Screaming Mimis Vintage — Local services in New York

Excellent resource if you're looking for costumes for themed parties, Halloween, or any other themed occasion.

They stock second hand and vintage theater costumes.

For Europeans it's worth noting that most won't be older than a few decades at most, so this is NOT a place to find a, say, authentic flapper dress from the 20s.

However, if you're having a 20's themed party, you will find plenty of lovely, reproduced, embroidered flapper dresses that have featured in stage plays or elsewhere.

Prices range from 20is into the 200s for leather corsages or embroidered pieces.

Definitely a good place for band or other stage costumes- they also have masks, wigs gloves, belts and kinky accessories.

Staff are knowledgeable and very helpful, and costumes are organized in categories, f.e. "y2k", "20s",...

my fav thrift store!!

excellent shopping experience for anyone who loves fashion with history. What sets this store apart is how well the clothing is organized by decade—whether you’re searching for 60s mod dresses, 70s bohemian prints, or 80s glam, everything is neatly displayed and easy to navigate.

The selection is curated with care, featuring high-quality pieces that are unique and in great condition. Prices reflect the quality and effort put into sourcing and organizing, so while it’s not the cheapest vintage store, it’s worth it for the one-of-a-kind finds.

The atmosphere is fun and vibrant, and the staff are knowledgeable and always happy to help if you’re looking for something specific. If you’re a vintage lover or need a statement piece with character, Mimis...

Overall I enjoyed the store. There were many interesting vintage pieces in the shop to look at. Although, I did feel that it was a bit odd, that there were some halloween costume-type of clothing among some genuine Vintage clothing as well, which made it a bit difficult to sift through to find the good stuff. Also, I will say that the store is quite pricey, I would just like to reiterate that it is NOT a thrift store, so if you are looking for thrift store-like prices, this is definitely not it, this is a higher end vintage store even though, I myself felt like it was not at times when I would every once in awhile come across some cheaply made things in the racks as well. Still overall a good vibe and the associates were...