Great Sale!!

by JoAnn

Stating today and continuing the month of February everything in the shop that is RED is 20% off!!!. Valentines day is soon here and There is a lot to choose from. Vintage lingerie has been very popular so I’ve been bringing in LOTS!  Also jewelry, gift certificates and more for your sweetheart.  Tell your husband [...]

Dita Von Teese

by Rick

Ladies & gentlemen – presenting the queen of modern day burlesque helping Maidenform sell foundation garments in Europe.

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Foundation garments

by JoAnn

A lot of customers comment on the small waists on some vintage garments, especially from the 50’s when the shape had such emphasis on the waist.  I always remind people that was the era way before sports bras, no bras, thongs and letting it all hang out.  Ladies wore the proper foundation garments under those [...]

Model Kurvy Kara’s VJ Outfit

by JoAnn

Va Va Va Voom!
Kara is one of my customers who is also a model and comes to the shop for outfits for photo shoots.  Everything Kara is wearing in this photo came from Vintage JoAnn except the headband and thong. I was tickled to death when she came in on Saturday and gave me this picture. [...]

snow go away!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by JoAnn

Enough with the March snow!!!
I retaliated by getting out the ceramic easter bunnies and spring silk flowers out!
I’ve been shopping like crazy and folks have been bringing in things to sell.
I discovered some incredible 50’s leather stilletos in Columbia on Sun. and a treasure trove of spring hats full of floral petels and netting.
Tues. I was [...]

Spring!!!!!!!!!!!

by JoAnn

OK, that’s enough winter!!!!!!!!!
No more salting the steps, and scraping ice off the car.
It’s Spring at Vintage JoAnn’s!! All the coats are discounted and I have been shopping madly for spring. Daffodil yellow, teal, spring green, violet and coral are popping up all over in the vanity fair slips and nighties I just stocked.
Every week [...]

Snow days

by JoAnn

Yesterday we were cleaning up after more snow and I didn’t officially open but I was here and would have let anyone in but no one braved the weather.
Today was better but the sidewalks were icy and treacherous.
A few brave souls did make it here, but bad weather really kills business!
It was a good day [...]

A Brand New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!

by JoAnn

I was closed over the holidays which I know was hard for my customers but I needed some  rest.
I did spend a few days during the time I was closed to pack up Christmas things, clean out all the junk and clutter and restock with a lot of new merchandise.
I think the shop looks pretty [...]