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Vintage and Second Hand Shopping
Retail Prices Beware! This site is going to teach you to be a Budget Shopper!
Hey Guys, Spring is here. Take your allergy meds cuz were going Vintage Shopping.
Everyone has been commenting on my recent Goodwill Purchases, saying things like "sharp, handsome and, svelt". It was after this hefty ego indulgence that it hit me. I should help all the pathetic saps out there look amazing on a super cheap Vintage Budget.
First things first. Vintage shops stink, get over it. I myself suffer from dust allergies and most shops like Goodwill and St. Vinnie's make me sneeze out a lung. Your never going to find authentic, vintage deals without some sort of foul, dust infested, mothball reeking, geriatric kitchen, foot fungus smell.
Second, go with an idea, not a mindset. Think about what kinds of things you are looking for, like a nice fitted jacket, retro belt, button up top, or slacks. Keep in mind what colors you look good on you and what colors the fashion magazines are hailing as the new looks of spring and summer. Fashion is recylcled, and vintage shops are full of recycled goods.
Keep your main focus on fabric quality. Slowly walk down the aisle looking and touching each garment with your finger. Ignore things that are dingy, faded, cheap looking, or anything you would buy at Wal-Mart. Let your sight become adjusted to searching for high quality fabric, ones that are crisp, bright, and shapely.
When you see a nice fabric, pull it out. Check the arms, pits, the entire back. Also check the inside to make sure the seams aren't falling apart. Keep a watchfull eye for stains. Stained clothing is worthless to me.
It's not high quality vintage unless it is stain and tear free and barely, if ever used.
Sometimes you find a gem, but are crestfallen when you see it's way too big. Stop being such a cheap ass whiner and go to a tailor. There are a million places to go, but my personal favorite is Mary's Tailoring on State St.
Tip a little bit extra and you will get exceptional service for life.
Finally, don't be disappointed if you don't find something at one store. There are countless places to find vintage clothing. Keep trying and you will dazzle everyone with your Vintage Mod Style!
Ever done something really stupid and wished you could be a different person? Do you get sick of always having the same hair, same clothes, same life?
Change Up Your Style!. The great thing about modern fashion is you can have whatever style you want. You just have to play the part. If your outfit looks cool, it doesn't matter if it's 70s, 80s or Bohemian Chic.
The best place to start is accessories. Find a cool belt or jacket, something that you really love. Pick a few basics that work with that accessory, and build from there. Stop wearing the same two outfits over and over and over. And please get some new jeans, you look like crap in that old acid wash taper.Get your gluteus to the Second Hand Shops.
Find a nice fitted jacket, some retro shirts with longer pointed collars, and some shinny shoes. I'm so sick of men's ugly Wal-Mart drabby shoes. By no means do you have to spend $100 on shoes, but $50 is about right.
Have a second collection of casual clothing.
Get some long-sleeve thermals in black, brown and blue for basics, then layer with t-shirts. Change the style by changing your hat. Wear a spunky baseball cap to look more skater punk, wear an old mans hat off to the side to look more Retro Mod.Buy a pair of really expensive jeans. Girls spend so much money on clothing, we can afford to have one really nice pair of jeans. Go with something Italian and untreated, like Nudies. Dark Nudies can be worn with your jackets, thermals, t-shirts, or anyting else.
Buy cute socks. You can get them for super cheap at Marshall's or TJ Max. Everyone notices when you have fancy socks on.
Anything you do, the most important is to CHANGE IT UP. Pretend your a different person. Keep people guessing. And if you get hammered drunk and make a total ass out of yourself, avoid the bar for 2 weeks, cut your hair, and make up a new character with clothes. People will love you even more.