Iguana Vintage Clothing

Compared to the Hollywood location I actually favour this one in terms of selection. This one is also bigger and a slightly better selection. I did come here to just browse. So why the 3? There was a lot of dart board pricing and the customer service was a big snobby.

This place is horrible. I kept hearing «how great» this place was… and believe me, this is not a vintage store. This is some kind of drag queen halloween nightmare. The prices on the junk here were unbelievable. Who is shopping here enough to keep this place in business?

This is not a thrift store if that’s what you’re looking for. This place has everything you’ll need for any themed event but be prepared to pay the price as its not cheap. I will say I like that they have everything organized well so it’s easy to find what you’re looking for. For example we came here looking for an outfit for a Cowboys and Indians party and another visit was for a 70’s party and we found outfits within 15 – 30 minutes. They don’t exchange or return so make sure it’s what you want before you pay.

Bought a Halloween costume there for $ 50 then saw the same one down the street for $ 20, they refused to let me return it 10 minutes after the purchase. They try to make very run-​of-​the-​mill items look one of a kind and jack up the prices. Never going back.

Bought a leather jacket for $ 400 and found the same one on amazon for $ 80. I’m never going back.

So stopped by for the first time and will be my last unless I’m desperate to find something. American Vintage a few doors down was MUCH BETTER. I first made a purchase at American Vintage and carried my bag into the store of Iguana and immediately the sales guy said he had to take my bag. I NEVER EVER had any store take my bag EVER. especially not a used thrift store. I’m 43 years old. really? The overall vibe in there is negative. Weird. I really wanted to like this place as I have been meaning to stop by for a very long time. I felt like I wasn’t left alone and I hate that. Ask me once. that’s okay. again. maybe. but over and over. YUCK! There was only one nice lady. but didn’t make up for all the others. After reading the reviews here… I am happy I not the only one who was annoyed. The negative reviews all make sense and I know what they are talking about. I’m just very glad I didn’t try on a pair of sunglasses… several reviews said they were accused of stealing them. Maybe the store was robbed or they are TERRIBLE at counting inventory. or can’t figure out why their sales are down because they are over-​priced. but I doubt people are stealing so much that they can’t even function in a normal store capacity. I think they’re more on stake out of theft instead of running a store. Annoying. That’s what’s camera’s are for. or undercover loss prevention. That is enough to NEVER RETURN! Something is wrong. or off with the store. Anyway. I had a GREAT experience at American Vintage a few doors down west. they even gave me a discount… so go there first!!!

I love Iguana. I’ve gone here for Halloween costumes, regular clothes, and other special occasions. The prices are pretty reasonable compared to most other vintage shops and the help is always… well… helpful. But seriously, I’ll often find awesome clothes for under 20 bucks… sometimes under 10.

Just here an hour ago, got two shorts that they had on the rack sale outside, not bad for $ 5 each. We decided to go and check it inside, last time I was here was five years ago and still to this day… nothing amazes me! Its more vintage costumes and really overpriced! And as everyone indicated on their reviews, just unfriendly faces, and unpleasant people!

Needed a 20s costume for a murder mystery dinner, came in super last minute and found the perfect outfit plus accessories!!! I will come here anytime I need a costume! Great prices too!

The concept of having one of a kind vintage pieces has had me on the hunt for the best vintage stores with prices that don’t break the bank.
This Sherman location has a GREAT collection of vintage dresses! I never go in looking for anything in particular so the only time I really need to interact with the staff is during check out. (not quite sure what all the negative vibes are from the other crabby patty reviews)
All in all I love the prices and the quality of their merchandise and I get a 15% off for liking them on Facebook ;)

Don’t waist your time. Too expensive and very rude. Me and my nieces went there, we were not greeted at the door. What made our experience worse? We were followed around. We were not asked for any assistance, just being followed as if we were going to steal. For a REAL Vintage store, go to American Vinatage couple doors down. Very profesional and polite.
Aww looks like The mgr got his feelings hurt… actually I did go back and again, Waist of time. Truth hurts

This store has a good selection of kitschy costumes, particularly if you’re searching for Halloween costumes, but most of their clothing (if not all) are pricey reproductions of vintage clothing. Not only are their items pricey, their service is despicable.
A lot of their items are not tagged with prices and it appears that the staff makes up the prices as they go along. The saleswoman told me a pair of heels were $ 40 and yet the label read $ 35. I bought a pair of earrings 2 salespeople told me several times were $ 4 and in the same breath, the same saleswoman rang it up for $ 4.50. When I pointed out that she just told me $ 4, she rudely insisted, «No, they’re $ 4.50.» Are you kidding me?
To make matters worse, they overcharged me a substantial amount, something I realized after I returned home. I had to jump through hoops for 1 hour (no joke) to rectify a mistake THEY made.
I walked in this store with high hopes only to walk out with much regret. Do not waste your time.

