What types of clothing do you sell?
Briar Vintage sells gentlemen's fashions ranging from the 1800s to the 1960s.

Do you only sell clothing?
No, Briar also offers fashion accessories, such as hats, cufflinks, shoes, and neckties; as well as collectibles and oddities such as: antique ephemera; pins and badges from the 1910s-1960s; vintage suitcases and steamer trunks; antique advertising; goggles and glasses; risque collectibles; and industrial "object".

What are your hours?
Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm

Is there parking near you?
Yes, there is on-street parking, as well as a pay parking lot just a few doors down.

What is your Return Policy?
All sales are final sale.

Do you offer private appointments or styling?
Yes to both!
We are happy to schedule private appointments either before or after our regular hours.
David, our manager, offers on-site personal styling during your visit to Briar Vintage, and his expertise can be requested for a full shopping experience in Philadelphia.
Please call 215.627.1990 to speak with David or email: David@briarvintage.com

Can I rent clothing for an event or photo shoot?
No, sorry. Our inventory is available for purchase only.

Can I send you a special request?
Absolutely!
Just email or call- we may have your sought-after item in inventory, or we will be happy to seek it out for you.

Ensuring Proper Fit:
How to measure.

The key to looking one's best in any form of clothing is to ensure that the garment fits properly. This is an abbreviated tutorial on how to measure yourself.

The first thing you need is a tape measure. Unless you were measured very recently, we recommend that you measure yourself again.

Measuring the Chest:

• Wrap the tape measure around the fullest part of your chest, under the armpits.
• The tape measure should be snug. Not so tight that it constricts breathing, but not so loose that the tape measure slides down.
• No need to flex or puff out your chest. Just stand normally.

Measuring Sleeve Length:

• Measure from the top of the shoulder, at the joint, down to the wrist bone.

Measuring the Waist:

You need to measure your "natural" waist. Most vintage pant styles sit higher than modern jeans.

• Measure around your waist at about navel level.
• Be sure to put a finger in between the tape and your stomach to ensure a comfortable fit.

Measuring the Inseam:

(You might need some help with this one.)

• Remove your shoes.
• Make sure the tape is tight along the inside of your leg, and that you are standing straight. 
• Measure from the lowest part of your crotch area to the floor.  By measuring to the floor, it guarantees that the pants will have enough fabric for tailoring, if needed.

Measuring for a Hat:

• Take the tape measure and wrap it around your crown approximately 1.5 inches above your ears.
• Now use the chart to convert the measurement into the proper hat size fraction.

Inches	Cm.	Hat Size
21	53	6 5/8
21 1/2	54	6 3/4
21 5/8	55	6 7/8
22 1/8	56	7
22 1/2	57	7 1/8
23	58	7 1/4
23 3/8	59	7 3/8
23 3/4	60	7 1/2
24	61	7 5/8
24 1/2	62	7 3/4
25	63	7 7/8