SecondSkinWilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina ·
SecondSkinWilmington
Second Skin Vintage Clothing and AccessoriesWilmington, North Carolina 681 Sales On Etsy since 2013
1960s Lilly Pulitzer Dress. Sleeveless Butterfly and Floral Print Cotton Dress. The Lilly 60s A Line Dress, Size Small 34" Bust, 31" Waist
$120.00
1980s Orange Shorts / Swim Trunks. Men's Short Shots, Athletic Running Shorts, Bathing Suit With Navy Blue Trim and Elastic waist. 36 Waist
$30.00
1970s Lanz Original Two Piece Set. Embroidered Goldenrod Yellow and Teal Maxi Skirt. Button Back Top. Dirndle 2 Piece Dress 27" waist.
$120.00
80s Teal One Piece Swimsuit. 1980s Sexy High Cut Bathing Suit. Tank Style. Blue Geometric Circle Print. By Sea Fair, Size Medium
$36.00
Announcement
Ladies and gents, welcome to Second Skin Vintage, located at 615 Castle Street in downtown Wilmington. Curated vintage style for women and men, specializing in pieces from the 1950s, '60s, and '70- along with iconic vintage spanning 100 years of fashion history.
This is just a tiny sample of our 1,200 square foot store, so visit us in person! We're open Monday through Saturday 11am-6pm, Sundays 11-5. Stop by or message us and we'll get back to you during regular store hours. Thanks for visiting!
Announcement
Ladies and gents, welcome to Second Skin Vintage, located at 615 Castle Street in downtown Wilmington. Curated vintage style for women and men, specializing in pieces from the 1950s, '60s, and '70- along with iconic vintage spanning 100 years of fashion history.
This is just a tiny sample of our 1,200 square foot store, so visit us in person! We're open Monday through Saturday 11am-6pm, Sundays 11-5. Stop by or message us and we'll get back to you during regular store hours. Thanks for visiting!
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NAVY 1950s New Look Silk Cocktail Dress with Crinoline by Tee-Ca Modes. Pleated Bustle Bombshell Evening Gown. Extra Small, 34" B, 24" W
$160.00
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1980s Betsey Johnson Punk Label Baby Doll Dress. Longsleeve Mutlticolored Stripe Mini Dress. Jersey Knit XS 30" Bust 26" Waist.
$55.00
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1980s Striped Sweater Dress. Long Sleeve Magenta Pink Slouchy Knit Dress with Tie Belt by MS II Petites. Medium 36" Bust 34" Waist
$58.00
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1960s Nursing Dress. Black and Yellow Mod Paisley Print. Cotton Shift w/ Cross Body Zipper by Step-'N-Go. Maternity, Large, 40" B 38" W
$65.00
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1970s Paisley Glitter Maxi Dress. Deep V Neck Disco Dress. Black and Yellow Psychedelic Print. Medium / Large, 38" Bust, 30" Waist.
$75.00
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1980s Pastel Pink Cotton Dress with Dolman Sleeves and Exposed Seams by Joan Geddes. Loose Fit Dress, Full Skirt. Medium 30- 32" Waist
$62.00
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1970s Wide Leg Pants. Psychedelic Floral Paisley Patchwork Print, Cotton, High Waisted Pants. Size Large, 40" Elastic Waist Pants.
$45.00
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1930s Black Silk Gown. Long Bias Cut Dress and Lace Bolero Jacket with Rhinestone Pave Clasp. Plus Size Vintage Extra Large, 44" b, 38" w
$250.00
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1960s/70s Maxi Dress, Halter Top, Black & White Op Art, Pool Patio Swim Dress by Kamehameha. Extra Small 26" Waist
$68.00
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1970s Peach Maxi Dress. Batwing Sleeve Rhinestone Embroidery Evening Gown. Draped Capelet Sleeves by Miss Rubette Small, 34" Bust, 28" Waist
$65.00
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1960s One Piece Swimsuit. Blue and Pink Floral Romper / Wrap Style Skirted Bathing Suit by Paradise Hawaii. Medium 36" Bust 26" Waist
$75.00
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80s Glossy Black One Piece Swimsuit with Criss Cross Back and Adjustable High Cut Sides. 1980s Swimsuit Avon Fashions Small, 32" B 26" W
$45.00
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1970s Cotton Caftan with Bell Sleeves. Blue and White Strawberry Polka-Dot Ric Rac 70s Maxi Dress with Pockets by Danville. Small 32"Bust
$78.00
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Red White and Blue Apple Print Shirt. 1960s Button up Blouse, Long Sleeve, Collared Shirt. Cropped Cotton 60s Patterned Shirt. Medium.
