Elinor Coleman Vintage Mirage

The dress I got was absolutely beautiful and I love it so much. The employees were so kind, welcoming, and even helped me find which dresses would fit me after taking my measurements. Definitely go here if you are looking for unique vintage clothes.

I was looking for items for a 1920's theme party, and went into the store with that information. I literally had to do nothing else! The staff was incredibly helpful pulling dress options and accessories for me to try. They even showed me a look book for ideas to gauge what my comfort and preferences were in the look. I had a blast shopping, and my outfit was perfect. Highly recommend checking out Vintage Mirage for any costume or theme party, and also just for statement jewelry and scarves and stuff. So much to offer, great prices for the quality, and a very enjoyable shopping experience

The hour drive I made to this shop was so worth it!
There's so much to look through! It is incredibly organized and every piece is labeled with details plus the time period when it was made. I spent close to 2 hours here and honestly could have stayed longer! It's a time capsule of beautiful garments! Ranging from $10 - $300. There's something for everyone!

Margaux was so patient with me and informative. I left there with a 1920's fascinator (headpiece) of my d r e a m s.
Go there with a concept of what you want and you'll be blown awayyyyyy at what they have!

Good selection especially of vintage jewelry, and in particular, clip earrings. Prices fairly steep though fir clothing as a lot of high end designer or expensive labeks.

I found them, first, on FB. I'm a huge vintage shopper to mix with my contemporary pieces. I found some great stuff. Got a great bag and designer scarf. I called to double check the items. The service was so nice - she was so kind and obliging. I got my items in 2 days. So Happy!! Their website is easy to use and PayPal is so great. It especially helps since I ordered from Indiana. I'll definitely be shopping with them again.

I have long loved this beautiful and unique shop. The staff is always friendly and kind, and it's filled with treasures to explore. The store is highly curated and always filled. This is not a thrift shop, so you won't find designer pieces for $10, but you can find unique items that have been cleaned and pressed and in some cases repaired. I personally love coming here to find vintage hats and jewelry, and I did once find a fabulous Burberry trench from the early 90's. I would recommend this to those with a discerning eye and someone looking for something special, like a vintage

I was in the area shopping around for vintage, and this place does have some gems but the owner and much of the vintage collection is misleading and really kind of scammy.

She kept telling us that things were "brand new" that were clearly worn, she said that many items didn't have labels because they "came off in dry cleaning"? A lot of the accessories and jewelry were very cheap and probably bought at wholesale for nothing but she tries to pass them off as "designer".

She was completely obsessed with making a sale and kept being deceptive about what the items

I am an avid collector of vintage accessories and exclusively wear vintage costume jewelry circa 1930s-1960s. I visited this shop on NYE and was so excited to see the lovely collection of jewelry and bags...but the prices are absurd. I know it's old town, but come. on. I ended up getting a pair of aurora borealis clip earrings because I needed them for that night, but ON SALE the price was over $90. Absurd. They weren't Weiss, or D&E...just run of the mill AB rhinestone earrings. I would be in here all the time but for the prices. Such a shame.

The owner is extremely rude and racist. She is definitely not a people person in the least bit. Better to try other consignment stores in the area before spending your money here. Not worth it in my opinion.

Does not know how to deal with people, and she seriously needs to study her history. She tried to tell me that Jackie Kennedy's first lady style is not 1960s.

The owner wants to take your purse. she follows you all over the store watching your every move. NOTE: with alot of professional women in Wash DC area, I strongly suggest staying away from this store!

I have a gala to go to this evening and because of my work schedule, procrastinated on reading about the specifics of the gala. I found out that it roaring 20s themed and begin frantically calling around to different boutiques for a 20s look that was gala appropriate. After multiple calls, I stumbled on Vintage Mirage. Elinor answered my questions and assured me she had multiple 20s looks that were appropriate for my event and had the accessories to match. When I arrived, literally hours before my event, she measured me and started pulling outfits for me to try. There were several looks I loved

Vintage Mirage is small vintage consignment shop located in OT Alexandria. Owned by Elinor Coleman, this shop offers various clothing wear, jewelry, and various accessories from global designers and artists (such as Pannetta, Napier, Carlo Zini, etc.).