I bought a 5 dollar bag at a little Ma and Pa store new, were as when I went to Iguana to look around the other day they had the same bag used for 15 dollars, seriously iguana who are you trying to fool ._​. This was very disappointing. Not going here again.

HUGE very organized vintage clothing store on Ventura Blvd. I’ve been in a few times and although I seem to make most of my purchases from American Vintage a few doors down, Iguana has a TON of stuff. I’d highly suggest checking them out if you are looking for a special piece. The store is very neat and very nicely organized which makes for a pleasant browsing/​shopping experience. Metered parking out front.

When I found out I’d be performing a story I wrote, «Suicidal Santa,» at a local theater — a piece about my father’s perverse way of celebrating «the most wonderful time of the year,» with a dead Santa on my roof, a gun pointed to his head — I knew I’d need a costume.
So I swung by Iguana Vintage, and was stunned to find the perfect Christmas dress (taffeta, tulle, red and green plaid). I was sure it wouldn’t fit. But, it did! Perfectly, too. Then I was sure it would be expensive. But everything last December was half-​off. Yes, half-​off!
With those kind of prices, I tossed in some frilly red and white lacy bloomers. And I was ready to go.
I then pinned the entire dress up to recreate the way my mom overly-​starched my Christmas recital dress so that it stuck straight up in the air, revealing my undies as I stood on stage. Yep, that was a Christmas I not only can’t forget, but had to write about.
Iguana Vintage not only provided the perfect costume, but had a wide variety of vintage wear, was clean and had a very helpful staff.
It was a great experience — which the year of «Suicidal Santa» was not.

I like going to this to buy high wasted shorts. They literally have every size! They also sell them for very cheap price of $ 12 bucks.
Ive been here a couple of times but what I dislike about this place is their parking. There’s no place to park! You either have to find parking in the street or go to the back of the store and find a parking spot there.
Overall I like coming here with friends and trying to look for vintage clothes and all the other silly things they have there.

Fun place to check out if you are bored, need a Halloween Costume, or need costumes for your film/​stage show.
But for cute vintage clothes, this place is PRICEY! Give American Vintage (literally three doors down from Iguana) a try. Cuter stuff for better prices!

Don’t waste your time. I couldn’t even take a photo with my camera of a ridiculous hat I wanted to show my friend, so then one of the ladies told me no photos. Seriously? I get it if I had a dozen outfits but come on now! She then continued to follow me around the store acting like had to be in the same area. Rude! Don’t waste your time here, there are a ton of other places that will be courteous and bot pretentious.
Oh, and the prices are out of control too.

As a Vintage obsessee, I was highly warned to stay away from Iguana Vintage locations but I decided to check it out for myself… no no no. Blah to Iguana.
Iguana is more of a costume shop than anything else. If you are looking for a sequined top or a tutu; then please, go to Iguana. Other than that, the vintage selection is sparse and not satisfying. Although clean and warmly lit, with clothing perfectly straightened and hangers all facing the same direction (I’ve worked at a vintage store and that is proper protocol); the clothing is divided by color versus style/​decade. For instance, if you want a dress, all the reds are together, blacks, etc. Therefore, one may leaf from a red vintage 50s prom gown to a red 80s puff-​sleeved drop waist-​dress. That is not how I prefer to look for my vintage. Although I am OCD, color coordination in vintage is not the best way to display your goods.
Plus, this is ANOTHER store which tries to sell non-​vintage and vintage-​inspired clothing as vintage. PLEASE STOP THE INSANITY!
Prices aren’t bad with what I saw but I left after 3 minutes. I couldn’t take it anymore. Not suggested for a die-​hard vintage buff/​thrifter.

This place looks like it has potential but I was left pretty disappointed. It’s quite large which is exciting when you first walk in, but after a thorough look around I realized there was only a small section of things I would actually wear. The dresses are generally priced at $ 28, which is overpriced but fair I suppose. There weren’t many women’s tops or skirts… it was mainly men’s vintage shirts, leather jackets, and old cheerleading uniforms.
What really bothered me was that I saw quite a few obviously non vintage items on the racks trying to be passed off as actual vintage… like rockabilly style Forever 21 dresses with the tags cut out, Mossimo corduroy shorts with the tags cut out trying to pass as the OP shorts, etc etc. That bothers me so much.
They also have new shoes for sale… I saw several pairs that you can buy at the mall or online at those cheap shoe stores for $ 15… they were selling them for $ 39.
Overpriced, not the best selection, and trying to pass off new-​er stuff as vintage… do not like.