that dress are from the 70s ?

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It seems Jinglers Jeans is a brand of C&A, and whilst that seems to have been around since the 70s, this dress style doesn't look 70s at all to me. I think this too is fairly modern, at least within the last 20 years or so. But again, more information like an image of the care label or inforamtion on country of manufacture might hold more clues!
 
I am not sure where you are shopping, but I think there are shops and selling platforms on there where a lot of things are sold as "vintage" that are not. There are unfortunately also sellers who do not seem to understand the meaning of vintage. That's why it's important to learn about how to identify vintage if you really want to get into it. Like I've said before, there are many clues in the garment - the shape and style, how it was made, the material, the care labels, the information on where it was made or information about the brand. And fashion history too, knowing what was in fashion when. And if a seller isn't giving enough information online, then one has to ask more questions.
 
From what I know and see, there's more modern than vintage fashion being sold there - so I am not sure it is a good place to buy vintage. I am not saying that it is perfect, but you'll find a lot more true vintage on Etsy for example, and if you search with the term VFG, you'll find offerings by our own members. Or try Gem https://gem.app/ which searches lots of vintage selling sites for vintage clothing.
 
I agree with Midge, most of what you are finding and buying are not true vintage. This jean dress is one.
If you are new to vintage shopping it is difficult to find true pieces.

A site that has good tips and information, along with photos and illustrations is Vintage Dancer. As well as our resources.
 
Suzanne is right. Besides our resources, there are many other things out there. Find old magazines or other resources to learn about past decades fashions. Books about buying and collecting vintage are out there too and they can be helpful.
A book that I found personally interesting because it deals with both vintage and second hand and explains things like different lines and levels of designer brands is this one: https://www.amazon.com/-/dp/0671027131 - I realise it isn't new and I think I got it second hand when I got mine, but I found it offeres very good basic knowledge and help about how to learn about materials, quality and those kinds of things.
It may also be easier to shop in person than online when you get started in vintage, to really get a feel for it. There's so much that sellers can say online... and it's just different when you have a thing in your hand you feel how a vintage item feels different to a modern item that may be pretending to be the same. It's how I started (but then, online shopping was barely a thing back then!). It might be an idea to go a proper vintage shop and look at things - just browse, you don't have to shop after all. But somewhere where you'll find real vintage and cen get a feel for it, once you've had a few things in your hand.
 
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