We have updated, expanded and authored additional guides on our vintage clothing blog "The Vintage Aficionado". If you’re looking for a specific and genuine vintage shirt, you probably aren’t going to luck...
MANY PEOPLE ARE INTERESTED IN VINTAGE DENIM. I GOT INTERESTED IN IT WHEN A SAW AN OPRAH SHOW ABOUT 8 YEARS AGO. I DECIDED TO BUY A VINTAGE DENIM BOOK AND LEARN MORE ABOUT IT. I WAS AMAZED AT THE AMOUNT OF...
Ever wonder why some Vintage Hawaiian shirts sell for $100's and even $1000's and others only for a few dollars or less? The best resource book available is called The Hawaiian Shirt written by H. Thomas...
Say goodbye to tough stains on your most beloved textiles with just a few easy tips on stainfighting for your vintage clothing textiles. ~You find that perfect vintage fabric to finish that patchwork pillow or...
Dating mens vintage suits can be quick easy if you use the following guidelines: 1. The first thing is check the pants closure to see if it is a button fly, metal zip or Nylon zip. A button fly will usually...
Union labels can be helpful in determining date ranges for vintage clothing. The menswear unions have a turbulent history, and the labels are sometimes difficult to read and pinpoint dates. This Guide is a...
With the flow on eBay of big E Levi's, original vintage (pre-1971) or LVC repro, has appeared the usual downside to the popularity of any item: the Counterfeit item (in this case, again as usual, Asian)....
Do you date vintage shirts by buttonhole orientation or style? By color or pattern? By fabric? You may find a few surprises or affirmations in this guide. CASUAL SPORT SHIRTS Work shirts, soft negligee shirts,...
F R O C K C O A T S IN GENERAL... Frock coats were semi-formal suit coats commonly worn by the more well-to-do members of Victorian society and up until approximately the 1920's. They were considered less...
A picture is worth a thousand words, but a well-written title and item description are crucial to a lucrative eBay auction. As both buyers and sellers of vintage clothing on eBay, we've seen lots of listings...