What was old is new again and what was a size 2 purple velvet jumpsuit is now a size 6 skirt and scarf that matches your favorite tee shirt. Shortly after we gave you Shop Thrifty Part 1 singer Mackelmore’s song Thrift Shop hilarious song exploded on the pop charts reminding us to always wash what was only 99 cents.
If you are ready to pop some tags and get your hunt on we have some new stores, some new locations and some stores that have packed up and headed out.
Shop Thrifty GUIDE
W-Women’s items
M-Men’s items
K-Kid’s clothing
C-Takes items for consignment
A-Alterations on site
Blackbird Lane (closing):
Is closing its doors and going to be selling on Etsy.com.
W/M
Born Again Vintage (moving):
219 Glenridge Ave., Montclair
Owner Bridgett Artise will be moving her store to the address listed above on when the store will be April 2 store opening, grand opening April 5th. Click here for the store description and slide show.
W/C/A
CatDog Thrift (updated in slide show):
39 Glenridge Ave., Montclair
Mostly a thrift store that carries home furnishings and collectibles. Expect handbags, accessories, as well as some winter coats, hats and scarfs.
W
My Inheritance:
202 Bellevue Ave., Upper Montclair
The store stocks mostly high end vintage designer clothing and accessories. Owner Carrie Sawchuk has an interesting story about every piece in her store. A great place to shop for formal events.
W
Rrefurbish Fashion (new):
344 Bloomfield Ave, Montclair, NJ
Alright guys this is your place for vintage fashion. You can shop for curated vintage clothing, top of the line designer items for men and women or have something made and designed just for you. Loads of gorgeous jackets that can be tailored on site by owner/designer Hipolito Pollantis.
W/M/A
Second Time Around Shop:
Downstairs in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Union and South Fullerton
The shop has clothing for the women men and children, jewelry, household items, books, baby equipment, toys, collectibles, vintage, and other small items. They offer half price sales once a month, and twice yearly vintage sales and $5/bag sales. Over 40 volunteers work to sort, mend and price the merchandise and the profits are donated to a long list (check their site) of charitable organizations.
W/M/K/C
St. Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center Thrift Shop (updated in slide show):
52 North Fullerton Ave., Montclair
This not-for-profit women’s resale boutique has been a Montclair favorite for years. Fashions sold for a fraction of the original price. The window mannequins are dressed once a week and their outfits do not go on sale until Friday. There is usually a line in front of the shop to purchase these items.
W/C
Score anything good lately? What is the best and or worst find you have ever claimed at a thrift shop?
I still have the shortie cowboy boots with white and red cut out hearts and diamonds from Screaming Mimi’s, about 25 years ago now? My husband’s best vintage score is his midnight blue shawl collar tuxedo jacket. Classy.