For within DC, this thrift store has a large selection and decent prices. They've fit a ton of items in a small space, especially shoes. I never really figured out the organization while I was here. They use size tags, but I think it's to split up section, not actual sizes? Or they do use them for sizes but items were very misplaced... The low lighting also made it difficult to look at the items sometimes. However, the prices were great, they have a wide variety of items, and I liked that there were changing rooms there. They do have a bathroom but it was out of service while I was there. read more

Good thrifting experience. Affordable and good quality items. Would recommend taking a look inside.

Service was very well, but clothing options were very limited for younger people such as myself. You may like it though if you're looking for read more

I had saved this place to checkout sometime and it was not what I expected. Maybe certain times of year or month they have better stuff. It's very small compared to places I have been in Montgomery County, MD. Nice to see a decent Men's section as this is often lacking. Make sure to go to loo before a visit here as no restroom available. Parking is also tough which is normal for DC. read more

I've been spoiled by Atlanta area thrift stores that offer comparatively low prices. Washington, DC is a pricey place to thrift, but knowing that, Frugalista still feels outrageous. Don't get me wrong, the collection of items is pretty solid, with brand representation from places like Loft, Banana Republic, Zara, etc. But if you've ever bought clothes at the actual storefronts for these brands, you know the kinds of price points they sell at... and the markdowns for clearance items. I refuse to buy seasons old clothing at thrift stores that cost higher than the in store, final sale prices. I mean, why on earth would I buy used if it's more expensive than new? The only exception, I feel, is when you have cool vintage pieces. But I don't think Frugalista is necessarily catering to the vintage crowd, nor the frugal crowd. read more

Prices are a couple dollars more than I want to spend per item but there are so many good items, you won't be disappointed. This was the first time I went to a thrift store and had a positive experience. I wasn't even looking to buy anything and snagged a couple things. Service was nice and the dressing rooms had enough space and places to hang stuff. Checkout was easy. My fave place now! read more

Awesome thrift store. It's clean, organized and the clothes are great. I found five items. The selection of sweaters and tops was particularly good. They also have lots of changing rooms. I will definitely be back regularly. read more

Great second hand store - the clothing is organized well and the dressing rooms are clean and easy. I feel lucky to have this spot locally!

For a small store, they manage to pack a lot in. A great selection of clothes, accessories, and shoes for women and men - spans athletic wear, work wear and cocktail/formal wear. Everything is well priced - I don't think I've seen anything over $30 and most things are in the $5-20 range. The selection is curated so you'll find mostly current items, a little bit of true vintage, and items are generally in good condition. Several dressing rooms means you rarely have to wait for one. read more

Very slim on the plus size options. It's more organized than Goodwill but you still have to search a good bit for your size. A lot of clothes that I did like had stains or rips read more

Great local store packed with well-organized clothes (men, women, unisex) - plus lots of workout gear, seasonal stuff, shoes. Clean dressing rooms and a seamstress works out of the shop, too! And a smattering of parenting stuff comes through, like good-as-new diaper bags or other such things. Often has good sales. Just found a great condition Donna Karan dress for work marked down to $5. And another dress that would be perfect for a wedding guest at $12. Good spot for work clothes (from office to gettin messy outside). Sizes mostly Xs to XL. read more

Not impressed. Although this place is one of the VERY few places in DC that come close to a "thrift store" many of their items are way overpriced for the condition that they are in. Aside from that, I had a terrible experience on 11/10/2019. I found a great pair of boots in the shoe section that were perfect for winter, in my size, and in decent condition. (As a girl with a big foot, when I find something, I get it lol). There were two signs on the walls stating "$13" for men's & women's winter shoes (winter is the key word here, keep reading). As I check out, I notice that the shoes rang up as $23 dollars instead of $13. I ask why are they $10 more than originally listed and proceeded to walk over to show the cashier & sales associate the obvious pricing and that $23 is NOWHERE displayed, written, or visible. As someone who has worked in retail for a number of years and has been in this situation plenty times with customers, I know that a true professional and/or representative of an establishment that honors providing good customer service, would resolve this situation with the side of the customer. However, Frugalista represents none of the aforementioned and I was severely disappointed with what was explained to me next. The sales associate said, in spanish, that SHOES are $13 and BOOTS are $23... Again, there is NO SIGNAGE to distinguish these two price points but moreover, what is the difference between shoes & boots if the original sign states "winter shoes?? Going off that logic, and looking at their inventory, their "winter shoes" consisted of open toe sandals, heels, and flats. Have you ever worn flats in the winter? Your feet literally freeze & all of your life choices are questionable up to that point-trust me lol. So, again, boots, the boots that I wanted to buy are very much winter shoes. Needless to say, I had to digress in that moment because, unfortunately I stopped taking Spanish back in the 7th grade and couldn't begin to translate my frustrations with the employees. Shame on Frugalista's lack of customer service, professionalism, and inapparent desire to keep a clientele. As someone who represents the thrifting community via blogs, sponsorships, and business partnerships, I will NEVER recommend this establishment to participate in future community activities. read more

