Dallas' Best Vintage/Thrift Shop 2008

Not quite a vintage boutique, not quite a thrift store: Chic clothes on these racks are the coolest castoffs around.

Tips: Low on dough? Bring in used items and get cash in hand or store credit on the spot.

Buffalo Exchange

Vintage boutique specializes in men’s and women’s ’60s and ’70s fashions. Also sells new, retro-inspired costumes, accessories and costume jewelry.

Reviews:

• “great affordable vintage”

Pandemonium Limited

Eclectic mix of men’s and women’s vintage clothing, costume jewelry and accessories as well as decorative items, music and books.

Reviews:

• “Gratitude has much more than gratitude.”

Gratitude Vintage Clothing

Dallas gals play dress up at this Victory Park cool-girl boutique featuring one of a kind brands, designer duds and accessories.

Tips: V.O.D. will open early or stay open late for customers with an appointment and have been known to deliver special pieces to hotels or homes.

V.O.D. Boutique

Feather boas out front are one among many eccentricities at this Uptown men’s and women’s vintage clothing and accessories boutique.

Reviews:

• “Ahab Bowen Rocks!”
• “Shh…don’t tell anyone”

Tips: The counter usually has odd treats like jeweled cigarette cases that make great cardholders.

Ahab Bowen

Bishop Arts District vintage store retails mostly women’s (some men’s) clothing and accessories. One-of-a-kind handbags add flair to any look.

Reviews:

• “Great vintage at good prices and a fun neighborhood to boot!”
• “One of the Best in Dallas”

Tips: Find ’50s and ’60s era fur coats in mint condition.

Zola’s Everyday Vintage

Shoppers find gently worn women’s career and evening apparel in wide range of sizes. Consigned and new accessories are available.

Tips: Designer items can still be pricey even on consignment. Ask about the 30-day layaway plan for big ticket buys.

Revente-Upscale Resale

Lakewood retailer carries men’s and women’s clothing by trendy designers like Miss Sixty, French Connection, and Rock & Republic.

Armhole

Frugal fashion-minded women frequent this North Dallas shop to buy and consign designer-label apparel (petite to plus sizes) and accessories.

Tips: Fur fans can find coats less than five years old from October through March.

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