Swish Vintage

Vintage is a fabulous shop for pieces that no one else is going to have. It’s got all kinds of lovely things, clothes, shoes, furniture and jewellery to name a few. Angela Larson, the owner is a pleasure to talk to and she knows her stuff. I’ve picked up some fabulous pieces there, both for me and my home, and love it. The prices can be a bit high, but you might be buying a one of a kind item, so it’s often worth it.

A beautiful shop in the middle of downtown.
There is always gorgeous jewelry, and only the most authentic vintage fashions and housewares… items are all handpicked from estate sales and the like.
Staff are perfectly lovely and always supremely helpful. I wish I lived closer that I could visit more often…

This place is a little hidden gem. It doesn’t stand out so it is really easy to walk past it on the street.
The shop is small. So it’s a bit tight and crowded. Take you time here. It is full of treasures. The staff are always friendly and the owner is very knowledgable. So if there is something you are looking for just ask!
Some prices are a bit high but I find usually stores like this are. It’s not a thrift store, they source quality vintage items.

After a horrible experience at Artworks I wasn’t exactly thrilled at the thought of visiting another downtown specialty shop but Swish managed to warm my heart much like the who’s of Whoville did for the Grinch at Christmas time.
The lady working the front counter was super friendly and after I explained to her that I had walked past the store a million times but had never actually stopped in she proceeded to tell me about the store and what types of inventory they had. I have to say for such a small store they have certainly managed to get a healthy inventory of clothing, furniture, jewellery, dishes, etc.
I was pretty interested in what looked like an old school barbie doll but alas she was quite expensive so I settled on a stick pin that to my delight looked exactly like one I remember my mom having that she used to let me wear when I was young. Vintage isn’t for everybody and I think you have to be a committed collector to really understand the value of the items and how they come up with the prices for them that they do. However if you love the styles and it’s something that really interests you then I strongly encourage you to check out Swish to satisfy your vintage cravings.

After reading some of the great reviews here I was really excited to check out Swish. I’m not a huge vintage store fan usually because the stuff really isn’t that awesome and I usually find them way too crowded and sure enough Swish was exactly that. I found really there wasn’t anything clothing wise much more special than you can find at Value Village just here it is way more pricier. I did find this very cool wedding dress from the 50’s and thought it would be amazing to add to my collection for photo shoots however when I inquired about the price not only was it crazy expensive but the zipper was completely broken and would have to be replaced (according to the owner someone tried it on who shouldn’t have). I can understand that happening but in that case I don’t think it is fair to ask top dollar as I have seen gorgeous dresses similar on Etsy and other online sites for way less with no repairs needed.
Maybe I have too high of expectations from vintage shops after experiencing very cool ones in Boston but I wouldn’t waste much time checking this place out.

This adorable vintage shop is right downtown, but if you didn’t know it was there, you could almost pass by without noticing it.
It was kind of awkward when I walked in. There was a film crew inside shooting some images of different items and I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to be inside the shop or not. The owner waved me, but I wasn’t allowed to move past the crew until they were done.
There were some really pretty skirts in here, but most of the clothes were nothing special. There was a small bin of free stuff, but A) nothing good ever comes out of a bin of free stuff, and B) it was really difficult to sift through.
I do like vintage, and the accessories were pretty sweet, so all in all this spot’s a ³⁄₅.

Swish is a cute little vintage shop located just across from the downtown YMCA gym and close to City Centre. It’s a stone’s throw away from the office for me, so I occasionally like to wander in and peruse the latest knick-​knacks.
The shop is a treasure-​trove of feminine vintage finds: jewelry, shoes, clothing, furniture, handbags, housewares and lots more. And hats — oh my goodness, the hats (I kinda have a thing for hats)! The wall behind the till is a beautiful display of hats, the kind that are perfect for Sunday church or special occasions like that. I don’t go to church but if I did, I would totally wear one of these headpieces!
I always see a few items that remind me of my childhood and make me smile. Walking through this shop is kind of like walking down memory lane and hunting through someone’s yard sale at the same time :)
Another favorite thing of mine here is the collection of cooking aprons — simple cotton ones, frilly organza ones, and in all kinds of different prints. So pretty! I’ve resisted buying one so far, but no more … they’re just do darn cute!
And vintage Chanel coats and dresses … I’m pretty sure I saw a pair of vintage Manolo Blahniks one day too … need I say more?

I spent a delightful bit of my lunch hour today wandering through this chic little antique store downtown. I admit that I definitely want to go back and linger some more over the diverse antiquities.
Amidst all the memorabilia I discovered memories of my own childhood (dare I date myself and say that I remember several items from the late 70s?) that I reminisced about with the co-​worker I dragged with me into the store. The quaint little shop had everything from furniture to pictures to lighting to clothing to accessories and so on (and I did see something that I will go back and purchase for my Asian collection).
I had the absolute pleasure of meeting Angela Larson, the owner of Swish. And she fits the charming image of the store’s slogan: Vintage Finds for Your Sassy Self. Ms. Larson informed me that she gets ‘new’ stock in everyday. I daresay you might wish to rush on over and find that vintage item for your sassy self today.