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Vintage Pucci Velvet Skirt (for_minor_sky28hn) | Vintage 1930s Satin Art Deco Evening Bag (justincase2) | Vintage Ossie Clark Crepe Maxi Dress (jigs84) | Vintage Beaded Cocktail Dress (joanadark) | Vintage 1970s Platform Sandals (ilovetrash) | Vintage Courreges Logo Jacket (highendhooker) | Vintage 1980s Abstract Print Leggings (ndbvintage) | Antique 1890 Wool Jacket (heartnsoul1) | Vintage Oscar de la Renta Floral Ruffle Dress (linda*s***stuff) | Vintage 1960s I. Magnin Mini Dress (eccentricitees) | Vintage 1960s Lanvin 2-piece Striped Set (havom) | Vintage Sequin Top (jana320) | Vintage YSL Necklace (remark16) | Vintage Satin and Lace Cocktail Dress (dani-pulsar) | Vintage Ceil Chapman Lace Cocktail Dress (poiuyt432) | Vintage 1930s Embroidered Clutch Handbag (essentiallychicboutique) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia without promotional consideration from Bay sellers. Zuburbia is a member of the eBay Partner Network).

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If you think that the sticker price on a piece of clothing is the most important consideration when choosing a wardrobe item, I’d like to suggest that you start thinking of your closet more like you do your car. Most drivers are very aware that depreciation zaps a huge portion of their car’s value during the first five years so it just makes sense to choose models that have high resale values.

If you’re going to build a vintage clothing collection or even just buy contemporary clothes and fund your habit by selling then to secondhand shops at the end of every season, knowing which labels have the highest resale values will really come in handy.

Unfortunately, the annual Kelly Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards only recognize vehicles. But if I were to announce a Zuburbia Green Book Best Vintage Resale Value Award, I would definitely have Ossie Clark on the list.

A perennial favorite of both collectors and plain ol’ women who love to wear his clothes, it seems Ossie’s pieces will always be in demand and thus command good prices.

Today’s VPOD is a lovely example of a 1970s Ossie Clark for Radley blouse in a Celia Birtwell print with beautiful sleeves and a feminine bow. Wear it, love it, pass it on.

It’s a forever popular find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Devoted 2 Vintage.

P.S. Who would you nominate to the Zuburbia Green Book Best Vintage Resale Value Award? Leave me a comment below to vote for your favorite label.

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Vintage Ossie Clark Dress with Celia Birtwell Print (annieteeks) | Vintage 1960s Danish Lucite Necklace (persnickitties) | Vintage 1950s Ceil Chapman Cocktail Dress (millstreetvintage) | Vintage 1950s Tina Leser Dress (lacedwithromance) | Vintage 1970s Biba Kaftan Dress (lestervintage) | Vintage Lilli Ann Coat (bigjohnson7) | Vintage 1980s St. John Tuxedo Mini Dress (ndbvintage) | Vintage Lizard and Bakelite Purse (jfc218) | Vintage 1990s Crochet Dress (hollywoodstylevintage) | Vintage 1970s Lanvin Parure (plasticplanet) | Vintage Mink Stole (maison-poussier) | Vintage Schiaparelli Sweater with Rhinestone Bows (dragonhouse52) | Vintage Judith Leiber Belt (ebaebaby) | Vintage 1960s Beaded Dress sylvan_belle) | Vintage Travilla Lace Gown (brownsugarvintage) | Antique Vintage Fortuny Delphos Gown (vintagepalmbeach) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia with no direct promotional consideration from Bay sellers. Zuburbia is a member of the eBay Partner Network).

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Vintage 1980s Graphic Top with Peplum (thrifted) | Vintage Miriam Haskell Necklace (ldwlegacies) | Vintage Missoni Mermaid Print Pants (mintmallstore) | Vintage 1950s Flocked Chiffon Dress (labellevintage_inc) | Vintage 1960s Strapless Lace Prom Gown (panache111) | Vintage 1980s Graphic Print Skirt (bustownmodern) | Vintage 1960s Bamboo and Raffia Handbag (denisebrain) | Vintage Pucci Pareo Beach Wrap (micheinnaples) | Vintage 1960s Oscar de la Renta Coat (last_century_glamours) | Vintage 1940s Ceil Chapman Cocktail Dress (millstreetvintage) | Vintage 1960s Floral Dress (dragonflyvintageclothing) | Vintage 1960s Christian Dior Necklace (mothercmh) | Vintage 1980s Cage Shoulder Mini Sundress (tinroofvintage) | Vintage Hattie Carnegie Cobra Necklace (baysailor99) | Vintage Helen Bond Carruthers Sweater (slcherry360) | Vintage Ossie Clark Dress (yesterdaysbread_vintage) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia with no direct promotional consideration from Bay sellers. Zuburbia is, however, a member of the eBay Partner Network).

