Perhaps as another countertrend to the minimalism of “clean girl” aesthetics and Love Story-inspired capsule wardrobes, vintage Betsey Johnson has cartwheeled back into the mainstream.

This renaissance has been backed by some of the biggest celebrity-style stars. Throughout the years, Olivia Rodrigo has worn a number of vintage Betsey Johnson dresses, kickstarting the search for the designer’s pieces in secondhand stores and mom’s closet. For a full-circle moment, Busy Phillips’ daughter Birdie borrowed her mom’s vintage Betsey Johnson dress to see Rodrigo in concert.

And the trend is not slowing down. This week, in Sabrina Carpenter’s “House Tour” music video, Margaret Qualley wore an archival Betsey Johnson dress. And just last month, Iris Apatow and Maddie Ziegler both donned vintage Betsey Johnson dresses while promoting Pretty Lethal at SXSW.

AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 14: Maddie Ziegler attends Fast Company Grill Presents: “Inside ‘Pretty Lethal’ And A New Era Of Women-Led Action Films,” Featuring Iris Apatow, Lana Condor, Millicent Simmonds, Maddie Ziegler, and Director Vicky Jewson at Cedar Door Patio Bar and Grill on March 14, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Fast Company at The Fast Company Grill at SXSW)Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images

AUSTIN, TEXAS – MARCH 14: Iris Apatow attends Fast Company Grill Presents: “Inside ‘Pretty Lethal’ And A New Era Of Women-Led Action Films,” Featuring Iris Apatow, Lana Condor, Millicent Simmonds, Maddie Ziegler, and Director Vicky Jewson at Cedar Door Patio Bar and Grill on March 14, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Fast Company at The Fast Company Grill at SXSW)Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images

Betsey Johnson has carved out her own fanbase on TikTok as well. On social media, shoppers are sharing their best finds—and the busier the better! Creators go viral for showing off their favorite Betsey Johnson finds from thrift stores, whether that means a one-off they happened to stumble upon or the newest addition to an already robust collection of her items. While celebs seem to have an affinity for the floral or lace-trim slip dresses, it’s the fruit-covered frocks that have become a fan-favorite online. But any colorful, flouncy piece has the potential to earn thousands of admirers on social media.

At a time when many secondhand stores have become inundated with fast fashion garments, any quality find feels like a treasure, but spotting Betsey Johnson’s fun, maximalist designs sorting through the racks takes dopamine dressing to another level. While shopping IRL has its perks, when it comes to coveted brands like this, the search might feel a little easier from the comfort of your home. Here are a few secondhand shops to find vintage Betsey Johnson online, and some of our fave picks.