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10 Best Secondhand Clothing Shops in Los Angeles

Sustainability is always in style!

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Sustainability is always in style!

Thrift and vintage stores have become ever-so-popular in recent years and for a good reason. Not only is shopping pre-loved items a great way to save money, but it also helps keep your closet more sustainable. Here are the 10 best secondhand clothing shops in Los Angeles.

The RealReal

8500 Melrose Ave.

The flagship location for the popular online secondhand platform, The RealReal is brimming with like-new luxury items. Head here (or to the Santa Monica location) for your red carpet and gala finds or just to get some style inspo.

Outside of The Real Real store

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Wasteland

7428 Melrose Ave.

Curated is the name of the game at Wasteland. You’ll find an eclectic mix of luxury and vintage styles around the stores. Epic shoe collections are worthy of your time, and be sure to make Wasteland your go-to spot for weekend glam and building out your where-did-you-get-that closet essentials.

Outside of Wasteland store

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Trove

2008 Westwood Blvd.

Shop a wide selection of secondhand items at Trove. The boutique boasts a range from “Zara to Prada”—all in like-new condition. You can also find statement accessories here as well as collectibles and home decor. In short, you’re sure to walk out with something special.

Left Bank

2479 Fletcher Dr.

Head over to Just What I Kneaded—the popular vegan Frogtown bakery—and then do a little thrifting at nearby Left Bank. This woman-run thrift store gives you sneak peeks of new items on the ‘Gram, so you can make your must-haves list ahead of time. Offerings run from the true vintage to modern eclectic.

Left Bank clothing items hung up

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Council Thrift

Multiple Locations

Council is a service of the National Council for Jewish Women and first opened its doors in LA nearly a century ago to support immigrants. With six locations across the city, it’s one of the most popular secondhand shops in town.

Buffalo Exchange

Multiple Locations

A Los Angeles secondhand staple, Buffalo is your go-to for Sunset-Strip-ready wear and more. Bring a bag of items to sell, and use that credit toward your wardrobe refresh.

Outside of Buffalo Exchange store

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Crossroads

Multiple Locations

With a discerning eye for quality, Crossroads reduces the sifting you’ll have to do at bigger thrift stores. And you’ll be thankful for the service as you shop on-trend and name-brand pieces that look like new.

Inside of Crossroads store

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Decades

8214 Melrose Ave.

This celebrated consignment shop is all about the curation, offering a range of vintage couture and designer finds perfect for your black-tie and evening wear needs.

Supergoodie

3734 Sunset Blvd. & 1402 Micheltorena St.

This secondhand gem operates two locations in the trendy Silver Lake neighborhood, and you’ll want to hit up both. Founded by a fashion industry veteran, the shops curate a unique collection of vintage and modern for all of your fashion moods.

Outside of Supergoodie store

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Lemon Frog

1202 N. Alvarado St.

If you swear you saw some of the Lemon Frog items in a movie somewhere, you’re probably right. Its collection is extensive, and the true vintage items all look as if they have a story (or two) to tell. But the best story is the one that’s yet to come—once it’s part of your wardrobe.

Jill Ettinger

Jill Ettinger

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Jill Ettinger is a lifelong thrifter, a digital content strategist for some of the top impact media brands, and the co-founder of the popular digital media and e-commerce platform, Ethos, the premier online destination focused on elevated personal and planetary wellness, sustainable luxury, eco-travel, clean beauty, and green living. Jill lives in sunny Los Angeles with her daughter and their cat, Millie.

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