Step off the street, climb up the long narrow staircase and  you'll be transported into a bright and amusing, poetic trip into your grandmother's attic!  This boutique will take you on a journey back into time where you can look for  your own special treasures.  Vintage, Retro, Designer gently used clothing.......

 

Marion Marks is the creative owner and artistic fashionista that's made

Marion's Dressing Room a one of a kind destination in downtown Chilliwack

 

Saunter through and take a peek at the amazing Hat Collection

Peruse the Vintage Clothng Collection and Memorabelia set amidst an amazing collection of antiques

Looking for the Perfect Grad dress or a one of a kind dress for a Soiree or New Year's Celebration?

Have some of your own treasures that need a new home?  Marion offers a terrific Consignment & Compensation Opportunity...

Looking for that 'gotta have' accessories, great soles and sassy bags...or unqiue piece of vintage jewelery?

There's also a huge selection of contemporary clothing - all beautifully displayed, clean and pressed...sorted and organized ...

Give Marion a Call to set up an appointment for consignments or to find out about current sales or the  next fashion show!

 

Other Fashion & Style Links!

The Museum of Costume & Assembly Rooms, Bath


Pomps & Pin Curls
Vintage Hairstyle Resource
 
The Hair Archives
Vintage Hairstyle Photos and Directions

The Century in Shoes
A Great Reference!

The impact of rock style.
Article on CNN.com w/ photos from the exhibit at the Met.

                                                        The History of the Zipper

                                                               Bombshells.com


Tons of photos of your favorite bombshells from the 30's, 40's & 50's. Also, streaming audio tunes by your favorite bombshells and much more!

In case you were wondering....

*Generally speaking, clothing which was produced before the 1920s is referred to as antique clothing and clothing from the 1920s to 1980 is considered vintage. Retro, short for retrospective, usually refers to clothing that dates from the period 1965 to 1985. Clothing produced more recently is usually called modern or contemporary fashion. Opinions vary on these definitions.

Most vintage clothing has been previously worn, but a small percentage of pieces have not. These are often old warehouse, or shop stock. These items are usually referred to by dealers as "dead stock", "old stock" or "new-old stock" and can be more sought after and valuable than those that have been worn, especially if they have their original tags.

Although there has always been some demand for old and/or second hand clothing, the awareness, demand and acceptance of this has increased dramatically since the early 1990s.

This increase in interest is due in part to increased visibility, as vintage clothing was increasingly worn by celebrities, e.g. Julia Roberts, Demi Moore and Kate Moss.

 

                                                                 In the loft

                                      46150a Yale Rd, Chilliwack V2P 2P1, British Columbia

                                                                                   604-792-7547

                                                                      Open Wed-Sat 10:30-5:00

 

                                                                                                 

                                                

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52 Comments on Marion's Dressing Room - A Unique Vintage, Designer & Resale Clothing Boutique - Chilliwack, B.C. (LOCALISM FEATURED)

SEP
12
2008
195,145 Points 29 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Looks like my kinda place. VERY COOL!! Now...let's see...how many hours drive is this from my home? I ADORE vintage clothing and jewelry. BEAUTIFUL post visually, also...chica! GBU!!

5:11pm • #1
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Liz, I would love this store and see them sometimes in New York where I am compelled to stop in!  I am sad I didn't save all my "retro" clothes--they are back in style!  This store would truly be a treasure hunt for me :)

7:56pm • #2
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Liz, I could spend hours in there! Very nice clothes eye candy. The hats remind me of Granny... very cool. Looking forward to learning more about your neck of the woods. Enjoy your evening. Love, C. :-)

8:42pm • #3
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I love these kind of stores! Wish we had something like this in my area! I have found some of my most favorite things in these kinds of stores.

9:02pm • #4
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Liz, I love when we find these kind of specialty stores.They are so unique. Apparel and items you couldn't find anywhere else.

9:13pm • #5
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Elizabeth - now why am I not surprised??  :-) Needless to say thats why its one of my favorite boutiques......i'll go check out how many miles from me you are!

9:30pm • #6
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Carole - New york must be a haven for stores like this!  Thank you so much for calling- ABSOlUTELY  loved talking to you..:-)

9:32pm • #7
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Carolyn - Hey thank you for calling today - sorry I had to cut it short..........but it was sweet talking as long as we did !

