Threadbare

Not very impressive. I found it overpriced and costumey. There were definitely a couple quality finds, but only if your ready to drop a couple hundred (which I’m not).
I might look here if I had a costume party to go to and I had exhausted my other resources, or, as an experienced thift shopper, if I had lots of time to kill looking for that one good deal, otherwise, pass.

Threadbare is a large basement level shop on Broughton Street stocking vintage clothing, jewellery, accessories and they also have a dress making service. They have a stack of vintage clothing and literally ever single inch of this shop is jam packed so it’s great for a browse. I even stumbled across a few vintage designer items including two pairs of Yves Saint Laurent shoes.
Do you ever get shops that you go into for a browse but as soon as you’re there you feel like the staff are looking at you like you’re up to no good and you automatically feel guilty for being there? That’s exactly how I felt when I visited Threadbare the other week. I wanted to like Threadbare but the two staff members didn’t bother with me at all when I walked in and were talking at the top of their voices about making a dress for a lady with a «big bottom». I was rummaging in a box of scarves when one of them turned to me and said; «Look, can we help you?» Rather than coming across like an approachable person I felt that that was my queue to leave. The overall browse wasn’t very enjoyable and I couldn’t wait to get out of there to be honest. On the way out I noticed that there was a whole section that I hadn’t explored — maybe next time.
Overall, they have nice items here but I kind of get the impression that if you don’t look like you’re going to buy anything then the staff aren’t that bothered about you. I don’t like being given the hard sell all the time but a «hello» and a smile are nice.
If you’re looking for vintage clothing then Threadbare is definitely worth a browse, the prices are reasonable for what they are and the items I saw were in very good condition.

They have GREAT stock, but everything is rather pricey… yes, they have some amazing stuff like genuine Victoriana which rightly should be priced at hundreds of pounds, but some of their stuff is standard 80s cast-​offs and should be priced accordingly! Rummage though, and you may well find a bargain… but beware! I found a fabulous cashmere sweater priced at only £3, and the v bitchy guy behind the counter was VERY huffy that it had been priced so low, stopping in the middle of serving me to tell off one of his fellow members of staff! He made me feel v guilty for only paying £3… so clearly profit is everything in this store! It’s also v tiny and tricky to navigate so basically, go there by all means, but be ready for a challenge!

Amazing little shop, well worth visiting. Lovely staff and lots of interesting vintage pieces (well picked) and also some new pieces that they manufacture at the shop too. If you like eclectic and unusual clothes, this place is a superb find!