Purchasing from vintagecouture.com

Prior to your final selection it is always advisable to click on the INQUIRIES link. All reasonable questions will be answered promptly.

Once the selection is made click on the button.

The item will be placed in the Paypal Shopping cart. Please note if you have not yet become a registered user of Paypal please click here to set up your account.

If you wish to return to vintagecouture.com to continue shopping just click on the return to vintagecouture.com link.

When you have completed your selection proceed to your check-out by clicking on the shopping bag icon at the bottom of every page or return to Paypal buy clicking on the purchase key on any ad page.

Payment for purchases

Paypal is the primary method of payment for purchases. This convenient payment program allows for the use of most credit cards including VISA, Mastercard and American Express. The only other method of payment accepted is VISA which can be arranged online directly by request through email. Please contact vintagecouture.com for information.

Shipping purchases

Once your order has been submitted you will receive a personal response from Vintagecouture.com confirming your purchase with the cost of shipping based on weight, and destination. Prior to shipping we will request a daytime phone number for the shipping documents. If this number is not provided in a timely fashion the item will not be shipped. An invoice will be sent from Vintagecouture.com through Paypal for the amount owing on the shipping.

Once payment has been received for the shipping costs your purchase will be shipped by certified courier. Vintagecouture.com reserves the right to choose the method of shipping however a request can be made for overnight or expedited service. Otherwise all packages of reasonable size are shipped Ground Service in North America and Overseas Express for Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America, Australia and New Zealand etc.

Arrangements can be made for payment by International Postal Money Order. Please contact us for details.

Once a purchase is complete the item will be modified on the website to indicate it has been SOLD.

Return Policy

Returns are only accepted if notification is received by vintagecouture.com within 48 hours of your delivery. If the item is returned in the same condition as it was shipped a refund will be issued through Paypal for the amount of the item. There is no refund on shipping either direction. The buyer is responsible for all duties and taxes incurred by Customs. All return shipments must be sent by registered courier with notification to vintagecouture.com regarding date of pick-up and scheduled delivery. If the item is deemed damaged by vintagecouture.com the buyer will be notified that no refund will be issued.

Please contact for lay away policy.

Condition

Buying vintage clothing means purchasing something that has some history. It is normal for vintage items to have been worn by the previous owner. Here is the Glossary of Terms used by vintagecouture.com to describe the condition of the merchandise. It is always recommended that the buyer make all necessary inquiries prior to the final purchase. All clothing and accessories are sold to be worn. As a result vintagecouture.com will not undertake to offer an item that is deemed unwearable or in poor condition. Any exceptions to this policy will be clearly noted in the description of the article.

MINT: flawless condition, possibly unworn with tags, no visible imperfections, discolorations and an overall freshness that is found only in barely worn articles.

EXCELLENT: may show some very minor wear attributed to light usage such as a resewn hem, alterations to the shape, minor discoloration in the lining, light scratching on the surface of leather goods, on the corners or interior of handbags. Overall the quality of these items is as close to original condition as possible given that there has been some light use.

VERY GOOD: indicates good quality with some slight visible changes due to normal wear. Slight softness due to washing, linings may be faded. Belts, handbags and other accessories in leather or metal may show some minor scratching or interior discoloration.

Vintagecouture.com undertakes to sell only the highest quality wearable vintage designer clothing and accessories. Not all colors look the same on every computer. We try to provide the most accurate descriptions indicating wherever possible the visible and invisible flaws. Our philosophy is to provide only the Best Designer and Recent Clothing and Accessories.

Sizing

Vintage designer clothing and accessories are not sized like contemporary fashion. All clothing items will have accurate measurements for each component: shoulders, arms, bust, hips, length, inseam etc. Buyers should refer to these measurements and inquire if they have concerns or want further details. Check below for shoe size chart. Click the link(insert link to size guide) for metric/imperial conversions.

Measuring your size

Using a tape measure here are the guidelines to accurate sizing:

Bust: Measure under your arms at the fuller part of your bust. Keep tape level across your shoulder blades.

Shoulder: Take this measurement from shoulder-tip to shoulder-tip (the widest point)

Waist: Measure around your natural waistline above your navel below your ribcage keeping the tape comfortably loose.

Hips: Stand with your feet together and measure around the fullest point of your hips.

Inseam: Measure your best fitting full length pant from crotch seam to bottom of leg.

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