In recent years, vintage and thrift stores have become an ideal place to shop for hot looks at low, low prices. Rolling Out checked out several vintage stores in Little Five Points that will add a unique look to your wardrobe while you continue to budget.
Store: Psycho Sisters
Location: Little Five Points, Atlanta
Specialty: Thrift Store/Costume Store, Buying and reselling used items.
Selection: Designer samples, costumes, clothing from the 1970s and 1980s
Assistant manager: Ainsley
Is Psycho Sisters a place where you can dress fashionably for a lot less money?
Yes, definitely. We love when people bring brand name clothes and such, but we’re kind of a costume store too. We dress a lot of people for ’70s parties and ’80s parties … right now we’re catering to Christmas. We’re real versatile. You can come here for anything, we’ve got it.
Store: The Clothing Warehouse
Location: Little Five Points, Atlanta
Specialty: Vintage clothing from 1940s to 198’s.
Biggest sellers: Members Only jackets, dresses, boots, western shirts and accessories
Store manager: Hailey Griffin
Why are vintage clothing stores better options than retail?
I think vintage clothing stores are going to have more one-of-a-kind pieces, so if you’re shopping for Christmas gifts, you’re going to be able to find items that no one else has. It makes the gift a little bit more special.
Store: Stefan’s Inc.
Location: Little Five Points Atlanta
Owner: Rebecca Birdwhistell
Selection: Men’s and women’s clothing and accessories from 1900s to the 1980s
What is the difference between vintage clothing and retail clothing?
There’s a huge difference in the quality and in the construction and the fabrication of vintage — it’s so much better. We’ve all had something newly bought that’s got a nylon hem and you pull one thread and the whole hem comes out. With vintage that never happens.
