Among the many vintage clothing shops in Grand Central, let alone in Liverpool itself, this is one…read moreof the few that sells both women's and men's clothing. So, for you guys out there who love vintage fashion, this shop is well worth a visit since as you probably already know it's so hard to find a place like this that caters to men as well as women. There's a boatload of stuff here to pick through. There are some really loaded racks of dresses, skirts, and blouses for women, and shirts and trousers for men. They also sell handbags, shoes, belts, and other vintage accessories for men and women. I found a really pretty pink flower child type dress that I so wanted to take home with me and worship. But I'm a starving writer at the moment and can't justify the purchase. So I hope it's still there when I go back. Another fairly sullen shop guy behind the counter, but he wasn't rude, and sometimes overly chatty staff can be annoying, so I wasn't too bothered. Over all, a really great vintage shop.

From the owner: Total Recall Vintage offers a wide range of men's and women's vintage clothing and accessories from…read morethe 1950's - 1990's at affordable prices.

Petticoat Lane is a small indoor street with various shops attached. As you can tell from the…read moreexterior, it pays homage to the quaint, and though the shops have changed over the years, the ethos stays the same. In one of the windows belonging to the arcade you can see child mannequins modelling christening and bridal wear, and it has been a long standing joke that the little baldy boy looks a lot like one of my mates, even though all the child mannequins are quite freakish. It is also home to a great sweet shop, a hairdressers and some lovely vintage shops. Worth a browse.

This lovely little shopping arcade is tucked away near the top of Bold Street. The shop front is…read morereminiscent of an old-time Parisian boutique, and the entrance leads into a long, kind of dimly lit passageway with various shops on either sides. The walls inside the passage are yellow and white, with decorative windows set in them. Inside you will find a newsagent, a children's formal wear store, a vintage clothing shop, a hat shop, a vintage/repurposed jewellery store, and a hair salon. Most of the shops seemed to be closed when I went in midday, however Hope & Winkle Vintage was open, and they are well worth the visit. There's a very interesting hat shop opposite Hope & Winkle which looks to serve nearly every possible hat need you could imagine. Sarah Daly hair studio is on the second or third floor, up a very windy staircase, as is the vintage clothing shop which seemed closed when I was there. All in all, a very cute shopping arcade.

When I popped into this little charity shop, the first thing that caught my eye was their book…read moreshelf. It wasn't their books though, I actually couldn't believe my eyes when I saw them selling a Tomb Raider game just above their books which I once owned. Well not actually mine but I have an identical at home dating back to 1998 (if I can recall). It was my favourite PC game back then and it brought back many memories. I must have bought it for about £30 but now you can buy this for £1.99 at Red Cross (second hand); out of fashion obviously but I'd treat it as an antique if anyone would buy it! It just shows that you never know what to expect at charity shops so it always makes an interesting browse in addition to the clothes they have. And don't forget other items such as little glass ornaments and china; they have a cute collection here too.

This charity shop is fairly ok. There prices are cheap and cheerfull, but yet lacks a decent…read morevariety of clothing. The staff are nice and is located right by a bus stop in Town, so with the high traffic of people around here, I think that they should find better stock to attract more students for example!

Geek is a welcome addition to the plethora of vintage shops which are littered across the city…read more Geek-chic is in, didn't you hear? Well, this little gem has only opened in the last two weeks, so the prices are certainly customer friendly! There are a range of floral 60s vintage dresses from £15-£20, polka-dotted skirts, checkered shirts, denim jackets and the rest...most prices are under £25 so all pocket friendly! If you're going in for accessories, you're likely to get an even better deal! The owner handmakes cufflinks (£3.50), headbands and rings all of which were cool and individual pieces. I saw some really cute heart shaped 1980s pierced earrings and they had a little trinket box full of belts, all at £2 each! I love rooting through the vintage prom dresses, there was one shiny emerald green number which was the perfect mermaid outfit! And when you've chosen those little retro buys which are "ready to wear" then you can oggle the mirrored till complete with space raiders. Too cool.

