Vintage Fashion Information

Located in Maricopa County, Tempe has a population around 200,000 people. It is the location of Arizona State University and the corporate headquarters of US Airways. As in metro areas with a good corporate presence and the college town mentality this is a good place for picking up vintage clothing and retro clothing. Below are a few of the most popular vintage clothing shops in this city.

The Old West Gallery
9615 Dateland
Tempe, AZ 85284
(480)755-1901

Hippie Gypsy
604 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, Arizona, 85281
(480) 858-0400

Plush Vintage Clothing Shop
215 West University Drive, Tempe, Arizona, 85281
(480) 967-9200

Retro Vintage Oversized Frame Fashion Sunglasses – White/Smoke

Great for holiday, prom, bridesmaid, homecoming, evening gown or formal. Striking satin bias-cut gown, fully lined, halter tie and zip back, white chiffon scarf. Junior sizes XS-3X.

For more information click Mod Satin Halter Prom Gown Holiday Party Cocktail Formal Dress Bridesmaid – 3X

This 1950’s straplesss satin formal dress is made of polyester/satin and features boned bodice, hem hits below knee, fully lined, bow detail, matching satin scarf and optional spaghetti straps included, zip back. Reminiscent of what was either worn to the prom or cocktail parties in the 1940s or 1950s this vintage fashion classic will always fit in.

To see more information on this dress and others like it please click on this link 50’s Strapless Satin Formal Holiday Gown – Medium

Here is another in the popular series of books from Schiffer Publishing documenting fashion trends in America. Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalog, Mid-1970s, illustrates a host of memorable styles from the transitional mid-’70s, ranging from bold colors, platform shoes, and flare-leg pants to leisure suits, traditional plaids, and tweed-textured fibers. It is an invaluable resource for fashion designers looking to revive and rework retro styles, for costume designers working to recreate an era, and for collectors trying to document vintage clothing. A visual treasure chest, this book offers almost 400 full-color photographs, with well over a thousand items of clothing, shoes, and accessories pictured, along with detailed descriptions. In addition, the book offers approximate retail values for these items on today’s market.
To see more about this item please click on this link: Fashionable Clothing from the Sears Catalogs: Mid-1970s (Schiffer Book for Collectors and Designers)