What's Old is New Again

Fashion designers are always pushing the envelope and creating new trends for consumers to indulge in each season. Year after year we're presented with new jackets, purses, boots and jewelry to blow our budget on, forgetting that the trendiest thing in this economy is finding designer goods, with wallet friendly prices. Many fashion lovers argue that discounted clothes lack the quality of their high end counterparts and I tend to agree. Well constructed clothes last a lifetime.

The beauty of of something lasting a lifetime is that you don't have to be its first owner to reap the benefits. That's right, I'm talking about consignment shopping.

My absolute favorite consignment shop is The Closet, in Boston, MA. Every time I'm in the area I stop in and see what deals I can find. The beauty of consignment shopping is that you can sometimes get goodies that are still in season. For example, I bought a pair of Prada sunglasses at The Closet a few years ago that were still full price at Sunglass Hut (which I paid a fraction of). On another visit to The Closet I picked up multiple pairs of premium denim jeans (Paige, 7's and Citizen's) all for about the equivalent of one full priced pair at Holts. If you're ever in Boston, you have got to check them out.

Of course, Boston is a long ways away from Vancouver, I should mention that our beautiful city is full of consignment shops:

Turnabout Clothing has two shops in Vancouver and one in White Rock, 3109 Granville St., 3112 West Broadway St. and 1446 Johnston Road (White Rock).

Front & Company has new and consignment goodies at their 3772 Main St. location.

C'est La Vie has clothes for men and women, open 7 days a week at 3247 Main St.

2 Chicks Consignment is an awesome consignment shop at 3171 W'29th Ave

There are so many more consignment boutiques around the city, so feel free to add your favorites to the comment section. Happy shopping (and saving!).

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