The Closet Exchange stores have been voted the best consignment stores in the region! Our shoppers tell us we are the best they have ever seen! We are consignment–not thrift.

Thrift stores take everything and screen very little. This is evidenced by the damaged merchandise, the age of the merchandise, and maybe even the smell. The stuff you find in thrift stores is donated to the store and they generally accept anything that isn’t obviously damaged.

In consignment, people bring merchandise for us to sell for them.  We review everything–more than once.  We do not take dirty clothes,  damaged clothes, or outdated clothes.  We are looking for as close to perfect as possible.  Everything is clean, current and authentic.

The fun part of consignment is that you have one of everything– and everything was chosen by someone who thought it was special. Our shoppers find wonderful bargains and amazing fashions, and the women who owned them make money to upgrade their wardrobe.  It’s a win-win!!  Whether you are a consignor or a shopper,  it’s really in your best interest to be both!  You can’t lose!

Diane von Furstenberg, Gap, True Religion, and Levi’s.  Denim jackets have been around forever and for good reason–they always look good and they go with everything!  Try one over a little dress, casual or dressy–it’s good to mix things up.  They come like blazers, boyfriend jackets ( little longer and oversized), cropped, very fitted and tailored, or classic and a little worn.  All are interesting for changing an outfit.  Try one with shorts or capris– over a tunic and jeans–or over a maxi dress!  Think of it as  a versatile accessory–and it’s ageless!  You can pull this off if you’re 20, 40 or 60!  Honest.  We want you to always be current–but with style!

Take care.  Borrow your sweetie’s jacket-roll the sleeves and go!  Brenda and Maggie

Jeans, jeans, jeans–so many brands!  It seems there is a new jean every week–hard to keep up. There is no one specific style these days.  That’s great–it means you can wear what flatters your shape the most–and what works with your life style!  Gap and Levi’s both make a wide assortment of styles at a reasonable price.  Not Your Daughter’s Jeans (NYDJ) have a higher rise which is nice for keeping your edges tucked in a bit, and a good amount of spandex.  They smooth you out!   Genetic’s skinny jeans aren’t as skinny as tights, so it’s a more flattering look.  J Brand makes many great styles–all good, and Paige Premium has wonderful fabric!

If you’re curvy–Levi’s Curve ID collection is made for you.  Try the Bold and Supreme cut.  Also, a newer brand called Rue de Jeans, has an elastic insert in the waist band–no more muffin top!

The Wall Street Journal just ran an article on the actual cost of manufacturing jeans–it was an eye opener!  It seem that the average cost to make a pair of high end jeans is $56.00.  It wholesales to the retail store for about 150.00(!) and sells to the consumer at about $310.00!!!  Do you still want to pay full price?

Our jeans start at about $20.00 and go to about $52.00—and we carry every label!  Consigned jeans are a great buy and they’re already broken in!  You can be best dressed for less!

Take care.  Enjoy the day!  Brenda and Maggie

H&M, Gap, J.Crew, Urban Outfitters and many more!  All labels we carry at our three stores!

We could be your back-to-school shopping headquarters!  It is that time again–soon kids will be getting ready for school, and with that comes a list of things to do that can be overwhelming!  Isn’t it great to know that you can cover all your back-to-school wardrobe needs locally and at prices that start at 60% to 80% off the mall prices!!

The Closet Exchange has an amazing range of brands the you AND your teens will love, all in one block!  Who needs the mall insanity?  Everyday, our intake store is working hard to find you the best prices we can offer on all the latest trends. From Forever 21 to Free People, we want them to feel their very best when it’s time to head back to school, and not at the expense of your wallet!  Whether you just shop, or turn your items into cash, you can save money here and feel good about it.

What could be better?  Save time, save money, recycle, and even teach your teens the value of a dollar!  Stop by our intake store and schedule an appointment to turn last years items into cash or store credit!  Not only will your daughters feel good about earning a little money, but they can gain independence and learn responsibility–just from cleaning their closets!

