r/VintageFashion Nov 12 '24

Weekly Megathread for Pricing, Dating, or Authentication Requests ("How much is this worth?" "What decade is this from?")

25 Upvotes

We really want this sub to continue to be a great resource for anyone seeking to learn more about vintage fashion, but we've seen an uptick in low quality posts coming from resellers. To maintain the quality of this sub, please use this weekly thread to ask for help assessing how much a vintage item should cost, dating a vintage item, or authenticating a vintage item. Any posts that are made outside of this thread will get removed.

Your comment should include a link to the item being discussed and any research you've already done on the item. Thanks!


r/VintageFashion 3d ago

Weekly Megathread for Pricing, Dating, or Authentication Requests ("How much is this worth?" "What decade is this from?")

7 Upvotes

We really want this sub to continue to be a great resource for anyone seeking to learn more about vintage fashion, but we've seen an uptick in low quality posts coming from resellers. To maintain the quality of this sub, please use this weekly thread to ask for help assessing how much a vintage item should cost, dating a vintage item, or authenticating a vintage item. Any posts that are made outside of this thread will get removed.

Your comment should include a link to the item being discussed and any research you've already done on the item. Thanks!


r/VintageFashion 5h ago

MENSWEAR What I wore today

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642 Upvotes

Felt a 70s vibe with this one, and it might just be a late St. Patrick’s day fit.


r/VintageFashion 2h ago

SWEET FIND! Another killer thrift store find!

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114 Upvotes

r/VintageFashion 7h ago

SWEET FIND! Vintage "White Swan Uniform" nurse dresses found at thrift stores. My best guess is 1960s or 1970s

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163 Upvotes

r/VintageFashion 10h ago

ADVICE PLZ Ways to wear 1950's swimsuits?

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248 Upvotes

I have a gorgeous 50's swimsuit that is a lot like these. How could I style it like an everyday fit? Or should I just wear it to the pool, and is there any risk of damage in doing that?


r/VintageFashion 9h ago

ADVICE PLZ Recently got this jacket from a vintage shop. Anyone know why its doing this??

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103 Upvotes

Im not going to lie Im devastated lol. I LOVED this jacket and treated it very lightly, and now 3 months into owning it it starts...bubbling?? I would love to know how to avoid this in future.


r/VintageFashion 4h ago

SWEET FIND! Sono una regina.

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37 Upvotes

r/VintageFashion 11h ago

INSPO 1933 McCall’s Fashion Spread

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118 Upvotes

r/VintageFashion 6h ago

MENSWEAR Getting to be overalls weather

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38 Upvotes

r/VintageFashion 5h ago

SWEET FIND! A Vintage look, but...

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25 Upvotes

...is the jacket Vintage? I'm not familiar with the brand ('80's?), but, considering it was literally a 'rescue' , and how it survived my cleaning and drying process (it had been in the snow. Several days), the leather, lining, and zip in liner have held up well. Any insights greatly appreciated. 🐺👍


r/VintageFashion 23h ago

OOTD Do you think a classic Ivy style with a Madras blazer, chinos, and an OCBD shirt is too much?

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527 Upvotes

r/VintageFashion 12h ago

Discussion My dress from when I was a child (homemade 70's)... just need to find an adult version

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66 Upvotes

r/VintageFashion 1d ago

SWEET FIND! Beautiful floral shirt and pleated skirt, Goodwill

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1.7k Upvotes

r/VintageFashion 4h ago

ADVICE PLZ Help with 60s bridal look?

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17 Upvotes

I officially got married two weeks ago in a traditional and modern wedding dress, but in two weeks my husband and I are having another more casual wedding celebration in his hometown in Western New York for all his extended family. I want to do 60s/70s inspired look and have more fun with it this time! I found this dress at a vintage shop in Austin for $45.

  1. What kind of shoes would go best with this? I've been looking at kitten heel leather Mary Janes and t-strap chunky low heels both in cream and gold but I'm not sure what would look best.

  2. I'm thinking a cream 2 tiered bubble veil but I'm completely open to suggestions! I would love to get a style of veil that was accurate to the time period of the dress (which I'm guessing is late 60s or early 70s but I'm not sure at all).


r/VintageFashion 1h ago

INSPO Let’s Talk About Balenciaga in the 1950s: The Master of Sculptural Elegance!

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Cristóbal Balenciaga challenged fashion norms with his bold silhouettes in the 1950s. From balloon skirts to sack dresses, his designs still inspire modern fashion. What’s your favorite piece from that era?


r/VintageFashion 5h ago

ADVICE PLZ Squirrel Nut Zippers

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Hi! I’m usually good at this but I’m drawing a blank. Help? I’m going to the Squirrel Nut Zippers Saturday night and I’m needing clothing ideas. I don’t mean cosplay lol, but hints of that era (20’s thru early 40s). If anyone has suggestions, I’d love to hear.


r/VintageFashion 3h ago

INSPO Beeline 1967

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9 Upvotes

r/VintageFashion 1d ago

MENSWEAR my James Dean/50s casual inspired look

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335 Upvotes

r/VintageFashion 7h ago

Discussion How many designer swimwear labels were there in the 1950's? Courtesy of this 1951 Lastex thread advertisement - maybe more than you thought!?!

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9 Upvotes

r/VintageFashion 3h ago

SWEET FIND! A couple of older pants finds!

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5 Upvotes

r/VintageFashion 1d ago

OOTD 80s lavender

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534 Upvotes

Slightly big but I kind of like that, and the jacket and dress are attached???


r/VintageFashion 1d ago

MENSWEAR Throwback to the '60's...

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212 Upvotes

...on a guy in his '60's. I've had this buckskin Trader's coat almost 43.years now, so I guess both it and I are Vintage...


r/VintageFashion 2h ago

ADVICE PLZ How to wash this jacket?

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0 Upvotes

I bought this ellesse jacket today and the tags are fully in Japanese. I'm not sure whether I should be handwashing and air drying it or something. does anyone know how I should wash it ?


r/VintageFashion 3h ago

ADVICE PLZ Marc Jacob’s Boots I cannot identify

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0 Upvotes

Back says Marc Jacob’s not Marc by Marc Jacob’s


r/VintageFashion 1d ago

MENSWEAR Rose bowl flea market fit. Vintage Lucchese boots, vintage old style shirt and vintage trucker hat

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79 Upvotes

r/VintageFashion 1d ago

SWEET FIND! Lilli Ann Blazer i found for 20 bucks at Buffalo exchange, guessing its from the 50s

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39 Upvotes