Tips for vintage shopping in London
If you are interested in starting to collect vintage clothing, and have never done before, go to boutiques that specialize in accessories before shopping for clothes. It is easier to start having fun with hats and purses – they are easier to wear, if you choose versions that aren’t too bold. Some shops in London specialie in vintage accessories. Eventually when you get the hang of it you can start trying on all sorts of pieces of clothing. It takes a little skill to know how to wear them, in order to make them look modern and never dated. Indeed it is very important to keep in mind, it must never look like a costume, and never as though you are dressed head to toe in clothes from one era. You can mix and match between decades, and the new way of wearing vintage is to wear fashionable clothes from today, with a jacket or a pair of shoes that are vintage. It is best to shop in big towns, especially in London where there is a lot of choice.
When shopping for vintage, keep in mind that sizing from previous eras can differ greatly from the ones used today. Remember to always try it on, and look out for any rips or stains. If you are able to customize your own clothes, you could ask for a discount if the garment comes with faults.
Remember to keep it flattering, and make sure you are certain of the sizing.
A big argument for vintage shopping is the ethical aspect. You can save the planet in style if you are aware that there is no better way to recycle.
Vintage has a story to tell, and you can own a little piece of history.
But the best aspect of vintage shopping is probably its effect on the planet – it can be called a natural part of recycling. It is always best to shop for things that have been produced a while ago, and have already been bought and worn. You probably know already about landfills and exploited labor in developing countries, and in reaction you should avoid the high street shops as much as possible. You can now get very cheap tee shirts from big clothing companies – but you will very likely bump into quite a few people with the same tee shirt. So why not do good and be individual at the same time by choosing vintage? Go to charity shops and you are also donating – the streets of London are full of charity shops with good vintage.
So you can make sure fashion can be synonymous with ethical shopping.