The Best Vintage Fashion Shops In Portsmouth

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Danny Hines

20 Jun 2018

If you dream of dressing like Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, or even late 80's Will Smith these spots have got you covered.

Vintage fashion never goes out of style, there’s a certain je ne sais quois that comes with wearing someone’s worn out denim jacket - and brightly coloured sports jackets you wouldn’t be seen dead in during the 90s are now haute couture. It's also a great way to reduce your carbon footprint, recycled clothing rejects the environmental damage and poor working conditions that high street fast fashion is responsible for.

But finding a great vintage spot can be like looking for a needle in a haystack, oftentimes you'll find yourself in a glorified charity shop that seems more like an after-school jumble sale.

Well fear not, because we've done all the hard work for you and found the jewels in the crown of vintage fashion.

Here are the best spots in Pompey for picking up some preloved bargains:

Dress Code

First on the list is Dress Code, a quirky little spot on Albert Road that sells a mishmash of vintage and alternative clothing, records and pop culture trinkets.

Situated in the cultural heart of Southsea for over 20 years, Dress Code is a perfect embodiment of the hip spirit that envelops this part of town. Full of odds and ends that you simply can’t find anywhere else, as well as bags of character, there’s something for everyone here - gifts for punk dads that can’t let go of their halcyon days, all the way down to anime character keychains for students that can’t let go either.

Dead Man’s Glory

The hippest, happeningest (that’s a word, right?) stop for all your vintage fashion requirements. Dead Man’s Glory has all the old-school charm of Dean Martin holding a baby bunny and then some.

The store’s founder Luci has a real eye for vintage fashion. You’ll find quality items from across the entire globe that ooze style and chic, brought together in one of the most eclectic vintage collections that we’ve ever seen. If you’re after something above and beyond the average then Dead Man’s Glory should be top of your list.

Despite specialising in the antique, the store also has their finger on the pulse of the modern era - they are masters of all things social. Catch Dead Man’s Glory on Facebook and Etsy to keep up to date with what’s in-store and even make a cheeky purchase or five.

One Legged Jockey

Not many vintage stores can lay claim to having been featured on the red carpet, in fact we can think of only one - One Legged Jockey. So it might not have been Brad Pitt, but recently Eastenders star Lorraine Stanley (ask your mum) was photographed in an entire outfit purchased from the store at The British Soap Awards.

Aside from its brush with the stars, One Legged Jockey is known citywide as a hotspot for the best of the best in vintage fashion from accessories to outerwear. A wall-to-wall treasure trove of rare and beautiful items, this is another store you definitely shouldn’t be passing by.

Preloved

An independent boutique situated on Palmerston Road, mere moments from Southsea Common, Preloved is anything but a stuffy second-hand shop. The best part? It’s incredibly affordable without skimping on quality.

You’re sure to find something alternative and original whatever your style, Preloved stocks women’s, men’s and children’s clothing that will inspire even the hardest to please amongst you. They even have an online store so you can shop from the comfort of your own home.

And once you've finished shopping, you can head over the road to one of the many surrounding bars for a well deserved Margarita to reward yourself for all that hard work.