I read the reviews before coming here with my mom over Thanksgiving Break and was hopeful since she enjoys thrifting. The store was clean, and every piece of clothing was on a hanger, nothing on the floors and no noticeable dust. But there were multiple items I saw that I had no idea why someone would donate them for others' use or why they were accepted/placed out on the floor for shoppers. There were shoes with no traction left and blouses with obvious wear. A lot of the clothes I looked at were worn, loose in the arms/neck, and probably would not fit right if tried on. Any name brand clothes I saw were from (my guess) the late 90s - early 00s, and not in a good way. I agree with other Yelpers that the prices were too much for the condition of the clothes. My mom managed to find a simple gray t-shirt dress and that was $18. I feel like we could've found something brand new at Target for that same price. Lastly, I was not uncomfortable but it felt weird that there was an older man just walking around the store aimlessly, obviously not shopping the whole time we were there. The cashier lady said something to him but he kept walking around the aisles. I eventually got the the impression they were related, but if he worked there, I was unsure why he was out on the floor not organizing the racks or anything. I do not think the staff is professional at all. read more

A frugalista is a lady with great fashion sense who doesn't spend a lot of money to look fabulous, so I was definitely intrigued when I came across this store today. The interior of the store is small and plain with a slightly musty odor. Women's clothes and shoes are on the left side of the store, while men's clothing and shoes are on the right side. Most of the women's clothes were from JCrew, Banana Republic, and Ann Taylor and there wasn't much variety in styles. Frankly, the clothes and shoes (both men's and women's) looked worn and outdated. This store lives up to its "frugal" title, but falls short of the "ista" label. read more

The manager here is just so rude to customers and treats people so poorly I've just quit shopping there altogether. ‍ once I see the sign "under new management" I'll be back read more

Total thrift shop gem in Mount Pleasant. I've found that DC doesn't have a ton of great thrift options, and many of the best places aren't the most obvious from the street view. Frugalista is that perfect spot for those of us who enjoy places like Village Discount (where my Chicago folks at) or other authentic "thrift" shops (not boutiques, not "vintage"). Frugalista is cleaner and better organized than say, a Goodwill, but endlessly more affordable than a place like Buffalo Exchange. They have a great selection of both men and women's wear, and they have fun specials (ex., BOGO sales) through the week. Definitely check them out! read more

Truly the greatest used clothes store in DC and possibly the East Coast so please go there to support this business.

Frugalista is my favorite clothing shop in all of DC! It's a very warm and friendly place. The prices are good, and they curate the second-hand items very well. I don't think I've bought clothes anywhere else for several years now. I've gotten men's pants, jeans, workout clothes, sweaters, dress shirts, shoes, winter coats, spring/rain jackets, belts, and casual clothes there since first discovering it about 4-5 years ago. You can go there to find things you need, or just browse and definitely find something you like. The joke in our family is that we go in looking for something in particular for my wife, but then I'm the one that walks out with 5 things. The same folks have been running the shop for years. They recently moved a couple doors south on Mt. Pleasant Ave, but they are still in the first floor of the same big building. And they are open during Covid, with safety precautions. Please go check them out! read more

I use to love this store. For the last eight years their quality has depleted. I would recommend going here if you have two outfits and you want to revamp your closet with extremely basic clothing. read more

Such a wonderful, friendly place for cute and nice quality inexpensive clothes. So glad to have it in the neighborhood!

