Very large selection of items from every line and accessories you may need. Prices are reasonable as far as I could tell and for what you may pay for a period costume cheaply made at a party store you may find what you want here for the same price but better quality I got a tuxedo jacket and shirt with hat, cuffs, bow tie for $100. Staff was friendly and place was well organized. They have done a good job here. I didn't need to go anywhere else to find anything else. They had a very nice deep purple suit I would have got or one of the baby blue suit but I am to tall and slender. Oh well. Happy shopping. read more

Playa attire. It was my first Burning Man and the experience called for something fun, different and way beyond my everyday wardrobe. After exploring numerous racks of sartorial possibilities came across a brilliant velvet jacket and fur vest. Both would be accented with lights. But of course. For less than $100 had something that was perfect for the occasion. Week ended up being so much fun. Especially with proper attire. read more

When my guy asked a salesgirl at Buffalo Exchange for a suggestion of where to find mens' sport coats, this is where she recommended. What a selection they have!!! Seriously, they have a huge variety of vintage pieces for men. There's actually a separate room just for these items. My husband found a really cool sport coat from 1947, for a very reasonable price. I didn't check out much of the women's clothing, (I had bought enough by then!) Although, i did see an amazing array of costumey pieces. My only gripe about this store, is that it was a freaking sauna the day we were there. I'm not sure why, but it was really unpleasant. We'll definitely be back here, just on a cooler day :) read more

I have yet to actually buy something from here. But everytime I go in, I get inspired to be one of those people that wear layers and layers of one of kind crap from a salvage store and it ends up looking at least vaguely cool, if not a heavily branded hipster. I think, Miss Sixty, puts me on the edge. read more

When I'm vibing on vintage (like, all the time), I love trekking to the Haight to visit Held Over. It's certainly one of the city's best places to purchase secondhand. Less of a clusterfuck than Wasteland, HO stocks an impressive selection. Need a bow tie circa 19th century? Lusting over some lederhosen? Need the perfect dress for that '40s/'50s/'60s/'70s/'80s/'90s-themed party? You're likely to find it at Held Over. And, they're perfectly organized by styles and themes so you can find just what you're seeking. Perfect for those fashion-forward folk who still want to live my the mantra: "reduce, reuse, recycle." read more

I love the style from the 1960's and incorporate it into my wardrobe, either every so slightly or full out and it ain't Halloween! This place always has something for me. Inspect the garments very carefully though; items are sold "as-is". Not a problem if you are crafty with do-it-yourself repairs. Love this fuckin place. I can go through decades of fashion in under 1 hour and take them home! read more

Exactly what one should want from a thrift store on Haight :-) Absolutely amazing vintage plus pretty reasonable price tags. The "Meat Locker" is awesome for the guys...I was swooning over the tweed blazers and velvet fedoras! Also has an appealingly authentic vibe which adds to the thrill of the hunt. Held Over makes my heart sing :-) read more

I'm very inclined to rate this place a 4 or 5 but I have to also add that I think it''s expensive. I'm very dedicated to buying used clothing and therefore I'm willing to pay the prices that they sell their items for, but I definitely think that other people without such dedication might look at the prices and walk out the door. With that said I think that staff was generally friendly and I really like the ambiance. read more

Live in the upper Haight for as many years as I have, and you'll be conned into buying at least four pieces of useless shit from Held Over. As far as thrift stores go, it's a pretty good one. Pretty institutional, too; I think it's basically a chain (part of Retro City Fashions or whatever.) Anyway, four stars for the best 70's relic in history: a cotton/poly baseball shirt that says, "Schlitz! I've tried it! I like it!" which I'm currently selling on craigslist for twice what I paid at Held Over. Any takers? read more

Friendly staff, beautiful store, good music, choice pieces and a Benetton sweater for me at $16? Yes please. If only my head weren't so huge, I could've scored a vintage European fedora for $30. Fuck the gods. read more

Very fun place for vintage and gently used finds. We were drawn to the vintage slips/nighties in the back of the store. Very retro sexy. They have a great selection in a wide variety of colors. Yes, these are your mama's slips... but, trust me, no guy will EVER complain because they are amazingly sexy... and very well made compared to ones you find today. Very fun find... wasn't expecting it at a vintage/thrift store. read more

