I arrived in Boston needing some last-minute items for an event, and I got lucky because this place…read morecame in clutch! Parking: Mostly street parking in the area. Feels: I'm not too familiar with Boston, but I was told this is one of the original areas of the city. There are lots of businesses and apartments nearby, so the neighborhood feels lively. The shop itself is pretty vibrant and spans two floors. They carry a wide range of apparel--from vintage pieces to newer items and even costumes. Customer Service: Awesome. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Overall: 5 stars. They had exactly what I needed, right when I needed it. If you're looking to refresh your wardrobe on a budget or find some unique costume pieces, this is definitely a spot worth checking out. Tip: Check out their "by the pound" section--you can score some really great deals there.

Yo....Garment District in Cambridge, MA completely flipped the script on me. Why was I expecting…read morethe whole 2 floors to look like a damn thrift dungeon with clothes on the floor??? Instead, Garment D. Is Organized, spotless and straight-up vibey. Two full floors to roam. Hot-pink walls, black-and-white checkerboard floors like stepping into an 80s music video. It's quirky, loud and proudly vintage. Everything's sorted with precision: pants with pants, denim with denim, tops with tops. These folks don't play around. And yeah, the majority of the clothing here is all use. But like I always do- I buy my stuff, take it home (or the cleaners), wash it and it snaps back looking like new. By the way- they do carry some new items- as in not used as well. My daughter and I bought some vintage denims, sweaters and a few other things. Zero mess. Zero stress. 100% unexpected.

I was surprised to see how well organized this Goodwill is compared to others I've been to. I was…read moreable to find a variety of sizes from extra small to xxxl. They also had gorgeous wedding dresses when I went, so if any brides on a budget are curious I would stop by. The staff was also very nice.

I had time to visit one Goodwill while in Boston, so based on reviews, I chose this one. And I…read moreloved it! Only took cash since computers were down-so I was lucky I had cash. No dressing rooms-so I tried things on over my shirt. I ended up buying 4 things for right under $21!!! I loved all the things I found- a sleeveless sequined Ann Taylor top, a long sweater coat from J Jill, a Uniqlo puffer vest, and a like new red/blac/gray/white scarf. I traveled carry-on, so that was about all I could fit in my suitcase! But so worth it! Public parking lot near by. Siizes are all mixed. But because it's a smaller store, it wasn't too hard to go through. Prices are based on the item, so you don't know the price unless you ask. There are different color plastic tags that they use to price an item. I thought everything was affordable-lots of great choices!

This thrift store has a little bit of everything you could possibly think of from an extensive…read morecollection of clothing, shoes, books, as well as some household items, frames, plates, cups, self-care items like lotions and soaps (some of which could make nice gifts), games, puzzles, and more. Their pricing is also very reasonable, for instance, a leather jacket in great condition was only $12 and a nice set of hand creams was $5. I'd definitely come back to spend more time to look through all the clothing.

No Parking if not aware, I'd call this more of a small thrift store , prices decent service not…read moregood ,dressing room situation laughable. Go to Salvation Army across street. It is a great shopping area !

I frequently come here every month or two and find the best stuff!! I've gotten real leather…read morejackets for $20, a faux fur coat in great condition, a $5 vintage beaded jacket, a backpack shaped like a bottle of nail polish, and many other items! There's a lot of older/vintage type clothing here so if you're into that like I am, you can have a lot of fun finding new pieces for your wardrobe. Tip: the jacket area in the men's section can sometimes have women's jackets mixed in, so take a look and don't be too hung up over the labling of sections of the store. Look all over! You can find some real gems here if you are willing to sift through racks upon racks of clothing. Also, make sure to get a rewards card if you come here often!

Small thrift store, but I always find a purchase and walk out the door happy. Mostly focused on…read moreclothing with some household items. I'll always stop by when I have a few minutes for myself!

What a gem of a store!…read more It's a very curated vintage store. They have a really great collection of jewelry. I was particularly impressed with their ring selection. I have made two separate purchases so far and intend to come back again! Everything is super charming, like the drawer of "little guys" (photos attached!) For in store events they have a DJ playing records, you can shop, listen to music, and purchase a beverage to enjoy while you shop. The staff really care about what they do and it shows in the details.