$30.00
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1970s Purple Shirtwaist Dress. White and Lilac 70s Print Dress with Swallow Tail Collar. Short Sleeve Belted Dress By Minx, 34 Bust 26 Waist
$45.00
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Red White and Blue Cardigan, Striped Varsity Sweater. 1970s Lightweight Preppy Nautical Sweater by Designers Dayfair Size Medium 36" Bust
$32.00
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Distressed Levis 505 Jeans. Men's Straight Leg Light Wash Denim. 32 Waist, 40 Hip, Unisex High Wasted Jeans Boyfriend Fit
$55.00
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Alexander Julian Bespoke Suit. 1980s Beige Multicolor Stripe Silk Linen Suit. Pleated Trouser, Single Breasted Sport Coat. 42 L, 38 Waist.
$225.00
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1970s Blue & Red Floral Maxi Dress, Cotton Empire Waist Sleeveless Dress. 70s Hippie Boho Long Dress. Extra Small, 32" Bust
$65.00
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1950s Halter Dress with Jacket. Tan Cotton Party Dress with Beaded Sequin Collar, Matching Cropped Bolero and Belt. 50s Fit and Flare 24" W
$152.00
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1970s Loose White Dress, Cotton Caftan with Crochet Lace Top. 70s Flowy Sleeveless Slip Dress. Turn of the Century - 1900s Style Chemise.
$55.00
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Yellow 1930s Bias Cut Nightgown. 30s Rayon Dress by La Courelle. Pearl Button Front, Cream Lace, Puff Sleeve. Extra Small 30 Bust 26 Waist
$110.00
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1950s Nelly Don Dress. SHEER Floral Cotton Fit and Flare Dress. Purple and Pink Swing Dress, Button Front 36" Bust 24" Waist
$130.00
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1980s Lilly Pulitzer Pants. High Waisted Cotton Pants Pleated Front in Blue and White Tiger Print, Lilly Signature. Medium, 30" Waist
$52.00
Reviews
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Onawa on Jun 29, 2018
5 out of 5 starsI have a million dresses and this is my first real vintage wiggles dress. So beautiful i am going to love wearing it. It fits so well. Thank you for selling.
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Updates
About
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Our pieces have been featured in photo shoots in around Wilmington and beyond. (Kevin Titus Photo, Wilmington, NC)
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Check our our curated rack of party dresses, spanning all decades. (Photo, Ben Minor, Wilmington, NC)
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1970s boho spirit in a Mr John hat. Model, Haley from The Wonder Shop; Photo by Waverly Leonard of Second Skin.
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The very first photoshoot Waverly did for SSV!!! (Photo, Waverly Leonard, Wilmington, NC).
Welcome to Second Skin Vintage in Wilmington, NC, located at 615 Castle Street.
We are a men's and women's vintage clothing store, located in downtown Wilmington. Our vintage collection comes from sources around the country, and is carefully curated to represent both current fashion trends and iconic styles from from the past 100 years, with a focus on pieces from the 1950s, '60s, and '70s.
The store is a labor of love for Shop Owner, Karyn, who has been selling and styling vintage professionally for over 12 years. She is also the host of Wilmington's "I Love Vintage!" Social Club, a unique monthly meet up for vintage enthusiasts. The group meets at the store on the first Tuesday of each month to socialize and learn about different vintage topics. Please visit our Facebook page for more information about these meetings.
Our staff is dedicated to providing body-positive customer service and a unique approach to fashion and styling. If you think "I can't pull off vintage," try a visit to our store! We have something for every body and every style. We also enthusiastically cater to Wilmington's philanthropic dress-up crowd, providing civic-minded citizens with era-appropriate attire for the city’s many themed fundraising events.
All items sold by SSV are carefully researched for authenticity, lovingly laundered (when possible), and carefully examined for damage. When necessary, items are professionally restored by our Shop Seamstress, with every effort made to restore garments to their original beauty using era-appropriate techniques. Additionally, in our shop "Polices" section, we have provided a guide for how to launder your vintage garment.
Our Etsy site is only a very small sampling of our inventory, so please contact us if you're looking for something specific. We may have similar items in another size or color. Our inventory is restocked daily--faster than we could possibly post on Etsy. Stay on top of new arrivals by following the shop on Instagram @secondskinvintage. You can purchase from our IG feed safely and securely online.
Stop by and see us! We're located in downtown Wilmington's Castle Street Arts and Antiques district. Store hours are 11am-6pm, Monday through Saturday; 11am-5pm Sundays.
Shop members
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Karyn Oetting
Owner, Boss Lady
Karyn has been professionally selling vintage clothing in Wilmington since 2002. She owns Second Skin Vintage in downtown Wilmington, and hosts the city's "I Love Vintage!" Social Club, a monthly meet-up for vintage lovers.
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Henry
Shop Assistant, Window Displayer
Henry is responsible for our creative, ever changing window displays. His killer sense of style and humor make him a fan favorite. If you stop by on Fridays when he's working, let him pull pieces and style you! He's really good.
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Dorothy
Shop Assistant
Dorothy runs the show when the boss is away. Tagging and steaming new arrivals, merchandising, cleaning the store, listing items on etsy, and helping our customers!
