V’Amore Vintage is a women’s boutique with unique, timeless, one-of-a-kind, show stopping statement pieces that are handpicked and curated with love! My passion is breathing new life into vintage pieces, preserving the history of fashion, while being conscientious of our footprint on the future. Vintage fashion transcends through the journey of time. Who wore it? Where was she going? Did she meet her soul-mate wearing it? How did it make her feel in that moment? Glamorous, sexy, elegant, chic, classy, refined? You are literally wearing a memory! A glimpse in time! What a mystery! Are you intrigued? Every piece has already lived life and comes with a unique story! You are guaranteed to be the only one wearing a V’Amore Vintage piece at your event (except in rare cases when vintage lightning strikes twice)!
Your style is personal, it is a means of expressing yourself by controlling your image and accentuating your authentic individuality. Originality is the key to being stylish. Wearing vintage is a means of individual expression for those trying to achieve a fashion paradox, of fitting in whilst standing out. There is something to be said about nostalgia and provenance, as wearing clothes from another period can be a sort of escape from contemporary stress. That’s what I get out of this business, making people feel authentic, confident, and glamorous in V’Amore Vintage!
When you invest in a vintage piece, the quality is unmatched to that of a contemporary mass-produced cheaply made piece (except for high-end designer brands). The impeccable construction techniques, superior textiles, and luxurious details were a testament to the different times and cultural eras of each piece. Garments and accessories were intentionally designed with quality to insure longevity (So Suzie could pass it down to Cindy) and be cost effective for the consumer. Most V’Amore Vintage pieces were either handmade or made in the USA!
The thrill of the hunt and opportunity for adventure, is what excites me when finding treasures for V’Amore! Whether I’m digging in the back of someone’s closet, barn, garage, or basement it’s always an experience! It’s truly a community of people who collect, restore, and love antiques and vintage. I find myself meeting all sorts of quirky people, striking up meaningful conversation founded on mutual love of all things old, and listening to their fascinating stories. I am the MOST excited when I find the provenance of a piece, giving it life, meaning, and historical nostalgia.
Second hand fashion is ethical!! Styles and trends are cyclical!! V’Amore Vintage strives to be ethical and have integrity by make a positive impact on the environment through CONSCIOUSLY SHOPPING, RECYCLING, and UP-CYCLING!!
Being environmentally conscious and sustainable by creatively reinventing and reusing clothing is important to my business, ethos, and personal philosophy. By buying vintage you're helping the planet by preserving our resources and scoring a fabulous one-of-a-kind piece at the same time!!
✩ ECO-FRIENDLY=SHOPPING VINTAGE ✩
Reuse, up-cycle, and reduce your carbon footprint by wearing V’Amore Vintage!!
• Second to oil, the clothing and textile industry is the largest polluter in the world.
• North Americans send over 25 billion pounds of textiles to landfills every year (Nearly 99.9% of which can be recycled). The recycling of 2 million tons of clothing per year equates to taking 1 million cars off the road.
• The average person throws away 70 pounds of textiles annually. 85% of this waste goes to landfills where it occupies about 5% of landfill space.
• It takes more than 5,000 gallons of water to manufacture a T-shirt and a pair of jeans.
✩ SHOP POLICIES ✩
All content and images are property of V’Amore Vintage. Copyright 2017 V’Amore Vintage rights reserved. No other party may attempt to use the content or images without permission of V’Amore or Virginia Griffin.
✩ PAYMENT ✩
I happily accept Paypal and credit card payments via Etsy Direct Checkout. Payment is due at the time of purchase. I do not accept money orders or checks.
✩ ALL SALES ARE FINAL ✩
No Refunds & Exchanges! ALL SALES ARE FINAL! I am in LOVE (sometimes even infatuated) with the pieces I sell! I want you to be JUST as in love with your purchase! If you are EXTREMELY UNSATISFIED with your item (which is highly unlikely) V’Amore Vintage will assess the situation on a case by case basis. Shipping charges are non-refundable. Because great care is taken to provide accurate measurements on each garment, returns due to poor fit are not accepted. Please read the descriptions and take careful measurements of yourself and ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING.
✩ PROCESSING TIME ✩
Items have a 1-3 business day processing time before they ship (business days do not include weekends and holidays). You will note on your invoice and when you are checking out that it says, "processing time". Please calculate your ETA (expected time of arrival) from the shipping date and not from the purchase date.
✩ SHIPPING ✩
Shipping will be the most economical and efficient option available based on tracking, insurance, convenience, weight, and combined-purchase shipping when applicable.
~ V’Amore Vintage always ships through the USPS usually using Priority Mail Delivery, which usually takes 1-3 days.
~ V’Amore Vintage does ship Internationally on a Case by Case basis. If you’re SERIOUSLY interested in an item, PLEASE MESSAGE ME!
