Thrift Like a Local: Arlington, VA’s Top Secondhand Spots

In the market for some secondhand goods? While Arlington is home to well-known shopping hubs like Fashion Centre at Pentagon City and The Crossing Clarendon, there are also plenty of ways to shop sustainably at local thrift and consignment stores across our neighborhoods.

Whether you're looking for name brands at a discounted price, that vintage item of your dreams, or just something well-loved, check out these thrift stores in Arlington, VA:

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Blossom & Buds

Blossom & Buds in Arlington's Westover neighborhood is a consignment store that specializes in women and children's clothing, shoes, and accessories. Owner, Amber Mustafa, is passionate about providing consignors with a local vehicle to monetize their wardrobe and customers with the ability to purchase high quality brands at a highly affordable price. Here, you'll often find popular brands like Lululemon, Madewell, Athleta, Patagonia, Hanna Andersson, J. Crew, and more, as well as shoes, high-end bags, toys/games, and books.

Columbia Pike Thrift Shop

The Columbia Pike Thrift Shop, in Arlington's Columbia Pike neighborhood, is associated with Trinity Episcopal Church and has been happily serving the community since 1964. Here you'll find clothing for all, books, toys, china, silverware, jewelry, pictures, small furniture items, kitchen-ware, and all kinds of knick knacks. All items that do not sell are passed on to other organizations such as the American Rescue Workers, Appalachia, Western State Hospital, Salvation Army, Gifts for the Homeless, El Hogar, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center.

Current Boutique

Founded in 2007 by Carmen Lopez, Current Boutique's goal is to provide a fun, inviting environment that allows customers and consignors to enjoy their experience and feel comfortable about the consignment process. Located in Clarendon, this consignment store has been the go-to place for pre-loved designer gems from brands like Kate Spade, Prada, Gucci, and Chanel for the past 18 years. In addition to their Arlington location, they have three other storefronts in Washington, D.C. and Alexandria.

Fort Myer Thrift Shop

The Fort Myer Thrift Shop, located on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, is open to the general public; however, non-military ID holders need to follow special instructions. This thrift shop is a multi-purpose organization that serves the community as a resale outlet of used items for a low price, while supporting the military and their families. Here you'll find current women's attire (including maternity clothing), nice men's clothing, children's items, shoes for all, military uniforms (Army Dress/ Mess Blues only), housewares, electronics, furniture, and more.

Other Places to Visit:

Arlington is also home to two Goodwills that are part of the Greater Washington family of stores. Visitors can shop in-store or online, as well as donate to either location.

Goodwill - 10 South Glebe Rd

Goodwill - 4714 Columbia Pike

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Jackie Evans