Good Stuff Cheap GuideVintage Clothing

Gadabout

  • 1300 Queen St. E. (at Alton Ave.) View on map »
  • 416-463-1254
A veritable museum, this shop stocks clothes that call to mind everyone from Judy Garland to a young Mick Jagger, with the odd piece of vintage Victoriana thrown in. Gems include an Edwardian white cotton lace blouse with a high neck ($125), 1920s silk stockings ($18–$65) in their original packaging, and ’40s Bettie Page pumps ($75–$120). Arrive at a party in a little black cocktail dress from the 1940s (starting at $65) or a full-skirted ’50s prom dress (from $75). Less pricey items include ’60s and ’70s printed cotton dresses (from $55) and beaded cashmere sweaters ($75). Purse options go from alligator (starting at $85) to beaded clutches ($75–$225).
Hours:
M–Sa 11:30–6:30, Su 11:30–5
Location
  • map marker #1
    1300 Queen St. E. (at Alton Ave.)
  • 416-463-1254

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