I actually checked out the Frock Shoppe for the first time today! Not sure how I missed this place…read moreconsidering what a vintage freak I am. Anyhow, I love it. Really nice vintage store. It's set up nicely, it's clean, and organized well. My favourite part though, is that they have lots of gorgeous older pieces. You can tell that each piece is hand picked for the shop. So glad I finally stopped by!

Community makes me believe in vintage and thrift again. Sound dramatic? Maybe you haven't been…read morethrifting in Vancouver as a plus size woman! Vancouver's vintage and consignment is already notoriously expensive and caters almost exclusively to a small dress size. Community, a Vintage and Consignment that is run by a non-profit Downtown Eastside housing and resource society not only engages with the neighbourhood it lives in, but also works to diversify its size range to engage with shoppers of many sizes. It hires women from the neighbourhood to work in the business and portions of the proceeds go back into the neighbourhood, which feels great while you shop! The space is small but well utilized and well decorated. Great jewelry by local designers is on display and the clothes have a very consistent and curated turnover rate. And the prices!! Compared to Vancouvers vintage scene, Community is absolutely the fairest price I've found yet. These days even Value Village is getting pricey so to go to a shop where the selection is so well picked out and find something affordable feels great. Again, I'm a plus size shopper who finds an amazing score here 90% of the time. Pieces from Community make up probably 50% of my wardrobe. See you there this weekend!

This vintage market had the theme down packed and it looked as though the organizers made such that…read moreit participating booths ran with the theme rather than loosing focus as I have seen other markets and craft fairs do. Most of the booths were focused on theistic hipster barn chic. If you like pastel country barn inspired decor and mason jars..., this was the place. Admission was s modest $5 The location was a bit difficult to find especially with construction blocking one entrance to the pier. It was getting a bit frustrating. Most of the booths originated from Maple Ridge, Langley and Abottsford.

I brought a dress in for Wendy to sell on consignment last summer. She said she would take it and…read moreto come back in six weeks to see if it had sold, as she was going to switch to autumn clothes then. I asked if I should be signing a contract and she said no. That should have been a red flag for me right there. But instead I gave her my business card and the dress and left the store, not feeling right about it. I went back in six weeks, and she didn't know what I was talking about, and said she wouldn't have taken any clothes without me signing a contract. She finally found my name written in her book, but had no idea where the dress was or even if she had it. She told me to come back in a week. I came back and she still said she didn't know anything about it. I described the dress in detail, but she was just very curt with me. Wendy took my phone number again, and said she would call me when she found it. Well, of course she never called me. I never got my $250 dress back nor did I get paid for it. I felt I couldn't push it as there was no contract and she kept denying she had the dress. I have learned from that - always get it in writing, but I feel as though she stole my dress from me. I would never bring anything there on consignment again and would warn anyone who wants to bring anything there. I won't even shop there again, as she is unprofessional, disrespectful, and rude.

An older woman with short brown hair and bangs working here today (Aug 28th, 2021) was body shaming…read moreher customers. One lady pointed to a dress she liked, and the worker said, "maybe let's start with a dress that will fit you." Another young girl was about to try on a pair of pants, and the worker said, "you do realize that those are a size zero?" The girl pointed out very kindly that the tag said they were a size 8. The worker rudely asked if she looked at the waistline and aggressively told her that she's been doing this for 35 years. The store is tiny, so everyone could hear her commenting on these women's bodies. This store is not worth your time or money.

When I hear the words "vintage store in Gastown owned by local fashion-savant", I think of one…read morething: overpriced second hand clothing that I would normally love but won't based on moral objections to the obscene prices. But something piqued my interest when I heard of Community Thrift and Vintage. I knew this one would be different then the rest. Man was I right. One part social enterprise, one part thrift store, all parts awesome, this pretty little boutique is retail-with-a-conscious to the highest order. A firm believer that the "thrift" in "thrift store" should be observed, I was beyond relieved to walk into an unpretentious, well-curated, and cheap(!!) vintage shop. Adhering to my "no uglies" policy, this not-for-profit opts for natural fibres when choosing their wares, and has a strict no polyester rule (thankthelawd). With its reclaimed wood and exposed brick walls, its well-curated wares, and its social advocacy and support of the DTES, Community Thrift could easily upsell cool to the masses. But they don't. And I love them so much more for it.

