Secret Tips and Tricks From a Professional Vintage Shopper
It’s Vintage Week at Yahoo Style! In honor of our favorite environmentally friendly way to make sure you’re never wearing the same outfit as everyone else, we’re bringing you insider intel on the best vintage — what to look for, where to find it, and how to make the most money when selling yours. Stay tuned all week for more.
I’m the type of girl whose bedside table is loaded with 1950s party dresses, and that’s just a small part of my ever-growing collection. Clothing to me has always been a way to express my mood, showing my individuality, and to remind people (and myself) that it’s OK to be a weirdo. Over the years, I have done my time as a buyer for vintage clothing stores, and I now dress people and spaces for movies and television. The world of wardrobe and props is insanely fast-paced. I’ve had to make a futuristic space suit with a working record player attached to it. And as for my personal style, in New York I’m surrounded by wardrobe innovators and am constantly challenged to step up my outfit game. At least once a day, I see someone and think, “Damn, that shoe-earring combo is aces!” and race home eagerly, trying to piece together how I can pull off the same look.
I know vintage shopping can be overwhelming. It’s so tough to figure out where the heck to start. Are you new at the game and want to know how to make sense of what’s out there? Or are you a vintage freak looking to push the boundaries? Well, I’m here to help.
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