There are no shortages of excellent places to shop for vintage clothing in Vancouver, British Columbia. If you have the time, it is worth checking them all out as they each have their own particular style and approach. Depending on what you are looking for, prices will range from a few dollars to over $100. But, in general you can expect to pay about $30 to $60 for a true piece of vintage clothing. Look to pay a bit more for unique items such as authentic flapper dresses. Below you will find a listing for some of the more popular vintage shops in Vancouver.

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Open daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. except closed on Wednesdays.

The Barefoot Contessa specializes in vintageslips, bed jackets, cocktail dresses, housewares, jewellery, and linens such as chenille bed throws and tea towels. They also carry their own line of clothing that is reconstructed from vintage fabric as well as clothing from local designers. They will consign on housewares and for some vintage clothing with a 50% split, but best to call ahead to check out details.

Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and 12 noon to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

Firmly entrenched as part of the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, Burcu's Angels specializes in vintage clothing for both men and women and describe their clothing as "coloured, textured, fine magic." Although known for having a wide selection of clothing from 70s they prefer clothing from the turn of the century to the 50s. They also carry accessories such as shoes, jewellery, purses, and hats. They generally do not do consignment as they do their own purchasing, but they will trade or offer store credit.

Open 12 noon to 6 p.m. daily, except closed on Wednesdays.

Another local favourite in Mount Pleasant, Echo Unique Resale carries vintage, retro, and contemporary clothing for both men and women. They also have accessories such as shoes, hats, and jewellery, and have a good selection of leathers and costumes. The store also carries housewares, linens, and collectibles. They will do some consignment but prefer to trade or offer store credit. Rentals are also available.
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Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Although Eugene Choo mainly sells their own design label, they do carry some vintage clothing and reconstructed vintage for both men and women. Accessories include jewellery, cuff links for men, andwatches. They do not do any consignment as they have their own label and buy outright from pickers.

Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 12 noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

Specializing in men and women's secondhand designer clothing, Front also has a small selection of vintage clothing. They also carry housewares, collectibles, and accessories such as shoes, jewellery, and bags. They do take items on consignment with 50% going to the client. Best to call ahead and check out details.

Hours vary, best to call ahead.

Legends has been in operation for over 20 years and specializes in vintage clothing for both men and women from the 1950s and up. They carry a wide selection of accessories including hats, shoes, gloves, jewellery, and glasses. They do offer consignment, but call them directly for details.

Open 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Daily

Located in the heart of Mid Main, Lines carries both contemporary and vintage clothing for men and women. They also have children's clothing and accessories such as hats, shoes, jewellery, and vintage purses. They also have a lot of stock in their back room that they will bring out on special request. They do offer consignment with 50% going to the client.

Open Wednesday to Sunday 12 noon to 5:30 p.m.

This store is also located in Mid Main and specializes in what they call "rec room chic", items from the 60s to the 80s. They carry women's clothing, furniture, collectibles, and accessories such as glasses and jewellery. They also have their own house design label of reworked vintage fabricÑthe Mod to Modern label. They will do some consignment, but best to call to check out the details.

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Quicklist of
Main Street Stores:

Barefoot Contessa
Bodacious Consignment
Burcu's Angels
Echo Unique Resale
Eugene Choo
E.X.Sales, Inc.
Front and Company
Legends Retro Fashion
Lines
Mod to Modern

Quicklist of
Downtown Stores:

Button Button
Deluxe Junk Company
Fashion Junkeez
Kawabata-Ya True Value Vintage
Trash and Treasures
Adventures Ltd.
Virgin Marys