We were traveling and my friend outgrew the small suitcase she bought. We stopped here and I ended…read moreup buying a beautiful dress and shirt. They have a really nice selection of items that is well taken care of. There was a suitcase there but my friend didn't end up getting the one they had as it was as small as the one she brought. The ladies that work there were friendly and helpful.

Just behind Toorak Village is a little secret those hoity toity women like to keep hushed…read more The Toorak Op shop is a narrow little store brimming with labels where the stock reflects the location. Dresses, suits, shirts, shoes are all neatly arranged making browsing convenient, no real hunting here. The store is too small to even consider less than perfect garments and they have a consistently high turnover of stock. Think 80's Country Road, Feathers, Basque, Perri Cutten, Anthea Crawford, Regatta, costume jewellery, hats, party heels, etc. The staff all know their labels and price accordingly, the prices are still a bargain for the quality of stock but be prepared to pay between $20-$50 for a mens suit/evening dress. There are still some cheap fun things to be found, books, cds and records for $1

Friends of Couture is definitely a friend of mine. In fact, this is one of my favourite places to…read moreshop. From great quality cardigans that won't lose their shape, to quirky dresses to fashion-forward tops and bottoms with the cutest prints. This is one store that doesn't shy away from prints. In fact, Friends of Couture seems to thrive on prints. If you're serious about dots, stripes, hearts, bows, checks, horses, owls, bears, moose, deer and cats, you'll love the stuff here. If you hate these prints - go elsewhere! Serious, monochromatic-addicts will hate it here. I love the quirky patterns, vintage inspired buys and spin-offs on classic prints that this shop does so well. Plus, it carries a good selection of handbags and accessories to complete your outfit with. Always make sure to check the back racks for sale products. Very often you'll find that perfect dress, scarf or cardi just waiting to be brought home by you.

This is the ultimate Op Shop. This store has been moved from Inkerman St and enlarged to a point…read morewhere it takes a good hour and a bit to get through your rummage of all the...stuff. There are heaps of designer clothes that go for next to nothing but a lot are priced quite high so be prepared if you get that feeling of, "I have to HAVE this", you might be digging deep into your wallet. I like how big it is and I think it's getting even bigger because last time I went there it looked like a space had been made for a furniture section. So if this does happen then it truly will be the ultimate Op Shop. The people are reasonable there as well so if you think something is over priced don't be afraid to ask and usually they'll drop a couple of dollars (good tip). I've picked up some great shoes there as well as bags, lights, kitchen ware, a coffee machine (that works), shirts, jackets and was tempted to buy a dresser but contained myself, as it was probably for the best, because sometimes you get home and realise you don't really need half the things you buy!

Its a huge store and has a wide variety of great stuff but this store was a little pricey for a…read morethrift store. But if you don't mind paying like $15 for a dress at a thrift store then its a great place for you.

Went down to St. Kilda Bazar today and had the most lovely time. The shop isn't one hundred percent…read moreset up yet, but from the bits that we saw, we can't speak highly enough of it! The articles were all beautiful and well priced and the gentleman setting the store up was absolutely wonderful. He was so helpful and couldn't speak highly enough of the respective people involved in the business. His plans for the store sound absolutely incredible and we can't wait to see what happens with the store. It's a perfect mix of nostalgic pieces that remind you of a time where dishes, rent and all the other annoying things about being an adult didn't occupy your mind and unworldly articles of history that make you want to don a pair of bloomers and churn some butter. We can't wait to fill our little apartment with the quirky oddities and absolute gems that we know we will unearth here! I know where my paycheque will be going in the future!

From the owner: More than 20 vendors; offering art, antiques, handmade crafts, vintage wares, collectibles and all…read morekinds of unique treasures you won't find anywhere else.

Chapel St shop that knows the value of its clothes. They've clearly got marketers on board, because…read morethe signs try desperately to drag you in. Come in, we've got friendly staff! We've got $6 items! We've got good things! True, but it's mostly men's clothes. I found one thing that I liked, and it was a little black dress that was priced at $40. Bit pricey, but it's in the name of a good cause I guess. I don't know how I feel about this "making opshops cool" thing.

Know how you know an op shop is First Class? When you're fighting off consignment store owners for…read morethe best pickings! I live just down the street from this op shop, and I've probably been in no fewer than 50 times in the last year. It's a bold statement, but... this is the best op shop I have found in Melbourne! And trust when I say, I know second hand. This store is a treasure. Something about the grit of Grey St and the snob of St K come together in a beautifully affordable syncretism that is a new-with-tags French Connection dress or a stunning 1950s painted bureau. The staff here are always wonderfully friendly, working hard to add new stock in daily. The store itself is not much on looks, but the racks and stacks of donated goods are well worth a dig. A word of advice: If you see it once, you won't see it twice. This shop is top pickings for the acquainted, so if you think you might want something you'd better snag it while you can.

Bags of bargains to be had here! There is always something handy or funky at the Sacred Heart Op…read moreShops. They're not overpriced like some op shops, but be quick, the turnover is high! I like them even more for the work they do in the St Kilda community.

Whenever I am in need of a new dress, the first place I think of is Leona Edmiston and thankfully…read morefor me (and all the other women in Melbourne who love her dresses), the clearance boutique on High Street is like a true God-send! Choose from a wide range of stylish dresses guaranteed to impress for that special date, formal dinner or office cocktail party. As always all Leona Edmiston dresses come in a variety of fabrics from signature sleek jersey to soft, luxurious silks and crisp, cool cotton - perfect for the summery weather we're about to embrace. Find past season's collections and samples at a fraction of the costs and bits and bobs to complete your wardrobe with. I remember the first time I bought a dress here, I had tried it on in another store and wasn't willing to part with the $400 but a few months later, I found it by chance at the clearance boutique so naturally it became mine for just $150.

Sacred Heart Mission's Op Shop is a welcome addition to Nicholson Village. The funky music makes me…read morewant to linger, and be vintage section is full of gems (even some new costume jewellery). The store is small so they only stock goods in pristine condition.