As someone who really tries to buy second hand, even when on Newbury in the face of hot&new…read moreclothes, Vivant makes it super easy! Their selection is great, their staff is friendly, and the store lay-out is super logical. I ended up grabbing something from their jewelry selection--def worth a visit!

For such a small store, this place is PACKED with amazing pieces. I visited here for the first time…read morethe other day, after foolishly not bringing a jacket with me on a day trip in the area (thinking I'd be warm enough). I was getting lunch at a nearby spot and Googled some clothing places in the immediate area and Great Eastern Trading was first first to come up. It had good online reviews so I walked right over and I'm so glad I did! The customer service I experienced was absolutely phenomenal and I ended up leaving with a jacket that I am in love with. Next time I am in the area I will 100% be returning!

This store is a MUST if you're in the Central Square area. They have a great selection of leather…read morejackets, suit sets from the 60s/70s, accessories, etc. I went at around 12pm on a Wednesday and I was the only person in the store. The woman working there (so sorry I forgot her name) was knowledgeable and extremely friendly and I had a lovely time chatting with her. The prices were decent, with some affordable items and some more pricy pieces but nothing ridiculous like you'd see at other consignment shops in Boston. I'll definitely be back

I love everything about this place! Their commitment to reducing our carbon footprint through…read morefashion upcycling is right in line with my values. The selection represents rare, interesting finds. Pricing matches up with what I would expect for a vintage shop, and the staff are beyond helpful. If you care about protecting the environment, I encourage you to explore upcycling. We Thieves is a wonderful place to start!

This woman-owned small business carries a wondrous assortment of vintage clothing items as well as…read moresome all-natural fantastic wellness products. Their prices are quite reasonable and you can tell that they take great pride in their inventory - as well as making sure that their vintage items are in good condition. I adore browsing vintage stores. If you enjoy the thrill of vintage stores as well, I recommend stopping in here or checking out their well-curated online store. They even host some interactive events, such as an upcoming Clothing Swap and Repair Day, later on this month. Trust.

Finally checked out this spot after wanting to come for a long time. They have 5 floors of antiques…read morebelonging to many different vendors, so each one you walk through has its own style and character. You could spend hours here. They have everything, clothes, decorations, kitchenware, large furniture--basically anything and everything. There's elevators and they do have a parking lot although parking was tight and crowded. But it is also accessible by Lechmere station. We found some cool paintings and a decorative dish. I would come back here! You can pay by card and the workers were friendly. Some things were pricey but some reasonable, it depends on the booth you were purchasing from.

Pretty unique place. My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I came by…read morehere last Saturday afternoon, basically on the recommendation of my Lord and Savior Reddit as an indoor activity we could do before the Celtics game later in the evening. My chum is a big shopper and I like wandering around in life trying to find random objects to emotionally imprint on, so it was a good match. I was also impressed by the idea of five entire floors dedicated to this, which we didn't even come close to completely exploring. The negatives were minimal but significant - the market was insanely crowded, especially on the first floor, and it was teeming with Gen Zers holding out their phones, presumably ecstatic that they'd found juicy TikTok content for their cottagecore fans or whatever. It was a lot and difficult to navigate; we had to pause a lot to make our way through, though it wasn't quite as bad on the other floors. And I'm not sure there's a solution to it; what are you going to do, have a quota for the number of people in the building at a given time? That would just involve bottlenecking and customers standing outside in the cold. So just make sure you're caffeinated and mentally prepared for people. I grew up with a mother who spiritually lived in Jane Austen novels so antique shops were a way of life. They're not known for their minimalist interiors but this was a ton of stuff by any measure. I don't think I've seen this amount of clutter in a space that didn't give off massive hoarder vibes. And it sort of had themes; there were alcoves or little areas divvied off that were, say, more nautical items, or more outdoorsy forest items. I can't even imagine how they managed to even quasi-successfully organize this kind of inventory but it definitely helps a little. My chum knows my taste, or lack thereof, and located a masterpiece (attached) which will be displayed prominently in my kitchen. The quirky artwork was abundant, to say the least. She also spied a magnificent Saturday Evening Post with my BFF Nixon on the cover, which I will be framing shortly and adding to the fray as well. If you don't spend a solid 45 minutes in here and not find a few choice treasures to bring home, that's on you. I was also impressed that they had easy-to-find restroom facilities on every floor (or close to it), right by the staircases. Not only were they convenient bathroom options, but they worked well as de facto changing rooms (which my chum took advantage of when she encountered a wild flapper dress on one of the higher floors). There were a few employees roaming around for both assistance and I imagine, sadly, to minimize potential shoplifting but it didn't seem overly egregious and everyone I encountered first hand or second hand was very friendly. One of the highlights of the trip for sure - political bovine posters are hard to come by.

