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Vintage Clothing Collecting
There are fabulous finds, dismal duds and everything in between from every period. How do you decide where your find fits in this spectrum?
There are limitless possibilities, from 1840s country print dresses to Rudi Gernreich topless bathing suits. Mint condition is extremely rare for any antique; frankly it’s rare for any period of vintage clothing.
Black is the most commonly found color in vintage clothing, with cream/white a distant second. While these garments may be quite fine, few will want a collection of only black and cream. Prints can add impact to your vintage wardrobe or collection. Some collect with specific prints (such as leopard, polka dots or 40s novelty prints) in mind.
Good labels are a plus, and for many serious collectors, a requirement, but a great deal of vintage clothing will not be labeled. Store labels started in the 1880s when dressmaking departments were active and these are often quite wonderful. Big name labels are desirable and worthwhile.
Enjoy developing your own taste, sense of history, and style with your vintage clothing finds!
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SOLD! Hollywood Regency Bamboo Long Dresser Palm Beach California Style
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Vintage Victrola Repurposed Furniture Idea-Cocktail Bar
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Vintage Toy Playskool Ride on tyke Bike Wooden Scooter 1965
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Retro Swag Chair Atomic Black and Red Game room Man Cave Tattoo shop
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Industrial Rustic Wood & Metal Pendant Light Unique Hanging Lamp Dining Room Bedroom Kitchen
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Vintage farmhouse wicker chairs pair wide intricate design
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Vintage Mid-Century Corner table with Cabinet Solid Heavy piece, not solid wood.
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4 Vintage Wood Folding Chairs Danish Modern Dining Set Porch
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Art Deco Wrought Iron Swivel Turn Vanity Chair Make Up Chair with Pink Padded Seat
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RARE Vintage Clip on Earrings, Heads w/ Black Enamel Faces Blackamoor Couture
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3 Vintage Solid Wood Slatted Folding Chairs Peerless Tucker Duck & Rubber Company
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Short Divider 3 Folding Screen 18th century fabric design