Ready to update your wardrobe + elevate your personal style? Instead of shopping retail in a big, cavernous mall, opt to spend time (and coin) at a secondhand or vintage store.

From fenton bowls to Y2K Disney sweaters, here's everything you need to know about shopping second hand in San Antonio.

The perks

First, it's eco-friendly — meaning you are lengthening the “life” of an article of clothing.
Second, there are higher chances of finding unique pieces that’ll help you stand out from your peers.
Third, you’d be directly supporting local businesses.

For the collector of sorts

Sol Tree Pop-Up Market | Southtown Vinyl, 1112 S. Saint Mary's St. | First Friday and Second Saturday monthly | Here you'll be able to find unique vintage clothes, browse local artwork, grab some food, and sift through records.

GG's Emporium | 1716 Blanco Rd. | Monday-Sunday | Discover an array of vintage toys, collectibles, comics, VHS tapes, and props.

Helotes Creek Studio | 1420 S. Alamo St. Ste., 103 | Daily | Add to your home decor with a selection of artwork from local creatives.

Armadillo Antiques | 7243 Blanco Rd. | Daily | Beef up your home decor with vintage furniture finds and more. This is a great place if you're looking for antique lamps.

San Antonio Furniture Finders | 1805 Blanco Rd. | Daily + by appointment | Browse through mid-century furniture like clocks, tables, chairs, and desks to add a personal touch to your home.

Urban Goods | Multiple locations | Scroll through its Instagram page to find mid-century finds that'll be sure to spruce up your living space.

The fashionista destinations

Sundown Vintage | Locations vary | This pop-up store offers classic finds for both casual and formal wear. Pro tip: Keep an eye on its Instagram for the next market location.

House of Trends Co. | 1512 Fredericksburg Rd. | Tuesday-Saturday | One of Newsletter Editor Nicholas' favorite shops, the house carries a wide range of men + women clothing. If you stop by, tell Josh + Jared that Nick sent ya.

MINT Vintage | The Junction Antiques, 1704 Blanco Rd. | Daily | Find groovy accessories perfect for tying together an outfit + browse the selection of colorful home decor.

Pay a visit to Abandoned Apparel whose collection includes Y2K graphic t-shirts. | Photo by Abandoned Apparel

Abandoned Apparel | 5509 San Pedro Ave. | Monday-Saturday | Newsletter Editor Nicholas found this store along the SATX Vintage Crawl route. Here, he picked up a Nike + Mini Cooper tee — they've been in his outfit rotation quite frequently.

Divine Sunshine | Blue Star Art Complex, 1420 S. Alamo St. | Tuesday-Sunday | Explore fashion through the decades at this vintage shop selling clothes, home decor, jewelry, and stickers.

This pretty-in-pink store caries handmade jewelry, vintage dresses, handbags, perfume and a variety of hats. | Photo by Mia Belle, styled by Kristina Uriegas-Reyes (owner of Hello Tallulah), featuring model Meghan Matsumura

Hello Tallulah | 1912 Fredericksburg Rd. | Wednesday-Sunday | Good things come in pink. Shop a specially curated collection of vintage clothing pieces from the 1950s to 1970s. Fun fact: "RuPaul's Drag Race" season six winner, Bianca Del Rio, has visited this store twice while stopping the Alamo City.

The Thrift Thru | 2021 San Pedro Ave., Suite #1 | Monday-Sunday | Shop a curated selection of vintage + second hand finds from the 1960s to today.

Pink Dreams Vintage | 726 Fredericksburg Rd. | Wednesday-Sunday | Get lost in this treasure trove of all things clothing, accessories, vintage tech, and decor.

When shopping at House of Trends, make sure to check in the front of the store for its discount bin full of clothes. | Photo by House of Trends

Sip and shop

The Junction Antiques | 1704 Blanco Rd. | Open daily | Standing in the Beacon Hill neighborhood, lies this antique store along Blanco where you'll find hidden gems and collectibles. Newsletter Editor Nicholas could get lost in this store for hours.

Grey Moon Vintage | 2202 Broadway | Thursday-Sunday | Located in the Broadway News Park, you can get quite a bit of shopping here by supporting local businesses such as Mila Coffee, Curiosity Corner, and The Red Cat.

La Segunda Bartique & Gallery | 1302 South St. Mary's | Wednesday-Sunday | Order a drink from the bar and browse this two-floor store to find hidden treasures in Southtown.

R+R Collective Co. | 1010 S. Flores St. Ste., 123 | Tuesday- Sunday | Browse this mixed concept store if you're looking for fashion, jewelry, and skincare while sipping coffee or tea.

Do you have a favorite vintage store in the Alamo City? Let us know.