Amvets Thrift Store

Thrift store.
Yeah, I go there. Want to make something of it? Where else can a photographer build a unique fashion statement for a photoshoot in under 24-​hours and for less than $ 20?
Next time you see me in there buying dresses, realize they’re technically NOT for me.
However, I also do grab the occasional wardrobe upgrade, getting like new brand-​name threads for pennies. Why not recycle a little? Those kids in Malaysia that sewed it all were already exploited once when the clothing was purchased new — at least you’re not exploiting them again, right?
And the funds go to help our veterans, which is always a worthy cause.
Be sure to check-​in on Unilocal and get your $ 4 off $ 15 coupon!

This is my FAVORITE Amvets for clothes, although the one on Elmwood always has my heart for service and pure nostalgia.
Service/​Ambiance — This is in a VERY nice, well taken care of building. Some decent landscaping, nice parking lot (still no shade though!). Very clean inside. They only lose one star because they have a few workers who are just downright horrible. One girl in particular who I ALWAYS seem to get wears her headphones AND text messages while she is «helping» you. Incredibly unprofessional and rude — this would get me fired in a minute at any retail job I’ve had. They do have some nice folks, but they are overshadowed by the abominable service of people like the aforementioned girl.
Selection — Huge selection in general, but hands down the BEST selection of women’s clothes of any of the Amvets in the area. This is the «bougie» Amvets (bougie equates to uppity, snobby, etc in «hood» lingo), which is to say the people around the area that donate are largely middle-​middle to upper-​middle class and clearly label shop. You can find Ann Taylor Loft, Vera Wang and a variety of other very expensive brands. I’m not really a brand shopper but it is just impressive the amount of expensive, high quality, barely worn stuff they have. I picked up about ten cardigans here one day, all really cool styles, all name brand, for $ 3 – 5 each. I can’t leave here without spending $ 50 – 60 on clothes, which is several garbage bags full. They have amazing bric-​à-​brac and a good selection of shoes. My boyfriend also paid about $ 12 here for $ 300 worth of Express, Aeropostale, etc polos and dress shirts for work.