They use the term vintage so that they can charge more for used clothing. I saw one item that had an old tag from another thrift store at $4, and Held Over's price was $26. That being said, I got an awesome sweater for an ugly sweater party over the weekend. But, I had to pay $50 for an ugly, used, itchy sweater. But everyone loved it, and I'm happy with my purchase. When the occasion calls, I would shop here again. read more

Four stars just for the selection alone. The store is merchandised very well and the staff is helpful. A bit on the musty side, but it's worth holding your breath... If you're a vintage lover, this place is for you! read more

For men's clothing you won't find anywhere else this place rocks! They have a fantastic selection of European coats and hats and so much more, a lot of unusual items in great condition for solidly fair prices. I found a pair of authentic Austrian lederhosen in perfect condition for only $125! I've been looking for these for months for my stage act and there they were, one of four pair to chose from and they fit me perfectly. They seem to have a lot of fantastic stuff for women, too. If you are looking for dirt cheap stuff or the best selection of ironic hipster t-shirts this probably isn't your best bet, but for fantastic stuff great for costume or just not dressing like everyone else Held Over is a excellent place to shop. read more

I used to have an ugly shirt collection but my younger fashionista sister said I was too old for it and that it did not coincide with the job I recently quit. Held Over was my stomping ground for said collection. It's not that the shirts were ugly as much as crazy retro prints that made me smile. Best collection of random vintage items I have ever seen. In my "backpacker hip hopper wanna be" days it was the place to find old school adidas jackets. Now a place where I find random must have unique pieces, that alas, are not part of said ugly shirt collection. Definitely a place to get ideas if not goods for costume items with the quickness. read more

This place has saved me from time to time, and what I mean is...whenever I need a costume, a good idea, or some piece of mind, it's all about Held Over!!! From fake rings, S&M clothing, mechanic cover-alls, high school band outfits, 70's jumpsuits...(and yes, I like costumes)...also, it's not a new superexpensive outfit, but another affordable vintage get up. read more

I've bought a few costumes for various occasions here over the years, and always go in searching for that perfect vintage jacket with no luck. This generally isn't the first place I go into, but normally the last. They will have whatever costume part you are looking for, or era piece, but it all comes at a price, so I try to avoid it until I'm sure I can't find what I'm looking for cheaply. Or, you know, run out of time to scour the city for a deal. the staff could care less what you are doing and are generally wrapped up in their own conversations/lives but they will stop you and take you bag when you come in, definitely no shoplifting here. read more

I recently visited San Francisco, and being a big fan of vintage clothing, I HAD to pay a visit to this store, and fell in love instantly! First of all, I was impressed by the organization system that the store uses! I've never been able to browse through vintage items without having to search through mountain and mountains of items that I'm not interested in! They have a HUGE selection of items from different eras, styles, and everything is sorted out really well. I scored an adorable psychedelic neon green and yellow flower-pattern dress (60s) for $45. It's so retro and chic, I'm in love! (It was worth skipping meals to buy this dress...) I also visited La Rosa Vintage (I think both Held Over and La Rosa are owned by the same company?) but couldn't find anything that I wanted here. The prices seemed to be higher there, too. The only down-side of this place is that they don't do holds (unless it's for 30 minutes, or something like that). The policy is understandable, and I got lucky and my dress was still there when I went back to get it! read more

Out of all the vintage stores in the Haight- this one has my heart! Prices are a little steep, but the quality is amazing! I walked out with a beautiful brown/black wool coat with a mink collar for $75? In Love! This is a great place for someone who doesnt want to go through racks and racks of clothes, and is looking for something specific! The Meatlocker (men's jackets) is spectacular! read more

Costumes, ideas, vintage shopping...with a moderate to pricey price tag. Came here to look for my B2B costume and really didn't find all that much. Got the bow tie I needed to complete my Gopher (The Love Boat) outfit and scored a late 60's early 70's orange, red, and yellow driving cap complete with a dingle berry topper. A friend of ours found some lederhosen for Folsom...and OMG! It has a flap that he can remove from the front so that he can tinkle. Ask the staff here for help and you're likely to get more than you bargained for. Not in a bad way either...they'll help you as best they can. Get your vintage on! read more

