I've bought (amongst other things) a vintage men's cashmere overcoat, a pocket flask, Lucky Tiger…read moreaftershave balm, and a very nice silvertip badger shaving brush from Sixteen Tons. This is a shop that can satisfy the needs of the hipster who needs to dress up his retro a little bit, along with young professionals who want some classic flair. Yes, you can wear a tweed jacket over raw-selvedge denim jeans and make it look good. The shop's got a good selection of both new and old, the buying for vintage clothes is done well, and prices are very reasonable. If you wanna class up your act a little bit without breaking the bank, guys - this is a good place to stop. It's a little bit rockabilly, a little bit Mad Men, and a little bit Animal Collective. Enjoy.

I like this place! The selection is really carefully chosen and the interior decorating is pretty…read moregorgeous. Hampden doesn't really have any other mens clothing stores (except thrift shops) so its a great addition to the neighborhood. Think of it like the sister...er..brother store to Double Dutch. Sixteen Tons also carries other man-gifts like wallets, cologne, belts, ties, hats, etc. The clothing can be quite pricey, depending on the item, but I did recently notice a sale bin! It's difficult for me to get my boyfriend to step into an actual store, or buy something vintage ("If its used, should it be cheaper?"), so its best that I come here alone and bring back what he doesn't want. I always end up asking a bunch of questions when I'm here- usually about sizing. When the owner is in the shop, he is warm and super friendly and helpful. There is another employee who always seems annoyed that I have the nerve to ask about an item; I really can't take that type of attitude. Customer service, man! I'm hesitant to dock Sixteen Tons a star because of this one guy's attitude. The owner has true vision and really caters to his clientele. He has helpful tips (more ties coming in next week!), good suggestions (how about a cool vintage belt for the guy who has everything?) and asks the right questions to really try to understand who you're buying for. He should pass these skills on to his employees!

Me and my partner had an amazing time getting to know the owner and finding some bargain statement…read morepieces for his wardrobe. This is a high class fashion second hand shop that offers many pieces never worn before! I recommend anyone that has thought about buying designer fashion to stop here before. Or also anyone that would like to upgrade their style to come here! The owner is amazing and genuinely wants to see you look confident and fitted.

From the owner: Featuring pre-owned and new men’s fashion to include designer and luxury clothing and accessories, read more

Second version that opened in Hampden recently (the one on Read St. has been around for more than a…read moreminute). A quiet, little shop that I wish had even more men's shirts and other clothing. Also has fresh (new) house and personal accessories. However, new clothing comes in/rotates quite often. I've been here twice and picked up long-sleeved pearl-button jean Wrangler and pineapple shirts; a Hawaiian short-sleeve Pierre Cardin shirt from the 60s-70s; and and a tan 80s sweater collar puffer vest (as the employee said, "It's back to the future"). Great place, great vintage. Worth the price!

A musty dimly lit haberdashery with cabinets and shelves of interesting volumes, drinking…read moreglassware, artifacts, and men's jackets. Terrific character and very good prices. A real gem in a very charming shopping center. Very pleasant service to boot.

If I could give 0 stars I would. I ordered my husband some socks back in 2020 at the beginning of…read morethe pandemic & I was told that they were sold out and he didn't know when they'd be getting trucks, due to the pandemic. I was refunded my money and after an email exchange I was told I could be placed on a back order list for the socks and so I was recharged in April. I waited awhile but due to me being overseas I had to get my mom to contact the store after my emails had been ignored. She called and called and went around in circles with them. I emailed in OCTOBER questioning about the shipment and when they responded with they no longer carried that item I simply responded with a request for my money back. When they never delivered, here I am in March of 2021 a year after my original order requesting once again for my money to be returned because it still has not.

Atmosphere 10/10 This shop was amazing! It has plenty of…read moreoptions if you are looking for skate shoes, clothes, parts, and/or complete boards. It was very fun looking through all the different designs they had for their own products. One of the staff members even let us know that Vu Skateboard Shop had the opportunity to collaborate with New Balance and produced an amazing shoe. Also I would say the prices for complete decks were pretty reasonable as shop completes were going for around $100 while customizable completes were starting around $150. In addition, they have a rotating variety of deck sizes ranging from 7.75 to 8.25 for the prebuilt completes. They offered a lot of name brand options for all kinds of parts but also offered quality shop board options for a cheaper price. The service was excellent as the staff member present was very helpful and answered any questions we had. He was also very knowledgeable of the surrounding skate community as he knew about the other skate shops in the area and provided us with many skate park locations. Lastly, it seems like Vu Skateboard Shop is pretty involved in the community as they have hosted competition for the many college skateboard clubs in the area, promote events happening in the area, and more.

