NASHCO PHOTO Dress Like a Local Find vintage, sporty and made-here styles in dozens of independent boutiques. If you haven’t already heard, Oregon doesn’t have sales tax. That’s as good a reason as any to splurge a little, right? The diverse retail scene could keep spirited shoppers on the prowl for days. But to get the quintessentially Portland look — a casual, playful take on Western and athletic styles — you’ll want to explore the city’s alluring mixture of vintage shops, fashion-forward boutiques and storefronts dedicated to handcrafted goods. Here are a few favorite outfitters that line racks with everything from one-of-a-kind consignment finds to budding contemporary designers. VINTAGE GOODS Portland’s fondness for vintage verges on obsession. The city has nearly 50 vintage retailers, each catering to a wide array of styles. Whether you seek a 1920s flapper gown, a “Mad Men”-style suit or a Pendleton button-up, there’s a good chance you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for at one of these fine purveyors of garb from bygone eras. A good bet for styles that scream local is Red Light Clothing Exchange (3590 SE Hawthorne Blvd.), a thrifty store that fills two huge rooms with everything from sequined dresses to smells-like-teen-spirit flannel. Just a few blocks away, House of Vintage (3315 SE Hawthorne Blvd.) has an overwhelming selection of secondhand goods from more than 60 independent dealers in 13,000 square feet of retail space. If you seek fancier attire, a number of Portland’s vintage boutiques cater to more refined tastes. Visiting celebrities frequent Xtabay Vintage (2515 SE Clinton St.), the go-to spot for one-of-a-kind party dresses and glamorous accessories. And don’t forget to visit Hollywood Vintage (2757 NE Pacific St.) and browse the impressive selection of vintage eyewear; with more than 1,000 frames from the ’20s onward, you’ll certainly find something to complete that dandy outfit. House of Vintage Jewelry, Minerals, Crystals & Fossils We Will Rock You! 333 SW Taylor #150 (503) 228-6998 www.fossilcartel.com THE FOSSIL CARTEL Angel Aura Quartz 1022 NW Lovejoy St. Portland, OR 97209 alchemyjeweler.com | (503) 227-8373 32 PortlandUncovered.com
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