It’s that time of the year again; the holiday season. The coziness and joy of the holidays comes with the craziness of big sales. Upcoming Friday 23rd November is the queen of all sales in the vintage reproduction scene: Black Friday. If you’re in for some serious bargains, I’ve listed my favorite retro shops that I know will participate in the Black Friday sales below. But firstly it’s important to be prepared and tick a few checkboxes to avoid disappointment. Brace yourselves!

Black Friday checklist:

Check your PayPal, credit card and/or returning customer details

Is the shipping address still up to date, do you have enough budget on your account remaining? Sort these things out before the sales start, so you’ll have a smooth checkout in the midst of the sales storm.

Prepare a wishlist

Avoid missing out on that last item in your size, because someone else was faster at checkout while you were still scrolling around the website. Check out the shops you are interested in and make a wishlist of the items you really want to score during the sales. Taking a little time in advance to list down the items you really want also prevents regretful purchases.

Know the exact time when the sales in your shop of interest will start

If you have a particular shop in mind, look up at what time their sales will go live. Most shops announce it on multiple media: their main website, Instagram, Facebook, subscribers newsletter… In the shop list below I added the sales dates announced by these shops. Be aware that the start and end date of the sales vary for every shop. Some shops have already started their sales today – so go go go! – and some shops don’t participate in Cyber Monday.

Set those alarms

First come, first served. If you have figured out the starting time of the sales for your favorite shops, set alarms for each shop. Because the shops are all across the globe, they all start at different times. This also means: depending on the time zone you are in, be prepared to get up at night or very early in the morning.

My top shops to score Black Friday bargains:

(this list will be updated as the sales date approaches & shops announce more details)

Vintage reproduction:

B.A.I.T. Footwear 30-40% off on the entire site now until 26th November www.baitfootwear.com

Bernie Dexter 60% off selected Black Friday sale section code: black60 now until 26th November www.berniedexter.com

Bow & Crossbones 20% off store-wide code: black Friday now until 25th November 8pm GMT www.bowandcrossbones.com

British Retro 15% off everything code: DRESSTOKILL www.britishretro.co.uk

Campbell Crafts 20% off everything code: black Friday 23rd-26th November www.campbell-crafts.com

Collectif 25% off everything (excluding Modcloth styles) code: BF25 www.collectif.co.uk

Daisy Dapper not announced yet, but usually selected items reduced in price http://www.daisydapper.com

Doll Me Up up to 60% off now until 24th November www.dollmeupdarling.com

Dolly and Dotty 35% off everything, sale items included now until 26th November www.dollyanddotty.co.uk

Emmy Design not yet announced, but last year 20% off on all fancy dresses www.emmydesign.se

Feel So Vintage 20 % off on all clothing 15 % off on bookings for photoshoots and hair & makeup appointments 23rd-26th November www.feelssovintage.nl

Hearts and Found 35% off site-wide code:BLACKFRIDAY35 now-26th November www.etsy.com/shop/HeartsandFound

The House of Foxy 15% off code: NOTBLACKFRIDAY18 valid only 22nd-23rd November www.thehouseoffoxy.com

Joanie Clothing 40% off everything now until 26th November www.joanieclothing.com

Hell Bunny not yet announced www.hellbunny.com

Lady K Loves 20% off shorts 30% off sale 25% off everything else, excluding jeans & new releases now until 26th November www.lady-k-loves.com

Lady V London up to 60% off 23rd-26th November www.ladyvlondon.com

La Femme en Noir (by Micheline Pitt) 25% off of all styles in the Black Friday Sale section, including all sale items and excluding all pre-orders code: BACKTOBLACK now until 26th November www.lafemmeennoir.net

Lindy Bop not yet announced 23rd-26th November in the mean time: pre-Black Friday flash sale ongoing www.lindybop.co.uk

Looks Like Vintage 30-50% off on selected items in store only now until 25th November www.lookslikevintage.nl

Miss Candyfloss 20% off everything, excluding new arrivels & Amor Fou collection code: BlackWeekend now until 25th November www.miss-candyfloss.com

Miss Fortune 10-70% off on selected styles 23rd-26th November www.missfortune.co.uk

Modcloth 30% off $100 40% off $200 code: VIPBF www.modcloth.com (unfortunately unavailable for Europe)

Pin Up Curl 10% off selected pieces no code needed 23rd-26th November (12 am GMT) www.etsy.com/shop/PinUpCurl

Pinup Girl Clothing not yet announced, but usually about 35% off site-wide www.pinupgirlclothing.com

Retrolicious 30% off site-wide code: thanks30 now until 26th November www.retroliciousbrand.com

She's Dynamite 15% off everything code: BLK18 23rd (midnight GMT) until 26th November www.shesdynamiteclothing.co.uk

Splendette 25% off everything code: blackfridayhaul 23rd-26th November www.splendette.com

Stop Staring! 25% off everything now until 26th November www.stopstaringclothing.com

Succubus 30% off everything 23rd-26th November www.succubus.com

Tatyana Boutique not yet announced www.tatyana.com

TopVintage 20% off on the entire collection 23rd-26th November www.topvintage.com

The Oblong Box Shop 30% off on orders over $75 code: thanks30 www.theoblongboxshop.com

The Pretty Dress Company 25% off everything code: BLACK25 now until 26th November www.theprettydresscompany.com

Trashy Diva 30% off everything code: TALKTURKEY now until 26th November www.trashydiva.com

Unique Vintage 25% off everything code: BESTWEEK now until 25th November www.unique-vintage.com

Violets in May 10-30% off selected items 23rd-25th November www.violetsinmay.co.uk

Vivien of Holloway not yet announced, usually up to 50% a selected section www.vivienofholloway.com

Vixen by Micheline Pitt 30% off of all styles in the Black Friday Sale section, excluding all sale items and pre-orders code: BACKTOBLACK 15% off newly launched pre-order styles no code needed, already discounted for the duration of the sale in the PRE-ORDER section now until 26th November www.michelinepitt.com

Voodoo Vixen up to 50% off selected items www.voodoovixen.co.uk

What Katie Did 25% off corsets, shapewear, classic lingerie & end of line lingerie code:blackfriday www.whatkatiedid.com

Wishes and Wardrobes 20% off all non-holiday skirts no code needed now until 26th November www.etsy.com/shop/WishesAndWardrobes

True vintage:

Advantage in Vintage not yet announced www.etsy.com/nl/shop/AdvantageInVintage

Bobby Pin Boutique not yet announced www.bobbypinboutique.nl

Papermoon Vintage 25% off everything Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/nl/shop/PaperMoonVtg Via Instagram DM: www.instagram.com/papermoonvtg

Sweet Life Vintage 30% off the entire shop now until 26th November 24h sale: 40% off everything (only from 23rd-24th November) www.sweetlifevintage.com

Tuesday Rose Vintage 25% off storewide no code needed now until 26th November www.etsy.com/shop/TuesdayRoseVintage

When Decades Collide not yet announced www.etsy.com/shop/WhenDecadesCollide

Xtabay 20% off in the store Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/xtabayvintage via Instagram DM: www.instagram.com/xtabayvintage

With that, I wish you all happy shopping and hope you are able to snag the items you’ve been eyeing on!

x Miss Lipstick & Pipettes x