I love vintage clothes and have loved them since I first saw “Pretty in Pink” around 1987. Back then I had an eclectic, feminine style that was made up of lots of lace, fake pearls, and big bows. In the years since then, I have shopped vintage clothes out of necessity and for fun. But this is the first time I have wanted to shop for vintage clothes that will be fashionable-and slightly classic-without looking just plain old. For instance, I know trench coats are big this year. I could go down to the church thrift store here in town and buy a trench coat. But is it the right coat? is the collar right, the cut right, and are the buttons right? I have no idea about these things. I am a pretty smart person, but I cannot hold a fashion encyclopedia in my head. I’m not friends with some unbelievable fashionable person like the womenin the movies. But there are some great thrift and/or consignment shops around. I want to know what I should buy? If something is by a good designer, how do I know it is going to look good this year? I’d love some tips!
