Great Eastern Trading Co.

Great Eastern Trading Co. started out in 1969 as an army and navy surplus store, and today it’s one of the most fun places in Central Square to shop for party clothes. The racks cover 1920s to ’40s pieces, ’50s and ’60s looks and ’70s and ’80s going-out clothes, with classic accessories and costumes mixed in. Nephtaliem McCrary has owned the shop since 2017, and the team offers personal styling for special occasions, so bring the wedding, theme party or big night you have no idea how to dress for and let them pull options. It’s a few minutes’ walk from the Central Square Red Line stop, which makes it an easy add to a night out in Cambridge.