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| - The South Side of Pittsburgh is home to several eccentric shops including a handful of ones that sell vintage clothing. Highway Robbery has been the one that left me feeling like I hit the jackpot after almost every visit, so without a doubt I'd say it's my favorite in the area.
If you are in need of an eye-catching, conversation-starting vintage piece, please go here. Make sure you have a little bit of spending money as items aren't the cheapest here, but they aren't necessarily overpriced. My boyfriend and I are avid thrifters, and sometimes I feel like you can get lucky at a thrift store and find a good item for a cheaper price, but you do have to do some picking to find the real prize pieces when you shop at thrift stores. Highway Robbery eliminates having to do some of that picking, but you'll pay for it.
Some of my favorite finds from this store include a vintage Pittsburgh Penguins sweater with a satin logo from the 90s stitched into it. It was $25 from what I can remember, but every time I wear it I feel like the bee's knees and I get a ton of compliments. Other things from here that I love include a retro floral button down, a sterling and onyx ring, and a few vintage blouses. My boyfriend graduated from McKeesport and was fortunate enough to find a bright red screen-printed 1994 McKeesport crewneck sweater in his size last time we visited which was right after Thanksgiving. I could go on and on about the cool vintage finds I've gotten here over time.
The best thing about shopping at vintage stores like Highway Robbery is that you'll always walk away with something one-of-a-kind. Going through racks of clothes from days past is always fun, and you just never know what you might find. Their accessories are also definitely worth a look, too, as you can jazz up almost any outfit with a neat vintage piece!
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