Mighty Swell Vintage

Mighty Swell is one of those places I would loved to get locked overnight in. Please tell me everyone has those fantasies? You fall asleep in the mall and wake up and have full reign of all the stores. I know I’m not alone ladies, but I digress.
Mighty Swell is a small store that is chocked full of clothes, accessories, and décor. I never feel like I have enough time to fully look at everything, and there is usually a bunch of ladies trying to snag the dress you’re looking at. There are so many gorgeous dresses and coats at great prices to chose from. I don’t mean to brag but I found an 100% suede coat with a hood for $ 40. It’s superb, I look like an extra from No Country For Old Men.
The lovely owners usually have a sale going on and some special treat to hand out to their customers, last time it was grab bags! I also found some gorgeous, locally made jewels for Christmas presents. I only wish that there were more hours in the day to peruse this gem of a shop.
Quick Tip: Look through people’s dressing room cast offs, you can usually find some great outfits that were picked from their racks by an earlier customer.

My vintage partner in crime, Sara W., brought me here for a store-​wide sale. Even in the frenzy the entire store was perfectly organized — a must for me since I am 150% Type A.
Although they didn’t have as large of a selection as I was anticipating (probably due to the sale) we still tried on some awesome pieces. Forewarning: this place has a communal dressing room so if that concept petrifies you then maybe stick to jewelry, however, if you don’t mind you will get lots of helpful opinions and compliments!
Everything was 25% off in the store and I bought a painting, make up tray, and bracelet for $ 13. I will definitely add this lovely little shop to my vintage beat.

Oh man. I have found a new addiction.
This vintage pop-​up sale doesn’t happen very often, so you should check their website or sign up for their newsletters so you can be in the loop when they open up again!
They have amazingly priced vintage dresses, cute tops, adorable shoes, and fun skirts neatly organized in a small store. When I went, it was even less expensive, as they had 25% off everything in the store! The dressing rooms, as others have mentioned, are communal, ala Len Druskin, but I think that adds to the fun! It kind of felt like when you get ready with your girlfriends before a big night. Plus, you can easily prey on other people’s cast-​offs
I got a 1940’s dress AND a pair of shoes for under $ 25, which is amazing if you ask me! Plus, the girls who run it are super nice, and even had a little treat for their first 40 customers!
If you plan on coming here, get there early. I was one of the first shoppers, but by the time I left, things were getting a little hectic, so I would imagine the shopping experience would be a little more stressful if you go at the end of the sale.

I came for the free coffee and Baker’s Wife donuts. I stayed for the cute, reasonably-​priced clothes.
This is not a 10 – 6, open-​daily type of store. It holds sales only occasionally, on a schedule I have not yet figured out. Watch Facebook for dates:
The place was packed on their opening weekend in their new, permanent spot in South Minneapolis near Lake Hiawatha. It’s a small space, too, with just two fitting rooms. But perky shoppers were happy to be there and added to a pleasant, let-​me-​help-​you-​with-​that atmosphere.
The women’s selection was clean and cute. I bought two summer frocks for $ 14 and $ 19 apiece and a jacket for a similarly low cost. The men’s selection was much, much smaller, but what WAS there was boss. A jewel-​toned Wrangler western shirt with pearl snaps sold for $ 12.
When I checked out, the ladies in charge were a delight. I’ll be back for the next sale.

As others have raved, this vintage pop-​up-​shop is the place to be when they open their doors. Offering dresses, hats, shoes, & accessories, from any era your little heart desires. I braved a brutal snow storm to stop by for their winter sale at a different location in January, and again (TWICE in two days) this past spring. Each time was phenomenal, and a completely different selection of merchandise was offered each time.
They offer a variety of eras, and at a price that definitely will leave your wallet happy. My fave purchases so far: a sailor-​esque blazer with gold buttons, and polka dot shift dress. As I mentioned earlier, they announce when they are open (typically just a weekend), so follow them on twitter (@mightyswell) to get all the recent details.
As Alexandra H. mentioned, the dressing rooms are a tad bit awkward, so wear your best undergarments to impress the rest. Or just be prepared to swap items of clothing that may not fit you, yet your neighbor is eying them.
Mighty Swell is a MUST see every time they are in open. AND during a sale, they will put out different merch each day, so you won’t be judged if you frequent the sale twice!

