Lane said she would most likely pass on them because of the wear and tear. What does sell, she said, are jeans and flowy dresses. Sugartown, one of several resale clothing stores in Lawrence, has been open for four years. The store buys seasonally, so she encourages customers to bring in spring and summer clothing.
Employees have to follow specific guidelines when deciding whether to buy something from a customer.
If there are any stains or holes we will usually pass. She also checks for broken zippers and missing buttons. If anything is too faded or has shrunk too much, she will not buy it. Guerin also said their popularity surged because vintage clothing had become more mainstreamed. Anne Youngquist, Woodbury, Minn., sophomore, said she bought vintage clothing for its style and affordable prices.