The 6 Best Places to Buy Vintage Online, Straight From a Fashion Editor

Vintage shopping is an art. But few people have the time — and patience! — to sift through racks, shelves, and bins of used clothing to find those one-of-a-kind diamonds in the rough. What's more, when some of the best vintage selections in the world are, well, halfway around the world, it's not exactly an accessible option on the regular. Enter: ecommerce vintage shops. With heavily curated selections of some of the best vintage pieces, both high and low alike, there are tons of sites that are a treasure trove of all things past-season, ripe for the picking. While you might easily type in your credit card information for a pair of Levi's 501s from the '80s, it's hard to do the same for an Hermès Birkin bag without seeing the merch up close. Ahead, find the six best online vintage shops for the style-lover, all with our official stamp of approval.

ReSee
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ReSee

Paris-based ReSee is one of my personal brand-new favorites. Started by two magazine vets, this site is heavily curated and very much focused on iconic moments in fashion. As such, while the pieces for sale remain in rotation until sold, the site promotes themed editorial moments weekly, which could feature everything from statement jewelry to iconic handbags, a celebration of old Céline to overall Spring-season favorites alike.

The RealReal
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The RealReal

The RealReal is one of the largest and most well-known online vintage stores. Beloved by buyers and sellers alike, it's a treasure trove of nearly every gem you've ever loved on a runway. From contemporary and high-end designers alike, the point of difference of The RealReal over other sites is its pricing. Everything from Hermès to Tibi is priced to sell, which means that you could nab a past-season Prada skirt for as little as $50 or those Chloé slides you've been coveting for a little over $100. Even the most popular Chanel handbags can be purchased for almost 75 percent off their original retail price. The list goes on . . .

ASOS Marketplace
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ASOS Marketplace

Launched almost 10 years ago, ASOS Marketplace is an extension of the affordable British eshop experience you all know and love. It allows a commerce platform for smaller independent designers and, yes, vintage boutiques from all around the world to come together and be the most accessible to all of their potential customers. Having started with just 20 sellers in 2010, it now houses more than 800 boutiques.

Farfetch
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Farfetch

Farfetch is already our go-to for our ability to shop from small boutiques all over the globe, but did you know it has a fairly large selection of vintage as well? Mostly from high-fashion labels, it's the ultimate destination when you're looking for that Balenciaga minidress from 1960 and 1990s Prada shoulder bag alike.

Vestiaire Collective
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Vestiaire Collective

While Vestiaire Collective is not all technically vintage, it's a great resource for shopping everything from a printed dress from the '70s to last season's Marc Jacobs heels. The quality control of the site is strong, so it's a sure bet you're getting an item that's pretty much as-described, if you're a little nervous about shopping secondhand online.

Vintage Frames Company
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Vintage Frames Company

If vintage sunglasses are what you're after, Vintage Frames Company is your brand. With brands like Chanel, Dior, JPG, and more, it has a vintage frame for every style. Bright colors, classic tortoise, aviator, statement, oversize, and micro mini . . .