Where to find vintage fashion and accessories
Vintage fashion, and shopping for vintage fashion, just happen to be two of my favourite pastimes. This post is dedicated to sharing some of the best places for finding vintage fashion, along with sharing some of my favourite vintage pieces.
Where to shop for Vintage
Charity Shops
Admittedly, I don’t think charity shops are as good for rich pickings as they were in the past, but many charity shops, for instance, Oxfam, do have areas of their stores that are dedicated to vintage. Charity shops are good because they tend to be cheaper that specialist vintage shops, and yet they can be full of real bargains. I have recently found vintage Clarks shoes and M&S St Michael label pieces, both were less than £3.
Vintage Shops
There are now lots of proper vintage stores popping up, selling beautifully curated pieces that are often in perfect condition. Shrewsbury is one of my favourite places for vintage stores, with both Maggie Mae’s Vintage and Vintage being two shops I love to visit. I also love the town of Machynlleth in Wales, a treasure trove of junk and antique shops. I found a great 1950s faux fur in The Emporium, and wore it to death last winter.
Online Vintage stores
Online vintage stores are also growing in popularity and interest levels. These websites have already taken all the legwork out of vintage shopping, and have wonderful curated collections ready to buy. Shpirulina is just such a site, offering free worldwide shipping and a 30 day money back guarentee. The Shpirulina website is brilliant in that it is arranged by both item and size, and also by decade, with ranges that go from the 1950s right up to the 1990s – am I the only one feeling old that youngsters now class that as Vintage?
The pieces from the Shpirulina online vintage store arrive clean and ready to wear, and are in great condition. I was recently sent a stunning dress that is a perfect example of how the 1980s stole from the 1930/40s era. With this season’s pleated skirt, sleeves and a beautifully pattern almost etched in the silver fabric, this dress would be a standout piece for a special occasion and is definitely trans-seasonal. I styled the dress with a vintage box bag and an old pair of wedge shoes, both in a red shade that I thought would look stunning against silver.
Vintage style from Shpirulina
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Vintage Fairs
Vintage Fairs can be a fab day put. They often have entertainment, afternoon teas and demonstrations as well as vintage clothes and accessories. Prices can vary, but you can pick up pretty clothes and accessories, as well as homewares too. At the last fair I went to, I got a dress, jumper and skirt for £7 – bargain!
Car Boot Sales
I love car boot sales. I find them to be a brilliant place for finding vintage paste jewellery (especially large brooches) and 1950s style bags (all boxy shapes and gold clasps.) I have also found some great items of clothing – got a lovely 1960s crimplene pencil skirt for just 50p and have worn it loads since.
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13 Comments
Ana De- Jesus
I think charity shops are the best places to find vintage wear, I found a really cool 90’s slip in one before.
Nicola
I’ve never had any luck finding decent vintage clothes in my size! 🙁
Nicola // pink-confetti.co.uk
Jess
I love your car boot sale bag!! I find charity shops are fab but you have to pick which ones you go to – ones in areas where people will donate the kind of thing you’re looking for 🙂
Laura H
I prefer to look at vintage things in person so I can see and feel the quality before purchasing but I’ll have a peek at those online sites you’ve mentioned as I’m sure they’ll have more variety!
Rachel
I love looking through clothes in vintage shops, there are so many amazing products and shoes x
Mellissa Williams
I love that white and print pattern skirt from Age Concern. My friend is a manager in a charity shop, I should ask her to looks out for a bargain for me.
Erica Price
I would agree on charity shops not being quite as good as previously for vintage finds, but they are a great place to find a bargain.
Lottie L'Amour
I love vintage shopping, even though as a plus size gal it can be really tough at times! Boot sale shopping is the best though – I love a good bargain!
Lottie xx
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Jessica McDonnell
I love vintage clothing, but often struggle to find quality pieces. I have the most beautiful 1950s dress though.
Stephanie Merry
I never think to looking in Charity Shops or Car Boots for vintage clothing – I tend to stick to the dedicated vintage shops. Thanks for sharing x
Stella
I have never really shopped in charity shops but will take a look when next am out.
mummy m's memories
Ive never had much luck at car boot sales or charity shops. Love the bag!
Georgina Ingham | Culinary Travels
I love vintage clothing. It makes an outfit so interesting and unique.