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Tacoma's Outsider's Guide — 1 Sound 1 Life, w/ Artists 4 Life in the Sound

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Clothes & Shopping

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Clothes, Shopping, Gifts & Other Goods

Retro & Pre-Owned Clothes
Better Style, Better Pricing

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Retrospect Vintage 
6th Ave
2709 6th Ave; Tacoma, WA  98406
(253) 327-1399  facebook

Mon - Fri: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Supporter of Artists 4 Life in the Sound

Carefully curated vintage attire and accessories for men and women with a focus on wear-ability, sustainability and affordability make this vintage treasure house an asset for our community and style haven safe for any budget.  The buyer herself wears an ever changing vintage wardrobe herself, is an established member of Tacoma's art scene and a is even a member of a local indie band.  Her keen eye for inventory assures you unique and fashionable selection, with some of Tacoma's best mens and womens wear of plaids, shoes, boots, coats, sweaters, dresses, belts, luggage, jewelry, buttons and much more in this treasure of a community store.


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Mandelin's Consignment Boutique     6th Ave
2714 6th Ave; Tacoma, WA  98406
(253) 301-3383   website
Oct 1 - Mar 1 Hours: 

Mon - Sat  11am to 6pm
Sunday  11am to 3pm

Supporter of Artists 4 Life in the Sound

The staff here has a special kind of eye, and the attention given to their inventory will serve you well.  Care in selection and a well organized shopping area with lots to offer, the clothes to choose from are wide, eclectic and varied.  You will enjoy the charm and the spirit of the people here, and the fresh, familiar sounds they play as well. Great deals.

Urban X Change                       
1932 Pacific Ave; Downtown 98402
(253)572-2280   http://urbanxchangetacoma.tumblr.com/
Mon-Fri 10a-8p; Sat 11a-8p; Sun 12p-5p
Buying Hours Sun-Sat  11a-4p

High style and an expressive, upbeat atmosphere make retro and recent style shopping enjoyable.  Artist-chosen clothing, shoes and accessories appropriate to any budget assure you leave in style.  Learn more at the Urban XChange Window.

Nutti Yogini
Visit Nutti Yogini's website for quality fashion made here.
Post Defiance talks clothes shopping here

Vixens House of Shoes & Apparel        6th Ave.
2614 6th Avenue; Tacoma, WA  98406
(253) 272-1412  www.vixenshouseofshoes.com
Tue-Sat 11a-6p; Sun 12p-4p
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Pure Vintage
213 N I Street; Tacoma, WA  98405
(253) 383-5661

Open only on Saturdays, this place is worth a detour . .

Vanity                               Downtown - Theater District / Antique Row
760 Broadway;  Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 761-7810  www.etsy.com/shop/melsvanity
Mon-Thu,Sun 12p-6p; Fri-Sat 12p-7p

Orange on Sixth                6th Ave.
Shop Now Online

(253) 970-7080  http://orangetacoma.com
Tue-Sat 12p-5p
   
Poison Apple                                        Downtown
440 E. 25th St. #44,  Tacoma, WA 98421
(253) 304.1874  www.boxtopvintage.com
Tue-Sat 12p-5p

Nine Lives Vintage Wears                Downtown - Theater District / Antique Row
754 Broadway; Tacoma, WA 98402
(253)267-0324  www.ninelivesvintagewears.com

Sonja - Clothes to Live In                Proctor
2510 N Proctor St.; Tacoma, WA  (check Sonja out on Facebook)
(253) 272-1565  http://sonjatacoma.com
Tue-Sat 11a - 5:30p            Words of Others

NEW CLOTHES

Do Something Extraordinary   Downtown - Museum District
1936 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402 
Email them  or  Shop their website

Original handmade clothes, jewelry and accessories, prices range from $10 - $200, and creations include truly original-to-Tacoma clothes like the 'Snood.'  Very high quality gear.


