HOW TO FIND VINTAGE CLOTHING AT THE THRIFT STORE

If you want to learn simple tips to find vintage clothing at thrift stores, then I am sharing very easy tips to do that. These tips are great for beginner thrifters who are looking to get into vintage hunting. I still apply these tips when I am out hunting if I am not sure if an item is vintage or not.
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[@SarahM-lw2gd]

After digging through Goodwill's racks for an hour, I came away with a women's 100% wool Pendleton coat with no missing buttons, rips, or stains. It fit me perfectly, and I got it for six dollars!

[@PracticalPip]

That’s fabulous! What a treasure to find!🥰

[@SarahM-lw2gd]

@@PracticalPip Thanks! I got so excited😁 I looked it up; it's from the 1960s, and sells for about $40. But I'm keeping it!😊

[@Theultrateam4]

I have 2 Vintage Pendleton and 4 modern Pendleton

[@renazatorski9676]

I was so fortunate to he born in 1973. I had a great array of ladies (and men) around me with fantastic taste in clothing. I loved cloths and dressing up. Today, I am a very savvy vintage shopper and can put an outfit together like no other! I can see, feel, and smell vintage. I just simply finds Me.

[@tudormiller887]

Same year. 😊

[@audreyt7266]

Making notes for future me (: Wilson's - good leather Union sticker - deep in the garment Lot number - manilla tag Google & study popular trends/brands from your decade Pendleton brand

[@MirasaurusRex]

I've been trying to buy natural fibers at thrift stores more and I'll literally just go along the sweaters just feeling them all. Last time I went I found a silk and cashmere cardigan and sweater set for $8 this way. You cant always be 100% positive by feel, but it narrows down the tag checking.

[@PracticalPip]

Yep, feel is another great way to find good quality. If you can develop an eye to spot the good quality fabrics, your shopping trip can go a lot faster too.

[@FlyWon]

the earrings are fantastic and you offered such valuable info!

[@PracticalPip]

Thank you so much Erica! :)

[@JennsRetro]

Thank you for the awesome 🤩 tips!

[@sergiomontes5534]

Thank you for the video!!

[@craving.boba1]

your videos are so helpful and so cute thanks for sharing your tips!

[@PracticalPip]

Thank you so much! That is so nice to hear and I am so glad you found use out of this.

[@hazelstream.5236]

Thank you Pip! I retired four years ago and I am having so much fun thrifting! Your channel has been very helpful! My goal is to have a champagne wardrobe on a Two Buck Chuck budget (don't drink beer, ergo the wine reference lol) Thanks again and all best! I look forward to your upcoming videos!

[@PracticalPip]

You are too funny! I like this champagne on a beer budget reference. I think that is what I have been doing this past year and I am determined to find high end fashion and grow my wardrobe how I want it to be full of choices. LOL! Thanks so much for watching!

[@jennifernorman440]

great tips, new to thrifting vintage

[@PracticalPip]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mittensfry7468]

Thank you for posting! You gave great tips!

[@PracticalPip]

I'm glad you found it helpful! Thanks for stopping by!

[@mittensfry7468]

No problem! You got yourself a new subscriber❤

[@pookie247]

Amazing

[@romeomartinez575]

Omg tysm for this video it really helped me out hope to find a hysterical glamor top or Ed hardy or Harley Davidson❤️

[@FpeEddie2]

Ed Hardy is vintage?

[@lisapennel5202]

This is super helpful!

[@PracticalPip]

Glad you liked it!🥰

[@JordanChoir-sn5zu]

I literally smelled the Wilson's leather store when you talked about it. Mall rats never forget!

[@PracticalPip]

Omg, seriously! I miss those days when going to the mall was what we did to hang out with our friends on a Friday night. And I loved the smell walking past that store too!

[@71579musiclover]

I’m a new Sub. When I see vintage at goodwill my heart melts

[@PracticalPip]

I'm glad to hear you subscribed! I love vintage so much. I haven't done videos on here in a while, but plan to be back soon, so make sure to turn on notifications, because I don't know when my next video will be up. I love Goodwill and always find goodies when I am there.

[@soniasantana1177]

Thanks a lot for this video.

[@PracticalPip]

You are very welcome! I hope it helps you dear! :)

[@julianahill4212]

That was actually great advice! Thanks :)

[@PracticalPip]

I'm so glad you got something out of this video. Thanks so much for watching!

[@julianahill4212]

@@PracticalPip yeah, definitely :)

[@neffertitiharris3006]

This was great

[@PracticalPip]

I am glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheGlowGen]

You remind me of Lorelei Gilmore haha. Also thank you for the awesome video!