My kids were getting restless in the yarn shop next door. I took them into Vu so my wife could…read morefinish shopping in peace. I'm not a skateboarder at all, never have been, but one thing I love about board shops is their selection of shoes. Cool colors, brands I enjoy, in styles I just don't see other places. Vu's shoe selection did not disappoint. A pair of blue New Balance high tops immediately caught my eye. The man working the counter asked if there was a pair of shoes he could grab for me to try on. I described them and provided a size. He disappeared in back and then came back with a box. He laced one of the shoes up for me while the kids and I checked out Vu's selection of hoodies, socks, boards, t-shirts and knit caps. Vu's Baltimore centric t-shirts and socks were pretty cool. My daughter loved their board designs, especially Hello Kitty, and my son was all over their knit caps. In the end we walked out with the shoes, a pair of socks and two knit caps (one for each kid). Of these items, only the knit caps seemed to be on the pricey side. Everything else was close to what you would pay elsewhere. Skateboarder or shoe aficionado? I'd suggest checking out Vu.

Stopped in today with my partner after visiting several shops in the area. For the entire 15…read moreminutes or so that we were in the shop, the woman at the register with red hair stared at us as if we were going to steal something. This made us feel so unwelcome that we ultimately left. Definitely consider if you're a POC!

Awesome local vintage shop in Hampden with a great collection of items both new and used. The staff…read moreare super friendly and helpful. Found a lot of cool stuff here. Love their window displays.

This was a cute and curated thrift store. I found some good pieces there like a Chanel scarf, snake…read moreskin purse, a limit from Japan, large belt buckle attachment, some jewelry and some match boxes. I believe the value is good. I probably came out spending $160 or so. I bought quite a few things that could be signature pieces. I think it will depend on your style. A lot of items I can see being more 70s or 80s. Retro throw back, coming of age movie type vibes. We spend a lot of time there because of the vibe as well as just looking through a bunch to find what we could. For plus size I wouldn't say there was a lot but I like accessories and other things so I still found it worth while. Because the clothing is more vintage sizing can be different but anyone who thrifts kinda knows that. I thigh the cashier was nice. Saw some regulars that she was friendly with.

Looking for some vintage vibes....then this is your place! The owner is so sweet and there to…read moreplease! She has pieces in several different sizes, and styles! There is also a handy dandy clearance section as well! There are clothing for men, women and some smaller pieces for children. If you are in need of seeing if an outfit will fit, there is also a fitting room as well. The owner was so sweet she even DMed me some photos of the purses I was interested in that she had at her home that was the style I wanted. Truly going the extra mile for the customer!! All in all if you are in the area, I would definitely say stop in!

I am totally embarrassed that I have visited this place many times over the past few years and…read morenever took the time to review it. Initially, they weren't on Yelp and I was too lazy to put them on. Then I noticed they were added and just kept forgetting to review over and over and over again. Well I must admit, throughout the years of me shopping here and forgetting to review, this place has been consistent w great customer service and has an awesome variety of items. I love the table when you 1st walk in the establishment! There's always several things on there that catch my eye that I want! It just gives you a preview of what you're about to see as you continue to walk towards the back of the store. You much be open minded and have a great sense of humor for the items in there. They have jewelry, mugs, books, greeting cards, clothes, scents, etc. I look forward to continuing to support this cutesy establishment for many more years to come.

I parked right in front of Brightside Boutique and realized I had never actually gone in. Curiosity…read moregot the best of me, and I'm glad it did! Brightside Boutique is a lot larger on the inside than it looks to be from the outside. This store has clothing, trinkets, kitchenware, stationery, and more! Every corner has its own vibe/theme. You could spend a while roaming around and checking everything out. The staff members are appropriately masked. I didn't stay for too long when I popped in because I felt uncomfortable with how busy it was getting. However, I'm sure I'll be back around Galentine's Day to pick up some cute gifts for my gals or during a Saturday to support this small business!

Great clothes, great staff, great staff. Love coming into this place when I can to see their…read moreever-changing stock.

From the owner: Curated size-inclusive clothing and more for weirdos like you! Queer/Woman Owned space celebrating…read moreALL types of bodies. A place where you can express your style and still find clothes that fit. We believe EVERYONE should look and feel as sassy on the outside as they are on the inside.

These ladies really know what they are doing! This wasn't an easy alteration but they did a perfect…read morejob!

I bought everything for my quince at the store which includes my quince dress, my little dress,…read morelinens, chargers, the cloths I used for napkins, center pieces, seat covers, cake backdrop, chair, gift box, crown, and my paper flower wall. Everyone was so kind and helpful throughout the stressful process. My dresses weren't fitting due to the fact my waist is much smaller than my hips and they did all the alterations for free and the dresses fit like a glove. You really get your money's worth. Everyone doesn't stop giving me compliments about how nice everything looked. I 100% recommend.