{"id":408995866,"date":"2013-03-25T15:27:36","date_gmt":"2013-03-25T19:27:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=408995866"},"modified":"2022-10-28T16:45:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-28T21:45:30","slug":"vintage-fashion-misconceptions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-online-2\/vintage-fashion-misconceptions\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Misconceptions About Shopping Vintage Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409009445\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-ways-you-can-own-70s-dresses-156.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"727\" alt=\"15 Ways You Can Own '70s Dresses\" title=\"15 Ways You Can Own '70s Dresses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-ways-you-can-own-70s-dresses-156.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-ways-you-can-own-70s-dresses-156-371x500.jpg 371w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><em>Source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/aiseirigh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aiseirigh Vintage<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You have misconceptions about vintage fashion.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">There, I said. Chances are if you&#8217;re reading this post right now, you&#8217;ve fallen prey to believing one of the misconceptions outlined here. Not because you dislike vintage, but rather because vintage is represented in mainstream media as a facet of fashion that&#8217;s only enjoyed by a select few creative enough to successfully find, buy and style it.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Well, I&#8217;m tired of being &#8220;one of the select few&#8221; who benefit from the virtues of vintage. I want everyone to join the party! That&#8217;s why I decided to write an e-book demystifying the stereotypes behind vintage by proving just how <em>easy shopping vintage online<\/em> truly is.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/the-100-best-vintage-shops\/\">The 100 Best Vintage Shops Online<\/a><\/em> proves why vintage fashion is accessible for every single woman to enjoy, and not just a special club of insiders, for occasions that call for a costume or dare I say, by &#8220;outcasts&#8221; looking to differentiate themselves from the mainstream.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Vintage fashion is for every woman &#8211; especially you. Did I forget a misconception about vintage? Have your own two cents to add to my thoughts?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>Let me know in the comments below, or by saying hello on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/sammydavis22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sammydavisvintage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/web.stagram.com\/n\/sammydavisvintage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.us1.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=a4d107cb2b26f4eca64bf0f1e&amp;id=6e5439991d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">subscribing to my newsletter<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><em><strong>xx, SD<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Misconception_1_Vintage_is_just_for_older_people\"><\/span>Misconception #1: Vintage is just for older people<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-64911a8397ed0\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-online-2\/vintage-fashion-misconceptions\/#The_Reality\" title=\"The Reality\">The Reality<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-online-2\/vintage-fashion-misconceptions\/#Misconception_2_Vintage_is_for_costume_parties%E2%80%A6\" title=\"Misconception #2:\u00a0Vintage is for costume parties&#8230;\">Misconception #2:\u00a0Vintage is for costume parties&#8230;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-online-2\/vintage-fashion-misconceptions\/#The_Reality-2\" title=\"The Reality\">The Reality<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-online-2\/vintage-fashion-misconceptions\/#Misconception_3_Vintage_is_out_of_style\" title=\"Misconception #3: Vintage is out of style\">Misconception #3: Vintage is out of style<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-online-2\/vintage-fashion-misconceptions\/#The_Reality-3\" title=\"The Reality\">The Reality<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-online-2\/vintage-fashion-misconceptions\/#Misconception_4_Vintage_shops_are_like_thrift_stores\" title=\"Misconception #4:\u00a0Vintage shops are like thrift stores.\">Misconception #4:\u00a0Vintage shops are like thrift stores.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-online-2\/vintage-fashion-misconceptions\/#The_Reality-4\" title=\"The Reality\">The Reality<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-online-2\/vintage-fashion-misconceptions\/#Misconception_5_Vintage_fashion_won%E2%80%99t_fit_me\" title=\"Misconception #5:\u00a0Vintage fashion won&#8217;t fit me.\">Misconception #5:\u00a0Vintage fashion won&#8217;t fit me.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-online-2\/vintage-fashion-misconceptions\/#The_Reality-5\" title=\"The Reality\">The Reality<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-online-2\/vintage-fashion-misconceptions\/#More_Insider_Information_About_Vintage_Fashion\" title=\"More Insider Information About Vintage Fashion\">More Insider Information About Vintage Fashion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Because vintage clothing wasn\u2019t made today and includes styles from the &#8217;80s and earlier, it\u2019s falsely assumed that only older people wear it since it was produced during \u201ctheir era\u201d and not that of the millennial girl.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Reality\"><\/span>The Reality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vintage is being bought and worn by a younger generation, including celebrity clientele due to its prevalence online.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409009447\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-ways-you-can-own-70s-dresses-158.