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The Brooch is BACK!

All the fashion mags and website are saying it.....the brooch is BACK! In hair-do's, on jackets, blouses, sweaters. Big and sparkly, statement colors, figurals. What better way to get the...

The Brooch is BACK!

All the fashion mags and website are saying it.....the brooch is BACK! In hair-do's, on jackets, blouses, sweaters. Big and sparkly, statement colors, figurals. What better way to get the...

The Toast of Fall!

Fall for the toasted tints of the season! Warm cocoa, mahogany, sienna, russet and sable. See the collection here and get ready for the chilly temps ahead! 

The Toast of Fall!

Fall for the toasted tints of the season! Warm cocoa, mahogany, sienna, russet and sable. See the collection here and get ready for the chilly temps ahead! 

Help Save Dorothea's Closet's Brick and Mortar ...

 I'm Angela, the owner of Dorothea's Closet Vintage boutique in Des Moines, IA (as well as the website). I've been selling vintage clothing for 13 years, and have had my...

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Help Save Dorothea's Closet's Brick and Mortar ...

 I'm Angela, the owner of Dorothea's Closet Vintage boutique in Des Moines, IA (as well as the website). I've been selling vintage clothing for 13 years, and have had my...

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Sun Screens

Late summer is BRIGHT! Grab a great vintage hat to shield those peepers! See the collection here.   

Sun Screens

Late summer is BRIGHT! Grab a great vintage hat to shield those peepers! See the collection here.   

Meet This Week's Guest Curator, Sandra Mendoza!

This week's guest curator is the lovely Sandra Mendoza of Debutante Vintage! Sandra both lives in and loves vintage fashion and has a new showroom in Pomona, California. See her...

Meet This Week's Guest Curator, Sandra Mendoza!

This week's guest curator is the lovely Sandra Mendoza of Debutante Vintage! Sandra both lives in and loves vintage fashion and has a new showroom in Pomona, California. See her...

Vintage Like Fine Wine...A Color Collection

Who doesn't love some lovely wine? Dorothea's has curated a collection of boozy hued vintage pieces you can wear! See our faves here.  

Vintage Like Fine Wine...A Color Collection

Who doesn't love some lovely wine? Dorothea's has curated a collection of boozy hued vintage pieces you can wear! See our faves here. Â