Lost and Found Vintage

One of my FAVORITE vintage shops ! I have 3 of the best old fashioned rings and I’m in love

A great little gem located in the Royal Oak area. I think it’s the perfect fit for Royal Oak. This vintage shop is a little different from the others that I remember seeing.
First off: they are fairly priced. You can walk out with some really great pieces like a couple of bracelets, dresses, sweater and a jacket for under $ 100 if you want. It’s not your typical over priced vintage shop that jacks up all of the prices for who knows why. I mean, you will definitely find some things that are steeply priced.
Second: their jewelry selection is amazing! And all of it is unique. They sell local pieces and I believe the owner even makes some pieces and sells them if I’m not mistaken.
Third: the employees are actually friendly and talk to you. And they keep this place very organzied!
Maybe I’m just used to snobby San Diego shops, but I think this place is great and better than most.

I have died and gone to vintage heaven. This place is a goldmine for thrifters with an eye and appreciation for clothing from only the most stylish decades (50’s — 80’s).
Prices can be steep, but if you truly love vintage, you will find that they are pretty reasonable seeing as the garments are always in great shape.
I score big EVERY time i come here and the women who run the shop are always so friendly and bubbly — a big plus.
Don’t skip this place, from the overall atmosphere and décor of this store, even if you leave empty handed you have left with inspiration!

wow. Lost and Found Vintage is my new favorite place! It’s expertly curated and filled with amazing goodies for men and women in a great variety of sizes. They had tons of amazing worn in levi’s and red wing boots, beautiful wool pea coats and lots of awesome plaid flannels. I happened to stop in while passing through Royal Oak and am so glad I did. I will definitely be back soon. One thing I’m wondering is if they ever carry home goods — would love it if they did. I can’t wait to bring friends visiting from new york here sometime.

Beautifully curated collection. Super friendly and helpful staff. After just having had a miserable experience at American Apparel across the street, popping into Lost and Found Vintage was like stumbling into an oasis. Everything is well-​organized and in great condition. Found a gold, spaghetti-​strapped number and a matching brooch that will follow me to fun events for the rest of the summer. Can’t wait to come back!

This place is amazing. They have an awesome selection from all eras and are very appropriately priced. The staff is also super helpful. My favorite vintage store, hands down!

Do they have all the stuff my mother took to the rummage sale, maybe not but they have other stuff that can fill that void;miss that quality 1950’s apparel,? They can fix that Jones! Come on in and get happy!

A nice selection of women’s and men’s vintage clothing and accessories. Lots of hats, purses and jewelry! The store has an airy open feel and the staff is friendly but not too clingy :) There is also a vinyl record store next door too!

I used to shop here back in college when it was at the old location on 11 mile. The prices seemed more affordable back then and the overall attitude of the store used to be a bit more welcoming.
Yes, they still have a great collection of vintage clothing and accessories but the attitudes of the employees make me never want to return here, just out of principle. I won’t elaborate, because I think you know what I mean, but the various times I’ve been here in the last few years the girls were just straight-​up unfriendly and rude with an annoying holier-​than-​thou attitude. They even laughed in a woman’s face who asked if she could pay with a check. Super unprofessional and it doesn’t seem like they care at all about their local «everyday» customers. This, coupled with the high prices, is why I won’t shop here anymore.
I just have to add that Mother Fletcher’s in Ferndale has way better prices and so much more character, not to mention lovely employees. Regeneration also has a small but great vintage section that is super affordable. Shop elsewhere and support a business that cares about and respects their customers.

The short edition: The most affordable, funky, fun, treasure trove-​vintage store you will ever find in the metro-​Detroit area
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The detailed edition: Lost and Found Vintage is by far one of my favorite stores. Ever. From the moment I stepped inside I KNEW that every time I would leave with a new piece. There is a heavy focus in the store on the 60’s and 70’s, a hearty menswear section, and plenty of accessories to dress one’s self up for any occasion.
But if your heart belongs to the 40’s and 50’s like mine does, you are in luck. Not only does L&F carry a hearty stock of these gems (dresses, suits, shirts, skirts, shoes, accessories, etc.) but they are all priced MARVELOUSLY.
I have to HEARTILY DISAGREE with any of the posts beneath mine who say this store is «too expensive». Have you ever shopped for vintage before from a VINTAGE store? There is a big difference between VINTAGE and THRIFT stores my friends; the amount of time and energy it takes to maintain a true vintage shop, find the pieces (via open markets, estate sales, or trips around the country in the style of American Pickers), clean the pieces, and finally put them out for sale – THAT is why it takes work and yes, these pieces aren’t thrift store cheap, but that is because of Q.U.A.L.I.T.Y!
The only thing that competes with the awesomeness of the prices are the amazing managers and full-​time staff of the store. They are true lovers of vintage and would give you the shirt off their backs if they could. Need a special something or having trouble? ASK THEM ANYTHING! They are more than happy to assist you even if you need a 1950’s bikini in the dead of winter.
That being said, as a true lover of vintage and the vintage store experience myself, there is nothing left to say except if you haven’t been… why aren’t you already on your way over?

