At this time of year, the Plaza District unfolds like a glittering runway along NW 16th Street, its vibrant murals and twinkling holiday lights bordering a collection of storefronts and beloved restaurants.
Among them are some of Oklahoma City’s best vintage and thrift stores — seven of them, all within walking distance.
When holiday shoppers weave through the neighborhood, they’ll learn these shops each offer their own interpretation of vintage charm, from funky collectables to designer pieces and upcycled treasures.
Bad Granny’s Bazaar
1759 NW 16th St.
instagram.com/badgranny
405-528-4585
Inside Bad Granny’s, patrons peruse eclectic booths filled with collectibles, clothing, jewelry and local art. Bad Granny’s is a veritable institution, one of the first vintage shops to come to the area in 2009.
Owner Diana Harris is closely tied to the vintage community throughout the city and credited by many as the flash point for the Plaza’s vintage explosion. She said all the local shops get along.
“My Plaza family has grown, and I decided early on that instead of competing, we could all work together to make the Plaza a vintage hub in OKC,” she told Oklahoma Gazette via email. “We all have our own niche, and I am constantly sending customers to the other shops to find their treasures.”
Dig It!
1739 NW 16th St.
digitokc.com
405-473-4649
Just down the block, Dig It! champions sustainable fashion with thoughtfully gathered vintage pieces. Exploring its neon-pink interior, you’ll also find things like vintage records, kooky toys, and decor and art by locals.
It’s owner, Amanda Martinez, told me they have more than a dozen artists who upcycle and repurpose vintage goods into fun new pieces.
“Our goal is to minimize waste and give all vintage a chance to be rehomed!” Martinez said via email.
The holidays are especially exciting for the store.
“We have seen our sweet customers grow up right before our eyes, and the holidays are when many of them return to town and visit the store,” she said. “It’s so nice to get a hug from a customer you watched blossom into their own authentic self.”
Holy Thrift
1618 N. Gatewood Ave.
holythrift.com
312-600-5831
Fans of Y2K and ’90s style might find themselves transported right back in time via Holy Thrift. Alongside the clothing racks, you’ll find walls of jewelry and purses, an impressive selection of boots, and “mix and match” bins where you can grab a few items for a set price.
Nada Alkadi, owner of Holy Thrift, said that she works with 20 people around the country who source the shop’s clothing.
“The Plaza is the go-to hub for vintage shopping,” Alkadi said. “Anytime someone comes in the shop from out of town, they gush about the ‘vintage row’ and how many different shops are all on the block, allowing them to spend hours in these local curated wonderlands.”
Holy Thrift also has an online storefront (holythrift.com), so if you’re out of town but still want to shop local, you’ve got options.
Dog Daze Vintage
1708 NW 16th St.
dogdazevintage.com
405-209-5333
Dog Daze Vintage moved into its current location, next to Grinmore, just this summer.
“It’s been great having the space to be able to showcase more variety and options for our customers as well as accommodating more people now that we’re on the ground floor,” Brittany Lewallen, who owns the space with Dakota Lewallen, said via email.
Dog Daze offers a collection of workwear, knits, denim, old records and more, including some of the coolest graphic tees you’ve ever seen. Stock leans toward a “touch of collegiate and Western flair,” the latter of which they’ve seen as a growing trend.
“We are happy to chat with customers and share tips and knowledge about dating garments,” Brittany Lewallen said.
Aunt Fancy’s
1609 N. Blackwelder Ave., Suite 2
instagram.com/auntfancysokc
405-355-8246
Aunt Fancy’s gives John Waters vibes — in the best way possible. The store’s vintage brand is one-of-a-kind formal and bridal pieces, many of which you might expect to see on Tracy Turnblad.
When I visited, owner Sarah Beth Moore had just finished with a client who found a wedding dress among the collection. Opened in 2023, Aunt Fancy’s carries gowns, gowns and more gowns. Shoppers might find anything from a Victorian-era dress to a sequined number from the ’90s.
“I think that young people in particular have really made a push toward more ethical consumption practices,” Moore said.
Moore, who came from a family of seamstresses, also offers in-house alterations, specializing in vintage textiles, beadwork, sequin work and lace work. She encourages everyone to shop local for the holidays.
“Support local businesses,” she said, “show up in the community, meet people, talk about the clothes.”
TWINHAUS
1630 N. Blackwelder Ave., Suite 3
instagram.com/twin_haus
405-760-1119
TWINHAUS is the newest addition to the Plaza’s vintage lineup, having just opened Sept. 13.
Owned by Oklahoma artists and siblings Amber Rae Black and Justice Smithers, the store offers a unique, darker perspective on vintage. They started with pop-ups but had their hearts set on a brick-and-mortar in the Plaza.
“We love a vampy, dark fashion girl,” Smithers said via email. “Victorian meets modern, and mix in some crazy designer pieces.”
TWINHAUS has racks crammed with black clothing items (a fav) and cool purses — once, it had a ’90s Vivienne Westwood corset.
“Honestly, secondhand and vintage is naturally taking off because everyone is tired of the mass-produced, low-quality products that this fast fashion world is pushing out,” Smithers said. “There is just too much consumption, and customers instinctually are trying to combat that.”
Magoo’s Attic
1630 N. Blackwelder Ave., Suite 202
instagram.com/magoosattic
707-974-1608
One of the district’s most unique locations is filled by Magoo’s Attic. It’s not a literal attic — you’ll find the shop just above Ma Der Lao Kitchen. Established in 2020, Magoo’s Attic’s proprietor is Jordan Elliott-Valdivia, who came on about a year after the store’s opening.
“Magoo’s Attic is where pop culture meets nostalgia with a twist of humor and personality,” he told me via email. “We’re about the experience of discovering something you didn’t know you needed.”
Elliott-Valdivia called the stock “fun and a little cheeky.” One time, he sourced over a dozen 1960s alcohol decanters from a customer with ties to Ada’s first liquor store.
Elliott-Valdivia emphasized his shop’s function as a community space.
“Whether you’re finding a piece that sparks memories, a quirky gift for someone special or just stopping by to soak in the vibe, we want everyone to feel seen, valued and comfortable,” he said.
This article appears in New Year’s Eve Guide.