SIZING AND CARE
VINTAGE SIZE VS. MODERN SIZE
The size printed in most vintage items is generally not a good predictor of how that garment will fit a modern body. Modern size estimates are given to help translate a garments actual measurements to a modern frame and to help narrow your search in our shop. These estimates should NOT be used in place of the actual measurements because everyones body is unique. If you need additional measurements or have questions about the modern size estimates please feel free to contact me.
A simple way to tell if an item will fit properly is to compare the given measurements to a garment you already own. Be sure to measure your item the same way we measure ours (see detailed instructions under HOW WE MEASURE).
VINTAGE CONDITION DETAILS
All of the items in our shop are authentic vintage pieces, in most cases you will receive the exact item shown in the photos.
All items are 20+ years old and most garments have been worn before, if “general wear” is noted, expect normal signs of age which could include subtle faint stains, pinholes, etc...
HOW WE MEASURE
Measurements are taken in inches with garment laying flat (double numbers where necessary).
GUIDE TO MEASURING
Lay garment out flat taking care to smooth any wrinkles that may give you an inaccurate measurement. Take measurements at the following points:
SHOULDERS: across from one shoulder seam to the other
CHEST: across from one arm pit seam to the other
LENGTH: down from top of shoulder (next to neck)
SLEEVE: down from shoulder seam to end of sleeve (from neck if no shoulder seam)
WAIST: across from one side of waist band to the other
HIPS: across rise, from one side to the other (4"-5" up from crotch seam)
RISE: up the front from crotch seam to top of waist band
INSEAM: down from crotch seam to bottom (inner seam)