I was in Detroit for long weekend & my bf had to stop at Burn Rubber Sneaker Boutique & as we were driving by I spotted this gem & we HAD to go in & I’m so glad we did!
If you love vintage you will fall in love with this store. They have lots of cool jewelry, a women’s sections & also a men’s section just as large. I loved that their pieces have the era they are from (60’s, 70’s, etc) written on the tag.
I wish this store was in my hometown, next time I’m in Detroit this place will be one of my first stops!

Cute store, interesting selection, however everything’s overpriced (even for vintage standards) and the staff are always rude. I always have a more enjoyable time browsing and spending my money elsewhere.

This vintage shop has something for everyone! My favorite thing about it is that every item besides jewelry gives the decade it is coming from. All items are in great shape and shows that the owner and buyers don’t just allow anything into their store. Oh and how did I forget?! The prices are very fair!
I have been to my fair share of vintage shops and this one is definitely my favorite. I never leave empty handed :)

This store was stumbled upon while looking for odds and ends for my house. As soon as I walked in, I knew that I had came across something great. From clothing to housewares, this place has it. The staff is polite, willing to talk to you, and work with you.

love this place! they have a much bigger selection than it looks like at first glance. the clothes here cover a really wide range of styles and i love that each tag has the decade it’s from on it. the prices are really reasonable — i got a beautiful shirtdress for twenty-​four dollars (because they were having a sale with a percentage off a certain color tag) and a a pair of awesome pants for sixteen (regular price). these are deals people! also, i like that not everything is really costume-​ish. you can get some weird stuff here, but mostly i found it to be all very wearable and stylish.
everyone who works here is really nice and friendly and helpful. they also have a really big men’s section but i didn’t really get a chance to scope it out. there are a bunch of stores on this street really close to each other and i visited all of them, and none of them have as good of a selection or prices. i’m counting down the days until i can come back!

It’s so cute, they have really, really nice stuff laid out perfectly. And it really is nice stuff– everything is high quality and nothing feels like it’s going to fall apart. It’s not cheap, but worth it because A) you’e supporting a local business and B) it’s a well-​run local business with really nice vintage clothing, shoes and accessories.
The best thing, however, is the staff. They are all incredibly friendly, eager to learn your name and what exactly you are looking for. One girl, Amanda, spent a half hour with me, picking out things that looked like they would fit well with my personal preferences and body type. When the fitting rooms were full, she set my things aside and came and found me when one opened up.
It’s a great place.

I absolutely LOVE this place-​I never leave here without buying something. I came here this time with the intent to buy a somewhat bridesmaid dress for a commitment ceremony that I am in a couple weeks from now. The gal (Anna), super fabulous person. She asked if I was looking for something in particular and volunteered to help with the search. She whipped out numerous dresses for me to try on and offered a valued opinion on the dresses I was leaning towards. I found THE one and she was instrumental in that. Inexpensive and just plain fun to browse through the racks. Thank you Anna, you made my day!

