You didn't mention one of the best ways to narrow results...perhaps you don't know about it. You can input keywords you're looking for like 'wool skirt' and bypass massive amounts of results by typing a dash or hyphen and then typing a keyword for what you don't want. So if I'm shopping for a wool skirt I would type "wool skirt -black -blue -pleated" to indicate that I definitely want a wool skirt, just please not black or blue or pleats. The hyphen informs the database to remove any entry with that word. I believe this also works for Google.

@darnelleechols8556

5 жыл бұрын

Victoria Parnell That's a cool tip. Thanks for sharing.

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Ooooh I didn't know that!!! That would be why I didn't mention it! 😂🙏 Thank you!

@kanamichelle7404

5 жыл бұрын

Great tip! It will be very helpful!

@amyhawthorne8191

5 жыл бұрын

Nice to know Etsy uses boolean operators (-, +, *, etc.). Will have to test it out, as most sites won't accept.

@pippa8666

5 жыл бұрын

+++ Thank you! In a related note, "collared" made me pause. I don't use the word collared. Maybe because I'm Australian and Australians tend to butcher words, haha. So I've been searching using "collar." This made me wonder if Etsy does stemming like Google (when it automatically includes variants of the word, like: pull could also be pulling, pulled... Bill Pullman). Anyway. I tried searching collared blouse vs. collar blouse. Apparently Etsy doesn't do stemming. You get thousands more results with collared. Collared ftw

Me: doesn't wear vintage Also me: excitedly clicks on your videos

@phant0m0th_

4 жыл бұрын

An ni I’m only now just getting into it since I used to think a lot of the items in thrift stores weren’t that cute.

Frodo’s paw placement in your hand is so gentle ❤️🥰😍

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

I know it kills me 😂😭❤️❤️

@aubreyackermann8432

5 жыл бұрын

When we first adopted my dog Ranger, he would walk up to my mom and take her hand in his mouth to comfort her. He was so gentle and sweet about it, it was sad we had to tell him mouths don't go on people. We've also had to explain that they aren't for walls, clothes, carpet, rocks, dirt, leashes, the pantry, shoes, cell phones... but he's a good boy and never goes back to a bad habit.

I'm always a little bit disappointed with the UK vintage offerings on etsy- all the gorgeous stuff seems to be elsewhere and have a huge shipping fee!

@sophiehatter525

5 жыл бұрын

I feel that so often I have the opposite problem

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I kinda have the same problem over here though! I always have to check off "in the US only" because I always fall in love with items from overseas and then the shipping is like $$$$$$ 😂😂

@xEnomisxOphanimox

5 жыл бұрын

I always have that problem! I'm from the Netherlands And all the good stuff seems to be in the UK or the US. ...or not in my size oops.

@hanna50000

5 жыл бұрын

All the way here in Aussie, I feel this HARD.

@lysrobinsdaughter6599

5 жыл бұрын

Same here in Germany - Though often as long as it's in Europe the shipping isn't that bad. But the majority of Etsy shops are, sadly, located in the US.

Love how you came up on the search for 1940s 💕

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

🙈🙈🙈🙈🙈

@06BIBOI

5 жыл бұрын

F YASSSS !!!

I opened my Etsy account a few days ago to see if I would get the courage to buy something vintage but really we needed this one ultimate guide because it's a dificult quest. Thank you and you have ma prayer 😀

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha yay!

So proud of you!!! I wish that I could do this, but I am a big plus size lady and the plus sizes in vintage generally only go up to like a size 16 now or are in terrible shape. This is why I am buying older patterns to size up and make 'vintage' clothes for my size.

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean! I wish plus size vintage was way more accessible! 😭

Vintage is 25 years and older.. So 1994 is considered vintage.... I have socks older then that!

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha exactly

@goosegirl941

5 жыл бұрын

I’ll now refer to myself at vintage ✨

@LSSYLondon

5 жыл бұрын

Ok I was always told it was 20 years and older. So that would be 1999.

@vintagecameragirl

5 жыл бұрын

@@LSSYLondon it can't be 1999... That was like five minutes ago

@emmDelilah

5 жыл бұрын

My fashion designer teacher said "vintage is something inspired in a past era" Even more ambiguous 😂

I work in a vintage charity shop... Every Monday is just the hardest day... And I get a discount. The pain is real!

