Shop Talk

By No

August 9, 2007 1:56 PM | Link to this

I’d rather wear cheaper new clothes and more expensive used/old/worn clothes anyday!!!

By Becky

August 9, 2007 3:10 PM | Link to this

I have no problems buying second hand clothes..I usually buy from a thrift store. You can get good big name brands for a fraction of what you pay at the store..I’m not big on buying from a consigment store..I just bought my neice a pair of Ann Taylor jeans (with tags still on them $78.00) at a thrift store for $1.25. my kind of shopping…

By Lily Toad

August 9, 2007 3:21 PM | Link to this

Everyone should avoid re-sale, thrift and consignment shops so there’s more for me to pick from. Buy expensive clothes brand new and then donate to your local thrift store after they have been worn a few times so I can benefit.

By Jay

August 9, 2007 3:32 PM | Link to this

I like “Designer Consignment” They have lots of name brands, like new clothing. To name a few; Kate Spade, Versache,Ann Taylor, Ellen Tracy, Gucci, etc. The store is well organized. The prices are reasonable (not cheap) and the quality is very good.

By Becky

August 9, 2007 3:39 PM | Link to this

Jay, where is Desinger Consignment?

By Maia P.

August 9, 2007 3:45 PM | Link to this

I only wear designer and name brand duds — and they all come from thrift stores!

My colleagues are always commenting on how nice I dress. The outfit I am wear today: Banana Republic slacks, Lord and Taylor sweater set and Nine West shoes cost me all of $15.50. Retail, my outfit probably would cost $100-$140. I use the savings to pay for the $100 sneakers my kids wear.

By Debra

August 9, 2007 3:47 PM | Link to this

Last weekend I paid $6 for two practically new silk sweaters for Fall, one red and one ivory, and a beautiful apple green cashmere sweater. Some of the brand names that I see consistently are Lauren, Chico’s and Jones New York.

It’s a lot of fun; you just need patience to go through ALL the stuff hanging on the racks. On a funny note, if the TV show “Dynasty” ever came back, Joan Collins and Linda Evans could be outfitted in a flash at my favorite Goodwill store.

By Becky

August 9, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

Oops, I seem to be having a problem with my spelling today..Sorry…

By Maia P.

August 9, 2007 3:59 PM | Link to this

Becky

Maybe Jay means:

Designer Consigner 621 Holcomb Bridge Rd Roswell, GA 30076 770-641-8600

By Pat

August 9, 2007 4:01 PM | Link to this

Try a Second Glance in Lilburn; beautiful things - many with price tags still on them.

By Becky

August 9, 2007 4:02 PM | Link to this

Thanks Maia…

By Fulton County Mom

August 9, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this

I agree w/ Lily, stay out of the stores so there is more for me! LOL

Anyway, Rerun over in Sprayberry is a good spot.

It is like most anything: Hit or Miss. Some days I find TONS some days not so much.

As for the Salvation Army Thrifts: they pretty much get the local areas donations, so consider their locale before you go.

By CalGal in the ATL

August 9, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this

Couture Consigner next to the Hardee’s (I think) on Main St. in Alpharetta is great! I refuse to pay full price for anything. The clothes are in great shape and recent styles.

Now shoes, that’s another story…..

By T

August 9, 2007 4:35 PM | Link to this

I buy and sell clothes at consignment shops. It’s fun and I find great deals.

By HS Teacher

August 9, 2007 5:27 PM | Link to this

I buy almost all my clothing from the Talbots Outlet. All new. Classics never go out of style.

But, I never tell anyone about it if they are my size : )

By intownmom

August 9, 2007 9:46 PM | Link to this

HS Teacher…ssshhh! Don’t tell EVERYONE about my very, very favorite place for career clothes! (inluding plus sizes)

I buy tons of second hand clothes…I have a small kid who is not a fun shopping partner, so lately I’ve been finding a lot of designer pieces on ebay…one fave was a Talbots linen suit for $10…just watch the shipping costs and factor in dry-cleaning.

By Leslie

August 9, 2007 9:52 PM | Link to this

You can get a list of seasonal (spring and fall) consignment sales for babies, kids and juniors according to weekend or county at http://www.thebargainwatcher.com (don’t leave out the www or you’ll get a different page). I comb through the racks and get my kids top brands in great condition for $1-3 per item. Most have 1/2 off days on the last day, so you save even more.

By Brenda k

August 9, 2007 11:01 PM | Link to this

I love consignment shop, I just purchase a Valentino with tag for $47.00 reg. $1,500. It pays to know your fabric and designer

By STYLEnosh

August 10, 2007 12:21 PM | Link to this

Buying resale can provide your wardrobe with a boost of creativity that may just set you apart from the common clothing that everyone else is wearing. And if you don’t like the idea of wearing someone else’s clothing, at least check out thrift and consignment stores for the accessories. I snagged a Gucci bag from the 80s for $35!

By Catherine

August 10, 2007 7:20 PM | Link to this

Practically everything I own is from consignment or thrift shops. I like Back By Popular Demand in Lilburn, Attic Treasures in Chamblee (Broad St), and the one on Broad St in Greensboro (Lake Oconee). I bought a gorgeous long colorful batik wrap skirt, matching tank top and matching bag there, new with tags, all for $12! A hint about thrift shops like Value Village: Wear something like thin leggings to try on clothes over your clothes, bcz they don’t have fitting rooms.

By Heder

August 14, 2007 12:42 PM | Link to this

Does anyone know of any consignment shops that would take my wedding dress? I had no luck on ebay, and one shop I called wouldn’t take a dress over 2 years old.

By Erin

August 19, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this

I have gone to thrift/consignment stores before, and have come out with some good finds. I just bought a black pencil skirt made by express for under $2 at the thrift store last week!

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By jaime

August 28, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this

I’m a total thrift store convert—i used to hate them, but now i love finding cheap goodies there!

I do a bargain shopping blog, and recently wrote an entry sharing some of my ATL thrift store finds: http://bargainbetty.wordpress.com/tag/thrift-stores/