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"  Why go vintage? &amp;quot;The irony is that vintage is actually what all of the new stuff in stores is made to look like anyway. In a world where everything&amp;#039;s accessible and ubiquitous, vintage is the way to personalize your look. Plus, with vintage, you&amp;#039;re pretty much guaranteed that your buy will last. Every decade has something to offer: A little black dress from the &amp;#039;50s or a great jersey oneshoulder disco dress from the &amp;#039;70s are signature looks that will last forever.&amp;quot;  What&amp;#039;s the best way for someone to wet their feet in vintage shopping?   &amp;quot;Costume jewelry. The nice thing about it is that there&amp;#039;s very expensive collectible designer costume jewelry, but some of the cheap pieces are just as fabulous \u2014 even if they aren&amp;#039;t by famous names. A pair of gorgeous chandelier earrings or a big over-the-top necklace can make something cheap look really cheerful and chic. And a nice, jeweled evening clutch is an affordable vintage must.&amp;quot; Where are the best places to get quality vintage goods?  &amp;quot;Look for estate sales or even yard sales. One of the best places to find vintage is at contemporary designer consignment stores. They don&amp;#039;t really specialize in high-end vintage, but pieces can get mixed in that aren&amp;#039;t necessarily desirable to the store&amp;#039;s typical clientele. So keep your eyes open \u2014 you may spot a nice vintage Halston.&amp;quot; What about tailoring? Is it more of a hassle with vintage items?  &amp;quot;A tailor is more important than your shrink! Finding a great one is a necessity for any fashionable woman. As far as alterations go, vintage isn&amp;#039;t always more difficult. A vintage couture piece can certainly be tricky, but there are plenty of complicated modern pieces, too. A good tailor can alter any high-quality piece of clothing, whether it&amp;#039;s 60 years or six days old.&amp;quot;  What&amp;#039;s the secret to being a successful vintage shopper? &amp;quot;You have to take your emotions out of it. If something doesn&amp;#039;t fit or if it&amp;#039;s really damaged, I don&amp;#039;t care how great it makes you feel, you have to leave it. The challenge with vintage is that it&amp;#039;s an emotional way to shop because you&amp;#039;re buying history. But you have to be realistic. Otherwise, you&amp;#039;ll take it home and it&amp;#039;ll sit in your closet. Think of it as treasure hunting: You have to explore a bit before you find the gems.&amp;quot; What are your tips for mixing the past with the present?  &amp;quot;I don&amp;#039;t like head-to-toe vintage. It looks like a costume! It&amp;#039;s easy to gravitate toward the more eccentric pieces, but it&amp;#039;s best to limit yourself to one conversation piece at a time. Mix in that one item with your everyday clothing, and you&amp;#039;re set. Coco Chanel famously said that you should take one item off before you leave the house. That is exactly how vintage is worn best.&amp;quot; "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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