Arguably, Palm Beach county FL has some of the best thrifting and consignment options anywhere. It helps being in close proximity to island estates whose mavens often redecorate and purge their closets. Many of these items find their way into thrift stores in mint condition with original tags never removed. Don’t even get me started on furniture and home decor. Here are my Top 5 picks for fabulosity of PB county thrifting:
1) World Thrift, Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth. Not for the faint-of-heart, this location is often noisy, crowded, and truly is a treasure hunt because digging is involved. Having said that, put in a little effort and you will unearth designer & high end fashions for literally peanuts. My best find: A navy Burberry blazer for Will. Online price $1,095 and at World Thrift $39.
2) The Church Mouse, County Road, Palm Beach. Benefitting my home church, Bethesda by the Sea, money raised here stays local and contributes to food banks, tutoring programs, elder care and so much more. You will find the most unique things here and at the end of Season cocktail dresses and formal wear abound. The Church Mouse closes in summer, so the week before closing involves some very deep discounts. My best find: 1960’s Helene Arpels yellow Cuban heel shoes $6!
3) Home Again Palm Beach, Military Trail, WPB. Furniture of all sorts, one of a kind pieces and the antithesis of big box stores. Lighting & art options will have your home looking worthy of a design mag cover. My best find: Navy velvet sofa, used as a dining banquette. I’ve consigned here too and things always move quickly.
4) City Girl Consignment, Dixie Hwy, WPB Palm Beach style lovers rejoice. Lilly Pulitzer, Tory Burch, preppy styles and beachy resort wear are all here, along with a large accessories section. Clean, friendly & well-organized shopping here is a pleasure and still quite a savings from retail, though you likely won’t have a $5 eureka moment. My best find: jeans for Scarlet retail $225, here $30.
5) Salvation Army, Military & Belvedere, WPB. This is a fantastic location if you are into DIY and would like to rehab some furniture. They used to have a separate “boutique” but now everything is mixed together. My best find: Side table for the kitchen, which happened to be 50% off the lowest price that day and sold for $13. It actually expands with a leaf and is counter height, so perfect for extra counter space.
Hope this list provides you with helpful info for your PB county thrifting adventures. I’d love to hear about your favorite find! Happy hunting!