I am eagerly awaiting the next spotting of Might Swell Vintage!
The pop up shop only wetted my thirst for great vintage that doesn’t break the bank.
Upon walking in the door I was greeted by the cheerful faces of Swell’s staff. I jumped right into scavenging for treasures and found many! I was pleased that they had such unique pieces. The prices didn’t make me wince but encourages my search!
They were very helpful and created a community vibe! Often saying, «Ooo, I want to see that on you. You have to come out.» It’s great to see ladies so passionate about vintage. They definitely made the shopping experience more fun.

YES.
Tucked away next to a hot dog shop in an obscure South Minneapolis neighborhood, lies Mighty Swell, a sale so glorious it’s taken the residents of Minneapolis by storm (no pun intended).
I think my heart skipped a beat when I walked in and saw racks upon racks of handpicked vintage digs. I’m also quite certain I wasn’t the only one feeling that way, because the place felt reminiscent of a jungle cat feeding frenzy – lots of women with lots of clothes.
The makeshift communal dressing room was a little awkward, but it also kind of felt like shopping with a bunch of girlfriends (or at least kindred, vintage-​loving spirits). I tried on 3 pieces and bought them all because I’m the kind of girl who thinks you can never have too many flamboyant sequined tops. The best part? Every item is reasonably priced. I think my grand total was around $ 50. Not bad, not bad at all.
P. S. They take credit cards!

Thank you Meghan and Rae for this amazing event, and also to everyone else who was involved. I enjoyed my first time experience with Mighty Swell and I cant wait for more in the future.
I loved the varied selection of clothes, and i left with a purse, dress and tshirt with a shark eating a sleeping kitten. Defiantly money well spent, also their prices were very reasonable with most items starting at 5 – 15 dollars, which isnt the case for most other vintage shops im Minneapolis, plus you’ve got the friendly hosts which makes shopping that much more enjoyable!

Crowds make me tense. Super tense. Destroy all desire to dig and try on clothes. So I nearly peed myself when I saw the crowd inside Mighty Swell Vintage. It was very packed on their first day of opening weekend. I bit my tongue and shoved myself through the doors. I found it was an organized packed and just joined the line snaking through the racks. I soon forgot my anxiety when I found dress after dress that I draped over my shoulder selfishly. Mine.
My usual trouble with thrift other than disorder (there was very little at Mighty Swell despite the crowds) is that I am a very tiny girl. Tiny vintage is hard to find and I might as well have two left thimbles when it comes to alterations. I tried on six or seven dresses and found one that fit me well. THANK GOD! I FOUND ONE DRESS! I was ecstatic. Like all the others, it was clean, neat and cute.
I was super nervous about the group dressing room. Again, I bit my tongue and hoped I remembered to wear underwear that morning. It was actually really fun as girls tossed dresses back and forth and gave each other encouraging feedback.
Also, I found size 5 ½ shoes in great condition that I also liked! I chatted with Rae, one of the owners, and found she finds shoes that size all the time and never buys them because no one is that size. Eh hem. Cough cough. Please!
Definitely buy one of the grab bags too. For $ 5, my «Put a Bird on It» package came with a vintage Polaroid album (and I just acquired a vintage Polaroid camera) and a cute bird tray. It was a super cute surprise.

This is my second time visiting Mighty Swell Vintage at this location, and my third experience with Meghan McAndrews, Rae Danneman and their collection of vintage vendors, and I have to say, I couldn’t be happier with each of their pop-​up sales.
The selection of clothes is varied, from women’s dresses, jumpers, blouses, shoes, skirts, and men’s shirts, jackets and hats, to kitchen items and home décor. Everything is well-​edited and the products are always in top notch condition.
What’s really great about Mighty Swell Vintage is that it has a permanent home now in South Minneapolis, which (hopefully) means a little less mayhem when the store is open (it’s always packed to the brim!), but even if that wasn’t the case, I would still go for the shopping, atmosphere and to see Rae and Meghan’s smiling faces at the register.

Holy smokes! I am obsessed. And in love.
This was my first time at Mighty Swell Vintage and I already can’t wait to go back. I went with my mom for the Spring has Sprung sale and I am hooked. The place was small but packed! They had purses, belts, shoes, blouses, swimsuits, and dresses galore!
I think it’s safe to say that I wanted to buy 91% of everything I saw in the store. Everything is priced reasonably and in good condition. They also have cute themed grab bags for $ 5 with anything from jewelry to scarves to home décor stuff. Mighty Swell is great for anyone with patience to look through every single glorious item in the store. My mom and I each had a bundle of clothes and goodies to go home with.
I can’t wait until the next pop up sale!