MILK & ICE VINTAGE , HAMILTON-LAURAVILLE
STATION NORTH
Tucked on the upper floor of the unassuming St . Mark ’ s church building is The Skylight Boutique , one of the only gender-affirming thrift stores in the country . The LGBTQ + -friendly space provides a wide collection of clothing items , shoes , wigs , binders and more via a pay-what-you-can model so that everyone can access clothing that aligns with their gender identity . It ’ s also a safe and affordable space for queer individuals to meet one another and hang out — no purchase necessary . neighborhood Main Street in Baltimore — including Found Studio , Flourish , Zeke ’ s Coffee and Domesticity .
PIGTOWN
Ask any Baltimorean where to find quality affordable furnishings , and odds are they ’ ll point you to Pigtown . The stadium-adjacent neighborhood is home to two salvage warehouses , Second Chance and Housewerks , that source most of their inventory from residences and commercial buildings undergoing renovations or demolitions . Both organizations are also motivated by more than sustainability . Second Chance is a social enterprise that provides job training to unemployed individuals , and Housewerks is committed to the preservation of the historic Bayard Station in which it is located .
MOUNT VERNON
It follows that Charm City ’ s cultural center , as the home to several arts organizations and historic landmarks , would boast some of the best vintage boutiques in the city . In a bright , 19th-century storefront , Bottle of Bread provides a diverse yet tightly edited collection of men ’ s and women ’ s clothing from the turn of the century through the early 1990s in addition to locally made goods . A few blocks away , The Zone caters to playful fashionistas and collectors of rare , unconventional wardrobe pieces .
ROLAND PARK
Lined with picturesque Georgian , Tudor and Regency-style mansions , Roland Park is the place to find high-end fashions for a fraction of the price . Designer consignment stores ReDeux and Vogue Revisited are longtime neighborhood establishments that sell like-new Lululemon , Chanel , Prada , Gucci and more at stellar prices . Stop by in the spring to find the perfect prom or bridesmaid dress , as well as enjoy the abundance of greenery and flowers that bloom throughout the bucolic neighborhood .
NEIGHBORHOODS
HAMILTON- LAURAVILLE
At Milk & Ice Vintage , best friend duo Angie Gavin and Kate Schultz lovingly select vintage garments that range from dainty to goth . They are also the co-founders and organizers of the Baltimore Vintage Expo , held bi-annually at Union Collective in Hampden since 2016 . After shopping Milk & Ice , check out the other local businesses along Harford Road — the longest
BOTTLE OF BREAD , MOUNT VERNON
42 BALTIMORE . ORG