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"445\" alt=\"15 Ways You Can Own '70s Dresses\" title=\"15 Ways You Can Own '70s Dresses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-ways-you-can-own-70s-dresses-158.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-ways-you-can-own-70s-dresses-158-500x412.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/MANKILLER-Vtg-50s-BLUE-BLACK-CREPE-HOURGLASS-Plunging-COCKTAIL-PARTY-DRESS-XS-S-\/251247650325?pt=Vintage_Women_s_Clothing&amp;hash=item3a7f86e615\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black crepe cocktail dress<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/SHANNON-RODGERS-JERRY-SILVERMAN-Vtg-60s-BALLERINA-RED-PRINT-MAXI-DRESS-XS-S-\/360617807837?pt=Vintage_Women_s_Clothing&amp;hash=item53f67f0fdd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">floral red maxi dress<\/a> from Violetville Vintage\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">No matter your age, women of all generations can wear vintage fashion, but thanks to advancements in digital technology a younger generation of fashion lovers are embracing shopping vintage online.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The audience for vintage has also expanded thanks to influences from celebrities like Taylor Swift, Alexa Chung and Chloe Sevigny who are often photographed pairing vintage fashion with their contemporary wardrobes. Taylor Swift has purchased from Etsy shops like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/raleighvintage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Raleigh Vintage<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/veravague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vera Vague<\/a>, while I\u2019ve sold vintage firsthand to Alexa Chung at New York City boutique A Little Wicked!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The one-of-a-kind style of vintage helps them to stand out on the red carpet and for editorial photo shoots. When wearing vintage, there\u2019s no chance for \u201cWho wore it better?\u201d photos for these celebs!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">But you don\u2019t have to be famous or a\u00a0millennial\u00a0to wear vintage. Fast fashion homogenizes the trends, so fashion conscious women differentiate themselves from the crowd with the creative styling vintage offers. If you\u2019re tired of owning the same garments as everyone else, the uniqueness of vintage means you can be the sole owner of a style that everyone can love, but only you can have!<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Since a growing number of women are embracing vintage, stores like Violetville Vintage use fresh, vibrant models to showcase their styles and attract the widest audience possible. The best stores curate of-the-moment styles and often style garments on class-A models to give you an idea of how to pair them with your wardrobes.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">So whether you\u2019re a teenager or a seasoned vintage lover, these shops offer the most appealing presentation that\u2019s hardly considered \u201cold-fashioned.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Misconception_2_Vintage_is_for_costume_parties%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>Misconception #2:\u00a0<strong>Vintage is for costume parties&#8230;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>&#8230;or for people just looking to stand out in a crowd.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Vintage clothing is often purchased for disco-themed parties, \u00a0celebrity costumes and Bettie Page pin-up girl emulations. \u00a0The people that wear these \u201c<em>WOW!<\/em>\u201d standout pieces get all the attention and perpetuate the stereotype that vintage is only for creative dressers. Having a unique style myself, I\u2019m guilty as charged of this! But that\u2019s just me &#8211; it doesn\u2019t \u00a0have to be you.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Reality-2\"><\/span>The Reality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vintage offers an assortment of everyday staples that won\u2019t draw raised eyebrows.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong><\/strong><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409009449\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-ways-you-can-own-70s-dresses-160.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"416\" alt=\"15 Ways You Can Own '70s Dresses\" title=\"15 Ways You Can Own '70s Dresses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-ways-you-can-own-70s-dresses-160.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-ways-you-can-own-70s-dresses-160-500x385.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/121323012\/camel-hair-peacoat-1970s-calvin-klein?ref=shop_home_active\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Calvin Klein camel hair peacoat<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/123375321\/leather-riding-boots-tall-boots-size-8?ref=shop_home_active\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">leather riding boots<\/a> from Allen Company\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Vintage fashion offers flattering styles, modern trends and classic staples to suit any woman&#8217;s taste. Everyday garments (coats, boots, blazers), collectible accessories (costume <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/most-valuable-antiques\/\">jewelry, valuable gems<\/a>, heirloom pieces) designer collections (Chanel, Pucci, YSL) and of-the-moment trends (often inspiring the runways) are all available vintage.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Allen Vintage, which I refer to as the \u201cJ.Crew for vintage\u201d in my book, specializes in offering the classic garments every woman needs in her wardrobe.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Black blazers, leather riding boots and fitted cashmere coats are just some of the functional pieces in vintage shops that can be easily incorporated into your everyday wardrobe since you need not stress how to \u201cstyle\u201d it.