~ If you need a rush order, please contact me prior to purchase and I will let you know if I can facilitate it and what the additional cost will be.
✩ SIZING INFORMATION ✩
Vintage clothing fits differently than modern clothing, which is cut loosely to fit a wide variety of body shapes. Vintage garments should always be worn with care and consideration of their age.
Vintage garments were often tailored to fit an individual woman and evidence of seams and darts being taken in or out is common. Some of V’Amore Vintage pieces have been fixed or structurally reinforced by yours truly, with my precise and accurate sewing skills (I have a Bachelors’ degree in Apparel and Textile Design). I am happy to answer any questions about available seam allowances, darts, and hem allowances, or if item has been altered, just ask before you purchase!
✩ VINTAGE SIZING / MEASUREMENTS ✩
I provide detailed measurements on all the listings using inches.
~For the most part, vintage sizes (tags) do not correlate with modern sizes. Modern sizes are not uniform or universal as they vary greatly between different brands and designers.
~To ensure your item will fit please double-check and compare the listing measurements and your own measurements.
~To celebrate all shapes and different body types V’Amore Vintage tries to buy/stock every size and accommodate all women with flattering silhouettes!
✩ HOW TO MEASURE YOURSELF ✩
Use a dressmaker’s tape measure, which you can get at your local fabric store.
Measure yourself over the undergarments you plan to wear and not over your clothing!
BUST: Measure around the fullest part of your bust.
WAIST: Measure around the smallest point of your waist where it naturally curves in.
HIP: Measure around the fullest part of your hips. This is usually about 8"-9" below your waist.
SHOULDER TO WAIST: Measure from the top of your shoulder, where a normal shoulder seam would lie, down the front, following the curve of your bust.
SHOULDER TO SHOULDER: From the top of the shoulder (where a seam would lay on the shoulder where the sleeve starts) across to the other shoulder seam.
SLEEVE LENGTH: Length from the top of the shoulder to the hem of the sleeve.
LENGTH: Measure from the top of your shoulder, where a normal shoulder seam would lie, down the front, to the point you want the garment to end at the hem.
SWEEP: Circumference around the hem.
If you have any other questions or concerns about your measurements or about items measurements, please send a message before purchasing.
✩ ACCESSORIES MEASUREMENTS ✩
HEIGHT: Measures the distance from the top of the purse to the base.
LENGTH: Measures the distance across the "front" base of the purse, from “side to side.”
WIDTH: Measures the shorter side of the base, “front to back.”
DROP: Measures the distance from the top of the handle or strap to the body of the purse.
STRAP HANDLE LENGTH: Measures the distance around the strap from where it is secured on one side to the other.
✩ CATEGORIES OF GRADING VINTAGE CONDITION ✩
V'Amore has incredibly high standards of quality and every item is carefully examined for any damage or abnormal ‘vintage’ wear. Imperfections show character and charm! Please remember that these pieces were previously loved! Normal wear is expected, fading from age, and stains. Flaws are honestly highlighted in the detail section to make sure you know what you're getting!
V’Amore Vintage only has ONE of each item. You will receive the exact item shown in the photos.
✩ V’Amore Vintage grades the condition of the item using these categories:
• New Vintage Stock: New old stock that was never opened or worn. Tags often still attached. No signs of age.
• Mint: No signs of wear or age.
• Excellent Condition: The item has been used or worn, but there are only minimal flaws.
• Good Condition: A garment or item that’s structurally sound, but may have been repaired. Item has a cosmetic flaw or two but nothing that would detract from overall wear-ability and presentation.
• Poor Condition: Item may not be wearable in current condition. *I normally DO NOT sell items that are this condition unless they are rare. It will clearly be stated in the item’s description (Some customers like a fixer-upper with an affordable price tag).
✩ CLEANING / GARMENT CARE ✩
All garments have been cleaned in different methods depending on the item. If you have any questions regarding garment care, feel free to ask.
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✩ ADDITIONAL NOTES, POLICIES, AND FAQ’S ✩
~IF YOU ARE ALLERGIC TO DRIED LAVENDAR PLEASE NOTIFY V’AMORE VINTAGE AND SEND A MESSAGE! I am not liable for your hives. Your purchase comes with a complementary gift from my garden!!
As a fellow vintage enthusiast, customer, and obsessive shopper I want to feel appreciated and feel like I’m getting a good deal. All price points are thoroughly researched and based on the condition, designer, uniqueness, rarity, and the time I spent caring for or fixing the garment.
✩ Please do not leave negative or neutral feedback before contacting us with your concern. V’Amore Vintage would appreciate the opportunity to turn that frown upside down before negative feedback is made public on our shop.
THANK YOU FOR SHOPPING AT V’AMORE VINTAGE!!
