I arrived in Boston needing some last-minute items for an event, and I got lucky because this place…read morecame in clutch! Parking: Mostly street parking in the area. Feels: I'm not too familiar with Boston, but I was told this is one of the original areas of the city. There are lots of businesses and apartments nearby, so the neighborhood feels lively. The shop itself is pretty vibrant and spans two floors. They carry a wide range of apparel--from vintage pieces to newer items and even costumes. Customer Service: Awesome. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Overall: 5 stars. They had exactly what I needed, right when I needed it. If you're looking to refresh your wardrobe on a budget or find some unique costume pieces, this is definitely a spot worth checking out. Tip: Check out their "by the pound" section--you can score some really great deals there.

Yo....Garment District in Cambridge, MA completely flipped the script on me. Why was I expecting…read morethe whole 2 floors to look like a damn thrift dungeon with clothes on the floor??? Instead, Garment D. Is Organized, spotless and straight-up vibey. Two full floors to roam. Hot-pink walls, black-and-white checkerboard floors like stepping into an 80s music video. It's quirky, loud and proudly vintage. Everything's sorted with precision: pants with pants, denim with denim, tops with tops. These folks don't play around. And yeah, the majority of the clothing here is all use. But like I always do- I buy my stuff, take it home (or the cleaners), wash it and it snaps back looking like new. By the way- they do carry some new items- as in not used as well. My daughter and I bought some vintage denims, sweaters and a few other things. Zero mess. Zero stress. 100% unexpected.

Heard about this place on Tik Tok so I had to check it out. They have two stores with one of them…read morebeing a bit smaller and the other store having the charm bar and more clothing. I immediately went to the charm bar and was so happy to see the prices were affordable. For the necklace it was $20 and each charm costing $5. For an additional $5 you could have a staff member assemble your necklace which I opted for. Sam was super helpful with suggesting how to spread out the charms to make sure they looked good. I am super happy with how it turned out. I will have to be back to see more of their clothing options because they had a good variety! Definitely give them a visit.

This place popped up in my search for vintage stores in Cambridge. I happened to visit the day they…read morewere doing a digital camera pop-up, so there was a long line to get Canon and Nikon vintage cameras for just under $200. One of my friends was interested in this event, so I got to look at the clothing while we waited. They have some very nice jeans that were in the $30-$70 range. It seemed like a contrasting mix of cool finds but also older style clothing that could have come from a TJ Maxx. They had jackets that looked like ones my parents had worn years ago and now keep in the back of a closet. Overall, there was a nice selection but personally I thought the quality was variable, and most items seemed overpriced for how they looked.

This vintage market is a total treasure trove!…read more There is no better cure for the Sunday scaries then perusing trinkets with your besties in the South End. This market was stacked with jewelry, prints, clothing, cameras, vinyls, and so much more. The layout is a little overwhelming and hard to navigate with large influxes of shoppers, however, it does force you to stay put a bit and do a bit more digging in sections. The staff was super friendly, especially the gentlemen who checked me out. I ended up going with this $10 Charlie Brown coloring book page from the 60s which is a great deal!

I came here on a Sunday with my friend. We initially thought they were only open while the other…read morewinter markets were but there's a sign that said they're open every Sunday all year long. My friend is an avid thrifter and she immediately knew this store was legit. A lot of stores claim to be thrifty and vintage but sell mass produced clothing brands. This one had very unique pieces, the items were priced fairly, and among the chaos, there was some order to where things were placed. Some of the sections belong to different people so definitely make your way around the entire store. The staff is very knowledgable and friendly. I could spend hours here, but we had other things on our agenda so we window shopped for a bit, but will eventually be back to purchase some items.

New clothing store on Newbury Street! They sell vintage clothing and accessories from a ton of…read moredifferent brands, and have a fitting room so you can try on pieces. Staff was friendly as well. This is their second location, first one being in Allston. Check it out!

Too expensive for ratty clothes. I thought I walked into a…read moreNeiman Marcus with those prices.

