To Buy or Not to Buy
Worth Considering
-Worn-down shoes can be re-soled and touched up by a shoemaker.
-Nicer-quality jackets and dresses that are too big for you can be tailored to fit. It might be worth the investment if you're getting a major deal, or for that special formal dress.
-Something plain that's reasonably priced and fits perfectly can be spruced up with the right embellishment. For example, you can swap out the buttons, bedazzle with rhinestones, or add a brooch!
-If you can think of at least three outfits to wear the item with, consider it a yes!
Put It Back
-Shoes with tears or holes of any kind.
-Any knit garment with moth holes. If the piece is still infested, those pesky moths may spread to other items in your closet.
-If something is too small or if it's not something that a tailor could fix easily and inexpensively, don't bring it home. You'll find other great pieces, I promise!
-Vintage doesn't mean tattered. Even if you're a Boho girl, you want a piece to look worn-in, not run-over.
-Fabric discoloration, such as faded spots or stains, is almost always impossible to fix. Who knows what it was or how long it's been there!