Consignment Shops & Boutiques: Don't Sleep on Fabulous Fashion

Consignment Shops & Boutiques:  Don't Sleep on Fabulous Fashion

By:  Lauren Francis-Jackson

 

 

As a fashionista, I always love a great deal!!  Whether a cute clutch, a nice pair of slacks, or fabulous shoes, great deals on fashions are always a good buy.  When looking for steals on fashion, I used to stick to stores that I know like NY & Co., Lane Bryant, and TJ Maxx.  Whether full priced or racking up on clearance items, I shopped this way for years.  Then, I found a new found love for consignment and boutiques!

 

So why shop consignment and boutiques??  Great question!  With smaller boutiques and non-chain store shopping, it allows me to pick up unique finds that I won't see on someone else who likes to shop at X store.  I love finding a great piece of fashion that expresses my fashion sense.  Last year, I brought a pair of hot pink peep-toe wedges that were by a great brand, Bandolino, for a cheaper price at $23.  I have never seen these shoes on anyone's feet in the DMV, and they make a fun fashion statement with any outfit I have worn them with. 

 

 In addition, I love the cheaper prices that you find at boutiques and consignments shops!  I have gotten Lane Bryant Sweaters and tops at Boomerang Consignment Shop in Gaithersburg, MD for $12 and less.  Often you will find major designer or store brands for a lot cheaper than you can buy it in store.  You can also find good deals on hair accessories, children's toys, purses, and shoes.  I like the embellished headbands that I find at Boomerang's for less than $6! 

 

In addition to better everyday pricing, they tend to do more customer appreciation sales more frequently.  Some shops may offer a discount regularly on a particular day of the week, may offer slaes every few weeks, or offer a discount just because you are a regular shopper!  If you check in frequently or subscribe to their email listing, you can be in the know of when the sales are coming. 

 

So if you are looking for something kind of different and want to save a few bucks on price, check out consignment shops and boutiques!  When buying clothes from these stores, throw it in the washer to make your "new to you" fashions fabulous! 

 

 

~The Sisterlocked Diva