r/VintageFashion

Community Overview

About r/VintageFashion

Join us here to chat about all things related to vintage and retro fashion! Feel free to share photos of vintage looks that inspire you or photos of yourself in vintage clothing (that you purchased, thrifted, or made). Thoughts on your latest vintage inspired looks or tips on how to wear, maintain, wash, or store vintage clothes are also welcome here! Vintage style, not values!

The community at a glance

r/VintageFashion is a Subreddit for Vintage Fashion Lovers with roughly 1.7M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Vintage Clothing communities list.

Roughly 66K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Vintage Style, and Skirt. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention vintage jackets, 50s & 40s clothes, and 70s clothing.

On Reddit
1.7M Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +66K members
Growth: +4.1% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 792 members
  • 2014: 468 members
  • 2015: 483 members
  • 2016: 939 members
  • 2017: 1K members
  • 2019: 13K members
  • 2020: 28K members
  • 2021: 31K members
  • 2022: 105K members
  • 2023: 354K members
  • 2024: 893K members
  • 2025: 203K members
  • 2026: 56K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 5K members
  • Dec: 5K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 5K members
  • Mar: 6K members
  • Apr: 7K members
  • May: 6K members
  • Jun: 5K members
  • Jul: 6K members
  • Aug: 6K members
  • Sep: 8K members
  • Oct: 2K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for a reliable personal proxy shopper in Japan → Sweden 🇯🇵🇸🇪
    2. What are some reliable vintage dress sites?
    3. Does anyone know anything about this reebok leather jacket?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    Looking for a reliable personal proxy shopper in Japan → Sweden 🇯🇵🇸🇪 · What are some reliable vintage dress sites? · Does anyone know anything about this reebok leather jacket?
    6
  • Advice Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. I need help identifying the manufacturer of this 1920s night out makeup case. The initials stand for Jean ward ort who was an actress in silent films back in the day. Any help is appreciated.
    2. In ur opinion what are best shoes for winter 2026?
    3. should i be concerned about lead in 5ps belt ?
    #2
    Advice Requests
    I need help identifying the manufacturer of this 1920s night out makeup case. The initials stand for Jean ward ort who was an actress in silent films back in the day. Any help is appreciated. · In ur opinion what are best shoes for winter 2026? · should i be concerned about lead in 5ps belt ?
    4

Topics

  • Looking For
    34 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For
    34
  • Vintage Style
    20 posts in the past month
    #2
    Vintage Style
    20
  • Skirt
    3 posts in the past month
    #3
    Skirt
    3
  • Belt
    2 posts in the past month
    #4
    Belt
    2
  • Sweater
    2 posts in the past month
    #5
    Sweater
    2

Flair

  • VINTAGE OUTFIT OF THE DAY
    17 posts in the past month
    1. 100% goodwill thrifted outfit
    2. Vintage Motorcycle Jacket, Vintage Lee Jeans, Vintage Belt Boots, Sterling Silver Jewelry
    3. Vintage 70’s Prairie Dress
    #1
    VINTAGE OUTFIT OF THE DAY
    100% goodwill thrifted outfit · Vintage Motorcycle Jacket, Vintage Lee Jeans, Vintage Belt Boots, Sterling Silver Jewelry · Vintage 70’s Prairie Dress
    17
  • ADVICE PLZ
    14 posts in the past month
    1. New to vintage, unsure of fit
    2. Help identify these jeans
    3. Vintage echo tee
    #2
    ADVICE PLZ
    New to vintage, unsure of fit · Help identify these jeans · Vintage echo tee
    14
  • VINTAGE MENSWEAR
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Vintage-inspired Ivy outfits in three pairs (modern pieces)
    2. 1960s WEST N’ WEAR Sherpa Lined Denim Trucker Jacket
    3. 1970’s Pendleton Jacket
    #3
    VINTAGE MENSWEAR
    Vintage-inspired Ivy outfits in three pairs (modern pieces) · 1960s WEST N’ WEAR Sherpa Lined Denim Trucker Jacket · 1970’s Pendleton Jacket
    11
  • SWEET FIND!
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Vintage Gunne Sax
    2. 1930’s sheer silk ribbon dress I found antiquing this weekend 🎀
    3. A Caroline Herrera jacket and pant set from 1997. The same design once worn by Whitney Houston.
    #4
    SWEET FIND!
    Vintage Gunne Sax · 1930’s sheer silk ribbon dress I found antiquing this weekend 🎀 · A Caroline Herrera jacket and pant set from 1997. The same design once worn by Whitney Houston.
    10
  • 1990s
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Does anyone have any idea what kind of t-shirt is that on Scott?
    2. Suche Diese Jacke
    3. I NEED THIS DRESS
    #5
    1990s
    Does anyone have any idea what kind of t-shirt is that on Scott? · Suche Diese Jacke · I NEED THIS DRESS
    6

Product recommendations

  • vintage jackets
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Thrifted this leather jacket for my best friends bday. Any tips for cleaning?
    2. Can someone tell me something about the jacket or recommend me a pair of pants
    3. Can someone tell me something about the jacket or recommend me a pair of pants
    #1
    vintage jackets
    Thrifted this leather jacket for my best friends bday. Any tips for cleaning? · Can someone tell me something about the jacket or recommend me a pair of pants · Can someone tell me something about the jacket or recommend me a pair of pants
    4
  • 50s & 40s clothes
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Where's the best place to buy 50s & 40s clothes?
    2. Where's the best place to buy 50s & 40s clothes?
    #2
    50s & 40s clothes
    Where's the best place to buy 50s & 40s clothes? · Where's the best place to buy 50s & 40s clothes?
    2
  • 70s clothing
    2 posts in the past month
    1. what are the best places to buy 70s clothing?
    2. what are the best places to buy 70s clothing?
    #3
    70s clothing
    what are the best places to buy 70s clothing? · what are the best places to buy 70s clothing?
    2

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/VintageFashion for?
Best for Vintage Fashion Lovers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/VintageFashion free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/VintageFashion have?
Roughly 1.7M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/VintageFashion on?
r/VintageFashion runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/VintageFashion cover?
On the Hive Index, r/VintageFashion is organized under Vintage Fashion Lovers.
How do I join r/VintageFashion?
You can join r/VintageFashion by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Vintage Clothing communities like?
Communities for vintage clothing enthusiasts covering thrifting, retro fashion, vintage shopping, and secondhand style. Reddit and Discord host active communities for sharing thrift hauls, legit checking vintage pieces, and discussing vintage fashion history from 1920s through Y2K.