You take the bus more than you drive, consistently separate the glass from the plastic and tote farmer’s market produce in a sturdy canvas bag. In an era when going green seems to be the only way to go, there has been no better time to practice those three renowned R’s. There has been no better place either – Seattle is one giant eco-friendly resource, especially when it comes to the recycling of clothing. In fact, there are so many locations for apparel reincarnation that choosing one can be almost as daunting as decoding the fate-determining arrows on the underside of an empty water bottle.
This guide will hopefully allow you to breathe a little easier. It is categorized by location and noted with shop type:
Vintage = apparel from the Victorian period of the 1800’s to the 1970’s, acquired by the store’s special buyers, typically high-end merchandise with corresponding prices
Consignment = the owner of an item enlists the store to sell said item while retaining a percentage of the proceeds, usually higher quality and higher prices – though not always
Resale = lower-priced stores that buy items from owners up-front, mostly apparel and accessories
Thrift = wide array of donated goods, often run by non-profit organizations, very low prices, quality depends on store
So, whether you’re passing along a favorite pair of acid wash jeans or searching for the perfect vintage bridal gown, Seattle is chock-full of places to donate, browse and shop, all the while benefiting different charities, your wallet and/or your environmentally considerate conscience.
Central
Diva Dollz; (v)
624 First Ave ;
Seattle, WA 98104
206.652.2299
Goodwill Outlet(t)
1765 6th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
206.957.5516
Isadora’s Antique Clothing (v)
1915 First Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
206.441.7711
Something Old Something New (t)
Downtown Emergency Service Center
200 3rd Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
206.748.9080
Trinity Thrift Shop(t)
615 8th Ave
Seattle, WA 98104
206.264.1698
North
American Cancer Society: Discovery Shop (t)
6813 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
206.524.3399
Armadillo Consignment (c)
12421 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133
206.363.6700
Assistance League Thrift Store (t)
1415 N 45th St
Seattle, WA 98103
206.547.4680
Buffalo Exchange (r)
4530 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
206.545.0175
Cloud 9 Thrift Shop(c)
6518 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
206.525.4440
Fletchers Second Hand(t)
12317 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98125
206.364.4069
Found It Thrift Store (t)
6820 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
206.517.5047
Goodwill (t)
6400 8th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
206.957.5544
Gypsy Trader Consignment Boutique(c)
3517 Stone Way N.
Seattle, WA 98103
206.547.1430
Last White Elephant (t)
902 NE 65th St
Seattle, WA 98115
206.525.0170
Me ‘N Moms (c)
2821-B NW Market Street
206.781.9449
Millionair Club Charity: Thrift Store; (t)
2515 Western Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
206.728.5627
Oh Bella (c)
6507 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
206.523.1083
Private Screening (v)
3504 Fremont Pl N
Seattle, WA 98103
206.548.0751
R Shoppe(t)
5435 Ballard Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98107
206.783.4230
Red Light Vintage Clothing(v)
4560 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
206.545.4044
Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop (t)
203 N 85th St
Seattle, WA 98103
206.784.0298
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store (t)
13555 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133
206.364.8495
Valley of Roses (t)
4748 University Way NE
Seattle 98105
206.522.6887
Value Village(t)
8700 15th Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117
206.783.4648
Value Village(t)
12548 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98125
206.365.8232
Vintage Costumers (v)
7011 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
206.522.5234
East
Alexandra’s Designer Consignment Boutique (c)
412 Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98101
206.623.1214
Atlas Clothing Co. (r)
1515 Broadway
Seattle, WA 98122
206.329.4460
Champagne Taste (c)
147 Park Lane
Kirkland, WA 98033
425.828.4502
Crossroads Trading Co.(r)
325 Broadway E
Seattle, WA 98102
206.328.5867
Fury Women’s Consignment (c)
2810 E Madison St
Seattle, WA 98112
206.329.6829
Goodwill; (t)
14515 NE 20th St
Bellevue, WA 98007
425.649.2080
Last Waltz Boutique(v)
1406 18th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
206.328.5512
Le Frock (c)
317 E Pine St
Seattle, WA 98122
206.623.5339
Plato’s Closet (r)
14125 NE 20th St Ste D
Bellevue, WA 98007
425.603.9494
Pretty Parlor (v)
119 Summit Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102
206.405.2883
Red Light Vintage Clothing (v)
312 Broadway Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102
206.329.2200
Sunshine House (t)
1718 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
206.324.9774
The Lifelong Thrift Store (t)
Part of Lifelong Aids Alliance
1017 E Union St
Seattle, WA 98122
206.957.1655
Value Village (t)
1525 11th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
206.322.7789
South
Goodwil (t)
1400 South Lane St
Seattle, WA 98144
206.860.5711
Goodwill (t)
1031 SW 128th
Burien, WA 98146
206.957.1020
Salvation Army (t)
1010 4th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134
206.624.0204
St Vincent de Paul (t)
2825 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144
206.722.9071
Two Big Blondes: Plus-Size Consignment Shop (c)
2501 S. Jackson St.
Seattle, WA 98144
206.762.8620
West
Again & A Gain (c)
4832 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98166
206.933.2060
American Cancer Society: Discovery Shop(t)
4535 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
206.937.7169
Backstage Thrift (t)
4306 SW Oregon St
Seattle, WA 98116
206.937.1910
Funky Jane’s (c)
4706 California Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98116
206.937.2637
Stop N Shop Senior Thrift (t)
4504 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
206.932.4044