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 to create great finds.  These tips and suggestions may sound simple and even boring, but  have made a BIG difference in my overall level of success.  Of course, there are many more details involved with each one, but the basic idea is where to begin –

Finders’ Clue #25:  Don’t be discouraged from buying something that you love because it has an odor.  Smells can be difficult but, in my experience, they can be eliminated.  One exception might be if your tolerance is EXTREMELY low or you have an allergy or illness – use your own judgement but don’t give up at the first whiff.

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy

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BLUE FEATHER 50'S/60'S "SUNDAY" HAT WITH VEIL.

TRUE VINTAGE EARLY 1950'S GOWN, MODELED AFTER GRACE KELLY'S IN "REAR WINDOW".

2 LARGE-BRIMMED TRUE VINTAGE 1950'S DECORATED SPRING HATS.

EARLY SIXTIES SPRING SEMI-FORMAL DRESSES IN PASTELS WITH LACE OR EMBROIDERED OVERLAY.

A FAVORITE SPRING/SUMMER DRESS FROM THE FIFTIES, WITH A FRENCH THEME PRINT.

PRETTY TRUE VINTAGE BLUE HALF-SLIPS FROM THE FIFTIES AND EARLY SIXTIES.

CONTINUING WITH THE HAPPY BLUES FOR THE NEXT 10 DAYS OR SO – PRETTY TRUE VINTAGE NAVY AND WHITE SPRING STRAW HATS WITH FLOWERS.

ANOTHER SURPRISE FIND! TRUE VINTAGE 1940'S/'50'S DRESS WITH THE TAGS STILL ON!!.

ELEGANT SMALL TRUE VINTAGE SPRING OR SUMMER HATS IN CELLOPHANE STRAW.