As summer transitions into autumn, many people have been cleaning out their closets and weeding out clothing they no longer need. These unwanted items usually end up in the donations pile…or in the rag bin.
But if there are a few gems still in mint condition and fashionable that you’d like to exchange for store credit or cash, then consider heading to one of these used clothing stores. Be sure to call the stores first to get the most up-to-date instructions and details before embarking on this clothing exchange.
Frugalista
3069 Mt Pleasant Street NW
(202) 328-2135
Info: A hassle-free, trendy Mt. Pleasant shop that offers men and women’s clothes, shoes and bags
Metro: Columbia Heights, Green/Yellow Line
Currently taking: Winter and fall season clothing for store credit
Appointment: Not needed; just drop off your clothes (and e-mail if no one can sort out your items immediately)
Buffalo Exchange
1318 14th Street NW
(202) 299-9148
Info: A trendy, national chain that recently opened shop in Logan Circle and offers both men and women’s clothes, shoes and accessories
Metro: McPherson Square, Blue/Orange Line
Currently taking: Men and women fall season clothing (no suits or undergarments) for store credit or cash
Appointment: Not needed; first come, first serve
Current Boutique
1809 14th Street NW
(202) 588-7311
Info: A local upscale consignment chain near U Street that sells women’s clothes, shoes and accessories
Metro: U Street, Green/Yellow Line
Currently taking: Women’s fall season clothing and shoes
Appointment: Not needed unless you have more than 60 items
Second Time Around
3289 M Street NW
(202) 333-2355
Info: A national upscale resale chain in Georgetown that offers women’s clothes, shoes and accessories
Metro: Foggy Bottom, Blue/Orange Line
Currently taking: Women’s fall season clothing and shoes
Appointment: Yes
People new to the consignment practice: don’t get discourage if the pieces don’t get accepted or sold. Shops usually give consigners the option to take the clothes back or they donate the items to charity if no one purchases them within a certain number of days.
If readers have more suggestions on other places in the city to exchange or sell clothes, please share them below. Many thanks!