I really like this hidden gem in the neighborhood. I love shopping at concignment shops, and this is great for me. I've gotten nice name brand dress shirts in great condition, and recently purchased a nearly new pair of dress shoes for work. The service here is also fantastic. The woman who works here actually remembers the regular visitors of the store, and greets everyone with a smile. read more

I want to add that although purchasing items at Frugalista is absolutely amazing, there process for selling items back is not. They allow you to sell back clothes for store credit. However, there's one person who works at the store who decides if the items will get purchased or not. If they take it, you get a credit to the store. If you don't, you have 2 days to pick up your clothes or they will donate them to charity for you. The first time I tried to sell back items, they decided to pass. Except that I was selling back clothes that I had bought from Frugalista! So it wasn't clear how they decide what to take or not. That was confusing and frustrating. But, the second time I dropped off a bag of clothes, they never got back to me about the store credit. I went over to ask them about it, and since it was improperly put in the system, I couldn't get a credit nor could they find my bag of clothes. I would have been happy to donate them directly to a charity--that's not my frustration. It's that they have a flawed system for buying clothes from people and in the process, I was left without my original clothes and without a store credit. They aren't rude, it's just that their procedures as a store are lacking. I will not be donating/selling my clothes here again, though I will continue to shop at Frugalista. read more

This place is pretty simple for a second hand clothing store. The dressing rooms are basic and the clothing racks are crowded. If you dig hard enough though, you are SURE to find very cute clothes at great prices. Anne Taylor blazer for $23? BCBG dress for $13?? Chines Laundry strappy sandals for $17?!? This place is awesome! read more

If you're looking for pristine condition, brand-name shirts for men, this little store is perhaps one of the best places to shop on the East Coast. In terms of selection, it's as good (or better) as the Goodwill stores in Manhattan. Though the prices are a little higher ($13-$17, but the merchandise is in perfect condition), they often have deals like getting a third shirt for free, so the prices even out. It's definitely worth the trip. You won't regret visiting. Just ride the metro to the NoMa station and walk two blocks to the west on Irving and you will find it at the corner. read more

Both Frugalista and the neighborhood appeal to low-income Latinos AND young people who more-often-than-not likely work for a not-very-high-paying non-profit. (Many to most Mount Pleasant residents fit those two descriptions. There are other people who live there and many older people.) The name Frugalista connotes something hipper than the store is. They deliver a solid, consistent, wholely unglamorous experience. The space has seen better days and the staff puts their time into the merchandise not atmosphere. I wouldn't bring snooty friends there. I go for basics like pants/shirts and might spend a few minutes looking at other items. They consistently have brands like Brooks Brothers, Banana Republic, and Calvin Klein for $10 to $15 in nearly new condition. At that price, I feel I can take a chance that a piece may not work out. I'll buy 5 or 6 pieces for the price of one department store piece, maybe practice my Spanish, and feel great if 4 of the pieces end up working out as wardrobe staples. read more

I've had really good luck with this place although now that I've been checking it out occasionally, there isn't a lot of turn over in a lot of the clothes. Basically, the store reflects DC and everyone in DC dresses the same and the clothes are starting to look the same. That said, I've gotten J Crew shorts and t-shirts for $7-9 and a pair of Seychelles wedges for $17. I dropped off two garbage bags of my own clothes - Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, etc - and got about $60 in store credit. The things they couldn't use I could pick up or they'd donate. I let them donate. It was kind of musty when it first opened but isn't anymore. It IS basically in the basement of an apartment building so what do you expect? The staff is friendly and it is a good place to get basics for work. read more

