How to look slim–

by Brenda in Tips & Tricks

Even though you ate all the cookies! Some tips to help you look slender while you’re working off the holiday goodies:

1) Wear all one color from head to toe, then add one special piece. Example:a beautiful shawl in your best color tossed around your shoulder, or a fabulous long necklace.

2)Still all one color–long straight pants with a heel or tall boot, tunic top that falls straight from the shoulder to mid thigh. Try a low slung belt or great earrings for zip! Eileen Fisher makes some great tunics, so do Whim, Inc, and 3 Dot.

3)Again–all one color from top to bottom, then add a vest (hides the muffin-top) or an open mid-thigh length coat or sweater (this piece can be a pattern or another color). Theory, Banana Republic, Eileen Fisher, Vertigo, and BCBG all make pretty and
versatile ones.

These tricks really do work–they let you feel comfortable and stylish even though you are a little fluffier than you like to be. The Closet Exchange is here for you–to make you smile, to find the perfect piece you need, to make your life a little simpler and stress-free!

We care. Take care. Brenda and Maggie

Hilary Radley, Donna Karan, Vertigo coats–

by Brenda in News

Winter is really here and we have a great selection of winter coats and jackets to keep you warm! Hilary Radley makes beautiful wool and alpaca coats and jackets (real price- $250.00 to $400.00). Ours are $60.00 to $80.00! We have a Donna Karan black shearling–(gorgeous, size L), a Donna Karan peacoat, a wonderful Postcard ski parka—a classic navy Burberry coat,—coats and jackets from Vertigo, Akris, Jil Sander, J.Crew, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, and more!

We have coats from every label, in every size, and many are already 50% off our low prices! This means less than the mall stores, less than Marshall’s–and these are not dregs and leftovers. We only put the best on our floors–everything is “pre-picked”!! We have furs, too!

Come and see us–you can be best dressed for less!
Have a great day. Take care, Brenda and Maggie

New Year hours–

by Brenda in News

We will be closing today, Thursday, at 4 PM, so our staff can go home and fluff for the evening. We will be closed New Years Day and return to our regular hours on Saturday, Jan. 2.

Just some thoughts on the new year–let’s try to treat people the way we want to be treated, remember our good manners, speak kindly, remember the rules apply to all of us, and be patient. We cannot heal the world in a day–but we can make a difference.

Care. Take care, Brenda and Maggie

Party clothes!!

by Brenda in News

New Year’s is Thursday night–so you only have a few days to find the goodies you need to welcome in the new year! We have lots of great little dresses, sparkly jewelry, and other fun things to make you feel festive.

Remember, the Closet Exchange starting price is 60% to 80% off the retail store price all the time! We put 100 to 150 new pieces out each day, and there are always markdowns starting at 50% off our price. Unlike retail stores, our merchandise is always fresh, not remnants and leftovers.

Whether you’re looking for Rock & Republic jeans, a BCBG dress, a great Velvet top, or a designer treasure–we can help you. There’s a reason we were voted Best in the Region for the last four years.

Come and see us–you can be best dressed for less–!
Take care, Brenda and Maggie

We’re open Dec. 26,27

by Brenda in News

and everyday until New Year’s Day! Bring your family and friends–we love to see them! We have lots of great stuff, and everything starts at the Closet Exchange price of 60 to 80% off the retail price, and then our first reduction is 50% off that!!!

Free parking, happy sales staff, fresh merchandise everyday–not leftovers. Come and see us–you’ll have a great time!

Quiet Moments

by Brenda in News

Dear Friends,

This week’s snowstorm allowed us a quiet moment to think about how you have blessed our lives. Thank you.

We are grateful for your support, your smiles, the spontaneous fashion shows……the poppiing in and out………….your families and friends.

You are wonderful!

Our stores will be closed December 24th and 25th. We’ll be back on Saturday, the 26th, with all stores full of fresh goodies and great buys.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday.

Take care,
Brenda and Maggie

60% to 80% Off and Then Markdowns

by Brenda in Uncategorized

Prices at the Closet Exchange stores always start at 60-80% off the original retail price. That means that the $100.00 sweater starts at $35.00; after the first markdown, this sweater is $17.50! This is more than 80% off! AND–these are our prices all the time!

You can find a greater assortment and better value here than anywhere else, everyday! Here’s just a sample of brands; Eileen Fisher (lots, all the time), Banana Republic, Armani, Uggs, Coach, Free People, Ann Taylor, Brooks Bros, Kate Spade, Juicy, Sara Campbell, Gucci, Valentino, St.John, Andrew Marc, and much more.

We put 100 to 150 new pieces on the floors everyday! We love what we do–and we do it well. Come and see why we were voted “Best in the Region ” for the last four years! Open every day–free parking–happy staff!

Oh, by the way, we have Gift Cards available in any amount. Good in all stores, so tell your friends or your sweetheart.

Come and see us–this is a different kind of consignment. Let us show you!

Have a wonderful day–take care, Brenda and Maggie

Here is your Jeans sizing chart..

by Brenda in Tips & Tricks

Hi beauties,
We thought you might like this little guide since jean sizes no longer relate to waist and hip sizes. Remember that size is not the same from brand to brand. Also, more expensive brands tend to run smaller than brands like Lee, Gap and Old Navy. Here are some guidelines, but remember………..you have to try everything on.

Take care,

Brenda & Maggie

Waist————Jeans Size
(Inches)

24—————0

25—————0-2

26—————2

27—————4

28—————6

29—————8

30—————8-10

31—————10-12

32—————12

33—————12-14

34—————14

Consignment shopping is stress-free—

by Brenda in News

We get so busy at this time of year, that we almost forget that this is the season of hope, love and peace. Unfortunately, many of us forget this and let the pressure and stress crowd out the true meanings.

One thing you can do to reduce your stress level is to consider consignment shopping. We can offer you free parking, no traffic jams, happy and helpful staff, and a limitless supply of wonderful items from every brand and label you can think of. The Closet Exchange has three stores all on Great Plain Ave. here in Needham, Ma. The stores are divided by brand to simplify your shopping and our prices start at 60% to 80% off the retail price. We are open every day.

Can you feel your stress level slipping away? Maybe a smile starting? Come and see us–we promise you’ll be glad you did.

Take care. Breathe. Remember what this is all really about. Brenda and Maggie

We are open today, Friday–

by Brenda in Uncategorized

Our three stores are all open today, and everyday from now until Christmas! We don’t need a Black Friday for you to get great merchandise at amazingly low prices–our prices always start at 60% to 80% off the original retail price, and then there are further reductions!

We carry every brand you can think of–from Armani and Burberry to Banana Republic and Chico’s to Gap and Zara. The stores are divided by brand, parking is free, and it’s easier to get to Needham than any mall.

On top of that–consignment shopping is fun!!

Stop in and see us–. Take care, Brenda and Maggie