Los Angeles BEST THRIFT HUNT - Squaresville - Best Of Los Angeles

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Squaresville

1800 Vermont Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90027

323-669-8464

Ever wonder where all those hipsters find their broken-in cowboy boots and embroidered '70s mini dresses? This city is known for its thrift-store abundance, but at so many shops the only really good stuff is on display in the windows and lacking on the racks. It's different at Squaresville, where the best stuff is inside, although you have to work a bit to find it. If you do some careful perusing, you'll spot all kinds of hidden finds lurking in crowded corners like $45 vintage Frye boots, a $20 vintage suede floppy hat, a party dress for $12. The goods are much cheaper than other picked-over shops that seem stuck with their not-cool-anymore stock. If the best part of being a bargain hunter is the thrill of the hunt, Squaresville makes for a fun and inexpensive way to spend a Saturday afternoon. And because the shop is so generous with their buy-backs — and, well, times is hard — you can often make a killing. 1800 Vermont Ave. (at Franklin Ave.), Los Feliz. (323) 669-8464.

—Linda Immediato

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Heather G

In Squaresville at 1800 Vermont Ave in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, the clothes are all for niche shoppers. If old school classic vintage is your look, this is the place to shop! Also, they have gaudy Halloween costumes out for October - think short, ruffled, 80's prom dresses and metallic electric blue Jazzercise leotards. But, most of the items are classic vintage. They had the label classics. I overheard one lady saying to the salesman "I am a label whore. I love this store." I smiled and walked upstairs to find even more shoes and a lot of classic looks for men. The vests (for men) were great. The shoes and boots selection (for women) was fantastic! I was looking for jewelry, but Squaresville had about 8 rings, but lots of necklaces. This store has lots of good guy clothes for the guy who considers himself Classic Vintage and not stuffy. I found a sweet pair of LAMB slip on shoes, but they didn't fit my foot well :(Overall, Squaresville is a very vintage and stylish store with a sweet staff. It can be a little on the steep side for certain items: Sunnies - $18, Dior Jacket - $200, yet the LAMB shoes were priced at $15! A steal for a LAMB item!! So, keep your eyes peeled and shop all day at Squaresville.If you love to shop for classic items, you will have a blast! See more at http://reviewla.blogspot.com/

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