Spruce Up Your Wardrobe: Shopping for Spring in Riverside

Dare we say, spring is finally here?! Aside from longer days and warm weather, one of the best parts of the season is getting to transition into warmer fashion, which is a good enough excuse to shop!

If you’re looking to do some shopping, we’ve got some tips on how you can update your wardrobe for spring, featuring our amazing community of vintage clothing stores in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood:

Photo credit: Common Sort

Do a closet clean-out.

Start by assessing your wardrobe first. Make room for new purchases by sorting the clothes you don’t wear anymore. To earn some extra cash, you can try selling them at Common Sort (760 Queen St E) as they’re currently buying for spring.

Photo credit: Hogtown Vintage

Go vintage.

Our neighbourhood is spoiled with so many cool vintage clothing shops to check out. Aside from minimizing waste, shopping vintage also means finding special pieces that you won’t find on the racks of fast fashion stores.

Photo credit: Ran’s Closet

Invest in the classics.

It’s easy to get caught up on trends, but you can’t beat wardrobe staples like a classic trench or denim jeans. The Vintage Hall (754 Queen St E) and Fevers Vintage (732 Queen St E) have a great selection of outerwear perfect for spring.

Photo credit: The Vintage Hall

Shop with intention.

List down the pieces you’re looking for. Going through racks of clothing, no matter how well curated, can still be overwhelming if you don’t have a clear idea of what you want. So have in mind what to shop, may it be a floral dress or a pair of kitten heels.

Photo credit: Fevers Vintage

Bring a companion.

Whether it’s a bestie or your partner, shopping can be a fun date idea too! It’s nice to have someone to ask for a second opinion, especially when you’re unsure about a certain piece. Let’s call it moral support!

Ready to go spring shopping? Here’s the full list of independent vintage clothing shops in Riverside:

The Riverside Vintage Crawl will be back this summer so be sure to follow @riverside_bia on Instagram and check the Riverside Blog regularly for updates. In the meantime, check out highlights from last year’s vintage crawl in the blog post linked below!

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