beautiful place for whimsical souls. so many odds and ends, ranges of styles from all sorts of eras…read moreand it seems like anyone could find at least one thing that speaks to them based on the variety i found in the shop. there was an excess of gothic items which was perfect for me, i ended up finding quite a lot of pieces that are all marvellous additions to my wardrobe. also chatted with one of the amazing staff for quite a bit after purchasing one of her fav tops from the shop and i will protect it with my life. friendly is an understatement, the owners really do have a passion for what they do and i felt i was in my element. so sad i could not have stayed in dublin longer or else i would frequent this shop to the point where i would practically live there. thank you so much for the beautiful clothes and for showing me the colourful side of the city will come back as soon as i can xx

Lucy's Lounge is a find! Hidden in the basement of a Temple Bar building, this second-hand shop is…read morean absolute treasure trove. Filled with cutesy clothes, jewellery, accessories, children's toys, old books and the like, Lucy's Lounge is a perfect portal for mid-afternoon shopping heaven. Who knows what precious knick knacks you'll come across in this tiny basement? The shopkeeper is fitted out in an intriguing blend of the shop's wares, intricately done up in shawl, flowery hat, old fashioned dress and a mish-mash of accessories. She is a cross between Mary Poppins and the 'feed the birds' woman, and she is lovely lovely lovely! There are some exquisite discoveries to be made by whoever has the patience to sift through the wares in this store. Whether you're on the hunt for a vintage dress, a tacky 80s fluoro ski jacket, a pair of dainty gloves or a funky wall hanging, this place is worth a look! Beware: this shop is only open Thur - Sat 1pm - 6pm and Sun 3pm - 6pm. Time your trip accordingly!

There is nothing "used" about the mouth-watering racks of vintage and gently-worn designer duds in…read moreSecond Avenue in Sandymount village. Just a little off the beaten path along Seafort Avenue, this is the secret shop D4 dandies go to for the best of Fashion Weeks past, as previously worn by Social and Personal types. Step into the back for a look at filmier gowns and frocks, but steel thyself for the prices -there's no bargain basement prices (but you will get that Chanel blouse at half it's original sale price). My first introduction to Second Avenue was on a cold spring day a few years back; as we rounded a corner on a closed up shop I wondered if we'd gone too far. A moment later the shop front appeared, blocked in by rows of Land Rovers parked right in front of the shop window. Inside there was quiet as women fanned through beautiful silks and suits hung along the wall racks. At the centre table I fell in love with a black croc clutch that I would end up going back twice to mull over bringing home. The price tag ended the would-be romance.

Second Avenue is where all the D4 ladies go second hand shopping. But this boutique is a far cry…read morefrom Oxfam or SVP. It is definitely not a mothball charity shop. On offer here you can find Gucci suits, Prada handbags, Alexander McQueen jackets and John Rocha scarves, all at a fraction of the original price (though unfortunately still out of my budget!). The clothes range from vintage to last season, and most pieces would be suited for the more mature lady.

There are some deals to be had at Siopaella!! This place was packed on a Friday afternoon…read more I browsed through all the racks and stumbled upon a D&G red and black carnation dress for £249! It fit like a glove and it definitely went home with me. My friend found a Mini Celine bag she'd been wanting for years and took that home with her. The bag was in amazing condition and a few hundred dollars cheaper than back in the states. Service was very friendly and it's definitely worth stopping in to browse.

Owner seems a bit false. Complains a lot about customers on the store's instagram. Items very…read moreoverpriced, such as taking the pochette from an LV and selling them separately with the clear intent to rip off the customer and the owner of the item and increase her own profits. Store seems more like a charity shop and basic mass produced used clothes priced very high. Treats staff very poorly according to Glassdoor.Avoid this one

A small shop but jam packed with things that people have donated to this charity shop for the…read moreblind. Really cheap everything from clothes, to books, to vhs, cd's, dvd, jewellery to house hold goods. They are always looking for more stuff so please donate what you can!

Can't believe I missed this last time I was in Dublin! For true vintage lovers (things that…read morepre-date 1990, haha), this is a must stop spot. Staff was so very friendly and helpful. Hats, jewellery (as they spell it there), scarves, belts, clothes. Upstairs had all kinds of fun super vintage prom dresses and such. A truly lovely little shop!

