Sustainable & stylish vintage clothing stores to check out in Calgary

It’s no secret that there are too many clothes on earth. In fact, there’s enough clothing on the planet right now to clothe six generations, and the crazy part is that those numbers are only going to keep growing thanks to the rapidly increasing popularity of fast fashion brands.

Buying secondhand is a great way to lessen your environmental impact, and as a bonus, you can end up with unique and enviable pieces. When someone asks where you purchased that, you can say, “Oh this? It’s vintage.”

If you’re looking to spruce up your wardrobe, hit up one of these seven vintage clothing shops in Calgary. You just might find the perfect piece!

HG Vintage

Here’s a fact that’ll make you feel old: Vintage is classified as anything older than 20 years, which means that your favourite trends from the early 2000s are now donning the racks at stores like HG Vintage. Shop Disney T-shirts and crewnecks, reworked crop tops, oversized varsity jackets, and more.

Where: 720 17 Ave SW, Calgary
Instagram: @hgvintage

Hello Vintage

All the cool guys and gals are shopping at Hello Vintage in Inglewood, whose clothing racks are flush with quirky T-shirts, retro winterwear, and wardrobe staples. Plus, sister store Crybaby Vintage Dress Shop just opened upstairs and boasts an incredible curated collection of one-of-a-kind vintage dresses. Because who wants to show up to the function in the same black dress as everyone else?

Where: 1228 9 Ave SE, Calgary
Instagram: @hellovintage_yyc and @crybabyvintage_yyc

Wild Rabbit Vintage

At Wild Rabbit Vintage, everything is collected, curated, and handmade with sustainability in mind. Described online as “Canadiana, romantic prairie, cottage, wander, lust vintage with a touch of mountain grit” the curated collections host local vendors with men’s, women’s and gender-inclusive pieces from a variety of local vendors.

Where: 112 535 8th Ave SE, Calgary
Instagram: @wildrabbitvintage

Roadrunner Vintage

This store on Macleod Trail isn’t just vintage; it’s Western vintage. We’re talking tasselled jackets, classic denim, and boots made to withstand the test of time. With new stock every week, you won’t just be the best-dressed person at Stampede — you’ll be a fashion icon year-round.

Where: 1006 Macleod Tr SE, Calgary
Instagram: @roadrunnervntg

Change is Good

At Change is Good, second-hand is synonymous with second chances. This curated store is a proud social enterprise owned and operated by The Calgary Dream Centre, an organization that works with people facing homelessness and addiction, and 100% of profits go to its life-changing programs.

Where: 1317 9 Ave SE, Calgary
Instagram: @changeisgoodyyc

Worn Studio

Worn Studio provides Calgary shoppers with pre-loved vintage pieces and contemporary styles, with a focus on sustainability, high quality, and fair pricing. And, if you need a hand finding your perfect style and building a functional wardrobe, they also offer styling, shopping, and makeover services.

Where: 915 9 Ave SE, Calgary
Instagram: @worn__studio

Prairie Bazaar

Down the stairs at Tigerstedt & Friends lies Prairie Bazaar, a trove of whimsical vintage clothing for all occasions. Seriously — I’ve purchased a winter jacket, a stampede top, a work blouse, and a holiday dress from them over the years. It’s a good thing I live across town because I spend money every time I enter that treasure trove of a store.

Where: 918 Centre St N, Calgary
Instagram: @prairiebazaar

Get ready to shop ‘til you drop at these fantastic vintage stores. Side effects may include: countless inquiries of, “Where did you get that?”

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