Seattle's Best Vintage/Thrift Shop 2008

Colorful boutique sells vintage and locally designed clothing and accessories for women and children, cardigans and rock T-shirts for men.

Reviews:

• “Worth going to!”
• “Wonderfully Curious Clothing”
• “like no other shop in Seattle”
• “Home Away From Home…”
• “Pretty in pink”

Tips: Put an item on hold for up to 24 hours to think about it. All sales are final, so buy it only if you love it.

Pretty Parlor or email Pretty Parlor

This store proves that wearing used clothing doesn’t have to leave you looking like a “Brady Bunch” reject.

Reviews:

• “cool place”
• “A fun place to stop by”
• “Average store….”

Tips: Sell your clothes here and if they’re deemed cool enough, you’ll receive 40 percent of their retail value in cash.

Crossroads Trading Company

Vintage shop in Issaquah sells women’s clothing and accessories from the 1920’s through 1960’s, along with vintage-inspired modern pieces.

Reviews:

• “Amazing one of a kind pieces…”

Tips: Ask the owner, Martha Flittie, about personal style consultation.

Stella Vintage

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

Reviews:

• “Cool stuff have to wade through all the non cool too”
• “Great spot for expensive clothes on the cheap”
• “Good used clothes”
• “Buffalo Exchange”

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

Buffalo Exchange

Shop for couture vintage clothing and estate jewelry among the trendy shops of Belltown.

Reviews:

• “Incredible Clothes, Incredible People”
• “KASE”
• “Beautiful store….”
• “Very very expensive”

Tips: The quality of clothing is top-notch, and the price tags reflect it. Gowns are $300 to $4,000. Men’s suits are $200 to $500; tuxedos, $275-$775.

Isadora’s Antique Clothing

A fun atmosphere keeps this Central District boutique brimming with personality, along with the exclusive assortment of women’s upscale fashions.

Reviews:

• “Unique and Welcoming Atmosphere”
• “Best boutique in the central district”
• “A great place to aquire some style”

Tips: The cool art on the walls is from local artists.

Last Waltz Boutique

This Capitol Hill vintage-to-contemporary veteran sticks to the classics.

Reviews:

• “Nice clothes, both vintage and contemporary”
• “Style…”

Tips: Le Frock takes clothes on consignment and buys across the counter.

Le Frock or email Le Frock

Community thrift store accepts and sells donations of used clothing and housewares for a good cause.

Tips: The donation center in the parking lot takes donations Mon-Sat 8am-8pm and Sun 8am-6pm.

Seattle Goodwill

City slickers in search of vintage ranch wear mosey on down to pick up ’40s and ’50s duds for every occasion.

Reviews:

• “Best Vintage in Seattle”
• “Yes. Private Screening”

Tips: The owners offer an estate-sale hosting service. Call for more information.

Private Screening

Reduced-price prom dresses, vintage pumps and an extensive home appliance section make this discount chain a popular thrift stop.

Reviews:

• “Why Buy New?”

Tips: Kids growing up so fast you just can’t keep the clothes on ‘em? The large children’s section assures discount outfits with prices so low you won’t mind if they don’t fit anymore in a few months.

Value Village