Every girl wants to look good when they buy a new dress or outfit otherwise we would just pull some old rag out of the wardrobe. But buying a vintage dress as opposed to a high street one is a new shopping experience for most. We have devised a list of 10 tips to help you to choose your first vintage dress!

* Pick a good vintage shop with lots of happy customers
* Set yourself a budget
* Look for a classic design that suits your body shape
* Its good to pick an era 1960’s, 1970’s etc
* Choose a colour you know suits your skin tone
* Check out any damage issues and colour variation
* Check and double check the measurements
* Make sure the shop you choose take returns
* Ask for addition images if needed
* Check the payment terms & delivery timeline

When you have decided on your perfect dress then press the buy now button and wait in anticipation for your first piece of fashion history to fall from the letterbox to the doormat. Wearing vintage clothes quiet often reflects your personality and having a vintage piece in your wardrobe will always mean you never see someone else in the same dress.

There are hundreds of vintage retailers now with shops ASOS starting to stock 1980s clothes and Top Shop who have been stocking vintage now for two years. These are great if you need the comfort of a high street name but buying the best in vintage clothes means searching for a great little vintage shop that will gives that personal touch.