Thrifty Threads is such a special place. It's completely run by volunteers, and every dollar goes…read moreback into the community. I love that they don't just sell donations -- they also share a lot of what they receive with other local nonprofits for free. The store is always clean and easy to browse, and the prices are super fair (honestly waaaay better than Goodwill). The volunteers are friendly and genuinely care about what they do, which makes the whole experience feel good. Shopping here feels like being part of something positive.

"Thrifty Threads" is run by a mafia of neurotic middle aged women with an intensity that only years…read moreof housewifery can yield. On the surface, they appear sweet and sociable--but don't be fooled--beneath their bubbly exteriors you'll find some of the feistiest hustlers in the greater Boston area. Usually I'm a sucker for petty flattery and all the other bells and whistles of small talk--I certainly won't say no to being gassed up--but the way these ladies do it is sickeningly sweet. They don't talk so much as cluck, and they don't flatter so much as badger. Several months ago, I found a silver ring that was slightly underpriced. Almost immediately, nostrils twitching at the scent of a good bargain, one of the ladies greedily extracted it from between my pincered fingers like a seagull snatching away a hot dog mid-bite. When she saw I was startled, she explained that she could not permit anything to be underpriced, and that she'd have to thoroughly inspect the ring to ensure that I wasn't getting away with a deal. I glared at her, and she began to squirm, until, unable to stand the unspoken tension any longer, she erupted into a jittery rant about some tragic episode where someone bought a casserole dish for $25 and resold it for $50. She was in utter disbelief that someone would dare reap a profit off a church sale, the proceeds of which go towards funding Monday night bingo. Judging by the moral conviction in her voice, the proceeds might as well have been going to the starving children of Guatemala or something like that. Apparently, a few weeks ago, all hell broke loose at one of these bingo nights when the sought-after prize--a $50 Olive Garden gift card--went missing. One of the players, Doris, who had finally won for the first time in all her bingo-going years, was heartbroken. Because the church didn't have $50 to spare for a replacement, she was offered the next best thing: a basket with an assortment of cheeses from Wegman's. Doris was insulted by the consolation prize and refused to claim the cheeses. The award committee, having a "you get what you get and you don't get upset" attitude, publicly scolded Doris for her lack of gratitude. Once a pillar of the community, Doris hasn't stepped foot in the church since, and things just haven't been the same. The remaining church goers have factionalized into those who are pro-Doris and those who are anti-Doris. But even within the factions, mistrust abounds--to this day, no one knows who stole the gift card. I just wanted to make a basic transaction. Instead, I got pinned to the wall with manic tales about uneaten cheese and a gift card heist. Thankfully, I was able to pry myself from the conversation before this lady went off the deep end. In all my years of attending sales, I've never seen anyone describe the machinations of the church sale business with such nervous momentum. I honestly could not tell if this lady needed to stop taking drugs or start taking drugs. They're so paranoid that a sliver of jewelry might fly under the radar that they even installed a watchguard to patrol the "FREE" table, in case someone drops off a donation of value. Their guard of choice is a hawk-eyed 80-year old lady, who, judging by her accent, comes from some defunct Eastern European country. She embodies her role with the ferocity of a vulture, as though she's tapping into her muscle memory of fighting over skimpy rations during communist times. Just as I thought all hope was lost, a gentleman dropped off a bag of jewelry at the "FREE" table. I quickly grabbed a few pieces when, out of nowhere, the watchguard granny swooped in and lunged at the jewelry bag with the determination of someone who's won blood feuds over canned meat. When she spied the few crumbs of jewelry I'd scooped, she plucked them from my clasped hand without saying a word, and fled the scene before I could object. I remember reading somewhere that mothers have the ability to summon strength way beyond their capabilities when they see their young are in danger, at times even lifting cars to save their children. I'm convinced that a similar principle applies to penny-pinching grannies when their chance for a bargain is threatened.