I wish I knew what the secret of Lost and Found Vintage is. Or vintage shopping in general, to be honest. I need the cast of Portlandia and Zooey Deschanel to gently take me by the arm, my vintage fairy oddball-​mothers, and whisk me through the aisles on an instructive journey that leaves me the belle of the everyday ball.
Maybe that’s the problem: I need clothes to wear on a regular basis instead of ‘sometimes outfits’ made of tufted chenille, satin, and a crinoline. I don’t find many pieces here that work into my everyday wardrobe, either for work or for play. The other strike against me are my proportions, too tall for most eras and built on a curvier frame than earlier periods accommodated. I have more luck with modern takes on vintage, like the Stop Staring brand, than actual brands from the day. I’ll defy this for any Christian Dior or YSL dress from the day though.
Lost and Found is a whirlwind of pale colours, cowboy boots, and cute twin-​sets superimposed over whimsical designs and happy, slender people in adorable dresses. Size 0 – 8 functions great in here, though I think it helps to be slim hipped and modest in proportion for most dresses. It’s definitely a stop for a cocktail dress or a special occasion outfit, since many of the frothy concoctions beg for a fresh night on the town. I found one too many items straight from the 70s which resemble and probably are nightgowns (they were interchangeable), but that’s preferential taste.
Clothes are clean, elegant, and will definitely put a dent in your wallet for the privilege of something very few others will possess in their closet. They aren’t unreasonable, but the vintage market can be so topsy turvy for costs. I was disappointed most of the shoes seemed to be in sizes 6 – 7.5, hardly anything larger than a 9, but maybe they get snapped up super quick. The boot selection is impressively wide. Accessories are a dime a dozen, adorable, and a major selling point. They have something at most price points, though serious damage happens for complete outfits.
What appeals most are the abundance of colours and textures like nothing in TJ Maxx, the mall, or typical apparel stores. Shirts, skirts, dresses, and pants are represented in abundance, most with a definite feminine slant.
My extra star here comes from their gorgeous collection of well-​priced accessories. Come in for the vintage clothes, stay for the jewelry. Cocktail rings, fanciful necklaces, and charming pins are all sumptuously displayed, and definitely catch my eye every time I come in.

I didn’t think I would be allowed into Lost and Found, because I am not hip or cool or any other such adjective.
I did make it inside, and I was very impressed. First of all, there was 70s mood music playing in the background, which made me feel like I was in a Boogie Nights sort of movie… well almost.
I found a really nice tie I ended up wearing to a party that very night. And also a blazer which fit like a glove, a very old glove. The prices were quite decent.
I probably am not going to become a vintage regular, but for someone who really hates shopping, I found shopping here pretty fun!

There is A LOT of polyester here! No joke! Definitely a bona fide retro store in that aspect. I personally would love to see more cotton or fabrics that don’t make me smell like an acrid slab of meat at the end of the day but that’s just me.
That aside, there are some good finds here! Aaaand they’re not horrifically overpriced like most ‘vintage stores.‘
Women’s wear on the top floor, men’s on the bottom. Dressing rooms are on the bottom as well. No bathroom inside (but you can go across the street to Five15 — free wifi there, too).
On the women’s floor there are mostly dresses in ALL sizes — also some skirts and two-​piece suits, sweaters and shirts. What I like most is that the sections are divided into type of garb and COLOR, not size. This really helps me since I am the queen of black and grey. Narrows down my choices. Besides, sizes vary too much to rely on numbers anyway.
There are also some fur coats on the second floor — if you’re going to buy fur, for goodness sake buy it used! Keep the garment alive and wear it for all its worth. That’s my take on it, anyway. Then at least you’re not supporting the industry.
But what I really love? The great collection of women’s ‘40s and ‘60s styled hats — their selection ebbs and flows but I find this to be the most impressive part of the store.
On the entry-​level floor there is a sizable selection of vintage-​y belt buckles, jewelry, postcards, and the like. Fun to poke around in and particularly good for gifts.
The men’s floor has so much flannel you’ll think you walked into a lumber jack outfitters! Also has lots of t-​shirts. And a whole room dedicated to military garb with some seriously nice coats. From what I noticed, mostly larger sizes here — not much heroin-​chic.
The women working here are remarkably outgoing and friendly, especially considering that this is a vintage shop (a genre of stores infamous for fashionista clerks who just don’t give a damn about much of anything except proving their superiority).
The friendly staff might also account for the cross-​section of shoppers. From the elderly, to middle-​aged, to young bloods — from hipsters to Americana — lots of people browse about.
And if you finish browsing before your company does, there is a comfy bench (and I think sofa on the other side?) where you can rest your weary butt. Er, head. Feet. And back.
Overall not a lot of clothing in my style — more ‘70s hippy inspired or scrunch-​wasted summer dresses (hence I would rate it three stars). But any time I’m in the area I have to pop in and rummage. Good mellow atmosphere without pretense and great knick-​knacks (and for this I lean toward four stars).