Vintage fashion is more in demand than ever before. Fashion of the late 30s and 50s is back in style and creating a new trend. Fashionistas are on constant search for these vintage dresses and because of which you will find the vintage stores that house these dresses are jam packed with today’s fashionable women.
1930s was the fashion of the longer hemlines and 50s brought the short black dresses. Fashion has seen tremendous change through years and now its time to get back to the roots and celebrate today’s fashion by wearing vintage dresses.
If you are planning to buy vintage dresses from a vintage store then get ready to spend a hefty amount as vintage dresses are not cheap because they have history associated with them. Vintage stores are a good option as they take your measurements and get you a dress that fits perfectly, and also guide you as to what dress to purchase depending on the occasion but it comes at a cost. A smart suggestion would be to visit the vintage stores and get an idea as to what dress to wear and then purchase that dress online.
If your grandmothers gifts you her old dress which has been lying for years then you can take it to a seamstress and ask her to pattern study the dress and design the same dress for you with similar pattern and fabric, this will work out a much affordable deal as compared to the earlier one.
Pattern study is a method of redesigning the old dress for a new generation either by using the style and pattern of the vintage dress or by designing a new dress with design cuts from the vintage dresses.
The third and the best choice is shopping online for vintage dresses. Online stores offer a huge variety when it comes to shopping for vintage dresses at much affordable rates,
Here are a few tips that will help you buy that dress online.
• The one thing you have to be careful about shopping online is the size of the vintage dress. If you have got your measurements from a professional then there is nothing to worry about, but if you have done it yourself then consider getting it done from a professional as they may not be correct and since you are planning to invest in an expensive vintage dress.
• Web shops do provide with the description of the product, check if the description provided matches with the product image. Carefully scan the image to identify any flaws in the dress and also check the pattern if it suits your style.
• Always check the online stores return policy before you sign up for the terms and conditions. You will not be able to try the dress before you make a payment and always select the payment through a secured network, prefer paypal for example.
• If you are planning to buy a vintage dress online to wear it on an occasion, place the order well in advance and also check for the delivery date and time as you will have to try the dress and may have to consider resending it for alterations or replacement.
Online stores offer a huge variety of vintage dresses at affordable rates, just Google and adorn your closet with a beautiful vintage dress.
