Spots the Super Chic Get it for Super Cheap
By Kimberly Briggs, Citysearch Contributor
If the thought of sifting through drab thrift store racks makes you cringe, go where the stylish, the rich and the check-balancing fashionistas all flock to relive the chicest in fashion flashbacks. Land a Louis or cash in on your vintage Chanel at these fab consignment shops.
-
Fashionphile
905 Hartford Way, Beverly Hills, CA
This eBay boutique buys, consigns and sells authentic, pre-owned and limited editions of Louis Vuitton and also has a store location in Beverly Hills. -
DecadesTwo
8214 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
You’ll be tempted to barter for couture, but sorry, no trades. Decades’ kissing cousin consigns and sells whimsical and trendy high-end designer labels. -
The AdDress
1116 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
This Westside store will consign your trendy threads, but only in quantity. Dive for that one perfect peacoat in your size before it’s gone your next trip. -
Rodeo Drive Resale
13727 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA
This stomping ground for the fashion savvy is picking up shop and moving to a different location, but the website is still up. For those who have to pay the light bill before splurging on Loubs, layaway is available. -
Maggie Rose Couture Resale
13900 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA
Bask in hauteness at this couture emporium to the stars. The boutique buys and consigns nearly every designer label from Gucci to Pucci. Consign your furs or get them repaired and put in cold storage here. -
Wasteland
7428 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Not quite what T.S. Eliot had in mind, but kitschy nonetheless. Big original finds overshadow big labels here. Bring a load of your grooviest threads for a 35% appraisal of your digs on the spot. -
Altobelli Jewelers
4419 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA
If all that glitters is gold, all that sparkles is consigned here, including costume jewelry. Items may be displayed in the store indefinitely, and you only pay the appraisal fee if your item doesn’t sell within your specified timeframe. -
Return Engagement
16462 Bolsa Chica St, Huntington Beach, CA
Everyone’s a star at this boutique by the sea that attracts both the sharpest of pampered housewives to sun-kissed surfers. Make an appointment to sell your upscale designer and vintage goodies. -
PJ London
11661 San Vicente Blvd Ste 107, Los Angeles, CA
Only the chic survive at this Brentwood boutique. Are you fashionable enough? You need 15-30 pieces of high-end designer labels such as Chanel, Lanvin and Versace to consign here. -
Buffalo Exchange
131 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Hoards of fashion-conscious shoppers head to this Southern California trading post to update their wardrobe. Be prepared to dig for a worthwhile find. The store will pay 35% of your well-kept stylish pieces retail value or grant 50% store credit.
