Although vintage clothing stores are usually a bit pricier than thrift shops when it comes to second hand clothing, they usually more than make up for it in terms of quality and selectiveness, as you won't have to sift through nearly as many clothes before you find something you like, and you are much more likely to find something unique. If shopping for retro clothes is your thing, then a trip to Atlanta could well be a good move. In particular, the Little Five Points district has quite a high concentration of high quality, unique vintage clothing stores, but there are a few good ones outside of this area too. Why not give these a whirl next time you're in town:

Stefan's: Situated in the heart of the Little Five Points district, Stefan's is the oldest retro clothing specialist in Atlanta. Although there are many larger vintage clothing shops around, few can match Stefan's for the sheer concentration of funky clothes and groovy accessories. They have all sorts of groovy vintage clothes, hats, shoes, bags, and sunglasses for men and women, and have the unique distinction of having a range of funky old-fashioned aprons in stock at any given time. It's not as cheap as some of the bigger thrift stores, but the overall high quality and diversity more than makes up for it.

Clothing Warehouse: If you have a lot of time on your hands, and an insatiable hunger for vintage clothes, Clothing Warehouse, in Little Five Points, could be just the place for you. The store is laid out like a giant rainbow, with huge amounts of retro clothing arranged by order of colour, so a bargain hunter is sure to find what they want in here somewhere, although it might take a while to sift through everything! Men and women are equally catered for, with a particularly wide selection of women's dresses and cowboy boots for both genders.

Lucky Exchange: There are two Lucky Exchange shops in Atlanta, one in Ponce de Leon in Midtown and one in Moreland, near East Atlanta. These are quite like thrift stores in that you may have to sift through a lot of less desirable 90s gear to get to the good stuff, although, the ease of parking, relaxed setting, and lower than average prices make it well worth a visit. You can even get away with a doing a bit of bargaining if you can pluck up the courage!

Psycho Sisters: There are three Psycho Sisters shops in Atlanta catering for the clothing needs of hard-rocking youths wherever they may be. If you're looking for a costume, particularly for a Halloween costume, then Psycho Sisters could be just the place to begin your search, although there are plenty of bargains to be had on day to day clothing for the rebellious teen in all of us!