Okay, the secret is kind of already out so I don’t mind sharing this tidbit with the rest of y’all out there. On the corner of Mt. Pleasant and Irving Street, there is an absolutely fabulous thrift store. Frugalista is not one of those “vintage” or “consignment” stores where someone has already peeled through the clothes, picked out all the trendy ones, and attached a really high price tag (ahem, Georgetown). No, this place sells used clothes for prices that make sense.
I think it’s a great name for a store, too. As the New York Times, points out: ”[Frugalista] could become the nom de guerre of the “recession warrior.”
Most shirts are $5 to $7, as well as skirts, shorts, pants, and athletic wear. Dresses run in the double digit range, but don’t really seem to get much pricier than 22 bones. The other day, I managed to pick up a cute, little summer strapless dress (in mint condition) from designer Ella Moss for $11 bucks (about a tenth of what the retail price would be). I couldn’t believe my luck, quickly paid, and left before they could throw it into the designer section. That rack is home to the big names with jeans from True Religion, Seven for All Mankind, and other trendy brands selling for around $25.
If you are willing to do your own digging, this small, unassuming shop may hold many treasures for you to find. Gentlemen, they have an extensive section for you, too.
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