Vintage clothing never goes out of style, offering couture quality at a fraction of the price. Now you, too, can follow in the footsteps of Kate Moss, Siena Miller, Angelina Jolie, and other celebrities donning classic designer gowns on the red carpet and boho chic on the street. In "The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping", vintage clothing dealer Melody Fortier demystifies the buying process, telling you just what to look for, what to avoid, and what to expect to pay. With "The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping" tucked in her handbag, the frugal fashionista will be able to confidently select and wear unique and stylish fashions unlike anything in the local mall or overpriced boutiques. The hunt for treasures is on!
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Melody Fortier has been collecting and selling vintage clothing since the mid-1990s. Her store, Tangerine Boutique, is located in Gardner, Massachusetts, as well as online.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I generally don't judge books by their cover but in this case I must admit that this book's cover endeared me as soon as I looked at it; it is a pretty and vintage styled.
The content did not disappoint either; although written mainly for US audiences, this book contains all a novice vintage fashion connoisseur needs to know. It covers things like where to look for the vintage garments, how to recognise if these are authentic and which era they come from as well as some helpful tips for repairing and caring for vintage fashion.
It is written by a professional vintage dealer so I feel that she revealed only enough without betraying trade secrets as to where to find the best stuff. Having said that; the book contains all the tips for somebody who is looking to buy vintage fashion for themselves.
Written in clear and non patronising manner, this book is a great refernce to buying vintage and small enough to carry around on shopping trips.
The content did not disappoint either; although written mainly for US audiences, this book contains all a novice vintage fashion connoisseur needs to know. It covers things like where to look for the vintage garments, how to recognise if these are authentic and which era they come from as well as some helpful tips for repairing and caring for vintage fashion.
It is written by a professional vintage dealer so I feel that she revealed only enough without betraying trade secrets as to where to find the best stuff. Having said that; the book contains all the tips for somebody who is looking to buy vintage fashion for themselves.
Written in clear and non patronising manner, this book is a great refernce to buying vintage and small enough to carry around on shopping trips.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Rakkle_Pie
Format:Paperback
Considering this is a little guide it is packed full with information on vintage, the writer goes into a lot of relative detail and in a interesting way. This book is perfect for someone looking for a crash course in vintage before they hit the shops. The information may take a couple of reads before you can remember all of it but just as it happens it's small enough to slip in your handbag to take with you with so you don't have to worry. Definite buy for anyone interested in clothes.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Joycey
Format:Paperback
I found this little book extremely useful. I know that a few people commented about the fact that a lot of the shopping information referred to the USA, however, I found the practical information regarding what to look out for when purchasing vintage clothing very helpful. I shall be keeping this little book to hand when I venture out on my trips to Vintage Clothes Fairs. It has loads of practical information regarding care and repair of vintage items, which will prove invaluable to me as I am learning as I go along. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in Vintage Clothing etc.
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this is a lovely little book and has an interesting history of american fashion, however i would have been really happy if i had known this before buying, Amazon you really do need... Read more
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An excellent gift
Bought this as a birthday present. Was really like by its teenage recipient.
Useful little book for those into vintage clothing.
Useful little book for those into vintage clothing.
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