I adore the 1950’s vintage style dresses. They hide a lot of sins, accentuate boobs and bums and are simply timeless.
So where can you buy vintage, gothic, burlesque and alternative clothing in Australia? We’ve got all the good ones right here! So you can shop from your mobile!
Atomic Cherry
It has the day-to-day women’s and menswear that epitomizes the 1950’s. It also has punk and goth clothing! Make sure you tell Carolyn I sent you!
Best Part: The 50’s style dresses and the men’s black t-shirts!
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill is an iconic Australian fashion label with an ever-evolving yet instantly recognizable style. Very vintage.
Current Promotions:
- Sign up to their newsletter for a chance to win a $250 Alannah Hill Voucher (one winner selected per month)
- Offers both Afterpay and Zip Pay
- Check out their Mid Season Sale with up to 50% off whilst stocks last
ModCloth
Modcloth is a US site but ships worldwide and quite often they have free postage specials – even international postage. They have loads of super-cute outfits – and a HUGE range – you could spend months looking through their website. I buy quite a lot of my wardrobe from Modcloth as they are super affordable and they fit really well.
Current Promotions:
- 15% off your first order, plus free ground shipping.* *Free ground shipping for contiguous U.S. only. At ModCloth!
- Beach Promo – Summer is Coming 25% off Curated List at ModCloth. Valid 5/5 – 5/7
Kitten D’Amour
So very French, and so very retro vintage. You’ll find stores all over Australia and they also have an online store. Great shoes and very very girly dresses.
Velvet Vixen
Has retro, rockabilly, and vintage-inspired women’s fashion and home wares. They are located in Sydney West NSW and have some of the biggest retro brands.
Pinup Empire Clothing
- Shop Location: Caringbah, NSW
They offer a free gift when you make your first purchase and sign up to their newsletter.
Lady Vintage
Lady Vintage is a UK based rockabilly and vintage clothing store that ships internationally. All the clothing is made in England from quality fabrics.
- Ships internationally.
- Caters to sizes 8 – 32
- Free shipping to Australia on orders over $220 (all taxes and duties included)
Punk My Babe
It has punk, gothic and vintage styled clothing.
Burlesque Baby
It is based in Western Australia and has beautiful dresses that accentuate the female form.
Lindy Bop
Lindy Bop has some super cute and colourful outfits that are classy enough to wear to a wedding. I just put in an order on a few tops and can’t wait for them to arrive!
Bonsai Kitten
Bonsai Kitten is retro and pin up inspired clothing and underwear for the modern gal who loves a cherry twist of vintage.
Cherry Bomb
Australian designed vintage reproduction and rockabilly clothing, made for the modern dame.
Cherry Pinup Shoes
Your specialist in Rockabilly & Vintage style shoes in Australia! Pinup Couture, Banned Apparel, I Love Billy. Buy Now, Pay Later with AfterPay & ZipPay!
Dangerfield
Dangerfield is a Melbourne born and bred label, infusing guys and dolls in Australia and abroad with an edgy Rock n Roll style!
Desvalido
Desvalido Australia – Lingerie and sleepwear made with love in Newcastle, shop our signature silk French knickers, lace bralettes and more now with AfterPay!
El Rodeo
One woman shop inspired by old school bikers, heavy metal, nature, & rock ‘n’ roll. Based in Sydney, Australia. Handmade and sweatshop free!
Gothic Footwear Australia
Local AU Online store for alternative footwear: Formal, Bridal, Evening, Exotic Dancers, Pleaser, Demonia, Goth and Rock styles for men and women in Australia.
Kitty Delux
Purveyor of fabulous fashion for curvy gals and guys.
Koffin Klothing
Clothing and accessories for the strange and unusual.
Tattooed Zombie
Rockabilly, Pinup & 50s Inspired ladies clothing and fashion accessories.
That Shop
That Shop offers modern women, 50’s, vintage inspired, retro labels like Collectif, Retrospec’d, Pinup, Hell Bunny, Miss Candyfloss & The Pretty Dress Company!
Retrostar
Established in 2002 RetroStar Vintage Clothing has grown into the largest vintage store in Australia. Located in the heritage Nicholas Building in Swanston Street Melbourne, it is home to an extensive range of vintage clothing, shoes, bags and accessories
Beserk
It has alternative clothing, rockabilly, funky makeup and accessories, nail polishes and black tee’s.
Stop Staring
Stop Staring has very glamorous retro dresses and beautiful cocktail dresses fit for any occasion. Located in the US, but many stores stock the brand here in Australia. Sizes run pretty small though – so always go up a size.
Where do you buy women’s rockabilly and vintage-inspired women’s clothing?
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