If vintage is your thing, you do not have to look far in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, where you will find one-of-a-kind cowboy boots, rare designer finds. From a local to a visitor, these slow-hand-shopped vintage shops offer one of the mission’s unique pieces and shopping experiences. If you are looking for places to buy vintage, here is your guide to the best vintage stores in the Big D.
AAVintedge
Location: Dallas
Caitlin Brax is known as the ‘denim whisperer’ and works in her magic at AAVintedge. Brax knows clothes because he carefully selects Levi’s, Gloria Vanderbilt, and Wrangler jeans that fit every shop.
Dolly Python
Location: Dallas
From vintage clothing to curiosities, this is a vintage wonderland that’s a little bit quirky. The first half of the store is easy to shop in, as it’s organized by era and size, both for women and men. The racks of vintage apparel contain quirky treasures, like taxidermy, velvet Elvis paintings, and cowboy boots.
Les Muses
Location: Denton
The modest shop, tucked in Denton’s seldom bustling town square, is one of the few places specializing in vintage pieces that scream the genteel glamour of old Hollywood. The store carries timeless picks for prime peplum suit fans and 1980s Victor Costa gowns for lovers of all things femme fatale. There are accessories everywhere to make every outfit completely polished.
Nylo Wool
Location: Dallas
If you like Western wear, Nylo Wool is your destination. The store, founded by Daniel Brown in 2019, features vintage H Bar C pearl snap shirts, patched overalls from the 1940s, and plaid and flannel that scream true cowboy style.
Rare Heart Vintage
Location: Bishop Arts, Dallas
Katie White, founder of Rare Heart Vintage, has an eye for putting together prairie chic meets biker-edge outfits. Prairie skirts paired with a vintage Harley Davidson tee or delicate lace-up dresses with Gunne Sax frocks come to mind. Rare Heart Vintage is also uncommonly tied to Brass Tacks Barber Shop, owned by White’s husband, so it’s a hot spot for vintage dwellers and style hounds.
Studio 74
Location: Fort Worth
Laura Simmons traded in her law enforcement uniform for the eye-popping world of vintage fashion, and Studio 74 manifests her wild tastes. Irish Amber has carefully specialized in western-inspired attire, replete with embroidered rodeo uniforms, fringe galore, and work-to-ballroom-ready dresses.
Vintage Martini
Location: Carrollton
Vintage Martini has been a staple since 1999 and the ultimate place for vintage shopping. The shop is filled with garments dating from the 1800s onward, including a consignment section with sought-after items from labels like Chanel and Hermès and a neighboring men’s store. Whether you are looking for historical couture or modern designer finds, Vintage Martini has what you want.
Why Dallas/Fort Worth Vintage Shopping Is Special
It is Cowboys boots and turquoise jewelry. To be fair, they’re both must-haves, but there’s so much more to Dallas/Fort Worth than the stereotypes indicate. It’s a fashion city with roots in hosting the first Neiman Marcus and a strong art and design scene. These vintage stores ooze a Texan sense of the blend of authentic Texan influences with global touches.
Denim classics, couture gowns, fringe-covered rodeo wear, and everything in between, Dallas Fort Worth has a garment that will say exactly if you need to find some vintage havens to add to your itinerary and track down treasures that will make your wardrobe really stand out from the rest.
Sophia Walker is a fashion journalist who reports on the latest trends, events, and industry news, keeping readers informed about the dynamic world of fashion.
