SecondSkinWilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina |
SecondSkinWilmington
Second Skin Vintage Clothing and AccessoriesWilmington, North Carolina 697 Sales On Etsy since 2013
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
1960s Bell Sleeve Two Piece Set in Orange Paisley. 60s Mod Linen Suit, Jacket and Pencil Skirt. Extra Small, 24" Waist. Fox Original
$85.00
1970s Tapestry Vest Two Piece Set. Long Floral 70s Vest with Matching Green High Waist Maxi Skirt. 24" Waist, Extra Small.
$75.00
1970s Anna Sui Victorian Inspired Blazer. Gray Linen Canvas Jacket with Velvet Trim, Peplum, Button Front. Size Large. 70s Simultanee.
$395.00
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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Burberry Plaid 3 piece Set. 1980s Burberry-Inspired Knit Top, Vest, and Wool Skirt Set. Size Medium 30" Waist. Highwaisted Plaid Skirt.
$98.00
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1970s Men's Plaid Sports Coat, Wool Red White and Blue Plaid Check. Men's Preppy Blazer, Suit Jacket by Cricketeer. Small 44" Chest.
$65.00
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1980s Southwestern Print Mustard Yellow, Pleated Skirt and Collared Shirt,2 Piece Set by Mondi. 80s Matching Set, Size Medium, 29" Waist
$98.00
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90s Southwestern Tapestry Jacket. Muted Desert Colors Blazer. Unlined Hip Length Vintage Southwestern Jacket by Graff Wear, Size Large.
$40.00
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Red Wool Jacket with Peter Pan Collar. Plaid Flannel Lined Bavarian Jacket with Pewter Button Front. Trachten aus Osterreich von Mackintosh
$52.00
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1950s Tweed Wool Overcoat. Rugged Vintage Welshman Tweeds, Plaid Check Black and Beige with Braided Buttons. Large 48" Chest, 50" Waist
$110.00
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1970s St John Knit Cardigan Jacket in Teal. Belted Jacket with Puff Shoulder. Textured Mohair Orange Speckles. Small 36" bust 32" Waist
$68.00
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1980s Celine Skirt. Tan Pleated Wool Skirt with Leather and Golden Embossed Logo Belt. Vintage Celine Paris, Made in Italy. Small 27" Waist
$88.00
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1960s Black Wool Coat with Mink Fur Collar. 60s Button Up Swing Coat with Champagne Mink Collar and Pockets, Small. Classic Winter Coat.
$120.00
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1970s Leather Skirt by Aigner. Earth Tone Burgundy, Orange and Brown Color Block. 70s Highwaisted Skirt Midi Length. Size Small 27" Waist
$82.00
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1980s Ultra Suede Jacket with Chunky Knit. 80s Oversized Embellished Jacket with Shoulder Pads. Brown Button Front Cardigan Style Size Small
$65.00
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1970s Aqua Blue Chiffon Dress. Sheer Sleeve, Ruffled Party Dress. Turquoise Fit and Flare Belted Waist. Small 34" Bust 28" Waist
$42.00
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1970s Red Plaid Pants. Men's Wool Pants. Red, Black, Yellow Royal Stewart Tartan Plaid Golf Pants. Small 32" Waist
$45.00
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1960s Boucle Wool Coat with Mink Fur Collar In Butterscotch.. 60s Winter Coat w/ Oversize Buttons, Button Front by Pioneer. Small / Medium
$120.00
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Chocolate Brown Wool Coat with Mongolian Fur Trim. Penny Lane Coat, Shaggy Curly Lamb Collar and Cuffs. Size Small / Medium. Statement Coat.
$110.00
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1960s Red & Black Brocade Dress. Sleeveless 60s Cocktail Dress with Beaded Embellishment. Gothic Fleur de Lise. Medium 36" Bust 32" Waist
$65.00
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1970s Embroidered Red Cape. Red and Black Nordic Woven Cloak, Tassel and Fringe Poncho, Woven Cotton. One Size.
$75.00
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1950s Clear Rhinestone Necklace. 1940s 50s Triangle Drop Necklace in Silver Tone. Prong Set Rhinestone Bridal Jewelry. Short 6.5" Necklace.
$45.00
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1960s Pink Rhinestone Necklace. 60s Flower Drop Pendant. Silver Tone 8" Box Chain. Old Hollywood Style Wedding Jewelry Vintage Prom Jewelry.
$42.00
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Edwardian / 1920s Gold Bracelet. Gold Fill Hinged Bangle Bracelet Etched Brocade Floral Design. Victorian 1900s 1910s Jewelry
$260.00
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Cute 90s Christmas Sweater Cardigan Neutral Colors w/ Candy Canes, Trees, Gifts and Ornaments. Woman's Extra Large 44" Bust 44" Waist
$25.00
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80s 90s Christmas Sweatshirt Sweater. Green Oversized Sweatshirt w/ Puffy Glitter Snowman and Winter Scene. Extra Large 48" Chest 45" Waist
$25.00
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Ugly / Cute Christmas Sweater. Black Turtleneck Sweater Embellished with Beads Sequins Ornaments Stars. 80s 90s Long Oversized Sweater, XL.
$25.00
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1970s Men's Ski Sweater. Small Tight Fit 70s Sweater with Skiers. Wool and Acrylic Beige and White Pullover Sweater by Puritan.
$35.00
Reviews
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ilpsc on Oct 3, 2018
5 out of 5 starsSuch a stunning dress. So fluid. I live the full skirt. The color is awesome. Thank you very much!!!
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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.