Want to find vintage Clothes in good condition without the effort of fleeting from op-shop to op-shop? Well going to your favourite shopping strip might be an accessible alternative.
In the past few years, I've noticed quite a few shops intermingling their new stock with vintage goods. This phenomenon is evidence that vintage has become very much mainstream, and for those who haven't inherited their mother's fabulous frocks of old (in my case, these gems were tossed long ago), these stores with their in store Vintage collections are a very accessible alternative to looking fab.
Stores such as Fi and Co (Northbrigde, Fremantle), Urban Records (Leederville), Varga Girl Leederville) and Sportsgirl (Multiple Locations - but Hay Street store is the best) have a great range of new and "old" authentic retro clothing.
Luckily for those who choose to get their vintage from such retailers, you won't be surprised with moth eaten, torn or disturbing stained clothing, because of the stocking process which involves, hand selecting garments which have been thoroughly checked over to ensure they are in a "saleable" condition, before putting them up for sale.
Of course such convenience comes at a cost, a dress at Fi and Co will set you back up to $80 , but to put it in perspective that's still a lot cheaper than the vintage inspired gowns available at popular chains; Forever New, Sportsgirl, Dotti etc....
In the end when you can get fashion New and Old at one shopping destination - what's not to love?!
