SmallEarthVintage

fine vintage clothing for smart moderns

Grand Rapids, Michigan | 6230 Sales

5 out of 5 stars
(2955)

SmallEarthVintage

fine vintage clothing for smart moderns

Grand Rapids, Michigan 6230 Sales On Etsy since 2008

5 out of 5 stars
(2955)

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9 months
Need a hat? These and more are in the shop!

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  • Vintage 1930s Hat | Acorn Hat | Felt Beanie

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    $64.00

    • 10 months
    The best color palette! All items available in the shop.

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  • Evan-Picone Skirt | Gray Flannel Skirt | Skirt with Pockets | 26W XS

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    • 1 year
    This 1940s blouse and skirt are listed as separates in the shop, but together make an adorable outfit!

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  • Vintage 1940s Skirt | Prancing Deer | Folk Skirt | 27W Small

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    About

    • my grandma Edna--an inspiration and style icon
    • vintage buttons and mending supplies
    • all items are carefully packaged to arrive safely
    • vintage beauties getting some sun.

    fine vintage clothing for smart moderns

    Small Earth Vintage is Karen and Andy, and we offer a carefully selected range of vintage clothing, shoes and accessories. Though we focus on mid century, we also offer items from the Victorian era through the Jazz Age when we find them, as well as those 1970s and 1980s pieces that are particularly special. All items are cleaned and mended as needed, and carefully packaged for shipment. We take the name Small Earth seriously, and are happy to ship vintage anywhere in the world, at a low rate; in fact, shipping is free for all US orders over $100, and at a reduced price everywhere else for orders over $100.

    Small Earth Vintage is a love story. Andy has been wearing, collecting and selling vintage since he was in college. I started buying vintage in thrift stores when I was 16, and ever since, my closet has been filled with it. I first saw Andy on a street in Astoria, Queens. He was wearing an old Stroh’s beer jacket and vintage Levi’s, and, well, it was pretty much love at first sight. I eventually quit my job as a children’s book editor, and moved to Michigan, where Andy lived and sold vintage clothing. We’ve been seeking vintage treasure together ever since. For 13 years, our terrier mutt Lucy was a constant, beloved companion who joined us on many of our adventures. We recently adopted a new little dog, Pickles, who shows promise as a photo bomber. The three of us live in a 1960s home on a small lake.

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    Shop members

    • Karen

      Owner, Buyer, Photographer, Shipping Department, Cocktail Maker

    • Andy

      Owner, Buyer, Occasional Model

    Shop policies

    Last updated on October 18, 2018
    Welcome to Small Earth Vintage on Etsy. New items are listed daily!

    *smallearthvintage.com
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    Accepted payment methods

    • Visa
    • Mastercard
    • American Express
    • Discover
    • Apple Pay
    • Klarna
    • Sofort
    • Ideal
    • Paypal
    • GiftcardAccepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
    Returns and exchanges
    I gladly accept returns
    Contact me within: 5 days of delivery
    Ship items back within: 7 days of delivery
    I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
    But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
    The following items can't be returned or exchanged
    Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
    • Custom or personalized orders
    • Perishable products (like food or flowers)
    • Digital downloads
    • Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
    Returns and exchange details
    Returns are accepted only when an item does not match its description. I must be contacted within three (3) business days of receipt of the item. Returns are not accepted for items that do not fit. Please be sure to read all the measurements given before purchasing an item, as well as the important information outlined below about how to determine whether an item will fit you. Returns are also not accepted for items that were refused at delivery because the buyer chose not to pay the customs duties due on the shipment, or for which the buyer provided an incorrect shipping address.
    Payment
    Payments are accepted via PayPal and Direct Checkout.

    Please read the Shipping section below for information on shipping to Etsy addresses versus PayPal addresses.
    Shipping
    I am happy to ship internationally! I use USPS First Class International shipping for most items and have found it cost effective and reliable; if you prefer USPS Priority or USPS Priority Express you can choose one of those options at checkout. Also note that First Class International mail has weight (up to 4 pounds) and size restrictions that may require packages being sent via USPS Priority.

    Buyers outside the US, please note that customs forms must be filled out accurately and honestly. Please be aware of customs laws and duties in your country before importing. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges, and are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up from your local post office.

    Customers in Italy: I'm sorry, but I cannot ship shoes or leather goods to you. Your country forbids the importation of these items, and my post office will not ship the package for me.

    Shipping Addresses: Please note that I will ship to the address shown on your order, unless prior arrangement has been made. If a package is returned to me due to improper address, the customer assumes responsibility for the costs to re-ship the package.
    Additional policies and FAQs
    Special Note about Vintage Clothing, Especially Shoes: Fabric, rubber, foam, and other materials can degrade over time, which is something you should keep in mind, particularly when buying vintage shoes. I take care to describe, to the best of my ability, any imperfections or material degradations I discern in the items I sell. However, I do not have the ability to know how much wear a vintage item can handle before it becomes unwearable.

    Sizing: Please be aware that vintage clothing sizing is quite different from today's sizing system (which is already non-standardized!). Though I give estimates of the current size of items in my descriptions, the only way to tell if an item will fit you is to compare the measurements given in the description to those of a similar item that does fit you. Full measurements are provided in all descriptions, and I am happy to give additional measurements if needed. (This goes for shoes, too, as they can vary greatly in sizing--not so much era to era, but rather brand to brand.) Here's a post from my blog about determining whether something will fit that might be helpful, especially to those of you new to buying vintage online: http://smallearthvintage.blogspot.com/2014/01/will-it-fit.html

    Note that the measurements given are the measurements of the *garment*, not of the person who will wear it. It is always important to make sure to allow an inch or so for comfortable fit, as straining against vintage fabric is not a good idea (unless it is a fabric with a fair amount of stretch). In other words, If the waist measurement given is 28", your waist should measure 26"-27" for the garment to fit you comfortably.

    A helpful hint for determining whether a vintage item will fit you is to compare the measurements given with those of a similar garment that does fit you.