Brandi C.
Yelp
This is a great shop for all of your vintage/retro/funky clothing needs.
My husband and I needed some ideas for a Mardi Gras ball that we are attending, so we figured Boomerang was a good place to start. We weren't sure if we were going to go for a full on costume, or just pick up something funky that we could further embellish, but let me tell you, Boomerang was an inspired choice for our Mardi Gras needs.
Boomerang isn't just for "dress up" clothes, though. There are also plenty of lovely vintage pieces for both men and women. While looking around, I fell in love with a 1940's skirt and jacket (if only I was more petite!!) as well as an old school French smoking jacket and a couple of vintage skirts. Everything is arranged neatly, with eras and sizes marked as appropriate. There are also plenty of accessories - everything from shoes to hats, bow ties, jewelry, and beyond. Again, you could throw together a great costume or a great outfit, depending on your wants and needs. (As other people have noted, there's also a small houseware section, but that wasn't the focus of our particular shopping trip.)
After browsing around for a bit we ended up at the tuxedo jacket portion of the menswear section. There's a bit of everything there, from velvet to the powder blue jacket with tails that would've been at home in "Dumb and Dumber". Most items are in excellent condition, and if there is anything wrong, it's generally noted on the tag.
We ended up going with a couple of tuxedo jackets (with tails) that we're going to funkdafie, and as we were checking out we had a great conversation with one of the guys that runs the place about Mardi Gras - he seemed like a nice guy, and was really friendly and outgoing. The tux jackets were a little bit pricey, but cheaper than buying an entire costume, so I think we got a great deal. Couple that with a fun shopping experience, and what's not to love?