Republic of 253                 Downtown
9708 Market St #412, Tacoma, WA 98402
253.988.7031  www.253heart.com

Nutti Yogini                        Online
www.nuttiyogini.com/

Tacoma's most comfortable clothier?  It's all made here:  Yoga inspired clothing using sustainable, organic, and natural fabrics.  All materials are sourced regionally, within the West Coast, right down to the thread and highest quality zippers and other materials.  Support these guys - you'll be happy for years.  And she's doing everything right.

Underground Green Eco-Clothier                Downtown
743 Broadway #206; Tacoma, WA  98402
253.820.4360  http://www.myspace.com/undergroundgreen

Natural products and fibers created with ecological awareness.  Underground Green is your eco-fashion superstore. Our clothing lines by Sweet Skins, Habitude, Ecolution, Earth Creations, Mountains of the Moon, Sweetgrass, Tinctoria, Passenger Pigeon, & Of The Earth are created using fibers of hemp, organic cotton, flax, bamboo, recycled plastic, silk, or tencel. In addition to sustainable fashions Underground Green also offers a natural handmade body care line by Country Girl Gardens, first class fair trade teas, certified organic or wild harvested herbs, eco-chic reconditioned or salvaged furniture, and hemp accessories for the home. Check out the woven hemp towel line!

Ttime Flatwear         Vashon

9500 SW 180th St.; Vashon Island, WA  98070

(206) 290-7833  www.ttimeflatwear.com  ($19 - $24 !)

Go Bra-less & Be Modest. 100% comfy cotton to wear over or under  Tees.  Quilt panels keep nipples undercover.  Never Wear a Bra Again . .

Stylish Organic Living                Online
www.stylishorganicliving.com

Nordstrom                        Southside / Mall
4502 South Steele #800;  Tacoma, WA  98409
(253) 475-3630  http://shop.nordstrom.com/st/tacoma-mall

McCausland’s                        South End
6450 Tacoma Mall Boulevard  Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 473-7848  www.mccauslands.net 

CUSTOM CREATIONS, CARE, REPAIR & SCREEN PRINTING
    (Laundry, Sewing, Alterations . . )

Chelsia Berry                        Downtown
253.320.0836  chelsia.design@gmail.com
Custom sewing and alterations.

Morrel’s Dry Cleaners                Stadium
608 North 1st Street, Tacoma, WA  98403
(253) 572-7121   www.tacomadrycleaner.com

Laundry Mart                        6th Ave.
5401 6th Avenue # 501; Tacoma, WA  98406
253.752.6100  www.laundrymarttacoma.com

Featuring only state-of-the-art, environmentally conscious commercial grade washers and dryers Laundry Mart has Dexter front-loading washers with fast extraction spin in five sizes from 18 to 80 lbs., and high efficiency dryers, 30 to 80 lbs., so you never have to wait to finish your laundry.

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       Pillar Supporter of
Artists 4 Life in the Sound

  
Terracrux Games

     760 Commerce Street
       Tacoma, WA  98402
 
          (253) 203-1647
                website
      Community & Events

       Tues-Thurs: 12:00-7:00
          Fri-Sat: 12:00-11:00 
              Sun: 12:00-8:00


Board games, card games, miniature games and role playing games abound.
If you have any interest in games of the modern era, this is your place.

Discover a new family pastime, or take your current skills and knowledge to the next level in a game you already know - you win here either way.

Doug (the owner) is a Wizard-level expert at finding the right game(s) for you and your special someone, and introducing games that are appropriate to the demands of various groups of friends and temperaments is his specialty.


With 11 years of industry experience, expect to be pleasantly surprised by the attentive, knowledgeable and discerning nature of the staff, and expect to leave with a new activity to share with your child, partner, friends, family or all of the above.


Antique & Vintage

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Vintage & Antiques

The Body Beautiful
Body Care, Yoga & Healthcare

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Shoes & the Pedestrian
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Children's & Motherhood
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Gear, Service & Music 4 Purchase