Vintage prom dresses are so popular now that you would think they have already been grabbed up. Not so! People are always recycling things from their closets so the pickings are always good. Vintage prom dresses can range from the insanely expensive (think vintage Coco Chanel) or to the very inexpensive (think teal bridesmaid dress). Vintage prom dresses have a style that is all their own and you will want to make sure you find one that matches yours.
Some things to look for when shopping for vintage prom dresses:
• If it comes from a thrift store ask if they have had it dry cleaned. Some do and some don't and why pay for it again if it is still clean.
• If your vintage prom dress hasn't been cleaned, and even if it has, look for stains that were missed or couldn't be removed. If a shawl or corsage will cover it and you are fine with that ask for a discount.
• Some smells will never come out of fabrics so if your vintage prom dress smells of cigarettes or cologne or worse consider the fact that it will always smell like that.
• Check all the seams and hems for loose threads etc.
• If small repairs or alterations need to be made allow yourself plenty of time.
• Vintage prom dresses can be found at yard sales, thrift stores, your mom or grandma's closet etc.
• Look for vintage brooches, bags and shoes while you are at it. They will look great with vintage prom dresses.
• Don't be afraid to mix modern accessories with vintage prom dresses. That is one of the coolest looks around.
Some things to look for when shopping for vintage prom dresses:
• If it comes from a thrift store ask if they have had it dry cleaned. Some do and some don't and why pay for it again if it is still clean.
• If your vintage prom dress hasn't been cleaned, and even if it has, look for stains that were missed or couldn't be removed. If a shawl or corsage will cover it and you are fine with that ask for a discount.
• Some smells will never come out of fabrics so if your vintage prom dress smells of cigarettes or cologne or worse consider the fact that it will always smell like that.
• Check all the seams and hems for loose threads etc.
• If small repairs or alterations need to be made allow yourself plenty of time.
• Vintage prom dresses can be found at yard sales, thrift stores, your mom or grandma's closet etc.
• Look for vintage brooches, bags and shoes while you are at it. They will look great with vintage prom dresses.
• Don't be afraid to mix modern accessories with vintage prom dresses. That is one of the coolest looks around.
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