you can not always trust the second hand sizes. The size of the top may be larger or smaller than it usually wears, but body types and dimensions change with the years and so do the different sizes of dresses.
5. Trust your gut feelingThere are so many individual things you can look at at a flea market. Therefore, you should just trust your instincts and wait and see what captures your own gaze. Then you look for a few things that you will really try on, otherwise the mass simply overwhelms you and you will not find anything in the end.
6. Take a FriendWhat's the saying, two eyes are better than one. Together with a good friend you manage the mass of clothes better. By splitting you get a better overview and can show each other at the end what you have found beautiful. There should be no shopping competition between the friends, but a silent agreement that you can always borrow the finds from each other. It is best if you know the mutual taste, maybe you find something that might please the other.
7. Visit to other departments Great finds are also made in other departments. For example, in the men's department, there you will find, for example, oversized cardigans, print shirts and check shirts. Great stuff to try the boyfriend look. Girls and boys with rather petite characters should also stop by in the children's section. Here you can find cute clothes at reasonable prices.
With these seven tricks, the next vintage shopping trip will certainly be successful and the yield is also huge in the second-hand shop!
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