Haley Pelton’s airy, minimalist showroom is appointment-only, which is for the better, because you’ll want the racks of vintage YSL dresses, trench coats from France and kaleidoscopic silk blouses – and Pelton’s genius eye for styling – all to yourself. Read More »
2930 East Jasper Street, studio 312, Philadelphia, PA | 267-970-2960 | Website
One part ladylike sophistication (tailored silk jackets), two parts dreamy romanticism (ruffled frocks galore) and a dash of boho-cool (fringed shawls from the ’30s) make up this tidy vintage boutique on Manayunk’s main drag. Don’t miss the home selection, either; it’s brimming with Persian rugs, paper goods and darling jar candles. Read More »
4390 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA | 678-641-3095 | Website
The carefully pared-down selection is organized by style (bohemian, rocker, minimalist), so you never have to hunt here. Also worth a perusal: the shop's impressive selection of handmade lifestyle goods, including ceramics, art, bags, and handwoven Turkish towels and robes designed in the back of the shop. Read More »
47 North 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-756-4802 | Website
It's got limited hours, many garments are encased in plastic, and there isn't much priced under $100. Which makes finding treasures from some of the most iconic names in fashion (Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, Dior), plucked from the closets of the most famous people in the world (Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston), all the more special. Read More »
111 South 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215-625-4999 | Website