Vintage Frills

Vintage store

Vintage Frills is a vintage store in Chicago, IL. You’ll find it at 2846 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618. It’s one of 126 secondhand and resale shops we track in Chicago.

Hours are listed below as the store posts them; they can change seasonally, so call ahead before a long drive.

Vintage stores are curated by era and style rather than filled by donation. Expect hand-picked pieces priced for what they are, staff who know their stock, and a smaller floor that rewards a slow look.

6 more secondhand shops are within driving distance, listed below, so it can anchor a longer thrifting circuit.

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Vintage Frills in Chicago, IL

Store information

Address
2846 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, , , , , ,Hours can change — call ahead to confirm.

Getting there

Vintage Frills is in Chicago, Illinois.

Get directions

41.93291, -87.71391

Before you go

  • Vintage sizing runs small; go by measurements, not the label size.
  • Ask the staff about eras and makers — curated shops usually know the story behind their stock.
  • Look for care labels, union tags, and metal zippers to date a piece; our vintage guide explains each clue.

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Bettie & Al’s

Bettie & Al’s

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Gem A Vintage Collective

Gem A Vintage Collective

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Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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Lost Girls Vintage

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Monday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

El Dorado

El Dorado

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Vintage Frills located?

Vintage Frills is located at 2846 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618.

What are Vintage Frills’s hours?

Listed hours: Monday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, , , , , ,. Hours can change — call ahead at +13124156519 to confirm.

What kind of store is Vintage Frills?

Vintage Frills is a vintage store in Chicago, IL.

Are there other thrift or secondhand stores near Vintage Frills?

Yes — we list 6 other secondhand, thrift, consignment, vintage, or antique stores within about 50 miles. See the nearby stores section on this page.

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