Part of scouring a vintage shop is the thrill of the hunt: You never know what precious gems you will stumble upon, or where that magical piece might stem from. Shopping secondhand is the equivalent of solving a fun fashion mystery .

A few weeks ago, I was doing my usual vintage crawl around New York City, when I spotted the perfect piece—a white top with an oversized collar and billowy sleeves. Slightly bohemian and romantic, it tapped into the boho-chic trend without being too overt. And the best part was, it was only $20. A steal, considering the fabric felt nice enough.

It was only when I got home and looked closer at the label, that I realized: The shirt was actually part of a Halloween pirate costume . Arrr!

It’s not the first time that I’ve accidentally mistaken a Halloween c

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