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No need to kick yourself for throwing away those Flashdance legwarmers you swore you'd never wear again. Or your mom's mod A-line coat that Twiggy would kill for. LA's vintage stores have it all, from Rudi Gernreich dresses to python-skin boots to hippie coats with suede fringe. 
 Stylist Stalking GroundsThese shops offer the upper crust of vintage. That woman next to you—the one you're elbowing—might be shopping for your favorite star.
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DecadesRenee Zellweger, Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Kidman...the list of celebs who shop here goes on and on. Owner Cameron Silver has created a sort of salon, where designers come for new inspiration and stylists come to dress their celeb clientele for the red carpet.
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The Paper Bag PrincessThe store recently expanded its offerings in a roomier new Bev Hills location. Drea De Matteo, Tracee Ellis Ross, Maria Bello and Kelly Lynch expressed their approval at the opening party.
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The Way We WoreOwner Doris Raymond opens up her personal closet, revealing a treasure trove of delicate frocks from the late 19th century to the early '80s. The boutique is also Mandy Moore's favorite store in LA.
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FlounceThis small, cozy boutique only has enough room for its edited-down selection—the cream of owner Lisa Gerstein's ever-evolving crop.
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Polkadots & MoonbeamsWhat started 20 years ago as a modest retail shop on has now become a celeb-infested spot.
Fashion-Forward VintageJust because the clothes are old doesn't mean they're dated.
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Shareen's VintageThe actress/stylist owner pulls her vintage clothes to align with the latest trends in her Downtown warehouse.
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SquaresvilleOn uber-trendy Vermont Ave., SquaresVille carries the threads of a great vintage store but with the prices more aligned with a Salvation Army.
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ShabonIt may be filled with old-school looks, but the fashions here are definitely of the moment. Catering to what's hot on the street, Shabon fills its racks with only the most happening used looks.
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Luxe de VilleThis shop has long been a resource for stylists and others unwilling to pay today's prices for '80s fashion flashbacks.
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Sielian's Vintage Apparel.It's organized and it smells good. These two facts put Sielian's in its own prestigious rank above rivaling vintage-clothing boutiques.
Vintage for the MassesIntimidated by the fashiony-ness of even LA's vintage hotspots? Here are some safe zones for novices.
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Aaardvark'sThis vintage chain is a prime location for Valley teens looking to amp up their cool factor—and Japanese tourists looking to bring a little bit of Americana home with them.
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Snap Vintage ClothingThis store scours the Midwest for vintage finds. You don't have to go to Louisville, Kentucky for that John Deere trucker cap.
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Jet RagWith $1 Sunday sales, this store makes vintage accessible to anyone with a buck to spare.
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It's a WrapThe Burbank store sells clothes that have been cast off by various studios' wardrobe departments, which means you can often get high-quality stuff that's barely (or never!) been worn, for next to nothing.
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Wasteland--Santa MonicaThe vintage mecca for funky finds branches out near—but not quite on—the Third Street Promenade. It's just mainstream enough.
Step Into VintageIf you don't want to walk a mile in someone else's shoes, try death stock, which sounds creepy but means "never been worn."
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Re-mixWith vintage shoes dating as far back as the 1920s, Re-Mix is the best place to find vintage shoes that nobody has ever worn.
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MeowKeep your feet from barking by buying vintage shoes at this shop. The store has men's and women's shoes from dressy to sneakers.
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Rock and RodeoFor a great selection of cowboy boots, check out this vintage shop that specializes in all things Western.
 You might want to add Bargain Bazaar, 1453 15th Street, Santa Monica. (310)395-2338. It's run by the Assistance League of Santa Monica and has a terrific collection of vintage jewelry and designer clothes. Posted 03/11/08 01:47PM PDT by Barbara
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 I like people that dare to be different and incorporate vintage stuff.
---Mandy Moore
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