You should totally spring for that caramel silk dress - gorgeous!

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

I wish 😂😭 I don't have enough events to wear it at!

You have my 1 prayer, ma'am. Now I'm watching the video

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha THANK YOU MADAM ❤️❤️❤️

My wallet must prepare itself

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha me always 😂😂

Video idea! you could do a video on how you care for your vintage clothing :0 because at least for me (lol) i always get nervous about washing some of my delicate items :) id be cool to see how you take care of your stuff and give some tips!

@orangeleprachaun4723

5 жыл бұрын

I buy aa lot of things at thrift stores, I have a peculiar size so I can never buy tight-ish things without trying them on beforrehand. but I recently bought a beautiful id say fifties pencil skirt, and I put it in the washing mashine, it smelled kinda funky. and then it got completely fucked up and the colours bled on eaach other. I kept it because it may be good for halloween. but oh how sad I was to have ruined that beautiful skirt

today it seemed to be a depressive day but a notification of your video appears and I get out of bed in which I have been lying for more than 14 hours. thank you for making me get out of bed to eat and watch your video greetings from ciudad juarez chihuahua mexico

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Awww I hope you feel better bb ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️✨

@Poppy-

5 жыл бұрын

Get well soon. Greetings from Canada 🌞 ❄

@kreatywnanazwa1913

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you're doing better now ❤

Rachel: "I wanted to make this Video for a long time but i didnt wanted to buy anything and I now remembered: I dont have to buy something" Also Rachel: *buys something 5 minutes into the video*

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha it can't be helped when I see lacy things apparently 😂

Lol i bought the 80s does 30s burgundy sweather from the seller that was constantly showing, she's very lovely and clothes from her store are in really wonderful shape and quite cheap

Yay!! I always look forward to a new video, they always are a highlight of my day. Thanks so much Rachel!

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

You're the sweetest 😭❤️

@uniquelymadison

5 жыл бұрын

@@rachelmaksy :D

It's so funny that you are dressed up over your pyjama pants 😂👍 (working from home)

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha comfort comes first! 😂❤️

@Poppy-

5 жыл бұрын

@@rachelmaksy always! 😂

Rachelllllllll. I love your video it was beautiful. 10/10 So a bit ago you quit your day job to be a KZreadr full time. Which really inspired me as of 3 days ago. Why? I don't know but it did! And now I'm writing and getting the feels out. And thank you for being you and sharing. Now maybe my poetry will take off! Wish me luck🤞🏻!

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

That's amazing!!!! You GOT THIS ❤️

I've been waiting for this video for so looong ! Thank you so much Rachel !!

This is awesome. I dont really shop etsy but all your tips can be used on other site. Thanks Rachel. You're the best. And I love your rambles.

It's 01:18am here where I live, I was going to sleep but now I need to watch your video first!

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Heehee😊❤️❤️❤️

@dawnlovejoy8917

5 жыл бұрын

Ditto

YOU ARE MAGIC IM LITERALLY GOING BACK AND FORTH WITH A SELLER ON ETSY ABOUT A PENDLETON JACKET RIGHT NOW ❤️❤️❤️

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Ooooooo 😍😍😍😍

living for all your inigo impressions. thankyou, rachel 👌✨

I once bought myself the cutest blue vintage dress from the 50's, it fit me perfectly and it had amazing pockets. I forgot to pack it up when I was moving for college and my parents got rid of it. I still think about it and mourn its loss even though its been almost 4 years...

Im always so excited when you upload and btw the editing in this video is on point 👏👌.Love from Bosnia ♥

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ❤️

I'm very proud of u my vintage aesthetic queen also second hand shops are fucking AMAZING for awesome vintage pieces. with a little TLC and some fixing up and it looks good as new

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

I agree! Unfortunately there aren't many around me either, just thrift stores that mostly carry modern items womp womppp

Yaaaasssss I’m so excited there’s a video about how to use Etsy to find vintage items! Can’t wait to try out all these tips

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

❤️😊😊

I just want to say thank you for this video. I have been subscribed for a while and admire your style. Finding vintage items on Etsy can be daunting, and as you’ve said expensive, and I appreciate seeing how others search for items to build a vintage aesthetic. Even though I have a vintage accessory shop on Etsy, I shy away from the clothing because I have a hard time picturing how an outfit will come together. I love the idea of trying to recreate a look from a photo.