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Misconception_3_Vintage_is_out_of_style\"><\/span>Misconception #3: Vintage is out of style<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Since vintage clothing is technically 20 years or older, it&#8217;s \u201cout of style\u201d because these garments were originally popular in the past.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Reality-3\"><\/span>The Reality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Vintage fashion of yesterday inspires the new styles of today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409009451\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-ways-you-can-own-70s-dresses-162.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"422\" alt=\"15 Ways You Can Own '70s Dresses\" title=\"15 Ways You Can Own '70s Dresses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-ways-you-can-own-70s-dresses-162.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-ways-you-can-own-70s-dresses-162-500x391.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/123738642\/mod-1960s-vintage-short-mini-dress-black?ref=shop_home_active&amp;ga_search_query=mod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Graphic print dress<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/126969676\/60s-baby-blue-gingham-sweetheart-denim?ref=shop_home_active&amp;ga_search_query=romper\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">denim romper<\/a> from Aiseirigh Vintage<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">So I&#8217;m going to let you in on a little secret: The most sought after designers today buy vintage to use as inspiration for their collections, often duplicating a specific aspect of a garment&#8217;s pattern, color, shape or decorative embellishment.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For example, this season\u2019s runways were all about <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/60s\/mod-fashion\/\">\u201860s mod<\/a>. Designers like Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors and Moschino showed collections of pop art design, color block prints, mini skirts and more as inspired by vintage style from the 1960s.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Aiseirigh Vintage appeals to the contemporary fashionista with mod dresses and denim rompers that you\u2019d see new in the stores this season. Compare this \u201860s-inspired graphic print dress from <a href=\"http:\/\/www1.macys.com\/shop\/product\/jones-new-york-dress-three-quarter-sleeve-graphic-print?ID=768658&amp;cm_mmc=Google_Womens_PLA-_-womens+PLA+FS-_-20464699478_Exact-_-mkwid_Z5ne2VKz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jones New York<\/a> and denim romper from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.victoriassecret.com\/clothing\/shorts-and-rompers\/denim-romper?ProductID=95331&amp;CatalogueType=OLS&amp;cm_mmc=CA-_-Google-_-DENIM%20SHORTS-_-CL-2964523KP12&amp;CAWELAID=1888291680&amp;catargetid=1638392233&amp;cagpspn=pla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victoria\u2019s Secret<\/a>\u00a0to the styles shown here. See the\u00a0resemblance?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">So don&#8217;t let the word &#8220;old&#8221; fool you. What goes around comes around, and oftentimes you&#8217;re buying vintage-inspired garments new in the store anyway. So why not be original and get the real thing?<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Misconception_4_Vintage_shops_are_like_thrift_stores\"><\/span>Misconception #4:\u00a0Vintage shops are like thrift stores.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Vintage clothing is secondhand, so online vintage shops are set-up like brick-and-mortar thrift stores which sell secondhand clothing in mass quantities at prices far below their original value.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Reality-4\"><\/span>The Reality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Shopping vintage online is no different than shopping your favorite contemporary brand.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409009453\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-ways-you-can-own-70s-dresses-164.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"387\" alt=\"15 Ways You Can Own '70s Dresses\" title=\"15 Ways You Can Own '70s Dresses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-ways-you-can-own-70s-dresses-164.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-ways-you-can-own-70s-dresses-164-500x358.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/vtg-70s-MEXICAN-Ethnic-embroidered-birds-draped-boho-festival-tunic-Mini-DRESS-\/150936389392?pt=Vintage_Women_s_Clothing&amp;hash=item2324828710\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mexican mini dress<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/vtg-Sheer-GYPSY-VELVET-Burnout-silk-festival-KIMONO-Fringe-boho-Cape-jacket-\/400436508675?pt=US_CSA_WC_Outerwear&amp;hash=item5d3be03803\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fringed velvet cape<\/a> from American Archive<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">While brick-and-mortar thrift stores offer cheap goods packed tightly on dozens of racks, online vintage shops edit their collections to manageable sizes and professionally present garments as styled on models, mannequins and shot with\u00a0professional\u00a0equipment and lighting.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Thrift stores accept donated clothing and sell everything to customers who aren\u2019t afraid to spend hours digging for what they like. Vintage store owners visit multiple sources for the best inventory so that they can thoughtfully curate only garments of top quality and modern appeal for their shops.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Thrift stores don\u2019t merchandise garments to reflect the trends. The best vintage shops present inventory like a mainstream brand would, styling garments on models or mannequins and selling similar styles to what you\u2019d see new in the stores today.