Indianapolis’ newest vintage resource opens: Goodwill’s Vintage Vogue
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The velvet and rhinestone flower on this late 1930s early 1940s dress reminds me of the Memorial Day poppies I’ll buy this weekend in remembrance of our fallen soldiers. Here’s a synopsis of how poppies came to be associated with Memorial Day.
I’ve had this vintage dress for ages. I think I bought it at the Vintage Vogue store in Bloomington, Indiana.
To be honest, a square neckline isn’t the most flattering for my scrawny neck, but I admire the details on this FormFit design, which I paired with a pair of silver heels. (Here’s a photo of the New York office for FormFit Dresses dated 1952. ) Red pumps would add a patriotic punch, don’t you agree? I might make it this weekend’s church dress!
And speaking of Vintage Vogue…
Here’s some happy news for central Indiana’s vintage fashion lovers: you won’t have to drive all the way to Bloomington to get a taste of Goodwill’s vintage brand. They are opening new Vintage Vogue store near the corner of 62nd and Keystone in June. It will be similar to the one in Bloomington, but adjusted for the Indianapolis market.
This store is likely to be a very well-curated collection, especially at the beginning, when they’ll be hoping to make a splash locally. Goodwill has people in all their Indianapolis locations who are trained to spot high quality vintage items for this store. For people who want to go straight to the good stuff, this should be a wonderful resource.
If you’re someone who likes the thrill of a bargain hunt in neighborhood Goodwill stores, don’t worry. It will still be possible to make awesome discoveries in their regular stores. The new Indianapolis store is a small space and can’t stock every vintage donation that’s made.
I love shopping Goodwill, but not just for bargains. They have the world’s nicest employees. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t greeted with warmth, whether I was donating or buying. I’ll tell you what else I like about Goodwill. This is an organization that has a huge impact on people.
- They help people start small businesses.
- They connect people with affordable housing.
- They help people recover social and work skills after a medical setback.
- They offer adult day care and childcare services.
- They help people gain literacy skills and earn their high school diplomas.
Whether you’re donating or buying, how can you feel anything but good about supporting something so worthwhile? What will you wear to kick off the summer?
9 comments
Linda said:
May 22, 2014 at 2:27 pm
Love this blue dress on you. Looks like it fits perfectly and the necklace adds a lot. We have quite a few Goodwill shops in Portland with different merchandise depending on the neighborhood. The one downtown carries quite the upscale items. You can find some real treasures. Last year, when I was on the hunt for a fitted leather jacket, I found just the right thing (after some looking) at my neighborhood Goodwill.
cjhammon said:
May 22, 2014 at 3:43 pm
Thank you so much Linda! So nice of you to comment!
Jill Toler said:
May 23, 2014 at 10:00 am
Love the brooch and love the dress. It is very flattering on you.
There are a couple of Goodwill shops in the SF Bay Area that are exclusive to vintage items.
Have a great Memorial weekend.
Maureen said:
May 23, 2014 at 10:28 am
whaaaaaaat??? your Goodwill has vintage-only stores??? I’m being robbed! I love Goodwill, but I have to paw through enormous racks of stuff to find the treasures. Jealous!
I love that dress on you btw!
Bella Q said:
May 23, 2014 at 2:03 pm
scrawny neck be damned! I think you look GORGEOUS! What a gem of a dress- the details are so lovely. Lovely also a Goodwill Vintage focus; our local Goodwill eshew vintage and send them to the bins, no joke. Also, not a big fan of Goodwill- not as charitable as they come off, but hey, they are super close so I’m there weekly. You shine, mon cherie.
Karen said:
May 25, 2014 at 4:56 pm
Yes, the color and fit are smashing on you! Can’t wait to visit the Indianapolis store. Thanks for sharing!
Judy Blackwell said:
June 27, 2014 at 12:39 pm
Honestly this dress looks like it was made for you, very beautiful on you. I can’t wait to visit the new store, I love vintage things.
cjhammon said:
June 28, 2014 at 9:31 am
Me, too, Judy! Thanks for the kind compliments.
Trish said:
April 23, 2015 at 3:25 am
I love your blog – what a shame I didn’t know about you or the new Vintage Vogue store when I visited Indiana in May 2014! Still had a great time there though.
Kind regards
Trish, Cambridgeshire, UK