Stepping into Flounce, a quaint vintage shop situated on a dog-and-pedestrian-heavy stretch of Echo Park Boulevard, is like ducking into an wondrous attic.
Nylons and gloves hang over worn drawers, hat pins poke out from gilded porcelain teacups, postcards peek out from flowered hat boxes and the scent of hand-made soap wafts between hangers of silk, chiffon, lace and velvet.
Locally-crafted jewelry and beauty products are situated amidst the old-school fineries while pensive mannequin heads peer from shelves at browsing and marveling customers. Beware: despite its modest size, Flounce is remarkably easy to lose yourself in!
Unlike an attic though, the place is moth-free, filled with racks of well-cared-for, carefully selected [by owner Lisa Gerstein] vintage garments and brick-a-brak dating all the way back to the 1920s.
Eclectic is one way to describe the selection here, which ranges from fun and quirky to elegant and chic, which makes it the spot whether you’re in need of a unique gift or a memorable dress.
And with a $20 rack outside, stopping to browse doesn’t have to bear the threat of bankruptcy. So next time you’re in the neighborhood, be sure to give Flounce a look! Protip: call ahead to make sure they’re open – hours of operation tend to vary.
Flounce is located at 1555 Echo Park Ave. Check out their website at www.flouncevintage.com
Nylons and gloves hang over worn drawers, hat pins poke out from gilded porcelain teacups, postcards peek out from flowered hat boxes and the scent of hand-made soap wafts between hangers of silk, chiffon, lace and velvet.
Locally-crafted jewelry and beauty products are situated amidst the old-school fineries while pensive mannequin heads peer from shelves at browsing and marveling customers. Beware: despite its modest size, Flounce is remarkably easy to lose yourself in!
Unlike an attic though, the place is moth-free, filled with racks of well-cared-for, carefully selected [by owner Lisa Gerstein] vintage garments and brick-a-brak dating all the way back to the 1920s.
Eclectic is one way to describe the selection here, which ranges from fun and quirky to elegant and chic, which makes it the spot whether you’re in need of a unique gift or a memorable dress.
And with a $20 rack outside, stopping to browse doesn’t have to bear the threat of bankruptcy. So next time you’re in the neighborhood, be sure to give Flounce a look! Protip: call ahead to make sure they’re open – hours of operation tend to vary.
