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This is one of the first things to consider. Here is a helpful guide to judging the condition of vintage clothing: Mint ~ An item is as pristine and perfect as the day it was made, and might still have the tags attached. If the tag is still on the garment, you might see the term New Old Stock, or Deadstock, used as a descriptive term. Being NOS or Deadstock doesn’t necessarily make an item Mint! So read descriptions carefully and ask questions if you’re not certain about something in the listing description. Near Mint ~ As close to Mint as possible without being perfect. An item has only the slightest sign of wear. Excellent ~ An item shows typical signs of wear due to occasional use. Very Good ~ An item is absolutely wearable but has some minor flaws. Good ~ An item is wearable but could never be returned to Excellent condition even if repairs are made.

Vintage clothing gives you a chance to break away from mass produced clothing. History has proven that fashion tends to recyle certain looks and styles. Today's top fashion designers get much of their inspiration from looks and styles of past decades.

Measurements should be taken over your undergarments. Pull the measuring tape snug, but not too tight and measure around the fullest part of each body area for bust, waist and hips. The measurements we provide the actual measurements of the garment. They do not include the amount of ease you need to in a comfortable manner. The amount of ease needed is a matter of personal preference, depending on whether you like a tight or loose fit. The general guidelines are: 1 1/2" to 4" bust ease 1" waist ease 2" hip ease ~The Way We Take Our Measurements~ The garment is placed on a flat surface and measured across, then doubled for the total measurement for bust, waist and hip area. The bust measure is the fullest part of the garment from the bust/pit area. The length of the garment is measured from back, base of neck to hem.

Actually, vintage clothing is quite durable. This is due to the fact that better materials and techniques were used in the past than are used today. There was a lot more emphasis on clothing being well made because clothes had to last longer since people did not buy new clothing as often as we do today. They were in the habit of recycling their garments through necessity and made sure that they were crafted to last a long time. There was a lot more done by hand in the manufacturing of vintage clothing than we see today Vintage clothing has survived decades and will more than likely survive several more, so go ahead and enjoy your vintage garment.