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad! Looking at old photos helps a TON to just get an idea of what can go together and such, and then you can kinda mix and match with different colors and patterns!

thank you so much for this tips on vintage-inspired fashion! I just searched "70s does 40s" in pinterest/etsy and I love what I found!

Yay I loved this! I just opened my own Etsy shop so I like knowing what people are searching!

Thank you so much for this! Just what I needed.

This was really great! Very informative and entertaining!! I don't dress vintage but love watching your channel! Plus your funny 😉

I’m so glad I found this video, it has made my vintage searches so much easier :)

GREAT use of the Ace Ventura vision quest audio hahaha that really got me

OMG YAAAAAAS IVE BEEN NEEDING THISSSSS YAAAS

I'm glad that you did this video, Rachel. Moving to VT, so I may have fewer places to shop! Love the paw!

Yesssss! I've been waiting for this and didn't even know it!!! 😍

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

😊😊😊

Ahh I’m here early I love you And your vids ofc! 💕

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️😊😊😊

I’ve actually been wondering the best way to shop on Etsy! Your video came at just the right time!

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Yay! ❤️❤️

❤❤❤❤ you inspired me to go vintage. And I love it.

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️

Your videos always brighten my day

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad 😭❤️

Loved seeing the process of how you draw inspiration from pics to the actual outfit composition! 💓 Also, the epiphany and 36 edits made me laugh out loud. Alone. With earphones. So...😂😂😂 If I may suggest, a vintage skincare routine video (era-appropriate practices, but not the unsafe ones of course!) that's a goooood contrast to how far we've come! (also will watch if it's your personal skincare routine!) 😊

Yes!!!! I so needed this video

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

😊😊

This is so helpful, thank you! Amazing as always🌸

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU! ❤️

Love these tips and tricks. I have odd measurements, but I hope I am able to try out some of these!

We do have fun here!!!! Byyeeeeeee!!!!!

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Heehheheee

At 3:45 gurl, THOSE pants! I love your skirt+pants+socks+slippers combo!

I’d love to see a video of your vintage essentials-your favorite pieces that you couldn’t live without and that you feel define your style. Maybe makeup and hair looks, too!

That last part with Frodo had me laughing out loud! I don't buy any vintage but I love you videos so am just watching all for the first time! Yay!

Ahh so excited for this video, your style is so cute and I want to buy more vintage but it can be expensive and I still haven't exactly mastered the vintage look

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

I feel you! Vintage can be super pricy and I usually don't end up buying true vintage for that reason 😂

I’m actually in love with your channel❤️❤️

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

😊❤️❤️❤️

This was great! And I love how you wear your jammies and slippers underneath your clothes😄

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Heehee thank you my love! Gotta stay comfy!

Omg I LOVE shopping vintage on Etsy!!😍❤❤

Best video ever!!! Thank you lady.

8:02 Rachel, in the bottom right-hand corner, is that the same blouse you're currently wearing?? ((x-files theme))

@Poppy-

5 жыл бұрын

👽

Very proud of you ma’am

I see you, Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask memorabilia in Rachel’s recommended list. 👀👀👀

Yay early! Hi Rachel! 😆💗

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Heehehee hiii!!!!

Thanks for this video; it's a life saviour for me, who's just starting going vintage 😊

& just like that its 3AM ... just found your vids and couldn't stop watching apparently cuz it's been 4 1/2 hours. Love your style & LOVE your dog even more ..🤗

ooohh now to go browse etsy!!

Oh, I know how much searching goes into finding the perfect vintage clothes! I have four pages of notes on my phone, filled to the brim, of links to clothes I was trying to narrow down😂 I have been saving my money from birthday cards for years (at least five!) so I bought a plaid skirt, petticoat, ruffled shirt, and a pair of shoes, all from the 1940's or 50's! Plus, I received two hats and a cardigan, all authentic 1950's, as gifts!😁

Omg I've been looking for a very specific type of blouse and this might be the answer :o

I'm in love with your hair in this video, Rachel! You out here looking like a hecking cute lil' red poodle and I'm 100% here for it

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Heehee thank you! Super flooooof

Yay love this video!!

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

❤️😊😊

Here my vintage shop : www.etsy.com/shop/VintHunter

You post this on the day that I've been scouring Etsy for new vintage babies. You read my mind.