I'll be honest with y'all, I drool over Held Over like this kid drools over MILFs and Lunchables: http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e356/lollidolli85/i-fuck-on-the-first-date.jpg Came in here today and walked out with a perfect pair of black leather shoes *almost* too good for my tooly office job and a fur coat (yeah it's real, and I like leather jackets and juicy steaks, too. Get over it, PETA). The prices are awesome, everything is organized, and the place just oozes good vibes. So skip the rest of the riffraff on Haight and head straight here. read more

I believe Held Over is probably the best vintage shop in the Haight, and I simply think it is due to its amazing organization and merchandising. The racks are clearly labeled which makes it SUPER easy to shop and find anything for your wardrobe or costume. Looking for a Boy Scout shirt? There's a section for that. Need a vintage swimsuit? That rounder over there. Want to dress like a "Slinky 80s Soapstar"? They've got it. I also personally enjoy, although have yet to purchase anything from, the Meat Locker in the back, which houses a variety of vintage men's suits and dress accessories. We pay for the experience as well as the clothes, and while some of it is not cheap for vintage, making the shopping experience easy is worth the extra bucks. read more

ALWAYS my first (if not only) stop on haight st. they have the best dresses at the best prices. actually, they have the best everything at good prices. and i'm not talking costume-y shit either. i wear what i buy there on an almost daily basis and people are always asking "where did you get that amazing ____" and i'm more than happy to tell them HeldOver. they break it down by type or decade and its always fabulous. so, go ahead and shop there, shop there, and shop there! i recommend it! oh! plus! their staff rocks ;] read more

Whether you're just looking for a pair of pants or a t-shirt or looking for that long-sought-after (genuine) vintage piece of moderately-priced apparel, Held-Over is the way to go. The last time I went, I didn't have to spend more than ten minutes and $25 in the store to find the ever-elusive Spanish colonial jacket for my man's Halloween costume. (Yes, we shop early - a smart decision in this city.) The organization of this place is also phenomenal, arranged by style and decade. There simply are not enough kind words to put in this review. read more

If you want iconic pieces from bygone eras, this is the place to go. I am in Held Over picking up all sorts of little house on the prairie fashions on a monthly basis. One of my favorite vintage shops in San Francisco. The staff are also super helpful, and will sort you out if you're having trouble choosing the jodhpurs or the chaps. read more

This eclectic clothing store has been a lifesaver. I can find the perfect outfit for that special occasion, when I want to look like a stylish, yet slutty, yet sophisticated gothic grandmother from a 60's western slasher film. Very reasonable prices on vintage corsets, and jackets made from dead rabbits. read more

So, I need a particular piece of clothing for my once a year karaoke performance up at the Lair of the Bear. I put out the word on Yelp Talk. Suge steps up and tells me which shops in the Haight might have it. 3 phone calls later, the guy at Held Over says he has it..IN MY SIZE. and, even though he doesn't put things on hold, he says if I show up at 11AM when he opens, he'll hang on to it for me. It's always nice when 20 -somethings know enough about business to help out us old guys. Thanks again Suge! read more

Amazing vintage selection, lots of hippie clothes. Has a small plus size selection for dresses, everything else isn't sorted by size.

Really excellent vintage store that I love because the clothes are organized in a way that makes sense (so if you're only looking for say, cocktail dresses from the 70s, you can go straight to the cocktail dress from the 70s section). Whoever runs this store must be an aspiring librarian. Smile at the scenester staff; it'll make them incredibly uncomfortable. read more

ok, i love you. i was wrong, you're amazing. the best dresses EVA. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYB2Mqs24ss read more

The tops are cute, the dresses are cute, the sweaters are cute. They have normal-people sizes (!) and not tiny-people-of-the-past Twiggy sizes (though there's plenty of those, too.) Best, is that everything is organized brilliantly, by decade, and very reasonably priced!!! Vintage heaven. Go for costume or everyday classics. read more

stopped through haight street to look for a vintage dress for my wedding... the service here was TERRIBLE. i asked a salesperson to see a dress hanging on the wall, he said sure then just blew me off. he kept hanging clothes up, rude. i think i can handle bad service or whatever but i really don't appreciate some salesperson who thinks he's super cool, while completely ignoring and disregarding perfectly good customers. i just walked out. my brother did get a couple cool cardigans for $14/each, so at least they don't overprice certain things. read more

