Learn About Vintage

WHAT IS VINTAGE CLOTHING?

Vintage clothing is wearable clothing that is at least one generation old. This is the good stuff that’s at Hello Vintage.

Vintage clothing – 20 years old or older

Antique clothing – 100 years old or older

Secondhand & thrift shop clothing – any used clothing

HOW DO YOU KNOW HOW OLD AN ITEM IS?

There are many ways to date vintage clothing, from the fabric composition to the labels to the closures to the styles. At Hello Vintage, we label each item with the decade or exact year the item was made. That way, you know exactly how old each item is, and we guarantee the authenticity of each item we offer. If you’d like to learn more about how to date vintage clothing, we’ve linked some resources to help you out:

Vintage Fashion Guild Label Resource

Vintage Fashion Guild Fabric Guide

HOW DO I FIGURE OUT IF SOMETHING WILL FIT ME?

If you are unable to try on an item in person, take your measurements and compare them with the measurements of the garment.

If you need more help, we’ve got a guide for you right here.

I’M NEW TO VINTAGE SHOPPING – WHERE DO I START?

First of all – welcome to the family! We are excited to introduce you to the wonderful world of vintage.

Here are 7 tips for successful vintage shopping. The best way to get started is to visit a local vintage shop or browse a vintage clothing website, look around, and see what interests you.

Feel free to reach out to us with any other questions. We are here for you!

HOW DO I CARE FOR MY VINTAGE CLOTHING?

With proper care and storage, vintage clothing can last a very long time. Hello Vintage offers quality pieces that are worth preserving, so we’ve made a video with some tips on how to properly store your garments.