Want to keep your style fresh without buying into fast fashion waste? We are here to tell you that you can look as amazing as you always do in secondhand and vintage pieces that fit your style and budget WITHOUT that old mothball smell. If you live in Portland, Oregon, you probably just have to walk down the block.
Behold some of our favorites:
Neighborhood | Kerns/Buckman
Store Name | Palace
Location | East Burnside & 22nd
What's in the Shop | Vintage and ethically, sustainably sourced new women’s clothing from independent designers, jewelry, self-care products, and gifts
What We Love | All things fun, good, and beautiful!
Consignment? | No
Store Name | Modo
Location | East Burnside & 7th
What's in the Shop | A mix of designer and independent brands for women’s clothing and shoes
What We Love | Designer dresses to wear to a wedding and lots of fun things to wear to work
Consignment? | Yes
Store Name | Banshee
Location | East Burnside & 24th
What's in the Shop | Vintage women’s clothing curated for modern sensibilities
What We Love | Great denim selection and lots of quirky, easy pieces in lush fabrics
Consignment? | No
Neighborhood | Kenton
Store Name | Give and Take Resale
Location | North Denver & Kilpatrick
What's in the Shop | A good mix of contemporary and vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories for men and women, along with furniture, records, and home decor
What We Love | Carhartt, wearable vintage dresses, or upcycled items from in-house tailor Urban Appeal Design
Consignment? | Yes, and trade
Neighborhood | Williams
Store Name | Workshop Vintage
Location | North Williams & Shaver
What's in the Shop | Fun vintage clothing, shoes, and jewelry for men and women
What We Love | Antique jewelry and turquoise rings, boho vintage clothing, and all the mystical, magical goodies your heart desires
Consignment? | No
Neighborhood | Arbor Lodge
Store Name | Button
Location | North Interstate & Rosa Parks
What's in the Shop | Contemporary clothing, shoes, and accessories for women and children from brands like Reformation, Everlane, Madewell, Free People, Prairie Underground, and Sanctuary
What We Love | High quality, classic, well-curated pieces that give us serious cool girl vibes -- this just might be your new go-to
Consignment? | Yes
Neighborhood | Alberta
Store Name | Bristlecone
Location | NE 30th & Alberta
What's in the Shop | Vintage accessories, shoes, and clothing for women and men
What We Love | Fun hats and accessories, vintage swimsuits and slips
Consignment? | No
Neighborhood | Central Eastside Industrial District
Store Name | Animal Traffic
Location | SE Taylor & 2nd
What's in the Shop | “Heritage style” new and vintage high quality clothing and shoes
What We Love | Classic and cool, non-gendered clothes with a Southwestern flair
Consignment? | No
Neighborhood | Hawthorne
Store Name | House of Vintage
Location | SE Hawthorne & 33rd
What's in the Shop | A LOT of vintage -- all genders, all ages, all the things
What We Love | Great place to spend an entire day digging for a new vintage treasure -- clothes, shoes, accessories, jewelry, furniture, records
Consignment? | No
Store Name | Red Light
Location | SE Hawthorne & 35th
What's in the Shop | Also A LOT of vintage and contemporary pieces that are FUN with a capital F for all genders
What We Love | Ok we take that back. You could easily spend an entire WEEKEND shopping all the great vintage on Hawthorne. Please, do. Great for costumes and something to match that bold personality of yours.
Consignment? | Yes - loud, fierce pieces onlyyyyy
Neighborhood | Division
Store Name | Mister Sister
Location | SE Division & 37th
What's in the Shop | Contemporary women’s vintage, house wares, self-care goodies galore
What We Love | You know that daydream you have about moving to the desert and living out of a cool camper van and just writing and making art? Everything here gives you that aesthetic so hard, you’ll think you’re in Joshua Tree shooting your new album cover.
Consignment? | No
Store Name | Artifact Creative Recycle
Location | SE Division & 36th
What's in the Shop | A wide range of contemporary secondhand and vintage styles for all genders
What We Love | Go-to spot for your next festival outfit, and a good selection of bags and cool furniture
Consignment? | Yes
Neighborhood | St. Johns
Store Name | Gather Resale
Location | North Lombard & Buchanan
What's in the Shop | Contemporary women’s clothing and shoes from mainstream brands like J. Crew, Anthropologie, Aritzia, Banana Republic, and Gap
What We Love | Cute fitting area, fun vibes, and an in-house tailor
Consignment? | Yes
Neighborhood | Downtown
Store Name | Backtalk
Location | SW 10th & Washington
What's in the Shop | Handmade and vintage items in sustainable, natural, and comfortable fabrics
What We Love | Gorgeous aesthetic, and sustainable, local sourcing. You will find it hard not to want every single item in this store and stay there forever.
Consignment? | No
Store Name | Red Luck
Location | SW 2nd & Oak
What's in the Shop | Vintage and handmade clothes with an emphasis on color
What We Love | Anything you get here is unique and will give you lots of those, “Oh my gosh, I love that. Where did you get it??” moments. And raincoats!
Consignment | No
You know how half the time you ask someone where they got something they say "Forever" or "Target" with a shrug and a half-smile like, "I know I'm not original, but I am proud of how cheap it was!" I'm not judging, by the way. About 100% of us, including myself have done this. Imagine the look of pride on your face when you know your next compliment-worthy outfit contributed zero additional harm to the environment and came from a local boutique.
This is by no means a comprehensive list, but these are some of our favorites for easy shopping for a variety of styles, whether you're a modern minimalist, a trendy fashion girl, or love rocking a look with a little old school flair.