Friends + Family is a vintage clothing and home goods store in Harvard Square with a rotating…read moreinventory and a well considered aesthetic that makes it worth stopping into if you are already in the area. We walked into a space that feels curated rather than packed, with the kind of selection that rewards slower browsing. The inventory covers vintage clothing, watches, and home goods across a range of styles, and the curation leans toward quality over volume in a way that separates it from the more packed thrift format we have seen elsewhere. The stock turns over regularly enough that repeat visits tend to surface something new. The home goods section in particular gets positive attention from visitors who were not necessarily expecting that side of the shop. The store is dog friendly, a small detail that adds to the casual neighborhood feel of the place. Pricing runs higher than a standard thrift shop, and we noticed some items are priced well above their actual origin or value. There have been items we found that are fast fashion or dropshipped but are being priced as vintage, which is a meaningful concern for anyone shopping here specifically for authentic secondhand pieces. Paying attention to what you are buying and cross referencing pricing on anything that seems unclear before purchasing is worth doing. For a vintage stop in Harvard Square that delivers on aesthetic but requires a careful eye at the register, Friends + Family is a pleasant browse with a caveat.

I discovered friends + family via TikTok & decided to come check the store out today!…read more friends + family is a rather new vintage clothing shop located on Mass Ave, by Harvard Sq. Parking can be found on the street; we were able to snatch a spot easily on a Sunday afternoon. They have a spectacular selection of great quality clothing. They've got separate rooms, where they showcase statement pieces. I really enjoyed the room that has the brand "MICH"... the designs of this clothing line definitely caught my eye. I did some digging & discovered that the MICH brand is Boston's very own, how cool! BEAUTIFULLY CURATED. This vintage clothing store is a bit pricey but the quality of all their pieces seem to be amazing so definitely worth checking out!

I love this place...they have everything and prices are moderate. Sales associate is very nice and…read moreaccommodating...a must to check out

I stumbled upon this store recently and absolutely loved it. They sell an assortment of household…read moreitems and souvenir's. The store is quite spacious and very tidy. the staff were exceptionally nice and very welcoming. If you're going to support a local business then please consider it being Essex Corner.

We had a wonderful First Friday evening in the SoWa district and I wish that we had more time as…read morestores & studios wrapped up fairly early in my opinion. It was so nice to spend time in our son's friends studio and see how the artist created his works, displayed them and greeted all of the visitors. Each studio was unique and impressive. This visit was 10/3, but I am eager to return again in the early spring to explore further. I will say, while most artists and shop people were friendly, a few were a bit standoffish. Maybe it is exhausting hosting so many people who are flowing through all day & evening. I loved the whole concept !

I came here for an evening and was blown away by the amount of raw talent in our city. I checked…read moreout 2 full floors but was unable to see everything because there were so many studios to see. This is a really special piece of Boston, and it almost feels magical to witness so many creative minds in the same building. It's worth your time to check it out. Apparently they also have a parking lot filled with food trucks so it's a perfect date, romantic or with friends.

I was already familiar with the Beacon Hill location, which I LOVE. I'd been meaning to check out…read moreVico Style's micro storefront, which is super cute and highly curated due to it being a different type of space. The emphasis at this location is on fine details that can be held up to a mirror rather than tried on: think accessories, outerwear, and small home accents. It's brilliant! And of course, the staff here are always incredible. They can answer any questions about materials, care, styling...anything you can think of, they know! And for such a cozy size, their selection is wild: everything is organized so efficiently, the volume of it is surprising when you realize. I really have to note the displays here, because they have created this magical effect. The shop has huge windows, which let in floods of daylight. They have arranged these stunning vintage scarves that simultaneously soften the brightness, and also accentuate it with colors, patterns, and textures. It's just a great effect that adds an extra vibrant energy to the space!

This shop is so beautifully curated with stylish vintage fashion pieces that can be worn by all…read moresizes. Celebrity stylists have been known to pop in to grab high fashion one of a kind items for their clients. The founder is so friendly and an amazing stylist. Highly recommend stopping in and checking out their pieces.