Geek is a little vintage clothing shop on Smithdown Road. I guess it's not as fully stocked, or…read moreeven as intriguing as some of the other vintage shops in Liverpool, but it's not half bad either. My friend and I found some really cute, brightly coloured embroidered 60's dresses that would be fun to wear to a costume party, or even to the beach. And there were some really cute formals as well. But I also saw a lot of dresses that looked like the kind that weren't even that popular back when they were made. Prices were reasonable--dresses generally started around £20.

The Pop Boutique on Bold Street boasts a wonderful central location, on the most loved street in…read moreLiverpool,full of quirky delights and uniqueness. Unfortunately the stock inside the store does not reflect the idea of high quality the rest of the street holds. There are rows upon rows of dull vintage pieces that all seem to blend into one,sharing the same type of styles,eras and material. There are also collections of badly sewn day dresses that you would expect to find being cheaply sold at market stands. Now I will admit that I have found two items of beautiful and wonderful clothing at Pop boutique over the years, one including a elaborate vintage dress that was heavy and very elaborate in size, which the sales assistants ,who although are very nice,seem to have no idea and went to crush this beautiful ornate dress into a bag barely larger than an a4 sheet and then when i asked for a bin bag for it to put in it...lets just say it would have been quicker to go to the nearest shop and buy some. I believe that as there is a tremendous gap in Liverpool for all us vintage lovers that Pop Boutique is more popular than it should be and more often than not is more of a poor mans Urban outfitter rather than a vintage shop that has passion and love for just that,Vintage.

From the owner: Vintage clothing ranging from 1950's to 1990's, restyled and recycled items and Pop brand clothing.read more

Formerly called 'Bulletproof', this shop used to be ultimate in funky, and even featured on a…read morefashion show, all because of its surprise element: you weigh before you pay. Yes, back in the days of Bulletproof, you took your garments to the till and weighed them to determine the price. Now, sadly, this tradition has been scrapped along with the 'proof'. Still holding a majority of vintage and secondhand clothes and accessories, Bullet also deals in one-off floaty garments which are quirky and original. However, the price tags can sometimes raise eyebrows. I was even shocked (although I am a skinflint) about having to pay £25 for a pair of secondhand boots, which didn't really last that long as the inner lining of one was torn and despite multiple attempts with duct tape, refused to be fixed. Still, I guess if you want to splash out on something that no one else will be wearing, this shop is ideal!

Bullet has had to diversify in order to compete with the unusual number of vintage clothes being…read moresold in Liverpool. The shop certainly has its own little personality and very different from the high street. They now have a popular selection of newly made clothes actually designed by the manageress Joanne. Its mostly worn as clubwear being made with shiffon and glitter its thin and light. Some garments are made from other vintage materials and each piece of fabric is different. All the clothes are low priced for example a maxi long evening dress is £35 and real or fur jackets are from £35 to £55. In addition to Cat suits and one shoulder tops, Bullet also have vintage bags, shoes and boots. Something for ladies of all ages.

I went here recently and I hadn't been before. It was really good! There was loads of unique…read moreclothing, all of which looked good quality. If you are looking for something different to wear or something a bit special this is a good destination. I didn't really look that closely at the vintage selection, but there was loads of it, I'm sure there are some great finds in there. The shop assistants are really helpful and the changing rooms are quite big. There's a huge mirror and plenty of space. There is a female part upstairs and a male bit downstairs. It was a really good find.

You won't miss Desire when driving or walking past. It has two green potted trees out of the front…read moreof the shop and beautiful colourful dresses tempting you into the shop in the display window. The clothing is fairly dressy with some stunning long evening dresses (some brightly coloured) but also some less dressy tops that you could wear in the evening, possibly the day time, depending on your engagement. My favourite find, although I didn't purchase it was a short red dress with a ruffle effect at the top. I was trying to work out where on earth I would wear the dress. I have so many in my wardrobe that I just couldn't possibly, at the minute, justify another buy. So thanks Desire but I need to find a reason for a new purchase, but hope to see you again soon!