Looking Sideways Vintage
Vintage clothing in Northeast Portland
Closed · opens 12 pm today914 NE 28th Ave · map ↓
Looking Sideways Vintage reviews
Tiny, packed Portland vintage shop with varied, carefully chosen finds and a warm owner. One 2021 shopper disagreed on service, smell and prices.
20 written reviews · 85% five-star · 10% one or two stars · owner replies to 90% · 2 in the past year · reviewed since 2019
- 5Well-chosen stockOwner is knowledgeable, with an eye for quality and a wide-ranging collection.
- 3Friendly staffOwner is kind and chats about sizing, and there's a shop dog; one 2021 visitor felt unwelcome.
- 3Wide varietyAuthentic items across a variety of styles in a small space.
- 2Prices seen as highOne shopper called the racks overpriced; another said the shop across the street costs more.
Selling or donating here
Its website and business listing don’t say whether it buys from the public, takes consignments or accepts donations. Ask before you bring anything in.
What shoppers mention
Themes from 20 written reviews, counted and summed up by us. One review can mention several.
What they like
- Well-chosen stock5 reviewsOwner is knowledgeable, with an eye for quality and a wide-ranging collection.
- Friendly staff3 reviewsOwner is kind and chats about sizing, and there's a shop dog; one 2021 visitor felt unwelcome.
- Wide variety3 reviewsAuthentic items across a variety of styles in a small space.
Shopping there
- Small store4 reviewsSmall hole-in-the-wall with big personality.
Common gripes
- Prices seen as high2 reviewsOne shopper called the racks overpriced; another said the shop across the street costs more.
- Cluttered aisles2 reviewsRacks are packed tightly; one shopper kept bumping into them.
Known for
- Vintage in a mix of styles 3 shoppers
- Owner-picked, quality-focused vintage pieces 3 shoppers
A good fit for
From written reviews on its business listing, up to 29 Sep 2026. We check every theme against the reviews before we show it.
How it compares in Portland
Each dot is one of 127 Portland stores with 20+ written reviews. The big dot is Looking Sideways Vintage.
What it sells
- Vintage clothingListed as a vintage clothing store
What shoppers paid. Split views: very reasonable to some and cheaper than the shop across the street, overpriced to one 2021 shopper.
Hours & getting there
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12 pm–6 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm–6 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm–6 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm–6 pm |
- Payment
- Credit cards, debit cards and contactless
- At the store
- Fitting room, Women-owned, LGBTQ+ friendly, Transgender safe space, Small business
Good to know
- Racks are packed tight, leaving little room to move Raised by 2 shoppers
- Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Listed hours
- Open Sundays, 12 pm–6 pm. Listed hours
In its own words
When you walk into Looking Sideways Vintage you walk into a different realm. A gender neutral kitsch fantasy world filled with a mixture of your grandmothers house and punk. Clowns, pierrot, plants, chains and fake flowers. Confusing yet charming. Leather and lace. Polarized yet fluid. You will find vintage clothing, accessories, tchotchkes and housewares from all eras but mostly 70s to 00’s, Lots of leather boots, repurposed and handmade danglers, bleached items, and many vendors. Venders include ⛓Vintage from @lunarhovel⛓ Leather cuffs, bootstraps and chokers by @rustandmachine⛓ Jewelry,…
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Questions
Does Looking Sideways Vintage buy secondhand items?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Ask in the store. Nearby, Wannabe Vintage, OURstore Vintage and Thee Lucky Bastard Antiquities & Desirables buy from the public.
Does Looking Sideways Vintage take donations?
Its website and business listing don’t say. Ask in the store. Nearby, Radical Abundance Thrift Shop, Goodwill Industries of the Columbia Willamette and The Shopp take donations.
What are Looking Sideways Vintage’s opening hours?
Closed Monday to Wednesday, Thursday to Sunday 12 pm–6 pm (Portland time).
Sources and dates
Its business listing and written reviews · its website (lookingsidewaysvintage.com) · last updated 4 Oct 2026