When it comes to vintage, some of us are born to hunt in thrift stores and estate sales for a great find. The rest of us? Not so much. But with the price of true vintage clothes perpetually on the rise, it's gotten hard to get that perfectly retro ensemble without shelling out big time.



To the rescue: Vintage reproduction! Which include online stores and sites like Modcloth and Unique Vintage. These companies specialize in modern vintage styles (and usually, more modern fits). They usually carry indie brand clothing and generally, the garments cost less. What's not to love?





We realize our list of 10 Best retro stores has more than 10 choices on it, but we had a hard time stopping.





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The Brand: Unique Vintage



Unique Vintage is a bit of a misnomer, since all of the offerings are reproductions. But there's a lot to love here, especially if you need a formal dress or a vintage-style bathing suit. Though there is a blindingly large selection of Prom and Homecoming gowns, you can find fun day dresses that are acceptable for grown-ups.

Our pick: Garbo Navy & White Swimsuit $64, from Unique Vintage. Unique Vintage is a bit of a misnomer, since all of the offerings are reproductions. But there's a lot to love here, especially if you need a formal dress or a vintage-style bathing suit. Though there is a blindingly large selection of Prom and Homecoming gowns, you can find fun day dresses that are acceptable for grown-ups.

The Brand: Tatyana



With styles that suggest outfits from the '30s to the '60s, Tatyana features outfits with big buttons and pleats as well as glittering, hip-hugging ensems. You'll find rockabilly, skirts and pin-up dresses and more. If you want to show off your curves they probably have something you'll love.

Our pick: Queen of Dots top $32 and skirt $49 at Tatyana With styles that suggest outfits from the '30s to the '60s, Tatyana features outfits with big buttons and pleats as well as glittering, hip-hugging ensems. You'll find rockabilly, skirts and pin-up dresses and more. If you want to show off your curves they probably have something you'll love.

The Brand: ModCloth



If Ruche is Anthropologie,

Our pick: Pull Up a Cherry Dress in White, $65, at Modcloth If Ruche is Anthropologie, ModCloth is Urban Outfitters. A little younger in sensibility with an amazingly large inventory, this popular brand is your go-to place for party dresses and weekend wear. They have an increasing amount of options for petite and plus size girls too, not to mention their home decor section. Modcloth also offers authentic vintage pieces that you can scoop up if you are fast enough. Their customer service is great as well... so no holding back!Pull Up a Cherry Dress in White

The Brand: ShopRuche



You know how some vintage-inspired clothing can be a little too costume-y? That's not the case at this popular vintage-style boutique. The collection is along the lines of what you'd find at Anthropologie: Timeless and a little feminine.

Our Pick: My Darling Chambray Dress, $59, ShopRuche. You know how some vintage-inspired clothing can be a little too costume-y? That's not the case at this popular vintage-style boutique. The collection is along the lines of what you'd find at Anthropologie: Timeless and a little feminine.

The Brand: Bettie Page Vintage



Bettie Page Vintage is one of the most frequently-spotted brands in small retro-oriented boutiques. The styling is absolutely '40s-'50s in feel, trending towards Rockabilly. Totally think the line is cute and classy. If you are looking to channel Joan Halloway from Mad Men, this is your place.

Our pick: Mexicali Mama Dress $128, Bettie Page Clothing. Bettie Page Vintage is one of the most frequently-spotted brands in small retro-oriented boutiques. The styling is absolutely '40s-'50s in feel, trending towards Rockabilly. Totally think the line is cute and classy. If you are looking to channel Joan Halloway from Mad Men, this is your place.Mexicali Mama Dress

The Brand: Stop Staring



Made in Los Angeles by designer Alicia Estrada, Stop Staring dresses and tops have been worn by celebrities such as Eva Mendes and Kim Kardashian. This is your place to go for a higher-quality pencil dress that won't fall apart after a wash. This is also the place if you are looking for timeless curve hugging dresses that will get you looks without showing off skin.

Our pick: Malonia Fitted Dress, $175, from Stop Staring. Made in Los Angeles by designer Alicia Estrada, Stop Staring dresses and tops have been worn by celebrities such as Eva Mendes and Kim Kardashian. This is your place to go for a higher-quality pencil dress that won't fall apart after a wash. This is also the place if you are looking for timeless curve hugging dresses that will get you looks without showing off skin.

The Brand: Blue Velvet Vintage



Though Blue Velvet Vintage offers styles from the '20s-'70s, this brand excels in authentic-inspired dresses. If you love the Gatsby or Downton Abbey early 1920's style you'll be very happy. But, you'll have to invest to impress, with prices that tend to go over the $150 mark.

Our pick: 20s Style Beaded White Lace "Gabrielle" Dress, $175, from Blue Velvet Vintage. Though Blue Velvet Vintage offers styles from the '20s-'70s, this brand excels in authentic-inspired dresses. If you love the Gatsby or Downton Abbey early 1920's style you'll be very happy. But, you'll have to invest to impress, with prices that tend to go over the $150 mark.

The Brand: Heart of Haute

You know you're in the right place with a name like Heart of Haute. They have developed a classic line of dresses that encompass the figure-flattering retro style of the 50's and 60's. They offer fun prints and even have a cute spin off line called "Ava Adorable" for little girls. Our Pick: The Super Spy Dress in Black $62, HeartofHaute Fashion.

The Site: Pin-Up Girl Clothing



One of the first companies to build an online presence, Pin-Up Girl Clothing has been offering "curvy and cute" vintage-style dresses to the masses since 1999. Which is like 50 in internet years. Though some of the styles can skew costume-y, there are some incredibly adorable ensembles that call our names.

Our pick: Deadly Dames Strange Love Dress, $148, Pin-Up Girl Clothing.

Also See: The Best Online Stores for Vintage Home Reproduction Decor One of the first companies to build an online presence, Pin-Up Girl Clothing has been offering "curvy and cute" vintage-style dresses to the masses since 1999. Which is like 50 in internet years. Though some of the styles can skew costume-y, there are some incredibly adorable ensembles that call our names.