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Hehehehe

Yes I need this! I am trying to add more vintage things to my wardrobe. I only really where black but I’d like to find some vintage staples! Thank you 🙏🏻

can't wait to try this hack

I love it and really enjoy your videos.

Oh my goodness. I was standing on the precipice of devastation there thinking this video was going to be Frodo free. I think you're great. I love your content but I'm a hardcore Frodo addict.

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha he's usually just sleepin' on the couch :P

I watched this video this morning and, because of taht, this afternoon I went on Etsy and there was a dirndl (which I’ve been looking for since you mentioned them in a video ages ago) IN MY SIZE. The stars aligned!!! 😂

I have an Etsy shop and even though it’s not vintage, it’s still cool to see you showing how to use the site ❤️☺️ most of the shops on there are pretty small and every little bit helps

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I like knowing when I purchase something it helps somebody out ❤️❤️

❤️ love this video!

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

❤️😊😊

It’s been 84years.... but worth the wait! Awww Frodo so cute and such a dainty paw what a gentleman though when you record he should be in his fancy clothes really hehe xx

Oh my! Thank you for introducing me into the world of Peter Pan Collars!

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha you're welcome!!

It had been a long time since I had used Etsy... and now, I have been reminded of the joy, and severe amounts of hours I can sit and procrastinate on it.

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha my lifeee

Lmao! You are so hilarious I love your videos sm! 😂❤️❤️

This was very helpful, I never thought of searching like that, I kinda went in there wishing for the best

I love Etsy. I buy comfy slippers at Christmas time to keep my Canadian feet warm through the winter months.🙂👍

Could you put a Spotify playlist together. Your videos have the best music in the background!

I enjoyed watching you shop

Love your videos!

OMG!! Thank you so much Rachel!!! 🙏🏻❤️ My prayers have been heard 😂😂😂

As someone who sells a lot of vintage (but just on Poshmark for now) this was really informative on what buyers look for. Also great tips!

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Yay! ❤️❤️

All your videos are entertaining.

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad!! ❤️❤️

Thank you ! I have always wanted to look at Etsy, but didn't know where to start.

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

😊😊😊

Can we talk about those socks though? Lol You crack me up, girl.

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Hehehe they COMFYYY

@brennacastor2990

5 жыл бұрын

@@rachelmaksy I hear ya!

Cancelled sleeping for this, sleep can wait Also I don’t even dress vintage but I still have to watch all the videos she posts

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Heehee Ahhh ❤️❤️❤️

@poojakhatana2779

4 жыл бұрын

www.etsy.com/in-en/listing/834666773/indian-queen-size-cotton-kantha?ref=shop_home_active_2&frs=1

very proud! 😊

Thanks for making this video! I'm new to shopping on etsy, and at first glance it's hard to get an overview

Let's pray by Rachel's wallet🙏🙏🙏So much beautiful😍😍😍 great tips💞💞💞💞💞

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha surprisingly I only caved on that one blouse! I am PROUD

@ana_carolina_sabino94

5 жыл бұрын

@@rachelmaksy I'm very proud of you! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I'm proud of you!!

I super love your channel ❤️ But I was hoping for much more detail! What kinds of features and cuts and fabrics do you look for when you shop, how to be accurate about sizing (I was like, an inch too small?? Would never work for me haha), do you also have favorite shops that you go back to a lot, what types of items do you have the most luck with, how to get the most out of search results, etc. 🙂 A couple of the things, like narrowing search by size, were confusing, bc 1) you said you don’t actually do that and 2) number sizing makes no sense so someone would miss a lot of potential results that way! Anyway, if you ever did a sequel video to this with a lot more detail that would be great-plus I *would* love to see the results of Etsy shopping and if they fit you, anything expected/unexpected about them, etc ❤️

I always look at Etsy for vintage dresses and skirts but I have never actually bought anything! I’m bad at putting outfits together but I loved this video, you make it look so easy

HAH! I was drooling over that dress at 3:02 like a week or so ago too- it's like the epitome of my style.

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! So good!

I tried to click on some items as though I was shopping lol Really loved the outfits you put together, so much fun. :D

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

Hehehe ❤️❤️❤️

'Oh waow.' Love this lady...

@rachelmaksy

5 жыл бұрын

🙈😊❤️❤️

You are inspiring me to buy at least 1 dress and do a vintage look at least for one day!