[@escherita]

My first job was at Wilson's, Lakewood Mall, CA, 1980-something. Don't skip over red. There was a "tomato red" color that was very popular around 1981. Look at any heavy metal album cover from that period. I would also suggest paying attention to old movies, TV, album covers, videos, etc.

[@tudormiller887]

Great video. Here in the UK we don't have thrift stores generally, mainly charity stores.🇬🇧

[@PracticalPip]

Thank you!

[@lovemadeinjapan]

Country of manufacture can also help. European countries, USA, Canada, If a garment is made there, it is most probably vintage.

[@vanierstreetcats4929]

GREAT information even tho its 4 years later, and since the current fashion trends are 1970's to 1990's right now this video is relevant to people reselling or buying because its easy to mistke a lovely item that is actually RAYON thinking its actually polyester and newer. The other thing I find is that the nicer items have care instructions that are written and not necessarily the current standard care symbols and a lot of vintage items from those era's were also "dry clean"...so there's another label indication of how old a lot of the fake or vegan versions are actually washable. I appreciate the tips, especially on "union made", I just realized that whether its designer brands or not, some of the clothing that I am seeing recently after finding a "second label" were made for better Department stores that now don't exist anymore or if they do not on the scale the once dominated. Glad I ran accross your channel while researching my current vintage clothing for resale thanks for the information.

[@PracticalPip]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@chriss4365]

Anyone know about ambrozzio made in Italy? I have a white coat with what I believe to be 24k gold weaving but have nothing comes up online. I also have a full coat from original shearling.

[@shawandahoward5648]

Very helpful!!! I am rather new at thrifting and noticed people passion for vintage.I was wondering if its the quality or uniqueness they are after? Or both?Just curious and trying to learn❤

[@PracticalPip]

Shawanda Howard Glad you liked and found this helpful! Good luck on your thrifting adventures, and it’s definitely the uniqueness and also the quality of pieces people love.

[@penelopefp]

Oh, I strongly believe in the quality!! Example, the weight of denim was heavier when 501 jeans were made in the US. The way seams were finished was nicer. There was more skill and craft back in the day, not so mass produced.

[@lindacox3062]

Liked your video. I have a question: I have collected a lot of designer labels. Do you have an ideas on what to make with them to sell? Thanks.

[@PracticalPip]

You want to make things using the actual labels? You can't really make something new and use a designer label or that could get you into trouble legally I think.

[@Theultrateam4]

Would a union skirt in a super small size be worth picking up

[@PracticalPip]

It depends really on how the overall quality of the skirt is. Just because it's vintage, doesn't mean it's a good find. If it's union made, it just means it's very vintage, but doesn't necessarily mean I would buy it just because. If you love it, buy it if it's the right size.

[@penelopefp]

I'm curious where you live. Those are great thrift prices.

[@PracticalPip]

penelopefp I live in an area you’d least expect to find these pieces. I believe there are gems in every thrift store though. Often easily missed!

[@cartoon_kid6383]

I found a cute vintage vest at the thrift store but it was too small for me which made me sad :(

[@PracticalPip]

You can add fabric to the side seams of vests and make it bigger. Not too hard to do if you can cut a one inch piece of fabric to both side seams and have some sewing skills. Can make the vest at least 1-2 sizes bigger easily doing this.

[@immortal131]

Is it hard to sell vintage items that don’t have label??

[@PracticalPip]

Probably not, but you would have to just do a lot of research online to try to find clothing that looks identical, so you can get a pricing idea... just takes work on your end.

[@immortal131]

And how about true vintage clothes but from China, would that be something to easily sell ?!

[@PracticalPip]

The only vintage clothing made in China would be anything from the 90's, which is still vintage, but not like true and older vintage that is extremely rare.

[@kallylou1644]

So if it has a lot number it’s vintage ? 😊

[@PracticalPip]

Yeppers!

[@lcardwell640]

This is great but it makes me so sad to see that being union made is a sign of vintage clothing 😢

[@PracticalPip]

I know... it's so crazy how fast time flies.

[@robertthomason4410]

Cashmere

[@ConcernedCitizen-fx7du]

It is very hard and tiresome. I have found 5 new vintage dresses so far and all the dresses privé around $500-1000 dollars. My husband wonder why it takes me so long at the thrift store. I’m there atleast 7 hours at the least

[@PracticalPip]

Do you resell? Thrifting for vintage or fun pieces shouldn't feel like a chore. That is not much fun at all.