Buying Vintage

Condition

Shopping for vintage clothing, jewelry and accessories differs from usual retail shopping because most vintage items have been previously worn and are not usually brand new.  Each one of a kind piece comes with its own stories and history. Our preference is to stock items in the best condition and if the item shows any wear, we will always list these details under “Condition” in the listing.

The condition grading system goes as follows:

• Mint: An item is as perfect and pristine as when it was originally made and shows no sign of wear.

• Near mint: An item shows only the slightest signs of wear.

• Excellent: An item shows typical signs of wear due to occasional use.

• Very good: An item is considered wearable but has some surface flaws.

Measurements

Vintage sizing can sometimes vary drastically from modern sizing. We provide accurate measurements listed in the descriptions for our items and that is the best way to determine proper fit. All measurements are taken with the garment lying flat and then doubled. As a tip, compare the given measurements with the measurements from an article of clothing that fits you well to see if the item will be the right fit for you. Please feel free to contact us via email or using our contact form with any sizing questions.

Our measurements are taken as follows:

• Bust: Measurement taken over the fullest part of the bust.

• Waist: Measurement taken around the narrowest part of the natural waistline.

• Hips: Measurement taken around the fullest part of the hip, before the thigh begins to narrow.

• Length: Measurement taken from top of shoulder down to the bottom of the garment.