Retrospect
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940 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139
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Retrospect: A Vintage Clothing Oasis in Cambridge
Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Retrospect is a unique vintage clothing store that has captured the hearts of local shoppers. This hidden gem relies on word-of-mouth to draw in a loyal customer base, and by all accounts, it's working.
As one reviewer describes, Retrospect is a store "second hand clothing and jewelry gently used" where "stores like this don't exist anymore." The inventory is praised for its quality, with customers noting the clothes are "very nice," "clean and well maintained." Beyond apparel, Retrospect also boasts an impressive collection of vintage watches, with one shopper exclaiming, "they have a huge collection of vintage watches for both men and women."
Retrospect is more than just a retail experience - it's a community hub. Reviewers rave about the "great vibe" and "eclectic decor" that create a welcoming atmosphere. The staff, led by the "sweet" owner, are consistently described as "very helpful and patient," going above and beyond to assist customers, whether it's changing watch bands or letting them play pool in the back.
As one shopper eloquently summarizes, Retrospect is a "genuinely amazing" store, a "gem" that offers "fun vintage things" and a "great selection" in a delightfully old-school setting. With its focus on quality vintage merchandise, personalized service, and community-oriented spirit, Retrospect has carved out a unique niche in the Cambridge retail landscape.
50 reviews
Ellen Murphy
Found out about Retrospect today. Really cool store second hand clothing and jewelry gently used. I thought stores like this didn't exist anymore. The gentleman working there today was so nice. Very happy I stopped in. You have a new customer! Open every day. On Mass Ave in Central Square near Harvard where the old Door Store was. Great vibe.
We’re very happy you found us!! Thank you for your support!
Adam Sulkowski
Love the stuff, the people (Tatiana & son!) … and the prices! What a find!
Thank you so much for your support!!
Y X
Very nice clothes, good quality, clean and well maintained. Will def come back again
Thank you so much!!
rita spera
Fun store with eclectic decor. Great price points and nice owner...
Thank you 🙏
Kelly Schultz
never seen a store with an employee who fixes watches, cool to see Cute inside, large variety although not everything was in my style. Hopefully this places sticks around
Thank you for your support! Next time let us know about your style so we can improve 😊
Penelope Young
Very helpful and patient staff. They helped us shop for watches for an hour and then offered to change our watch bands. Overall a great experience and left extremely satisfied
Thank you
victoria
so awesome, really good, quality finds and the owner is the sweetest. and the vibe? immaculate.
Thank you so much !!✌️
Daniel
Great store with fun vintage things. Has a great selection. Dan is super friendly and they let you play pool for free in the back. Highly reccomend this gem!
Thank you so much! Hope you come back soon:)
Amrutha Killada
One of my favorite shops in Cambridge area, they have a wide variety of apparel and my favorite things to shop there are vintage watches, they have a huge collection of vintage watches for both men and women, and the price of the watch includes battery change and adjustment. They also have not just quartz but also mechanical watches and the collection keeps getting updated every time I am there. They also added a pool table in the back and if you come with your friends you can play. The jukebox also works in the store and a wide variety of CDs to play music. I will be going back soon.
Thank you so much for the great review! We appreciate your support so much !!❤️
A M
genuinely amazing!!
Thank you for your support!