Stumbled upon this little gem while walking through the area. The store is nicely decorated with NO…read moremusty smell. The selection was very hip & trendy, even though they label themselves as vintage. The abundance selection of scarves were impressive. I scored an authentic Coach wool scarf for $14 (Canadian dollars). It was in immaculate condition. I almost walked away with another scarf, but I had to control myself. I think if you're looking for a good selection of gently used unique scarves, this is the place to check out.

What an incredible weekend in Vancouver! Celebrating my best friend's birthday turned into an…read moreunforgettable experience with our amazing friend Christina, a certified colour analysis analyst. Christina made us feel special and excited as she guided us through discovering our true colors. The session was eye-opening, highlighting shades that enhance our beauty and showing us what to avoid. Shopping will never be the same--I can't wait to use my new color palette! Christina tailored her advice perfectly for each of us, offering insights that no AI tool could replicate. It was a delightful mix of education and fun, filled with laughter. If you ever get the chance to experience colour analysis, do it! It's not just about colors; it's about embracing who you are. Thank you, Christina, for making our experience so special! Have any of you tried colour analysis? What was it like for you?

Awesome workshop!!! My friends and I learned so much about our colours and the store is a shopping…read moregem! I've already told my friends about it! I highly recommend this great learning experience!!

Love to come here. Clean and well organized store. Friendly staff. You will always find something,…read moreyou just have to look for it.

Awesome selection of vintage wear, great tunes and helpful, kind staff. Organized by color and…read morecomplimented by an array of cute new jewelry to finish off the look.

First time shopping here and found so many great items! Staff were very attentive, knowledgeable…read moreand helpful. Love their women's clothing and bag selection, was pleasantly surprised at how many designer items they had! Great bags from high end brands like Chloe, LV, even Mulberry, Chanel and mid range ones like Kate Spade. They price well and any issues are added to the tag, ie: a bit of wear in the collar. Walked out with two jackets, designer sunglasses and a fabulous Louis Vuitton purse that I'd never seen anywhere else. Can't wait to come back!

Where do I begin? I was a brand new Turnabout customer and had an issue with my online order (I am…read morelocated in the US). After some communication, the Owner of the company (yes, the original owner and founder who now has 8 retail store locations) took it upon herself to personally go above and beyond ("beyond" is an understatement!) to make it right! Joy Mauro took the care and time to literally make my fashion dreams come true. I am so moved and grateful to Joy Mauro. She is generous and kind, and truly cares about her customers; I will be a Turnabout customer for life. If you are looking for a little something to make an outfit special, or searching for your dream holy grail splurge item, look no further than Turnabout for amazing designer pieces at amazing price points! I can't sing their praises enough A++++

You can never predict what they're looking for. You walk through the store and they have beat up 20…read moreyear old Prada shoes but you bring in a new item with current designer tag on and they'll turn it away. I think their staff are not properly trained on brands and rely on what they know rather than researching and learning what is current. I've had good service and terrible patronizing service. Not my first place for consignment but gotta make a few bucks wherever I can.

I took 15 pairs of Levis and several pairs of hardly worn shoes. they said that shoes are no good…read moreunless they've been polished, lol. As for the jeans, they only chose 2 pairs, both button down 501's, which were 25 years old, and in new condition. I turned them down, and took all my goods to Salvation army. This company employs Gen Z people who treat older citizens much too casually. They could certainly use some training on respecting their elders. I will never shop there.

The owner (?) of this shop saved my entire, wardrobe-challenged butt. I was in the area to pick up…read morea shirt for a wedding at another place, but no one was there. With my flight leaving at 6am and my current wardrobe consisting mainly of jeans and my wife's old t-shirts, I ran into Little Miss Vintage right near its closing time. The owner was chill about me somewhat overstaying, and was INCREDIBLY helpful as I tried to find a masc wedding-guest outfit. She immediately cottoned onto the colour scheme I was going for, clocked what my men's pant size would be, and had me out the door with pants, shirt, and belt in sub-20 minutes. I almost never shop for clothes--especially not in person. This may well have been the first positive, in-person clothes-shopping experience I've ever had. If you haven't been here yet, go. 5/5, no notes.

I give top marks to Nikki the Sales Clerk at Little Miss Vintage for attentive, gracious &…read morecourteous customer service. Nikki interested me in a matching cotton flower print skirt with POCKETS, top & matching felt black hat accessorised with a hand painted brooch, black pearl earrings & a necklace I wore on Victoria Day. Felt royal. Kudos!  Nikki.