Best Of Thrifts
You know how that old saying goes “the clothes make the man (or woman)” - but once you hit college, spending money on clothing becomes an issue. You still want to be fashionable and stay in touch with the latest trends…
So why not try thrifting? Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland have some of the finest thrift shops and consignment stores available to the public in this area. You might become —well.. thriftier- after reading these reviews.
Tops & Jackets:
- Pink Elephant is a must go-to place for tops, coats and jackets. Located at the Concord Center in Springfield, Pink Elephant carries designer brands, such as Ralph Lauren Polo and vintage Nine West starting at a low of $5; the average price is $12. Visiting this shop is definitely worth the drive.. and the clothes.
- Another place to raid for cutesy tops is The Closet. This thrift store is just one of many shops located in Herndon. The Closet sells very feminine shirts with a variety of patterns and buttons; tops are in top-notch condition. And with $3 average pricing, who would not make a trip out to Herndon? Make sure you bring cash, because the thrift does not accept credit.
- Looking for classic blazers? Well, Joseph’s Coat in Falls Church is the place to go to. One of the larger thrifts located in this area, this place sells fashionably fitting and modern blazers for both men and women. Joseph’s Coat also has racks filled with nice, clean tops sorted by shades of color with brand names such as Gap, Ann Taylor and J.Crew. Pricing is between $5 to $10 for tops; the average price for men’s or women’s blazers is $12.
Shoes:
- When it comes to shoes, Mustard Seed owns the absolute best selection. Located in Bethesda, Maryland, Mustard Seed carries name brand, in-season and in-style footwear. Shoes are in great condition, and are mostly Steve Madden and BCBG. Pricing ranges from $10 to $30.
Accessories & Scarves:
- Fairfax’s very own Yesterday’s Rose located on Main street has great jewelry, such as colorful clip-on earring and large pearl necklaces. Pieces of funky and vintage jewelry range from $1 to $4. As big as the thrift store is, you do not have to search for the accessories; they are located right by the registers.
- One of the bigger thrift shops in this area is Unique. Located in Falls Church, Unique carries a large collection of beautiful jewelry pieces. From flashy earrings to chunky bracelets, the thrift shop has one of the top selection of vintage’s finest accessories. You can definitely spice up any outfit with pieces from Unique for little money. Pricing for jewelry ranges; however, the average price is $5.
- Joseph’s Coat has an tire wall, plus many baskets filled with beautiful scarves. Finding anything from silk scarves to vintage shawls, digging through the baskets is definitely worth it. At an unbelievable price averaging at only $3, this light accessory will make you stand out in any crowd.
- Pink Elephant has a small selection of belts, but the few that the shop offers are beautiful accessory pieces. Belts are in great condition and vary from strong black leather to bright colored “statement” belts. Many of the belts would look gorgeous over flowy dresses and classic blazers. Prices for belts are between $3 to $10.
Purses & Handbags:
- Unique is a good place to find the perfect “lady” accessory. With an entire wall full of purses, handbags and clutches, Unique carries anything from soft leather mini-purses to floral print beach bags. Pricing ranges from $3 to $10. There are also suitcases and travel bags available at this thrift shop.
- Another place to raid for clutches and satchels would be Second Chance on Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax. Second Chance is a tiny place, but once raided, it can become quite the gold mine. This shop holds a smaller collection of vintage clutches and purses. Prices are between $1 to $5. Second Chance is also known for having daily deals, such as 50% off on any items priced at $1 or more.
Jeans & Bottoms:
- Mustard Seed can help you cover up your bottom half in style. From the darkest denim to high waist dress pants, Mustard Seed is the go-to place. The shops has a variety of men’s jean selection as well, ranging anywhere from $10 to $20. Pricing on women’s bottoms average at about the same as the men’s.
Skirts, Shorts & Dresses:
- Once again, Mustard Seed wins this category. The shop owns extremely cute printed skirts and high-waist skirts and shorts. Prices range from 10 to 15 bucks. Also, if you’re looking for prom-type dresses, this is the place to raid. Mustard Seed also offers a tailoring desk for its’ customers for as low as $10.
- The Closet also sells to-die-for skirts in flower patterns and beautiful colors. Many skirts are long, but the length is perfect to transform into tube dresses; just pull the skirt up and use a belt to scrunch the fabric. The average price for a fashionable skirt (or self-made dress) is only $4.
*Mustard Seed also has a special selection of brand-new clothing at the very front of their shop called “New Mustard Seed Merchandise.”
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