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Rachel
Seamstress
Rachel is our store seamstress, responsible for maintaining our inventory, and who we refer customers to when they need alterations. Rachel is available by appointment, or once a month at our Pop Up Seamstress Shop events.
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Katie Allen
Seamstress, Milliner
Katie is a seamstress specializing in historic restoration, responsible for maintaining the oldest SSV inventory. She's also the owner, designer and milliner at Lifted: Vintage Inspired Millinery, a line of hand sewn hats carried at the store.
Shop policies
Additional photos and information are always available, and questions will be answered during normal store hours (11am-6pm, Mon-Sat EST). When in town, please visit the store in person at 615 Castle Street, downtown Wilmington, NC.
We're active on IG @SecondSkinVintage
Accepted payment methods
- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
Returns and exchange details
Refund does not include any shipping costs.
Buyer responsible for return shipping.
Please message the shop before returning item.
Second Skin Vintage must receive the item and ascertain its condition before issuing a refund. Signs of wear beyond fitting will be grounds for refusal of refund.
Payment
Shipping
Orders received after 6:00 pm US EST or on the weekends are packaged the following business day and mail the day after that.
US customers: Expect to receive your package in 5-7 business days, if not sooner. You may also choose to upgrade to 1-3 Day Priority Shipping.
Additional policies and FAQs
More information
Frequently asked questions
About Clothing Measurements
The following are measured across the garment while flat, and are DOUBLED:
Bust/Chest: taken across widest part of chest, usually directly under the arms.
Waist: the smallest part
Hips: the widest part
The following are measured while the garment is flat and are NOT DOUBLED:
Shoulder: measured across, from shoulder seam to shoulder seam
Inseam: Along the inside seam of pants/shorts
Rise: On shorts or pants, this is the length from the "crotch seam" to the waist band.
The following are measured while the garment is hanging and are NOT DOUBLED:
Length: taken from collar seam to bottom hem
Sleeve: taken from center of neck to cuff hem
Torso Length: from collar seam to "crotch" seam (in rompers/bathing suits) or natural waist (in dresses)
Sizing details
Each listing provides an estimate of modern sizing (small, medium, large, etc). This information is meant to help narrow your search. Please use the measurements provided in each listing to ensure best fit.
Women's numeric dress sizing has changed many sizes over the past 60+ years, and continues to vary among contemporary brands. Your contemporary dress size is of little use when shopping for vintage.
When we provide a Vintage Label Size, it is a resource for individuals who know their vintage size, which has changed dramatically over the years (sometimes as much as 6 sizes). Please refer to your own measurements when shopping vintage, not an arbitrary dress size.
Care instructions
All Second Skin Vintage garments are lovingly hand washed (when possible) before going out for sale.
How To Care For Your Vintage Garment
Believe it or not, your vintage garment is actually pretty sturdy.
1) Almost all fabrics can get wet and therefore can be washed
(Some exceptions, like 1920s/30s rayon)
2) Use Delicate/Handwash cycle and cold water
2) Hang or lay flat to dry. Do not use dryer. (Laying flat is best for heavier garments or sweaters).
3) Colorful cotton garments from '60s and 70s: prevent color bleed by washing separately by hand with a tablespoon of vinegar and detergent
4) We use regular laundry detergent
Please do not hesitate to ask if you have questions, we want to help preserve sartorial history!
Vintage Condition Guidelines
Second Skin Vintage uses the following guidelines, based on standards set by the Vintage Fashion Guild:
Mint: An item is as perfect and pristine as when it was originally made and shows no sign of wear (mint condition is rare for vintage clothing).
Near mint: An item shows only the slightest signs of wear.
Excellent: An item shows typical signs of wear due to occasional use.
Very good: An item is considered wearable but has some surface flaws (staining or soiling, for example).
Good: An item is wearable but cannot be returned to excellent condition even if repairs are made.
Shipping Info
All items ship within 1-3 business days. Expect to receive your package within 5-7 days, if not sooner.
Expedited shipping usually available for all items. Please message shop BEFORE purchase so we can change the shipping cost for you.
If we haven't confirmed this request before purchase, you request cannot be honored.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: send us a message and we will change the shipping option for you.
Returns and Refunds
Second Skin Vintage gladly accepts returns of items in same condition as sold, with attached tags, within 30 days of purchase.
Refund does not include any shipping costs.
Buyer responsible for return shipping.
Please message the shop before returning item.
Second Skin Vintage must receive the item and ascertain its condition before issuing a refund. Signs of wear beyond fitting will be grounds for refusal of refund.
Do We Buy Clothing??
We buy and restore true vintage clothing and accessories in any condition. We look for in-season items from the 1950s, ‘60s, ‘70s and older. We are not a consignment shop; instead we pay competitive, estate sale prices.
If you are interested in letting go, please drop off your clothing during store hours. Your clothing needs to be off the hanger and folded in a shopping bag. We will contact you in 2 business days to let you know if we’re interested in buying any of your pieces. Afterwards, you have two weeks to pick up your check and/or your remaining items.