9:36pm • #9
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Sherry - well its the only type of stores of its kind here too ....and i love it!

9:37pm • #10
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Gary - Yes - I saw a hat there that would be absolutely perfect for you!

9:37pm • #11
430,007 Points 17 Featured Posts Outside Blog

This is an awesome post! I love the idea of putting a photo of the owner in the post. I'm going to feature this in the Things to Do/Places to Visit group. Thanks for posting to the group =)

9:40pm • #13
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Hello there Pippa!  Are you from England.......?........thanks for popping by - i've been meaning to check out your blog!

9:44pm • #14
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Lisa - I just started doing these, i have about 9 backed up now, some i've held off on until i could get a photo of the owner......it somehow personalizes it all doesn it?  Plus I like to talk to them about their business a bit and get the history! Thanks for the feature..:-)

9:46pm • #15
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2008
373,761 Points 23 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog

Wow I got localism featured!  I don't even know how that happened?  I've never had one before.....very cool - thank you!  :-)

1:15am • #16
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Liz - I so love your presentation.  I am not big on shopping but this is a place where I could spend hours. I love looking at the fashion from other periods especially the accessories.  Marion took great pride in her store, I bet it is also fun talking to her about various items.

6:15am • #17
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Liz - you have combined two things I enjoy here ... I studied fashion design in school and I love visiting "antique" stores.

7:02am • #18
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Liz,

 

Nicely done blog. You ought to work for a big magazine.

9:33am • #19
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Liz, Congrats on the feature! Marion's Dressing Room looks like my kind of store. I have a lot of vintage aurora borealis jewelry from the 50's and 60's I just love to wear. Nice post.

10:47am • #20
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Jennifer - believei or not I don't shop much either, but I love stores like this too!  Thanks..:-)

11:02am • #21
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Kathy - fashion and antiques.......is there anything better?  :-)

11:22am • #22
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Debbie - thanks!  I'm surprised and thrilled with the feature! :-) auroral borealis jewelery collection....wow! :-)

11:23am • #24
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Liz, congratulations on being featured.  What took them so long?  :-]
You're a great writer, and I'm jealous (of the writing, not of the feature)  :) 

(don't harrass me about blogging, please and thank you.) :P

3:26pm • #25

Oh Sylvie....:-)  You're sweet....and nothing to be jealous of - and you know exactly what i was going to say.........so I  won't say it...:-)

9:45pm • #26
351,999 Points Outside Blog

This looks like a very fun place. Great post and an interesting place to read about. All the best.

10:09pm • #27
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Thanks Bo and Caroline...:-) Last time I was there to interview for the 'blog'.........but now I'm going back to shop!  :-)

10:13pm • #28
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2008
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Hi Liz,

This looks like an interesting place. You've got some great photos in this post, well done.

2:27am • #29

Thanks Liz for a fantastic fearture on my store.  Looks like a place I'd like to check out.  I found the comments from readers far away most interesting.  Hope to hear more.  Thanks again and see you at the store sometime.

Marion
6:48pm • #31
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16
2008
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Marion - I'm so glad you came and visited the site - and I'm really happy that you like it!  Its nice to see something you've created and love - through someone elses eyes!    

9:29pm • #32
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2008
167,563 Points 15 Featured Posts Outside Blog

I like how you show the people who work at these places. It looks like you are using your online social network to network with local businesspeople. Great idea!

12:58am • #33
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Ben - I'm so enjoying it - it gets me out into the community - and I can help provide a service that helps increase the exposure of these small businesses.......it doesn't hurt that I love doing it - What can be more fun that shopping, taking photos, and talking to people!  :-)

1:08am • #34
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05
2008
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Liz  Your posts are outstanding - I especially like the relative links you add at the end,  Karen

12:58pm • #35
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Fabulous shop ... I could spend hours in there!  How cool that Marion commented.  Nice job, Liz!

Hair Archives ... great link ... especially 1920s the Bob haircut.

1:26pm • #36
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Karen -thank you so much!  I like researching links - so I always think its fun to add them!  :-) Liz

9:01pm • #37
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Marie - It is pretty nifty isn't it?  And yes I love it when the owners comment - although I've noticed usually they don't...wonder why?  Glad you liked the links!  :-)

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