Alternatives to physical vintage shopping because of the global pandemic and lockdown
Online vintage clothing and window shopping
Now that we went into lockdown in the Netherlands because of the global pandemic, there will be covered alternative ways to physical vintage shopping;
Window shopping
First of all, I recommend you to try out window shopping. I recommend you to go outside, take a walk in the city and do some window shopping. Great as for inspiration and besides that, it is good for your health to go outside and walk.
Online vintage shopping
We all know that vintage shopping is not easy, you can easily spend hours and hours in the store and walk out with nothing. This combined with the lockdown we are facing in the Netherlands at the moment, results in my recommendation to try out this selection I made for you about online vintage shopping;
Online shopping for second-hand clothing has become easier and more popular than ever before. Buying on the web is fantastic if you are the kind of buyer who likes to mix vintage clothing with traditional pieces.
Vintage clothing websites are available 24/7, supplying you with access whenever they fit you and whenever you have the need. Once you have then found your chosen piece(s) of vintage clothing, simply purchase on the web and permit them to do all the effort! Within a few days, your brand new vintage clothing will be shipped to your doorstep!
Buying vintage clothing on the web is an simpler, convenient and hassle-free method to choose the clothing you want from a wide variety of options.
Below, I will mention the best few places to purchase vintage garments online.
- Vinted (& United Wardrobe)
Join the secondhand clothing community of more than 34 million members! Give your clothes a second life and earn money by selling what you no longer want.
Sell the clothes that no longer suit you. Find items that you cannot find on the high street. Vinted is for anyone who believes that good clothing deserves a long life.
It all started in 2008, when Milda was moving. She discovered she had way too many clothes to take with her. Justas offered his help and made a website to give away clothes. The media wanted to know more about it in no time. The pair felt they needed to do something about this — that’s how Vinted was born.
2. Top Vintage
TopVintage is a Dutch store that also has an online website. It has the largest selection of online vintage clothing and retro clothing in Europe. New models daily, all sizes and super fast shipping!
3. ThredUP
ThredUp is known as the largest online thrift and consignment store where you can buy and sell high quality second — hand clothes.
Find The Vintage Shop for women at up to 90% off retail price and discover their multiple brands of hugely discounted clothes, handbags, shoes and accessories.
ThredUP is a one-stop thrifting destination, where you can constantly refresh your style while creating less waste. They deliver a modern resale experience on one of the largest online platforms for women’s and kids’ secondhand apparel. We take the work and risk out of thrift, providing a fun and convenient place to shop and clean out your closet.
- 35.000 brands
- Up to 90% off retail price
4. ASOS Marketplace
Perfect place to do all your vintage shopping in one place. Here, you can shop new vintage pieces from +900 boutiques.
ASOS Marketplace is home to 900+ small businesses including independent brands and vintage boutiques from 50+ countries.
Whether you are on the hunt for a vintage sweatshirt from your fave brand, the perfect pair of vintage jeans or one-of-a-kind vintage dresses, our vintage boutiques have done the hard work for you, sourcing loads of incredible one-off items. Our 90s grunge and vintage sportswear edits are a great place to start.
5. SecondhandNew Vintage Kleding
An online vintage Boutique founded in 2010 by Melanie, a great aficionado of almost everything from the colorful and wild 60s and 70s. The time of Pink Floyd, flares, Flower Power, Macramé and psychedelic prints. The name Secondhand New comes from a song from a controversial album from the seventies, ‘Rumors’ by the legendary band Fleetwood Mac.The collection consists of unique hand-selected vintage bohemian clothing, bags and accessories with their own story and good vibes.
6. BLACKFISH Store
BLACKFISH is a physical store located in the center of Utrecht. Moreover, they provide on online website where vintage clothing can be bought.
BLACKFISH really wants you to choose something that you are really happy with, because even though we sell new clothes, we do not support over-consumption. Are you buying something that makes you feel good? Then you will wear it often and with great pleasure. They are therefore happy to advise you on how you can give a sustainable twist to new clothing in this way.
7. eBay
You can get the best deals on Vintage Clothing, Shoes & Accessories when you shop from the world’s largest online selection and best deals for Women’s Vintage Clothing.
8. Mint Threads Vintage Clothing
Mint Threads is an Etsy shop that sells vintage and hand — made clothes. The easieset way to buy their vintage clothing is via their instagram page. You only have to comment “me” to be able to purchase the items on their Instagram feed.
I hope this blog post mentioning 8 online alternatives to buying vintage has been useful for you! I also hope that I convinced you now a little more that online vintage shopping is a great alternative to physical shopping - especially during lockdown because of the pandemic - and offers you a wide variety of different sort of second-hand products.
Do you want to see more actual outfit inspiration on my Instagram? Then, follow @ut_vintageclothing on Instagram! Talk to you on Friday again, stay stuned for more!