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Vintage 1980s Victor Costa Striped Cocktail Prom Dress (pixiesocietyvintage) | Vintage 1950s/1960s Ribbon Top (ton_of_great_stuff) | Vintage Roberta di Camerino Velvet Bagonghi Bag (trycomp) | Vintage 1960s Navy Checkered Cardigan Sweater (funkinjunkievintage) | Vintage 1980s Arigato Khaki Shorts (polkadot*vintage) | Vintage Trifari Articulated Necklace (katsdecor4u) | Vintage 1950s Red Lace Tulle Prom Gown (millstreetvintage) | Vintage 1990s Escada Skirt with Embroidered Belt (maggie*may) | Vintage Judith Leiber Pink Snakeskin Handbag (junesun7) | Vintage 1980s/1990s Oscar de la Renta Lace Cocktail Dress (claireinc*) | Vintage 1980s Steel Chain Mail Bib Necklace (heybetty) | Vintage 1960s Pucci Nightgown and Robe Set (ffolio) | Vintage Ossie Clark Peplum Top (ferryvintage) | Vintage 1970s Prairie Blouse (lafriperieboutique) | Vintage 1930s Gold Bias Cut Evening Gown (northstarvintage) | Vintage Lace and Crochet Boho Mini Dress (dollydaggervintage) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia with no direct promotional consideration from Bay sellers. Zuburbia is, however, a member of the eBay Partner Network).

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Not every vintage fashionista has the time to page through thousands of eBay listings. But now you don’t have to!

Instead, just sneak a peek at my weekly eBay Roundup of Top Vintage Clothing Finds.

An eclectic mix of designer and non-designer vintage clothing, accessories and jewelry, these are pieces that have caught my discerning eye for their uniqueness, their contemporary feel or their highly collectible nature.

As always, buyer beware! Be sure to read the listings closely and contact the sellers with any questions.

This week’s finds include a darling chenille bath robe, a to-die-for Ossie Clark and an eye-catching mod dress by Vera. Enjoy (and watch for another weekly edition featuring handbags and costume jewelry coming soon!)

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Vintage 1980s Yves Saint Laurent Blazer (timesupshop) | Vintage 1950s Floral Linen Dress and Coat Set (abbeylove76) | Vintage 1980s Plaid Blazer (noirohio) | Vintage Oscar de la Renta Strapless Dress (claireinc*) | Vintage 1970s Goldworm Dress (mildredagnes) | Vintage 1960s Floral Dress (libertinesvintage) | Vintage Aqua Abstract Print Dress (meat-market) | Vintage 1940s Rayon Dress (thekaliman) | Vintage Chenille Robe (runningkathy2003) | Vintage 1950s Beaded Sweater (matildasvintage) | Vintage 1960s Vera Dress (lacedwithromance) | Vintage 1960s Ossie Clark Dress (ferryvintage) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia with no direct promotional consideration from Bay sellers. Zuburbia is, however, a member of the eBay Partner Network).

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Vintage 1950s Little Black Dress with Lace (blancacasa) | Vintage Emilio Pucci Quilted Robe Jacket (nonessentialessentials) | Rare 1940s Doris Dodson Black Americana Print Dress (vintagepalmbeach) | Vintage 1980s Christian Dior Pink Boyfriend Blazer (falcon_vintage) | Vintage 1980s Victor Costa Sundress (meat-market) | Vintage Jean Muir Cashmere Sweater (mvfinejewelry) | Vintage 1970s Maxi Cape Coat with Bow (hollywoodstylevintage) | Vintage Wartime Silver Satin Blouse (rarebutterflyvintage) | Vintage Oscar de la Renta Velvet and Pearl Blazer (lesliew818) | Vintage Thierry Mugler Blazer (swankvintage.couture) | Vintage 1970s Ossie Clark for Radley Dress (georginanntiques) | Vintage 1950s/1960s Tiger Print Dress (matildasvintage) | (Disclosure: Editorial selections are made by Zuburbia with no direct promotional consideration from Bay sellers. Zuburbia is, however, a member of the eBay Partner Network).

For instance, the racks of vintage maxis at this weekend’s flea market that had their sweeping hems lopped off to create mini dresses and tops hold no appeal for me. In fact, they just looked sad hanging there with their proportions all wrong.

But I’m not entirely opposed to the idea–I just like to have the option to shorten a vintage dress to a length that’s right for me. My tailor is working on a little 1960s velvet and satin number right now. It looks quite dated on the hangar but after we take up the hem and create cap sleeves from the long, formal, buttoned numbers on the original, it’ll hold its own at a 2009 holiday party and be entirely original.

But what do you do with today’s VPOD? It presents an interesting dilemma because it’s a vintage 1970s Ossie Clark dress with a lovely floral print designed by Celia Birtwell. The problem? The hem is permanently stained and has a small hole. And while normally I’d rip the scissors right out of the hands of anyone about to use them on a precious Ossie (or any other collectible label), in this case I’d say go for it.

Taking a few inches off this frock will eliminate the staining and the hole. It will look even more contemporary shortened and if that means that it will get worn more and loved more, well, isn’t that a good thing?

Yes, I’d say that’s a very good thing for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Vintage-a-Peel.

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This romantic vintage maxi dress features not one, not two, but three of Ossie’s favorite fabrics: satin on the shoulders, crepe on the bodice, and chiffon for those layers. Plus there are two, count ‘em, two, Celia Birtwell prints filled with tattoo hearts, wildflowers and feathers.

It’s a dream come true for a collecting vintage fashionista!

Available at C20 Vintage Fashion.

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The LBJ is just as versatile a wardrobe staple as the LBD. Just look at today’s VPOD to get inspired.

This 1970s superstar piece by Ossie Clark is done in his signature moss crepe and enhanced with satin trim. The tiny pin tucks at the shoulders, the expert draping of the peplum–it’s simple Ossie perfection.

And while I’m not suggesting you break-up with your LBD, a few dates with your LBJ over denim or a pencil skirt are perfectly permissible.

It’s clearly a beautiful option for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Posh Vintage.

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