95 percent of my wardrobe is thrifted (and largely vintage), and Held Over is one of my favorite vintage shops ever. if it seems more expensive than your average second-hand store, please take a moment and consider the merchandise they stock: it's like someone collected the best three pieces from all the vintage stores in the land and filled a store with them! hooray! perfectly reasonable, in my opinion. it's like a giant candy store of good stuff! :) and i dig the way it's sorted by style, then also arranged by color. makes it easy to find what i'm looking for. even the many, many accessories are well-sorted throughout the store. scarves, hats, girdles, belts, etc-- nice to find a wide range of accents to compliment your gorgeous vintage finds. the atmosphere is great, and each and every time i've shopped there, the sales people have been wonderful. fun, genuinely friendly, helpful, nice to trade a few lines of conversation with... thanks very much folks, you definitely add to the experience. i always enjoy coming in. read more

beautiful place! Found a cute pink fur coat here. Very difficult to not buy everything. Good range of vintage pieces from dresses to western wear. Definitely will be going back. They also have dressing rooms which is always nice to have read more

They have the best old plaids and flannels I've ever seen at any thrift store, there is always lots of new stuff every time I go....and their prices aren't high at all...also lots of good late 80's marked t-shirts...so what if their staff aren't effing PR specialists..its a vintage store, i expect the guy/girl working the counter to be in a glam band part time, and a barista part time and then working the rest of the time at at thrift store...who cares? I would be annoyed if someone walked into my thrift store and asked to try on every thing in the store and then left without buying one thing...effing tourists..Hey! they still sold me the clothes and i still wore them, and they are great...and thats all that matters read more

I needed a dress for a 20's themed party and Haight Street immediately popped into my mind. I used to live in the neighborhood, so I'm familiar with the different vintage shops. I popped into a few different stores, but I had a gut feeling I would find something at Held Over. Thankfully I was right! I found an amazing dress that fit perfectly and it was much cheaper than the one at the store down the block. What I love about this store is everything is organized by the time period, so you can easily find whatever it is your looking for. I will definitely be back! read more

While they didn't have exactly what I wanted, they seemed to have everything else under the sun, even a sci-fi section. I picked up a vintage green girl scout dress (sadly, it was too small and had to go back on the rack), and scanned the many petticoats, dresses, uniforms, etc. It would definitely be worth a trip back, if only for the abundance of choices. read more

I bought an amazing Dashiki this past weekend at Held Over. And man, I gotta tell you. I never felt like being a 70's cult, high-priest until I put on this Dashiki. The thing is there are so many Dashiki's at this place, it was hard to choose which high-priest I wanted to be. In addition there is good selection of men's sport coats, suits, white dress shirts and camel hair coats. There wasn't much in the way of Kimonos, men's shorts or men's shoes - which was disappointing but perhaps this is a temporary inventory thing. Another thing that caught my attention was the incognito basket of multi-colored, women's thong underwear - all interwoven and knotted together. Just the sight of this mess is revolting. I mean it gives the feel that these underwear are vintage or something. I don't like it. Can't they be put on a rack or something - might make them more saleable?? Stick with the Dashiki section!! read more

This is the only vintage shop you need to go to in the Haight. You're welcome, I just saved you worlds of grief, frustration and anxiety. Upper Haight crowds can be/are the absolute worst, so you want to choose your stops wisely. Vintage stores on Haight St. are mostly geared towards men's clothing. While this is still true for Held Over, they have the best selection of women's vintage clothing on the block. You can find every kind of blouse, they have buckets of furs, multiple stands of hats, and rack after rack of dresses. If you are male/masculine: go to the back room of blazers. It is blazer heaven. Do you want your man to be a little more dapper? Take him here. Prices vary by quality. I bought a $10 polka dot blouse here at the same time my friend bought a $100 blazer. read more

This is a great place to shop for vintage, if your in the area you have to stop here. Even if your not in the mood to shop, it's fantastic to browse and check out the things you never dare to wear. read more