The staff here are welcoming, but they do trail right behind you. Each of the clothing pieces have the measurements on a tag, so if you're looking for a specific size, you can ask any of the SAs. One thing that I've noticed is that perusing through the pieces was nearly impossible, as they mostly had protective clear garment bags and

This place might have been okay if not for the owner. I was drawn in by a sale today and she was incredibly rude the entire time I was in the shop. She followed me around much of the time I was in the shop, and when I did find a dress I probably would have purchased, she refused to let me try it on, and told me I was too large for it. I was wearing a wool pea coat, so I dont know how she can presume to know what size I am, but based on the measurements she had written on the tag, it would have fit. I know my measurements. I sew for myself and I shop vintage regularly, online and in person. She

If you're looking for something off the wall and really obscure but in great condition and really authentic - no matter what era - this is the place to go. I was floored at the selection and the quality of the pieces. But also wanted to spend hours there just perusing...unfortunately I didn't have hours, and if I did, I'm sure it would cost me because it was not cheap. Prices are fair to high. So just be prepared to find something you really love and than pay for it.

Some neat things, but the proprietor is condescending, patronizing, and less than intelligent. I returned a dress I decided not to wear. After scouring the store for an hour for a way to expend my 'store credit only,' (with her one step behind me to ensure I didn't "try on anything that was too small" because I "might bust a seam") she told me that she would need to see a photo of me in the other dress as proof I hadn't worn her dress (?!). Not only insulting, but rather illogical. The neat things they do have are very expensive and I regret having ever stepped foot in there.

Stopped in and enjoyed talking to owner, many lovely and unique items. Purchased earrings, however find for a consignment shop to be a bit on the high side $$$$, however, I will go back for the jewelry.

I went here a few weeks ago look at vintage costume jewelry and accessories. There was actually a nice selection, though the prices, while not outrageous, were a little high. It is probably worth a look if you are looking for something different, but there a lots of other vintage shops, many with owners that are a lot more welcoming. The two young ladies working for her, however, were helpful and friendly.

This boutique is beautiful. Gracious owner. Many unique authentic vintage pieces, especially dresses. Very nice selection of jewelry.

BEWARE.
I went in today while shopping on King Street and was disappointed. The staff were unfriendly and treated me like I was an inconvenience or even suspicious. There is no indication anywhere that bags are not allowed, yet I was asked to hand over my very small shopping bag and wristlet.

I walked through the shop once and was almost immediately asked if I wanted my bag back before leaving. I wasn't leaving, and had given no indication that I might be.

The items for sale varied wildly between actual vintage and simply second hand, but there was no discrimination when it came to price

BEWARE.

So i work in old town Alexandria as a server at a restaurant on king street and i usually have time after work to walk around town and see what our local boutiques have to offer. I once saw their mannequin and fell in love with the outfit that stood outside. I had to go in but it was a short visit because i had to catch the bus. When i came in the next day i was greatly disappointed.

This was a very interesting consignment shop to walk into , very different compared to the others in Old town Alexandria. Elinor Colemans Vintage mirage truly does carry vintage pieces but to those who have

Friendly staff and a nice selection of vintage jewelry! I purchased a pair of screw back clip-on earrings for my wedding day. I didn't have a chance to check out the clothing and other accessories but I will definitely return in the future.

Buyer beware. Know your labels if you are seriously looking for vintage products. I was searching for a unique evening gown and really was struggling to find something that fit and was made to feel like a huge inconvenience to them. I did purchase a unique item, though. I will not shop there again. :(

The accessories here are extremely overpriced. There are plenty of vintage curators on Etsy, for example, selling the same jewelry pieces for 50-70% cheaper WITH free shipping--don't be fooled.

The owner's pricing is definitely off--for everything in the store. Surprising that this place is in business, apart from being a "museum" of vintage pieces, their isn't much to this place. Save your money and avoid a major rip off.

This is such a gem. My preferred souvenir from any vacation is an item of clothing from a local thrift or consignment shop - you just find such different stuff in different areas that it truly is a great and unique (not to mention practical) way to take a piece of a city home with you! I had a ton of fun shopping in Alexandria, but this was the only real vintage store I came across (as opposed to the many awesome consignment shops I happened upon, with more modern stuff on the racks).

This store is GREAT if you're looking for actual vintage clothing. A ton of dresses to choose from and they

I'm always on the lookout for vintage clothes and accessories so I was psyched to stumble across this place. It is a bit tough to find..on the second floor of what looked like a row house between Queen and Cameron streets.

But I guess that is part of shopping for vintage, the hunt! Elinors has clothes and jewelry from practically every era- current back through Victorian. And really unique decor pieces like throws and pillows.

I had a question about some depression glass that I have (was given to me by my mom) and the salesperson let me know that they do "estate consultations"