Can't Hit Mom's Closet Anymore? Find What You Love on 3 Vintage Fashion Sites
By Terry Lyons, BounceBack Fashion & Style Expert
It all started when we emerged from our mothers' closets, slowly dragging her heels across the green carpet, dripping in pearls while swimming in her summer dress. We delighted at the sight of ourselves in rouge and red lipstick, and the miniature version of us fell in love with her wardrobe and playing dress up. We fell in love with being a girl.
Decades later, we're still playing dress up. As a nod to the women who taught us about fashion, we can snag beautiful pieces from their timeless closets without ever leaving our home.
As Mother's Day rolls around this year, if you can't get to your parents' home to hit up your mother's actual closet, here are our favorite online vintage websites. Break out the costume jewelry and begin your journey into fashion's past.
Ebay.com
If you can't find it on ebay, it may not exist. Ebay is a vintage lover's utopia. The site has an entire section dedicated to vintage clothing from closets all over the world, and the prices are a steal. For your next event, channel Mad Men in a 1954 Silk Leaf Print Cocktail Dress for $37. You'll look and feel as glamorous as the women of that era. If the idea of wearing someone else's gently worn pieces makes you less than comfortable, peruse the vintage reproductions for a look that feels like new, but looks like a one of a kind classic.
Etsy.com
Etsy.com has the largest selection of handmade "vintage" for both your closet and your home. If you prefer pieces that are made today with the look and feel of yesterday, then you'll spend hours surfing this site for unique gems while supporting local craftsmen. We love the pale pink tutus, lace tablecloths and hand beaded clutches.
ShopHousingWorks.com
The socially conscious Vintage Treasure Hunter will fall in love with Housing Works. Based in New York City, Housing Works is the nation's largest AIDS activist group, and donates all of their proceeds to raising awareness and finding a cure for HIV. Don't be surprised when you find yourself coming back to this site over and over again. This is not your local Salvation Army. You won't be digging through pages of purses to find the perfect piece. Housing Works is a modern online retail store. The clothes are photographed on mannequins and organized in categories, so that your shopping experience is pleasant and seamless.
Terry Lyons is a fashion stylist and manager of the New York City boutique Jessie James. She is a graduate of Loyola College in Maryland and has worked in multiple facets of the Fashion Industry.
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