Thursday, July 25, 2013

Several Tips Before Buying Vintage Shoes And Relive The Past

By Danielle Galloway


You have always been a fan of retro look and that girl who popularized the line, if you can not handle me at my worst then you do not deserve me at my best, has always been your fashion icon. Maybe right now is the perfect time for you to buy vintage shoes. But you are afraid to do so because you do not have much in it. Worry not girlfriend, tips will be unveiled in the next paragraphs.

Shops selling antique items have darker lights. It was not really done by the full intention to trick buyers though. They want the shop to relive the old time that is why the ambiance seems so old too. But, it is hard to see damages when it is dark. To avoid buying damaged ones, you have to pick that piece up and go somewhere in the shop where the shaft of light is opulence.

When having your vintage spree, do not be shy in talking to the owner or the sales assistant. Sure you have gathered a lot of information about the era specific shoes. However, the person housing the shop knows more about their stocks inside and out. Create a relationship so in the future, they can give you a beep when older stocks are available for selling.

The older the item is, the more chance that it will be expensive. This is because the item is of sure high quality value. So you have to find something that will not be a burden in your pocket. Otherwise you will see yourself fasting because your whole budget was used in buying the item.

When you spot something affordable and at the same time elegant, go for it. However, you saw that size label is eight and you are a nine. Do not pay attention to the sizing because the measurement today differs from the measurement in the past.

As what was mentioned above, do not pay attention to the labels. Rather, try it on to see if it fits. It is fair to assume these shops allow free fitting. This is to make sure that the buyer will not regret upon purchase, since it fits perfectly to her little toes.

Also, do not forget to always check the bottom of the shoes. More often than not, a heel tip will be missing. Check out the leather around the buckle and strap for signs of wear and tear. Avoid the ones where the leather has stiffened because they will be uncomfortable to wear.

Do not be tempted with the style when it needs a lot of repair. Otherwise you will be spending much money that you could ever imagine in exchange of the whole repair job. You should rather find a cheap imitation of the style than buy the damaged one. Few alteration shops will do it justice.

You love the classic, from the books, to the cars, and the dress code. Finding vintage shops is hard, but finding vintage shoes is the real challenge. It might consume your whole day but if you want to feel what it feels like donning on a piece which was made in the history, then you must consider the things mentioned above. Enjoy shopping with an open mind as you do not know what might actually happen.




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