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each other on Wolvenstraat. One has rails groaning under the weight of countless dresses, all sorted according to colour to make things easier for the seasoned buyer. There is also a multitude of vintage pieces for both women and men, including some excellent swimwear, stunningly printed fabrics from the 1950s and 1960s, piles of vintage pillowcases, tablecloths, tea towels, and even a superb selection of children’s and baby clothes. But the quality vintage pieces are across the road in the stylish sister store; prices are high, but not unaffordable, for 1920s flapper dresses, 1930s hats and 1950s skirts. Mon–Sat 11am–6pm (Thurs till 9pm), Sun 1–6pm.

Second Best Wolvenstraat 18 (Grachtengordel west) 020/422 0274. Most things here are from the last fifteen years, so don’t expect to dig out a1950s prom dress from the racks of classy cast-offs. There is, however, some great modern(ish) stuff to be found if you’re prepared to rummage – and pay a little over the odds. Mon 1–6pm, Tues–Sat 11am–6pm.

Zipper Huidenstraat 7 (Grachtengordel west) 020/623 7302. Zipper has mainly cheap and cheerful stuff from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, and is great for jeans. Pay attention though, as they stock new clothes alongside the vintage ones and that 1960s-style shift dress may not be all that it seems. They also have a good selection of accessories, both vintage and modern. Mon noon–6pm, Tues–Sat 11am–6pm (Thurs till 9pm), Sun 1–5pm. Also in the Old Centre at Nieuwe Hoogstraat 8 (same hours; 020/627 0353).

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Shoes, bags and other accessories

Body Sox Leidsestraat 35 (Grachtengordel south) 020/422 3544. Socks, tights and stockings in every conceivable colour and design. Mon–Sat 9.30am–6pm (Thurs till 9pm), Sun noon–6pm.

Dr Adam’s P.C. Hooftstraat 90 (Museum Quarter and Vondelpark) 020/662 3835. One of the city’s widest selections of fashionable shoes. Also at Leidsestraat 25 (020/626 4460; Grachtengordel south). Mon–Fri 10am–6pm (Thurs till 9pm), Sat 10am–7pm, Sun noon–7pm.

The English Hatter Heiligeweg 40 (Old Centre) 020/623 4781, www.english-hatter.nl. Ties, hats and various other accessories, alongside classic menswear, from shirts to cricket sweaters. Mon noon–5.30pm, Tues–Fri 9am–5.30pm (Thurs till 9pm), Sat 9am–5pm, Sun noon–5pm.

Fred de la Bretonière St Luciensteeg 20 020/623 4152; Utrechtsestraat 77 020/626 9627 (both Grachtengordel south). Designer famous for his high-quality handbags and shoes, all sold at reasonable – or at least affordable – prices. Both shops Mon 1–6pm, Tues–Fri 10am–6pm (Thurs till 9pm), Sat 10am–5pm; St Luciensteeg store also Sun noon–5pm and Thurs till 7pm.

De Grote Tas Oude Hoogstraat 6 (Old Centre) 020/623 0110. Family-run store now in the third generation, selling a wide selection of serious bags, briefcases and suitcases. Mon 11am–6pm, Tues–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun noon–6pm.

Hoeden M/V Herengracht 422 (Grachtengordel west) 020/626 3038, www.hoeden-mv.com. Pricey designer hats galore, from felt Borsalinos to straw Panamas. Gloves and umbrellas too. At Leidsestraat. Tues–Fri 11am–6pm (Thurs till 9pm), Sat 11am–5pm, Sun 1–6pm.

Jan Jansen Rokin 42 (Old Centre) 020/625 1350, www.janjansenshoes.com. This famous Dutch designer sells handmade shoes with bizarre designs. Tues–Sat 11am–6pm.

Mono Haarlemmerstraat 16 (Grachtengordel west) 020/421 5378. Everything in this tiny store is retro, from the bags to the funky T-shirts and belts. Mon–Wed 10.30am–5.30pm, Thurs–Sat 10.30am–6pm, Sun noon–5pm.

Patta Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 142 (Old Centre) 020/528 5994. The trendiest sneaker store in town selling Adidas, Vans and Asics among others. Also clothes by Alife, Rockwell and Reigning Champ. Mon–Sat noon–7pm (Thurs till 9pm), Sun 1–8pm.

Shoebaloo PC Hoofstraat 80 (Museum Quarter and Vondelpark) 020/671 2210. Perhaps the city’s coolest shoe shop for both men and women, with other branches at Koningsplein 7 (men’s; Grachtengordel south) and Leidsestraat 10 (women’s & children’s; Grachtengordel south). All stores Mon noon–6pm, Tues–Sat 10am–6pm (Thurs till 9pm),