Come lighten your load-whether it’s your closet or your to-do list–we’re more than happy to help!

This blog was written by a wonderful member of our staff–Maggie Coffey, soon-to-be manager of our intake store!

Take care.  Try to make a difference.  Brenda and Maggie

These are two brands that have consistently been popular sellers in out stores.  Both have a forgiving sizing method, which is so refreshing these days! Other manufacturers are cutting everything smaller in order to stretch their dollars–and as  result, we are all feeling the pinch-literally.  Both Chico’s and Eileen Fisher carry all sizes from 0 to plus–and styles that flatter us in both cut and fabric.  Both carry a wonderful assortment of separates that mix with everything else we have in our closets.  Many of their pieces are timeless–nice to have something that you can love for more than one season!

Our Designer and Boutique store at 906 Great Plain Ave. always has two racks of Eileen Fisher separates in every size!  Our Best of the Mall store at 925 Great Plain Ave. always has two racks of Chico’s separates!  If you’ve never tried these brands,  we really urge you to give them a chance.  They are well made, flattering and current–and buying them from the Closet Exchange guarantees you the best price you can find.  Great clothes and great value!

You can be best dressed for less-let us show you how!

Take care.  Count your blessings.  Brenda and Maggie

These are all labels that make wonderful summer clothes!  We have a huge assortment of tops, skirts, dresses and accessories from these names and many more.  Whether you’re going to the beach or to work–we have the pieces you need to  keep your wardrobe fun and current, at prices that don’t spoil the fun of shopping!

The retail stores are all flipping over to fall clothes–seems silly when the temperature is in the 90′s!  We carry summer when it’s summer–when we all need it!  Our fashions are all current and in perfect condition, not old sale merchandise or dregs. To be perfectly honest–our stuff is fabulous!

This is a different kind of consignment-not just a few new pieces a day, but HUNDREDS!!    Did I mention that we have lots of designer sunglasses–Chanel, Dior, Gucci, Kors, and more–!

As we keep saying–why pay full price?  Always 60% to 80% off the retail price–and there are always markdowns in all our stores .  Why wait for a sale? You can be best dressed for less.  Come and see us.

Take care.  Put your toes in the sand–Brenda and Maggie

Cole Hahn, Tory Burch, Dooney & Bourke! Looking for fabulous purses? Come to the Closet Exchange stores for the best selection around. We carry all these brands and many more, with more added every day. Yes –even Chanel and Louis Vuitton! We never know what will come in from our consignors, but we know that it’s always wonderful!

If you’re looking for a gorgeous evening bag or a vintage alligator purse–a fabulous one-of-a-kind leather bag or a wristlet, we have it all! We accept only the best and price it with the careful shopper in mind. Always 50% to 80% off the retail price, and then there are markdowns. We add hundreds of items daily, so stop in often or you might miss the purse you’ve been waiting for!

Remember–we have three stores for you to shop in–all on one street here in Needham!  That’s the biggest selection around!

Take care.  Stay cool–in every way!  Brenda and Maggie

Steve Madden, Via Spiga, and Merrell. Consigned shoes? Why not? The shoes at our Closet Exchange stores are new or barely worn. We’re very fussy. You know that the shoes you try on at the mall have been tried on by other women—

We are giving you an opportunity to buy labels or brands that would be too big a splurge at full price! Our prices start at 50% to 80% off the retail price. We price the hundred dollar shoes between $20 and $50 to start. Then there are markdowns. You can buy three or four pairs of shoes with us for the price of one at retail. How great is that?

We all know that a great pair of shoes can make an outfit. Come to the Closet Exchange to find fabulous shoes at a price that leaves you enough money to buy extraordinary earrings! Come see why we were voted best in the region for six years in a row!

You can be best dressed for less!

Hi Beauties,

Just a short note to let you know that all Closet Exchange stores will closed, Sunday, July 3rd and Monday, July 4th.

The stores will re-open, Tuesday, July 5th at 10:00 am. See you then.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend.

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God Bless America.

Brenda & Maggie