1_ Judge a book by it's cover
You can tell a lot from a picture. How does the garment drape on from the model, mannequin or hanger? Does the fabric look substantial or does it look cheap and flimsy?2_ Get up close and personal
Look at ALL photos, especially the close-ups. You can see craftsmanship in the details (stitching, notions, hardware, garment labels).3_ Do your homework
Read the entire product description. Depending on the platform, unfortunately searching “vintage” doesn’t necessarily mean the thing is… If you read the description and there is more than a quantity of “1”, either move on report the product.4_ Natural Selection
Look for natural materials over synthetic. Looks better, feels better, is better.Natural = cotton, silk, wool, leather, cashmere, linen, fur
Synthetic = polyester, elastane, rayon, PVC, nylon