BE A NIFTY THRIFTER

When shopping second-hand, go knowing what you want to find. You may not find that item, but having purpose will help you track down something good.

Avoid anything with stains. There’s no guarantee you’ll be able to remove them.

In terms of sizing, vintage can be tricky. While the ’70s can be small, the ’80s and ’90s had many oversized pieces. Find the decade you love and be open to mixing it with others.

Remember, if you really love something you can get it altered to fit perfectly.

It can be hard to find great vintage shoes and boots in bigger sizes. Look at the men’s section, as you can often source great trainers and brogues that will fit.