(photo by me)

This post is a list of places (mainly thrift, consignment, and vintage) that I either enjoy shopping at in Tampa, or would like to check out.  If you’re headed down to Tampa, FL, this can be a good resource for you when trying to figure out where to spend your non-Busch Gardens and sporting events time.

Vintage

Sherry’s Yesterdaze:  Not only does the amazing Sherry’s Yesterdaze have affordably priced accessories, clothes, furniture and household items, but they’re also within biking distance of where I live, and located just across the street from the delicious Bungalow Bistro and the Forever Beautiful salon and day spa.  Buy some cool vintage duds, get a pedicure and then have some lunch.

La France:  Located in historic Ybor City (and within walking distance of Revolve Clothing Exchange and Urban Outfitters) this is the place to go in Tampa when you want high end vintage clothing.  The store is beautiful, and they have a great selection of vintage jewelry.

Squaresville:  I haven’t actually been to this vintage store yet, but everyone I have talked to says that it’s fantastic.  Their focus is more on retro vintage, such as 50s, 60s and 70s duds.  Located within driving distance of Anthropologie in Hyde Park and Second Image.  And not too far from Tribeca, my favorite hair salon.

Consignment, etc

Revolve Clothing Exchange:  Revolve is not technically a consignment shop, but that’s the closest category I could think of.  The way it works is that you bring in your old clothes that you no longer wear to Revolve.  They decide which items they would like to take, and then you get store credit for them.  Plus, they will donate the clothes they don’t want to charity, if you ask them too.  Otherwise you can have them back.  They have a great selection of stylish used clothes, as well as new items by indie designers.  And since they’re in Ybor, La France and Urban Outfitters are close by.

Triage:  I haven’t been to Triage since they moved to their new location, but I found lots of great stuff there before.

Thrift:

Second Image:  My favorite Tampa thrift store.  Excellent, large selection.  A separate boutique area for better brands.  The prices are closer to consignment level than thrift level, but the quality (and cleanliness) is great, and they often have fantastic sales.  Only downside is the very small parking lot, which is often full.

Sunshine Thrift:  Another store that I haven’t hit yet, but have heard lots of great things about.

Malls:

International Plaza:  This is where you go in Tampa when you want quality name brands.  The Clarks store is here, as well as J. Crew, Zara and Express.

Westshore Plaza:  Not the high end names, but still a pleasent place to shop.  Stores include Ann Taylor, LOFT, White House Black Market, etc.

Outlet Malls:

Prime Outlets: Unfortunately, there are no outlet malls in Tampa.  But if you’re willing to drive a few hours (or are headed to Sarasota), the Prime Outlets at Ellenton is one of my favorite shopping destinations.