Sasy'sCloset

I was reading my last post from September 11th and my last line says that this week I would discuss what to look for when vintage shopping. I realized that in my prior post I already covered a lot of that discussion. So I thought I would change it up to discuss where you can find great vintage items. I have been on this quest for quite sometime. This is what I've concluded: Some of the best hidden treasures I have found were actually from local garage sales and estate sales. The thing with garage sales is that many people who have garage sales do not know the true value and uniqueness of what they have. Their main objective is clearing out and selling whatever anyone is willing to purchase. Like they say, "One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure". What I love most about this is that you will find very unusual items that you won't see someone else wearing. Most vintage clothing is very well made and stands the test of time. You will want to really look over the...

If you are like me and love to wear unique clothing and accessories, if you enjoy standing apart from the crowd with your own individualized style and enjoy find one-of-kind clothing that no one else will be wearing, then you might very well be on your way to becoming a passionate collector of vintage.  Buying antique clothing is one way of owning a piece of history and learning how vintage fashion is defined in the process. The beauty of finding that rare treasured dress or skirt or blouse could be extravagant as it being adorned with beads, sequins or embroidery.  Or, it may be unadorned but made with a special fabric that you would not find on contemporary styles of today. When you buy vintage, you are actually purchasing a piece of history.  Think about it.  Who wore that garment that you now own?  For what occasion was it worn?  What did the wearer look like? Perhaps she was sneaking off to a private rendezvous in the dress you now own.  Your...