Honestly, I stumbled across this store when looking for souvenirs and a birthday gift when I was…read morevisiting Dublin. I didn't get the girl's name who helped me but she was so sweet and accommodating which was a relief. They had a beautiful selection of jewelry (which is what I mainly looked at), yes they were on the higher end cost wise, but the quality made up for it.

I can't imagine a trip to Dublin without visiting this store. I would love to have a store like…read morethis in Chicago.... or not, because I probably wouldn't shop anywhere else. This store is a perfect blend of vintage and modern. I can always find something that is unique, that I feel comfortable wearing to work, on a date, out with friends etc. The quality of the clothes has always been very good, especially considering that the clothes are not too expensive (mid-range I would say). They also carry a variety of unique accessories, bags, and scarves. You can order online as well, they ship to the US and I received my items very quickly. When I have been in the store, all of the ladies have been so nice and helpful. It's really a wonderful shop. (Follow them on Facebook too, I love their posts!)

Was passing Carousel the other day, which used to be the old Sabotage for girls. I spotted a…read morereally cool pink vintage looking dress in the window so ran in. Amongst all the cute but quite young clothes, were 2 rails marked one off vintage finds. I would probably say they were more designed around vintage shape and fabrics than actual vintage, but they were seriously nice. The price was amazing, quirky dresses for about €49 and just that bit different, that you know they are not high street!!! Definitely worth a look.

A new permanent address for lovers of vintage garments. Open every day between now and Christmas…read more(and weekends after that), Dublin Vintage Factory sells clothing by the kilo. 1kg is a tenner and little weighing scales are available throughout the shop to get an indication of how much cash you'll part with. There's lots of fur, 80s style bomber jackets and jumpers, dresses, bags and plenty of denim. They don't (yet) have a changing room and the light is more decorative than revealing so do keep that in mind. The outfit you buy may look very different in broad day light. I was told that they'll get 'new' stock every week so hopefully they'll do something about the (lack of) light situation soon and I'd be a regular in here.

If you're looking for something and you're not quite sure what it is or you just want a good old…read morefashioned rummage this is the place for you !! The general concept is a kilo of clothes for €20 but you can also buy individual items if you like. They have some really cool hoodies and tshirt and lots of pretty tops and dresses also a great collection of shoes both casual and dressy. The shop itself is very cool with really retro furnishings and the staff are really nice. it's right on the square in Smithfield and very easy to find

I never leave negative feedback, but this shop really needs to be investigated for its customer…read moreservice. The woman who works here is so aggressive, unpleasant, and miserable. Customers, please stay away from this shop, honestly.

I do not see what the big deal is about this place. It is probably the worst vintage shop in the…read morecity. it is definitely the least fun. I think that some of the selection is nice, especially the evening dresses and 50's dresses but everything else was really underwhelming. I couldn't believe how expensive the sweaters were, even those that were not cashmere. It just seems unconscionable to me to charge so much for old clothes. The place is basically a garage, and it is dark and depressing and not a fun at all place to shop. In addition, the sales assistants who were there looked totally and completely miserable. One was hunched over on a stool looking like she'd cried all night and the other stood at the back guarding the merchandise and eying me like a criminal. I didn't even get to take a good look around because I felt so unwelcome. Cheer up, A Store is Born, and you could be a lot better.

I have a lot of children's clothing and toys in very good condition boys infant to 2years and girls…read moreinfant to 4years can you accept them as a donation they are very clean and in perfect condition ..

From the owner: "With Love" opened on Vernon Avenue, Clontarf, in February 2014 and this little shop is our…read morelifeline ever since. Its a treasure trove filled with gorgeous goodies, our stock is partly donated and partly brand new. There is a fabulous mix of clothing, shoes, bags and gorgeous gift and homeware. The donations come in regularly so you never know what you might find ! We are very grateful to everyone who supports us, those who donate and those who shop with us. Please remember all profits from With Love go directly to the children.

I just reread this review i wrote awhile ago and i want to clarify one thing, when i was describing…read morethe state of the communion dresses that some "poor" children wore these daysimeant "poor" as in "isnt it terrible for the children that they have to put up with such awfulness "not "poor" as in poverty stricken! Anyway, marian gayle, still the same,expensive,as in costs lots of money!

Marian Gale is a women's boutique in Donnybrook that specialises in "evening wear". If you're…read moresomeone who needs evening wear then you probably already know about this shop. Also a destination for young debutantes seeking their perfect debs dress. They also do wedding dresses, holy Communion outfits and something for mother of the bride. It's expensive.