Business Details
27 Years
experience
Authentic Vintage Clothing & Accessories Since 1999
Founded in 1999, Dorothea's Closet Vintage has established itself as a premier destination for authentic vintage fashion spanning centuries. Our journey began on eBay before expanding to a standalone website in 2006 and a physical boutique in Des Moines, IA, which operated until 2016. Over 25 years, we've curated relationships with global celebrities, film productions, and publications like Vogue, Departures, and USA Today, earning recognition as one of the world's top vintage retailers.Our expertise lies in sourcing and authenticating garments from the 1700s to the 2000s, offering clients a tangible connection to fashion history. We maintain rigorous quality standards, ensuring every piece meets our exacting criteria for authenticity and condition. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is reflected in our detailed product descriptions, transparent shipping policies, and personalized service that has built lasting trust with collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.
Services
Vintage Clothing Sales
Modern Fashion Collections
Celebrity Wardrobe Sourcing
Film/TV Costume Supply
Vintage Home Decor
Apparel Authentication
International Shipping
Gift Card Program
Fashion Archive Consultation
Sustainable Fashion Retail
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of expertise in vintage fashion curation and authentication.
- Our collections have been featured in Vogue and by global entertainment productions.
- We provide garments spanning eight centuries, including rare 1700s-1880s pieces.
- Our DotDotLove modern collection bridges retro aesthetics with contemporary wearability.
- We maintain transparent policies with detailed size guides and shipping information.
What people say
Authentic vintage pieces
Extensive historical collection
Excellent customer service
Celebrity-endorsed inventory
Detailed product descriptions
Services
Vintage Clothing Sales
We offer an extensive selection of authenticated vintage garments from the 1700s to 2000s, including designer dresses, menswear, and accessories. Each piece undergoes rigorous verification to ensure historical accuracy and condition integrity. Our collection caters to fashion enthusiasts, collectors, and entertainment industry professionals seeking genuine period pieces.
Modern Fashion Collections
Our DotDotLove line merges retro aesthetics with modern functionality through themed collections like Stella's holiday glamour and Bettie's pin-up revival. These contemporary designs incorporate vintage-inspired patterns and silhouettes while meeting current fashion standards for comfort and wearability across diverse occasions.
Celebrity Wardrobe Sourcing
We provide wardrobe solutions for celebrities and media productions seeking authentic vintage pieces. Our expertise includes supplying garments for film/TV productions and red carpet events, supported by decades of industry relationships and a deep inventory of stage-ready historical apparel across multiple fashion eras.
Fashion Archive Consultation
Clients gain access to our extensive knowledge of fashion history spanning eight centuries. We offer consultation services for collectors, museums, and researchers seeking information about garment provenance, period-specific design elements, and evolving fashion trends from the 1700s through late 20th century.
Sustainable Fashion Retail
By promoting pre-owned garments, we support circular fashion practices that reduce textile waste. Our business model encourages sustainable consumption through durable vintage pieces that maintain value over time, offering customers ethical alternatives to fast fashion production cycles.
People
Angela
Founder & Owner
Angela established Dorothea's Closet Vintage in 1999, growing it from an eBay store to a globally recognized vintage fashion authority. She has collaborated with major publications, film productions, and celebrities while maintaining a commitment to authentic garment preservation.
Questions
What time periods do your vintage collections cover?
We offer garments from the 1700s through the early 2000s, including specific era collections like 1920s flapper styles, 1950s mid-century designs, and 1980s decadent fashion.
Do you authenticate all your vintage pieces?
Yes, every item undergoes our authentication process to verify historical accuracy, with detailed descriptions provided for each garment's era-specific characteristics and condition.
How does shipping work for your vintage items?
Authentic vintage pieces ship from Iowa within one week. Modern DotDotLove items are drop-shipped and arrive within 2-3 weeks.
Can I find modern clothing at your store?
Yes, our DotDotLove collection offers modern fashions inspired by historical eras, including retro-inspired holiday wear and Golden Age Hollywood styles.
Have your pieces appeared in media publications?
Our collections have been featured in Vogue magazine and recognized by Departures and USA Today as among the world's best vintage retailers.