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Take American Archive for instance, an eBay shop which curates a\u00a0focused collection of \u00a0boho and Southwest American styles for customers who prefer the airy, breezy feel of this fashion genre. Like all shops featured in the <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/the-100-best-vintage-shops\/\">100 Best Vintage Shops Online<\/a>, American Archive&#8217;s inventory is presented with quality photography and thoroughly described by material, design and size. Price and shipping cost is clearly visible, and if you have a question about a garment, store owners are easily accessible via an internal messaging system (on Etsy or eBay) or via e-mail.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Since vintage shops consider themselves mini brands, shopping vintage online is as easy as visiting your favorite e-tailer and clicking &#8220;buy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Misconception_5_Vintage_fashion_won%E2%80%99t_fit_me\"><\/span>Misconception #5:\u00a0Vintage fashion won&#8217;t fit me.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Women have changed in size over the years. Thanks to advancements in health, we&#8217;re taller and thanks to influences from fitness fanatics like Jillian Michaels, we&#8217;re also stronger! These two variables make it more difficult to shop vintage because in order to know whether a garment truly fits, you need to know your body\u2019s measurements.<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Reality-5\"><\/span>The Reality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Vintage ranges in all shapes and sizes, plus size agnostic items like vintage bags, hats, and jewelry fit every woman no matter her body type.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409009456\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-ways-you-can-own-70s-dresses-167.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"406\" alt=\"15 Ways You Can Own '70s Dresses\" title=\"15 Ways You Can Own '70s Dresses\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-ways-you-can-own-70s-dresses-167.jpg 540w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-ways-you-can-own-70s-dresses-167-500x376.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/Vtg-70s-M-Boho-Green-Orange-Yellow-Striped-Keyhole-Neck-Mini-Tent-Hippie-Dress-\/190736688812?pt=Vintage_Women_s_Clothing&amp;hash=item2c68cae6ac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Striped dress<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ebay.com\/itm\/Vintage-80s-S-M-L-Boho-Orange-Scarf-Draped-Gauzy-Open-Kimono-Gauze-Duster-Jacket-\/200891086546?pt=Vintage_Women_s_Clothing&amp;hash=item2ec60ab6d2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">orange kimono<\/a> from Twitch Vintage<\/em><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Knowing whether a garment will fit you is as easy as reading its description. Online sellers measure garments and list their bust, waist, hips and inseam measurements so that you have the most information to determine whether that piece will fit and flatter you.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Since vintage covers all the eras and trends, there&#8217;s an even greater universe of clothing to choose from than you may find at a contemporary store. While the styles of the &#8217;40s-&#8217;60s (mid-century) tended to be fitted to a woman&#8217;s body, beginning in the &#8217;70s, women&#8217;s clothing styles became looser and more casual. Some vintage shops, like Twitch Vintage, specialize in &#8217;70s, &#8217;80s and &#8217;90s clothing of more relaxed styles and varied sizes.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">So while a fitted &#8217;50s dress may only fit a particular body type, the less body conscious styles of more recent eras from the \u201870s, \u201880s and \u201890s (which tend to carry more mainstream sizes, too) are equally as available and as time progresses, will become an increasingly larger part of the vintage marketplace as older styles become harder and harder to find.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">And for women who still struggle to find vintage clothing in their size, the good news is that there&#8217;s a huge world of vintage accessories where size is not a requirement to wear! Bags, shoes, jewelry and hats are just a few examples of how every single woman can add a touch of vintage to her wardrobe without fear of proper fit or whether she&#8217;s styled it successfully.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Happy vintage shopping!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Buy the book, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/the-100-best-vintage-shops\/\">100 Best Vintage Shops Online<\/a>\u00a0now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-409009458\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/15-ways-you-can-own-70s-dresses-168.jpg\" width=\"250\" height=\"125\" alt=\"15 Ways You Can Own '70s Dresses\" title=\"15 Ways You Can Own '70s Dresses\" \/><strong style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Insider_Information_About_Vintage_Fashion\"><\/span><strong style=\"text-align: center;\">More Insider Information About Vintage Fashion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>CAREER:<\/strong> 10 <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/careers-involving-vintage-clothing\/\">Careers Involving Vintage Clothing<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>IDEAS:<\/strong> Where to Buy <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/cheap-vintage-clothing-buy\/\">Cheap Vintage Clothing\u00a0<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>TIPS:<\/strong> 5 Things Vintage Sellers <a href=\"http:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/how-to-sell-vintage-2\/\">Want You to Know About Buying Vintage<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vintage fashion is for every woman &#8211; especially you. 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