There’s an old saying that one should never throw out clothes because fashions always come back into style.
Well, if fashionistas of the past never parted with their clothes, there would be no vintage shops at hand to help escape the monotone retail trap of wearing what everyone else is wearing.
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Call it vintage, call it thrift or call it plain ol’ second hand clothing, but the truth is that a lot of iconic looks can be emulated while thrifting.
With the remake of the classic 1976 film Sparkle underway, we’re sure there will be a burst of interest in recreating the retro style of the 1950s songstresses.
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Because we know you’ll be dying to re-master the glam of the ’50s, we’ve rounded up the best of the best vintage stores from NY to L.A. with an impressive stock of classics.
Check out the list of our favorite vintage stores below.
Concentrating on the importance of hand picking items for her New York City-based shop, Cali native Honey Moon has created a haven for era-based style recreation. With a special concentration on womenswear and accessories from the forties through the eighties, this spot is the perfect location to get some ’50s flair. With a focus on items that are feminine, flowing and full of mod disco dresses, this is the perfect place to add some Sparkle to your life.
Los Angeles is the land of all the glitz and glam, so of course they would have the best digs for a thrift shop! The Way We Wore is a far cry from what we would consider a run-of-the racks thrift shop, it is chock-fulla hand picked items that range from vintage clothing, jewelry, shoes and accessories that span the entire 20th century. They also boast an incredible selection of cocktail dresses and evening gowns that are sure to help you get into the show groove.
Vintage Underground Chicago
If your grandmom was a Sparkle girl, this is exactly what her closet would look like. Full of costume jewels, ravishing gowns and even a bit of home furnishings, the Chicago shop is the best bet for recreating a little high-gloved flair in the Windy City.
Looking for the perfect pair of ’50s sunnies? C Madeleines may be the perfect stop. The Miami-based shop can provide what you need from any decade with one click on their website, from taffeta dresses to over the top garden hats. But of course, all good things come with hefty price tags, and good vintage from this Miami spot is no exception.
Down in the Dirty “A” and feeling like taking a trip back in time? Frock of Ages is the place to make it happen. With a large collection of fine eveningwear from almost any decade in the twentieth century, ’50s glam included. Aside from their extensive collection of fancy clothes, they carry a good dose of modern, gently used items to mix things up a bit.
