Tip No. 1:

CHECK OUT THE ZIP: If you find vinyl zip it means that dress is of mid-late 1960’s. On the other hand you find a zip that is made of metal then it indicates pre-1970’s. Second one thing is the place of zip. You can simply judge if it’s up to the 1950’s then the zip would be at the side of the dress. In 1950’s to 1960’s the zip was moved to the back of dress.

Tip No. 2:

THE LABELS: There are three general types of labels including care labels, size labels and maker’s labels. The size label indicates that the dress has been designed before 1960’s. At that time the designer labeled only hip size on size labels. Commonly used sizes were 12, 14, etc. After too many years the standard size become 14 inches and in 1970’s it moved to 12 and modern size became 10, so always checkout the bust size. Secondly go to care label indicator that was introduced in mid of 1960’s and broadly used in 1970’s at almost the same time, in mid of 1970’s New Wool symbol was introduced. If the label is missing on any vintage dress that specify home made very common working on dress.

Tip No. 3:

The Stitching Structure: To secure the garment in 1950’s people used hook, eye fasteners and poppers. This variety called handmade dresses. They commonly add bra straps and under skirts inside the dress. Moreover you can also checkout the skirts would be made of muslin and net. To give skirts more volume they used to stitch hoops in the hem of skirts.

Tip No. 4:

Check Out The Stuff: It takes time in being familiar with fabric stuffs. You have to experience lots of time and more stuffs time to time. Go and check how you feel when hold different fabrics in your hand skin. In 1950’s vintage clothing was made of Rayon and Taffeta, in 1960’s people used to wear Crystal, Nylon and Crimpolene stuff. 1980’s fresh introduction for vintage clothing stuff was Lycra.

Tip No. 5:

Dress Style And Designing: 1940’s and the 1980’s was the times when shoulder pads were commonly liked and in trend. In 1950’s two dress styles took place in market the one was shirtwaist dress with buttons on front, a nipped in waist and skirt with full plates, the second dress was introduced as the wiggle dress with lovely hourglass shape in fitting. 1960’s was the time when classic mini skirts and simple shift dresses were introduced. In late 1960’s to 70’s Maxis became very popular.

        By keeping in mind these key factors about buying vintage clothing you’ll be able to prevent mistakes and buying exact vintage clothing you’re in search of.