Eye Candy Picks: Top Online Vintage Shops for the Fashion Savvy

I love vintage, obviously-- the construction, history and unique designer aesthetic that is attained by adorning oneself with great pieces. Such pieces are unique, well tailored and iconic whether made by a designer or unknown seamstress. I love to explore stores and estate collections, however let's be honest there are some amazing online collections to be perused beside my own of course:) I complied a list with the most fashionable vintage, a true feast for the eyes. These are the online sources for vintagistas -(I am over the word fashionista but had to do it)! These fill their online collections with pieces from famous wearers, designer, couture, unknown but wonderful pieces all with a mind towards what is currently fashionable as well. Enjoy the voyage.



1. Shrimpton Couture-http://www.shrimptoncouture.com/main/index.php is so lux and a wonderful mix of price points. The owner has an amazing eye for fashion and design. Pure EYE CANDY. The site is like reading an online Vogue magazine spread! Shrimpton has mostly designer and trendy era pieces, but includes a few reworked items as stated. Great sales as well.

Image property of Shrimpton Couture. 1960's Mollie Parnis Set.

2. The Frock-is a great online collection of both historical and celebrity owned pieces with proof of authenticity. For the true collector and lover of fashion.

Stunning Liza Minelli owned French Ostrich Cape and Collection. Image property of the Frock.


















3. C. Madeleines-http://www.cmadeleines.com/-is very trendy but with a focus on designer inventory such as Chanel. I cannot say enough about the Chanel archive.

4. 1stdibs-http://fashion.1stdibs.com/avl_search.php?ftype=Vintage for a wide range of amazing real life storefronts who have chosen to exhibit their goods virtually, such as RareVintage.

Image property of Vintage Textile. 1924 beaded dress.


5. Vintage Textile-http://www.vintagetextile.com/1920s_to_1930s.htm is wonderful and has a well organized selection of era pieces chosen for their style and quality. The Victorian and 20's section is divine.













6. Past Perfect Vintage-http://pastperfectvintage.com/the20sand30s.htm Is great for 1920's era pieces at a good price point.

7. Don't miss Chelsea Girl- http://www.chelsea-girl.com/clothing-for-sale/estate-jewelry/ which has a really wearable earthy hippie feel to its selection. Great fun all around!

8.Antique Dress- http://www.antiquedress.com/ Great flair for the dramatic and costume. Fun celebrity owned pieces stocked there!

9.Dorothea's Closet Vintage- http://www.dorotheasclosetvintage.com/1920s.html Wonderful selection of all eras. Fun aesthetic and approach to the website.

10. Vintageous - http://vintageous.com/sarmi.htmI was impressed by their attention to complete collections. Currently they are featuring 120 UNWORN Sarmi gowns and cocktail dresses from the estate of Leonard Gold.

11. Millcrest Vintage. For Evening, Wedding and Dress all around- http://www.millcrestvintage.com/vintage-prom-dresses-c-12.html

12. Couture Allure: http://www.coutureallure.com/collections/dresses-1 They have great dresses from the 1950's among other pieces in a good price range. This allows you to stock the closet in some daily wear pieces.

13. Etsy sellers: Great ones like FabGabs, Dear Golden, The Deeps are only a few off the top of my head. I will compile a separate list of just the wonderful etsy sellers. I am working on this now:) Until then Explore. Etsy has great vintage from various sellers!

14. Last but not least: Viva Vintage Clothing: http://www.vivavintageclothing.com/1930s1940svintagedresses/ A great assortment of eras, wearable pieces and great prices! BUT don't miss the jewelry there are some wonderful finds there!!!