Stella Dallas Living — Local services in New York

As a long time lover of vintage clothing I have learned that there are lots of ways to buy vintage - online, in a thrift store and in a vintage boutique. This is a combination of the second and third, it’s sorted enough that there is no real junk here, but there is enough inexpensive stuff to make it worth digging. The back is where the real gems are - vintage military, outdoor wear, etc. most in very good condition and priced fairly (though not cheap). I try to hit it once a month, and I always go here if I am looking for a specific piece to add to my collection. Prices are similar to eBay/Etsy but without the risk they won’t fit or will have...

When I first came to New York this was a store I told everyone about and visited a lot. But as I went to more thrift stores I realized that Stella Dallas does tend to overprice things to make them seem nicer. Also the staff are most of the time indifferent, other times passive aggressive, playing into the vibe of a “higher end thrift store” whatever that is… still an interesting place to visit, but I’d suggest shopping at other places like L-train for more reasonably priced and equally, if not more,...

A gorgeous store with a beautifully curated, archival selection of vintage clothing and much more, including victorian blouses, 1920's teddies, bias cut slips, wool trousers, and dresses from every decade. This is not a cookie cutter vintage shop with t-shirts you can find at a goodwill...this is a space with delicate, well preserved, truly vintage items that fashion buffs and collectors will appreciate. Everyone was so kind...