Please be sure and vist our website at
www.memphisvintage.com
for more additional vintage clothing and accessories
Marlene (left) and Meg Whitman (Former Ebay CEO) at the 2004 Ebay Live Convention
Vintage Sizes and Measuring Information
If you are new to vintage fashions then you may not be aware that vintage sizes are not the same as modern sizes. A modern size 10 is much larger than a vintage size 10. That is why checking the measurements on the item description are very important. A quick tip for checking measurements is to compare a garment of yours, that fits you well, against the measurements on the item description. Lay your garment on a flat surface, smooth it out and always use a fabric tape measure - not a metal tape measure or yard stick.
Always remember to take those measurements and double them. For example If the bust measures 18" across with your tape measure, double that and you get 36" for your correct bust measurement. Of course lengths such as sleeves and dress lengths are not doubled. Only bust, waist and hip measurements are doubled. Write down your measurements and compare them to our site and you will see if this is something that will work for you. Remember to please allow a few inches in your measurements for ease of fit.
Shoes are measured with a fabric tape measure on the inside of the shoe from the heel to the toe. The width of shoes is measured on the outside sole at the widest point. The best thing to do is to measure a pair of your shoes and compare that measurement to the one in the item description. Please email us if you have any questions on measurements.
Vintage clothing is not new, unless it is specifically stated on the web page that it is new or "deadstock", and these garments will show signs of previous normal wear. Each piece of vintage clothing is unique and truly one of a kind. Unless it is new, it will not be perfect so please do not expect a perfect unworn garment. These are vintage / antique pieces and each has had a "previous life". We try to list any flaws that we see on the description page. But if you have any questions about a particular item, just email us and we will be happy to answer any questions.
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