Firstly, a Copyright clothing label is the most obvious give away. Using this date you can age the piece as the year noted on the tag or a few years later. Its important to note that the copyright date isnt always the year the garment was produced, but rather the date the brand was copyrighted.

How do you date a piece of clothing?

Dating Vintage ClothingYour First Impression. Dont downplay love at first sight. The Appearance of the Tag or Brand Label. Checking the appearance of the tag or the brand label. Union Label. Care Tag. Location of Manufacture. TESS Database.6 Dec 2012

How do I know if my clothes are vintage?

How to Tell if Something is True VintageLook at the logo on the tag. If you dont recognize the brand name, it might be vintage. Flip the label over to see where the garment was made. Check the fabric composition tag. Look for unique construction details and/or handmade sew jobs. Check for a metal zipper.

What should be on a clothing label?

Most textile and wool products must have a label listing the fiber content, the country of origin, and the identity of the manufacturer or another business responsible for marketing or handling the item.

How tall do you have to be to wear tall clothes?

Women who are between 5′ 5″ and 5′ 7″ are thought of as “regular” height. Women who are 5′ 8″ and taller are “tall”. The beauty of these specialized clothing sizes lies in the cut. The sizing increments within one of the departments do increase the lengths a little, but they have far more impact on width measurements.