I have been buying clothes from many different consignment places and Frugalista is at the top of my list. When I first walked by this store, I was expecting it to be one of those small neighborhood shops selling new items that look like they come directly from the 80's but I was happily surprised. I get most of my work wear from this store and the shoe selection is also very nice. I got a pair of leather BR boots in almost-new condition for 30 dollars and practically all my dresses and skirts come from there. If you are shopping for casual clothes or a special occasion, you may need to dig a little bit more or even check what they have over a longer period of time but I am pretty sure you can still find great pieces. Since my closet has greatly expanded due to the many trips I make to this store,I tried to donate some of my clothes and they told me that they do not take donations. They apparently get their clothes from a supplier that selects and prices the items. The pricing does seem a bit subjective where you can get a BCBG top for 7 dollars or an old Burberry trench for 13 dollars but a 5 years old banana republic dress for 30.... They however give promotions all year long and you often end up paying a lot less than what you expect, especially when you get many items. read more

It has a good selection of used clothes. Items are in good condition and reasonably priced. I got some shorts for $9. The most expensive thing I saw was a jersey for $17. It's small -- my friend went away without getting anything, but it'll be a regular stop for me from now on! read more

I love secondhand clothing stores, especially when they have clothes from stores like Banana Republic, Ann Taylor and J. Crew that would normally be expensive at full price. I bought two shirts at $9 each the first time I came, but unfortunately I did not find anything I liked in my size--which is not usually hard to do given that I am an XS or S. I do agree with Majick that some of the clothing seems to be geared towards older women, especially since some of the styles and patterns don't really look good on my petite frame. I definitely will be back when I'm in the neighborhood, knowing that my success of buying clothes depends on the availability of sizes/styles that day. read more

Lots of hidden gems here! Sometimes you walk out empty-handed, other times you leave with a brand new J. Crew coat and Zara heels for under $20! Definitely worth your time to stop in. read more

I visited for the first time today and can say I will be back! There were A LOT of name brand items in the store. I scored a Kate Spade tunic for $13! The score was neat. I did not feel overwhelmed. Best of all they had fitting rooms. You will not be disappointed. read more

Great shop. While there's a lot I wouldn't even consider wearing, if you look around for a bit and you can really find some gems! 100% cashmere men's sweater by Ralph Lauren for $13 - literally the nicest sweater I've ever owned and probably the least expensive I've ever purchased. Usually there's two or three items, along those lines, that are there for the taking. The worker (owner?) was super, super nice too. read more

Very organized and staff are very nice. Sort of expensive for a thrift shop and not the best selection. read more

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Too expensive for used clothing. Women's tops averaged 13$, disappointing shop in a great location.

This is a second hand store run by ladies with some taste. Not as classy as a consignment store, but still has some great finds at small prices. Worth checking out. read more

Frugalista - Thrift Stores Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Very disappointed in my experience here. The clothing here definitely requires you to search carefully. I spent a good hour and half in here but came out with a decent blazer. Definitely will be getting it tailored and the coloring is a little faded. Usually I wouldn't have glanced twice at it but after putting so much effort into finding something, I know I'd feel better knowing I didn't completely waste my time. The clothing here was very "old" looking, not vintage old, ran through the washer and dryer 10 too many times type of old. Also, I would maybe recommend this store to older women as the majority of the clothing was more of what I would see them wearing. Two stars for the friendly staff. It's hard to find good customer service in this city. Unfortunately the poor clothing selection, lack of decor, and weird smell kind of make me not want to return. read more

A little hard to find, since I didn't see a sign, but worth the effort. Large selection - I found a ton of designer stuff. The staff was friendly and helpful. I thought the prices were reasonable. I'll be back when I'm in the area. read more

They falsely advertised as they did not give the Mother's Day discount even though I bought 2 items that were $17 each. One worker said yes in Spanish that there was a sale when the cashier asked but the cashier told me in English that there was no sale. BUYER BEWARE read more

Came here on a Saturday and I was highly impressed! Staff is extremely friendly and kind. I will say if you are a woman and in NEED of work pants. THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO! I tried on at least ten different work bottoms and walked out with two very thick pants that will be great for the upcoming cold months. The items are reasonably priced as well. read more

My teenage daughter and I have been haunting this shop for several years. The stock is frequently awesome (the hunt for finds is always fun), and the prices are hard to beat, even without the sales when they throw in a free pair of jeans or tell us an item is 2-for-1. It's the perfect way to outfit a high schooler for camp, internship, dances, and everyday life. And we like knowing we're re-using clothes that have already enjoyed one life. Oh, and it's an easy walk from the Columbia Heights Metro. read more