'Wear' do you begin...?!

Finding your own vintage style can be a bit of minefield at first! What do you feel comfortable with? What fits in with your everyday life? What suits you? Where can I find these items? These are just a few of the questions you'll ask yourself along the way and trust us you'll find you make more than a couple of mistakes, but that's all part of the fun of discovering your own distinct style. Whether you mix it up with current items in your wardrobe or go the whole hog buying and dressing in vintage from head to toe, it's entirely up to you.

My own style for the colder months is either a tweed jacket or overcoat, waistcoat, checked shirt, woollen tie and brogues. Accessories are key too and I'll generally be sporting a pocket watch and chain, it's a simple way to jazz things up and you can pick up a chain and pocket watch for relatively little if you hunt around. It's amazing how often people ask what's on the end of the chain... 

Harris Tweed is always good to look out for when it comes to buying a decent jacket. There are plenty around and they'll last a lifetime. If you can find a hand tailored one even better. A lot of tailors would sew in a label on the inside breast pocket but check out the inside of this pocket too, this is generally where they record who the jacket or suit was for and when it was made. Expect to pay anything from £10 to £40 for a decent jacket, £20-£100 for a suit, £10-£30 for a waistcoat and £3-£10 for a tie depending on where you buy it from and how good it is.  

We'll be selling a selection of menswear through our Facebook page and Instagram account so please keep an eye out for the items we've got for sale but if there's anything particular you're looking for just let us know!