Welcome to Less Than Perfect Vintage where we have slightly flawed vintage at a fraction of regular vintage prices!
Our shop concept came about as we realized we'll never have time to mend all of the vintage we have to share as we started to pull out what we refer to as our "Project Boxes" and "The Back of the Rack" here at our vintage studio. Basically, it's accumulated vintage ranging from the Victorian era forward that needs attention of one sort or another.
Some have pretty minor problems like a few strained seams, inner collars that have darkened a bit, or a whisper of pilling on a cashmere sweater.
Some pieces have spots, others have faded, others have colors that have run. We have a coat with an oxidized lining. There are hats that are missing rhinestones (we handle jewelry and accessories, too) and one fabulous 1930s femme fatale beaded crepe gown has moth holes in its swooping fishtail hem.
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We absolutely KNOW that we will never finish all these projects. And even MORE absolutely it would kill us to tote these beauties to the landfill. So
we've decided to offer them to others here who are more clever, more focused, more crafty!
Perhaps someone will take the time to sit down and re-stitch the darts on the turquoise dress. Maybe someone else can salvage the amazing full-length rayon Hawaiian print dress that is stained and torn, but still has a LOT of fabric that could perhaps be re-purposed into a cute little sundress. I THOUGHT that I would; I just haven't done it. yet.
Now don't get us wrong, we FULLY believe in the preservation of vintage clothing and accessories, and some of these offerings will be excellent for study, or inspiration for new design, or for display. However, we also know there are a few pieces that are beyond those uses, so if they can be loved, saved or up-cycled by someone more creative and motivated than us, we think that would be wonderful.
We will price most inventory to cover our initial costs; other pieces have more intrinsic value, or just might appeal to us more deeply, so we'll ask a bit more for some items. If you would like to make an offer on something that you feel we may have priced too high, please contact us and we can go from there.
If you're handy with a needle and thread, or tend to get divine inspiration from a fabulous piece of vintage fabric, this just may be the place for you!
Thanks for stopping in, we hope to "see" you again soon!
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We have incredible clients, and have received heart-warning feedback from many of them. We thought we would share some of their very kind messages with you:
*Beautiful coat. It arrived perfectly packaged and just as described. Honorably honest seller....detailed in the description the points of wear (since it was vintage) but upon review once the coat had arrived, the wear is completely undetectable and minor, I probably would have never noticed. Beautiful taste in selecting vintage items. Thank you so much!
*Very friendly and caring service. A lovely piece that is carefully sourced and totally unique. Very chuffed and would highly recommend. Many thanks to you!
*Mary... You are the perfect reason why I stick with etsy. You are lovely, you described what you are offering and I get what I paid for and more. Your passion, kindness, and warmth is the one that make the different!! Thank you kindly. Nini
*BEAUTIFUL scarf. Love it. :)
*These were exactly what I was looking for to complete a costume I'm creating. Even the water damage is perfect (I'm going to SteamCon as a steampunk undine - and as a water creature, water damage would be perfectly natural). As for the condition of the shoes - they were exactly as advertised, so no surprises there. They shipped really fast! I was amazed to find them when I got home this evening. And as shipping cost less than expected, I received a wonderful refund of the extra cost.
* I love this dress!!! Thank you, very good seller!
*What a wonderful hat, I absolutely love it! A fabulous seller, it was safely packaged, wrapped like a present and quickly shipped. I always love everything I have purchased from this seller. Thank you so much!
*Beautiful dress and fast shipping! thank so much!
*It's so beautiful and in perfect condition. Can't wait to rock it at the beach! Oh and the shipping was insanely fast. Thanks so much!
* This is so pretty! It is exactly as pictured and described---maybe prettier---and it arrived in only a few days. I will definitely come back to this shop. Thank you!
*Hello, The sweater is just wonderful - just as described. I appreciated the quick shipping. I'll keep checking back in with your store for more vintage treasures! Thanks.
*This seller was extremely kind and helpful and shipped my dress right away. And the dress is absolutely stunning!
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Thank you all so very much! your kindnesses are so greatly appreciated! xoxoxo
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Because of the nature of our offerings here, all sales are final.
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If you're looking for *young* vintage, from the 1980s and 1990s, please check out our sister shop here on Etsy, Marcy's Closet Vintage. We love DKNY and Ralph Lauren, especially, but we also have (or will have) BCBG, Abercrombie & Fitch, EA, Stussy, FUBU, Anne Klein and Nine West, to name a few. Come check us out, as we add items every week!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/MarcysClosetVintage
Thanks again, and have fun!