We refer to vintage as old. If any of the materials or clothes have not been worn for 40 years, then that can be claimed as a vintage dress. The clothes that we wear these days have not been worn by our great-grandfathers, so copying their styles has become a new trend. Dressing in a vintage style adds a stylish retro look when mixed with modern clothing.
Where Can We Find These Clothes?
If you are wondering how to dress vintage (แต่งตัว วิน เท จ ชาย, which is the term in Thai) then some stores sell mainly vintage clothes. These types of stores are not of an excessive amount so it can be a bit far and hard to locate them. As we live in a digital world, everything is at our doorstep, so for vintage clothes, various sites will help you select the exact piece you are looking for.
The best place to get those clothes is thrift stores or any flea market. If there are any of these stores nearby, it’s best to carry a huge bag to get as many clothes as possible, as those stores mostly offer sales.
Things To Remember
Before purchasing vintage clothes, it is mandatory to check them meticulously. As the clothes are old, they can run out of colours, the zip can be broken, or maybe a few parts were sprinted. Once bought, there is no return policy for these old clothes.
Washing these delicate clothes also requires much caution. They can only be washed with hands using a soft fabric cleanser. Once cleaned and soaked, they must not be hung on irons or wooden hangers, as this can cause rips and eventually damage the clothes. A padded hanger will be good to maintain their shine.
How Do You Identify Vintage Clothes?
- Nowadays, our clothes are segregated by size, such as S, M, L, and XL, but if the clothes belong to the 80s, they have a logo mentioning that they fit all sizes.
- Half sizes were in demand among women in the 1980s, and this was mentioned on the labels of vintage clothes.
- If the product was made of wool in those days, they sewed the word Woolmark on it to give an idea about the fabric used. It was done on all clothing.
- Large price tags are pasted, and everything is written in different styles. This will help us quickly denote these ageless clothes.
Vintage clothes mainly contain designs like polka dots, circles, or stripes. Now, we wear ripped jeans, but in those days, jeans were straight-cut with no designs. So, if the jeans are paired with a formal t-shirt and a cap, the person will look way too stylish to captivate the audience. Cotton bell-bottom pants can be paired with a shirt and retro sunglasses. To enhance the look, the dresses can also be customized to offer an ultra-modern look.
