Georgia Avenue Thrift Store is my old faithful in the world of hand to hand fashion.
In the 10 years that I have shopped at the upper-northwest second hand sanctuary, the greatest change has been the colorful, hand-written price tags cum "mall prices" sucking the good souls from original thrift -mavens. In a time where the country is struggling economically, we still find joy in being distinctive. Retailers know that WE know that the thrift store is the only place to go where imitation is nearly impossible, therefore-in the words on Jason Campbell...hikehikehike! Even still, the neighborhood store is always flooded with light and keeps the good music pumping. There are 14 rows of dresses, lingerie, tops and coats from every decade, cool concert t-shirts and walls lined with amazing finds that make the hunt positively addictive! I always get great pants and sweaters at Georgia, as well as funky vintage chairs and printed throws (you can never have too many!) The best time to go is on a Tuesday morning. Beat the crowds and get dibs on the stuff they were to busy to price the previous weekend.
BEST BUYS:
an MCM tote bag for $29
WHAT I BOUGHT THERE LATELY...
Multicolor Striped Blazer (Dress) $4.98
I guess we frugalistas have some soul to keep after all....
Georgia Avenue Thrift Store
6101 Georgia Avenue NW @ Quackenbos Street
Washington DC, 20011
Mon-Sat 9AM-9PM
Sun- 11AM-7PM
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