Amsterdam Antiques And Vintage Clothing

The Nine Streets area in Canal Ring West is your best destination for finding quirky stores that sell a delightful and surprising array of somewhat practical objects.

Laura Dols, Wolvenstraat 7 (☎062 490 66; www.lauradols.nl), An amazing collection of vintage gowns includes taffeta prom dresses, fluffy shepherdess-y numbers, and things you could actually get away with wearing outside of the house. Also sells shoes, bags, and old-school lingerie (including some awesome metallic bras). Tram #1, 2, or 5 to Spui/Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal. Walk west to the far side of Herengracht, make a right, and then a left onto Wolvenstraat. Most dresses €30-60, though some go up into the hundreds. Open M 1-6pm, Tu-W 11am-6pm, Th 11am-7pm, Sa 11am-6pm, Su 1-6pm. Takes credit cards. No wheelchair access.
Nic Nic, Gasthuismolensteeg 5 (☎062 285 23; www.nicnicdesign.com.), Everything you could possibly think of can be found in this antique store, from Art Deco furniture to plastic jewelry. A remarkable diversity of dishware and glasses. Have fun trying on the many wigs perched on vintage lamps. Tram #1, 2, 5, or 14 to Dam/Paleisstraat. Walk down Paleisstraat, cross the Singel, and you'll be on Gasthuismolensteeg. Set of vintage martini glasses €65. Everything else from €0.50 to, well, a lot more. Open M-F noon-6pm, Sa 11am-5pm. Takes credit cards. No wheelchair access.
Lady Day, Hartenstraat 9 (☎062 358 20; www.theninestreets.com/ladyday), An established go-to spot for '50s, '60s, and '70s vintage style, Lady Day has a massive sampling of men's and women's clothes: tweed jackets, cocktail dresses, bathing suits, sweaters, tops, scarves, and so on. Most of the stuff is still quite fashionable, and the things that aren't are still really cheap. Tram #13, 14, or 17 to Westermarkt. Walk down Radhuisstraat to the far side of Keizersgracht, make a right, and then a left onto Hartenstraat. Dresses around €25; sweaters €20; tops €15; scarves €1. Open M-W 11am-6pm, Th 11am-9pm, F-Sa 11am-6pm, Su 1-6pm. Takes credit cards. No wheelchair access.
Petticoat, Lindengracht 99 (☎062 330 65), A good selection of secondhand men's and women's clothing, some from fairly upscale brands can be found here. Tram #3 to Nieuwe Willemstraat. Cross Lijnbaansgracht, make a right, and then a left onto Lindengracht. Tops from €10; bottoms from €15. Open M 11am-6pm, W-F 11am-6pm, Sa 11am-5pm. Does not take credit cards. Wheelchair access.