30 Best Places to Shop in USA

Since 1994, this two-floor resale and consignment shop—the oldest such shop in America—has been selling items from top labels, such as Missoni, Etro, Prada, Chanel, Chloe, and Ferragamo, for a 50% to 90% discount off their original price. The items are high-fashion vintage and modern dresses, separates, jackets, and handbags, with some previously owned by socialites, celebrities, and models for everything from fashion magazine photo shoots to charity balls. A separate room displays shoes and boots, and there are seats for try-ons.

In this beloved consignment and vintage shop with two downtown locations, bargain-priced treasures abound, from previously worn to brand-new gear and clothing, plus fun gifts, LGBTQ Pride items, and much more. Keep an eye out for the friendly feline staffers working the aisles.

Half the store features new clothing from established and emerging labels, while the other side is stocked with well-preserved vintage clothing organized by color and style. They even have a denim bar filled with apparel for men and women. You'll also find plenty of shoes and accessories being picked over by the hippest of Angelenos.

From handcrafted jewelry and homemade soaps to vintage clothing and secondhand finds, you're certain to find something among the racks at this former warehouse turned antiques shop. It's the perfect spot for souvenirs and gifts or for a good old-fashioned treasure hunt.

The local outpost of a national chain is a thrift store must-stop for the terminally hip. The store's extensive collection of trendy vintage and used clothing at reasonable prices makes for satisfying shopping. You also can find great recycled discards and, since we all could use the help, get lots of suggestions from the staff.

The racks of this pint-size shop are hung with trendy pieces from cult-favorite women's wear designers like Samantha Pleet and Sessùn, as well as accessories from the likes of A Peace Treaty and Illesteva, all hand-picked by owner and designer Brookelynn Starnes.

The Clothing Warehouse is one of the many colorful vintage-clothing stores in Little Five Points.

Crossroads Trading Co. carries dependably cute and trendy used clothes, bags, and accessories. Their buyers screen each item, so you won't be stuck poring over a rack of stained T-shirts. It's all clean, bright, and fun.

Vintage and handmade pieces that run the gamut from kitschy to avant garde make this store feel nostalgic and timeless at once. Owner Julie Ghatan scours estate sales and flea markets to salvage those perfect items worth an (often modest) investment. The jewelry is the main draw, but clothing, accessories, and barware are equally noteworthy.

Unique vintage accessories, clothes, shoes, and jewelry make this shop, a few steps down from street level, a must-hit for shoppers with a discerning, quirky fashion sense. Recent finds have included a beaded clutch in the shape of the Statue of Liberty, a 1960s Schiaparelli silk scarf, and a pair of floral sequined slippers.

Although it's a small shop, you'll find a wonderful selection of high-end consignment clothing, shoes, and handbags here. In addition to consignment, they also offer ready-to-wear pieces. On any given day, you might discover pieces by designers like Carolina Herrera, Gucci, Stella McCartney, or Zac Posen. The staff is especially helpful and works hard to help you find the perfect ensemble for your next special event or important meeting.

Located in the belly of Bunnell, Fringe is a used and new clothing boutique. Its biggest draw are the locally made wearable art pieces that range from groovy hats to clever, funky dresses and linens.

Don't be surprised by the great finds here—this is the consignment shop for people who like to say, "Look, I got this $700 designer dress in perfect condition for only $80!"

The cute but upscale boutique Heirlooms for Hospice has great secondhand designer clothing and shabby-chic furniture.

Jinxed has gained a large following on Instagram, where they regularly post about the used mid-century modern furniture pieces that come into their showrooms. Those pieces often sell quickly, but their Fishtown location is chock-full of curated items like vintage typewriters, rugs, couches, and beautifully bound old books. They also have locations in West and South Philadelphia.

Catering to fans of retro glamour and low prices, this weekends-only shop near the bottom of the Adams Morgan strip stocks vintage clothes and costumes (from the '60s through the '90s) for women and men.

The carefully selected vintage clothing and shoes sold here include everything from cocktail dresses to cowboy boots. You will also find jewelry and belts, all handpicked by the owner, Mercedes, who has been in the vintage business since the early '80s. This small shop offers exceptional, personal service and is only open on weekends.

What began as an idea turned into a revolution of resale clothing and furnishings. My Sister's Closet offers upscale resale clothing, shoes, and accessories. Its sister store, My Sister's Attic, has resale furniture. There are locations across the Valley, but this is the primary store. You could find a luxury handbag for a third of the price, or a designer suit for pennies on the dollar. All items are guaranteed authentic.

This small shop is a fixture in the neighborhood, showcasing impeccably curated racks of second-hand designer togs and accessories from the likes of Prada, Comme des Garçons, and more. The owners source their pieces from auctions and private dealers around the world.

Nostalgia rules in this cavernous space filled with well-organized, good-quality (and sometimes pricey) vintage and new clothing. Fantasy outfits from decades past—complete with accessories—adorn the dressing rooms. It's a go-to spot for stylists and thrifters. Fun fact: this funky shop was one of the locations in Macklemore’s “Thrift Shop” video.

Throw a dart in any direction in any high desert city, and it's likely to end up at a vintage store. Even new-clothing proprietors usually have at least one rack of secondhand threads. This downtown business is filled with upcycled, good-condition Western wear (cowboy boots, scarves, belts with big buckles, leather cuffs, silver jewelry), as well as things like frilly 1950s TV mom aprons. 

A true Durham original, the Scrap Exchange has promoted creativity through reuse since 1991. One building is like a traditional thrift store, with books, furniture, clothing, and home goods, while the other has barrels full of empty film canisters, bolts of deadstock fabric, and bins of mysterious plumbing supplies someone might incorporate into a sculpture or a Halloween costume. An Artist Marketplace sells pieces of art made from traditional and nontraditional materials, and regular workshops allow guests to make and take art home.

Naples's ladies who lunch often donate their year-old Armani outfits and fine collectibles to this terrific thrift shop whose proceeds benefit the Shelter for Abused Women & Children.

Even fashion designers like Alexander Wang have been known to pop in to browse at this high-end consignment store. Racks are loaded with goodies from A-list designers such as Gucci, Stella McCartney, Diane von Furstenberg, and Phillip Lim, and the inventory changes all the time.

Run by Project Transitions (an organization providing hospice, housing, and support for HIV/AIDS patients) as a funding source, this large store is fun and funky as all thrift shops should be. Go for posters, vintage costume jewelry, bric-a-brac, and even used computer and stereo components. The selection is in a state of constant flux, and, as you'd expect, everything is dirt-cheap.

This high-ceilinged, multidealer emporium is a standout in a city known for its vintage boutiques. Walk your wardrobe back in time with colorful finds, from mid-century designer dresses to throwback Patriots merch and rock concert tees.

Imagine wandering around your cool aunt's enormous closet and being allowed to try on anything you like—that's how much fun a shopping trip to The Vintage Vortex is. Formerly known as Gypsy World, the spacious storefront brims with treasures for all genders, like vintage zoot suits, fur stoles, rhinestone accessories, pillbox hats, and frocks in every color of the rainbow.