Finding true vintage fashion items is not rocket science, but it does involve many bits and pieces of knowledge, skill and experience that come together.  They may seem simple and boring by themselves, but together they have made me the successful sleuth I am!  Of course, there are more details involved with each one, but the basic idea is where to start.

FINDERS’ CLUE #14:  DON’T BE THROWN BY SIZE LABELS IN VINTAGE GARMENTS.  IF YOU’RE NOT REALLY SAVVY ABOUT THE WAY SIZES HAVE CHANGED, TRY IT ON!  IT JUST MIGHT FIT YOU . . . . . . . . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy

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