CONSIGNMENT SHOPS
Consignment Shops: Style With a Story
Consignment shops offer a thoughtful alternative to traditional shopping, blending sustainability, quality, and discovery. Unlike thrift stores, consignment boutiques curate their selections carefully, often featuring designer clothing, fine jewelry, home décor, and accessories in excellent condition. Shopping consignment is as much about the experience as the value. Each piece has a past and a story, and finding something beautiful at a fraction of its original price feels both smart and satisfying. In New England, where practicality meets understated elegance, consignment shopping has long been part of the culture.
Elan Fine Consignments in Wellesley, Mass.
This is one of Wellesley’s little secrets. They carry all the latest top names in fashion including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, Armani, Yves St. Laurent, Gucci, Tory Burch, rag & bone, Veronica Beard, alice & olivia, & so much more! They have a great selection and are always fully stocked in handbags, jewelry and shoes in addition to women's clothing.
They are Wellesley's premier upscale luxury Shoppe for consignment and wonderful hidden fashion finds!
If you have a closet full of things you don’t wear or even a great handbag...bring it in.
Terms to consign
They take brand labels from J. Crew up to Chanel, preferably less than three years old and seasonal only. Clothing must be cleaned and no footprints or scuffmarks in shoes. Handbags and Jewelry can be older but mint condition. Never need an appointment. They take consignment from 11:30-4:30 M-F and 11:30-3:30 Sat. We pay 40% commission or up to 70% on high end bags and jewelry depending on the selling price. It sounds like a win/win! We are going to be sure to visit them soon.
Revolve Consignment Shops: Boston. Belmont, Newton, and Winchester
Revolve Consignment is a network of five luxury boutiques across Boston and nearby communities. The owner, Lisa runs the business alongside her two daughters, Lauren and Alisa, forming a close-knit mother-daughter team passionate about accessible luxury and, most importantly, building lasting relationships with their customers and community. Together, they have nurtured Revolve into more than just a store — it’s a trusted gathering place where people connect, share stories, and celebrate style sustainably.
Their welcoming boutiques environment and convenient consignment model elevate the resale experience, offering shoppers and consignors a seamless, personalized journey. They specialize in designer handbags, luxury clothing, fine jewelry, and accessories, ensuring quality and authenticity with every item.
They even offer Closet Concierge
Request Our Exclusive Luxury Home Pick-Up Service
Looking to consign your high-end designer clothing, handbags, jewelry, or accessories? Take advantage of Revolve Consignment’s exclusive doorstep pick-up service—designed to make luxury consignment easier than ever. Simply fill out the form to schedule a convenient home pick-up, and their expert team will guide you through the next steps. They specialize in carefully selected, authentic luxury items and are committed to providing a seamless consignment experience that fits your revolving lifestyle.
Covet Boston
With locations in Boston and Newton, Covet is known for its polished, fashion forward selection. Shoppers will find contemporary designers, elevated basics, and statement pieces that feel current and wearable. It is especially popular with women looking for high quality wardrobe staples without paying full retail prices.
REPURPOSE: Repurposing clothes through consignment, resale, or creative reuse is more than a trend. It is a smart, sustainable shift in how we think about fashion, value, and personal style.
One of the biggest benefits is environmental impact. The fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to landfill waste and water pollution. When you consign or purchase secondhand clothing, you extend the life of garments that are already in circulation. That means fewer items ending up in landfills and less demand for new manufacturing, which reduces water use, chemical dyes, and carbon emissions.
There is also a strong financial advantage. Consignment allows you to recoup some of the money you originally spent on quality pieces that no longer fit your lifestyle or body. At the same time, shoppers can access designer brands and high quality materials at a fraction of retail prices. It creates a circular economy where everyone benefits.
Beyond sustainability and savings, consignment supports thoughtful consumption. Instead of impulse buying fast fashion, shoppers tend to look more carefully at construction, fabric, and fit. This often leads to building a more intentional wardrobe filled with pieces that truly work. It encourages quality over quantity.
There is also a creative element. Repurposing clothing can mean styling vintage pieces in modern ways, tailoring garments for a better fit, or even transforming textiles into something new such as accessories or home decor. It allows personal expression that is often more distinctive than buying off the rack.
On a community level, local consignment shops keep dollars in the neighborhood and often support small business owners, many of whom are deeply connected to their towns. Shopping in person adds a tactile, social experience that online retail cannot replicate. You can feel the silk, try on the jacket, and get honest feedback.
Finally, there is something emotionally satisfying about giving clothes a second life. A dress worn to a milestone celebration or a coat that traveled through winters can continue its story with someone new. Repurposing honors the life of the garment instead of discarding it.
In a world of overproduction and constant trends, consigning and repurposing clothes offers a more mindful, economical, and environmentally responsible way forward. It is fashion with purpose, and that feels good in every sense.