‘Tis the season to clean out your closet! And if you’re looking to make a little cash while you Marie Kondo your life, visiting a consignment store should be on your list of things to do.
While the city has a slew of great consignment stores to visit, one of our favourites is Common Sort. With three locations in Toronto — Riverside, the Annex, and Parkdale — it’s an accessible option for those looking to clear out their closets and refresh their wardrobes in a sustainable way.
At Common Sort, you can buy, trade, and sell your items, keeping clothing and accessories out of the landfill and putting it into someone else’s hands for a longer life. Just remember to brush up on our tips for consigning before you drop by for a visit.
To get a closer look at how consigning at Common Sort works, we dropped by the Riverside location to see what we could sell. take a peek below!
Articles You Might Be Interested In
7 Of The Best Consignment Stores To Shop In Toronto
The 9 Best Consignment Stores In And Near Mississauga
5 Tips For Getting Your Clothes To Sell At Consignment Stores
10 Online Stores To Help You Shop A Little More Sustainably
What It’s Like To Shop At ThredUP, The World’s Largest Online Consignment & Thrift Store
If you clean out your closet every season and feel bad about throwing away perfectly good clothing that you’re just not into anymore, then do yourself and the environment a favour and keep on reading. You know the saying, ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’? Well it’s totally true and what you don’t wear, could be someone else’s new favourite piece, so why not sell it? There are tons of consignment stores in Toronto that are willing to take your old clothes off your hands and they’re even willing to pay you for it!
Check out our list of the 7 best consignment stores in Toronto!
Consign Toronto
Head to Queen West to shop all sorts of designer awesomeness at Consign Toronto. This consignment store has three floors that are totally filled with goodies from brands like Dior, Balenciaga, Gucci, and more. No appointment is necessary and you can get up to 70% back on your items.
Extoggery
Located in the Leaside neighbourhood of Toronto, designer consignment store Extoggery carries brands like Madewell, Tory Burch, Louis Vuitton, Canada Goose, Alexander McQueen, and more. Once your clothes sell here, you’ll get 45% of the retail selling price instantly credited to your account.
I Miss You Vintage
Head to the trendy Ossington strip to check out what fabulous designer vintage is in-store at I Miss You Vintage. Not only are the prices super reasonable at this consignment mecca, but you can score some coveted pieces of fashion history, too. Items that are over $100 will be paid out at 50% for the consigner upon sale and brands you can expect to shop range from Chanel, Gucci, and Fendi to Zimmerman, Acne Studios, and Yves Saint Laurent.
Garb
It seems that you can find anything and everything on West Queen West and that includes designer consignment stores. Garb caters to both men and women and carries only the trendiest labels. Once you consign here, you’ll receive 50% from every item sold. Shop brands like Marc Jacobs, Manolo Blahnik, Gucci, and Christian Louboutin to name a few.
Common Sort
With three locations in Toronto, Common Sort should definitely be on your radar. The store will take your gently used clothes and offer you 25% cash or 50% of what they plan on selling it for on credit to use in the store. Though Common Sort does sell vintage, it has a huge selection of premium branded clothes. Brands we’ve spotted before include Marc Jacobs, Jimmy Choo, Kate Spade and more. Because the store buys all of its stock directly from customers, its inventory is constantly changing so if you see something you like, we highly suggest grabbing it right away, it might be your only chance!
Fashionably Yours
Fashionably Yours is a designer consignment shop that’s located on Queen West. The store carries brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermes, and more. Though the store doesn’t offer cash to consigners upfront, it does have an awesome system that works just as well. Once the folks there have inspected the product you’d like to bring in, they’ll ask you the estimated date and retail price you bought it for. Based on that, they will determine a new selling price and once the item is sold, you will split the sale 50/50. Even better is that through its online system, you’re able to track your selling items. If the item hasn’t sold after 120 days, you can pick your item up or donate it. If you’re looking to shop, Fashionably Yours guarantees 100% authenticity and have an online shop where you can shop comfortably from home.
VSP Consignment
For expertly curated designer consignment, head to VSP Consignment that’s on the Dundas West block. You can find contemporary and rare treasures in brands like Rag & Bone, Louis Vuitton, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Chanel, Christian Louboutin, Kenzo, and more all in mint condition. If you’re looking to shop, items as young as just last season can be found here. Looking to sell? You can go to the shop to sell without an appointment Monday to Friday, and the folks there will offer you 50% of the items selling price.
Articles You May Also Be Interested In:
The 9 Best Consignment Stores In And Near Mississauga
Style Test: I Tried Shopping Plus Size Vintage At Value Village
5 Tips For Getting Your Clothes To Sell At Consignment Stores
Here’s What It’s Like Shopping On ThredUP, The Largest Online Consignment & Thrift Store
The 5 Best Online Designer Consignment Stores That Ship To Canada
As a recent post-secondary graduate (read: student loans) who is always down to shop beautifully made designer pieces. Unfortunately, I don’t have the budget to match so I can’t afford to buy brand new luxury items every month or every year for the foreseeable future. Bummer, am I right? So what do I do when it’s time to refresh my closet with elevated pieces and still want to feel like a responsible shopper? I shop for luxury consignment.
If you’ve been around for the last little bit, you may know that I love buying secondhand — it’s my favourite thing to do because it’s the best way to get my money’s worth and every time I buy something preloved, it’s a little win for the planet. Not to mention, there’s also the thrill of the hunt and there’s the possibility of finding a limited edition, sold out, or discontinued piece. Have I convinced you yet?
Before we dive into some of my favourite places to shop luxury consignment in Toronto, I want to remind you to practice safe secondhand luxury buying. Make sure that you do your research and purchase from reputable retailers who authenticate and guarantee their pieces. You don’t want to be out hundreds or thousands of dollars because you were unknowingly sold a fake item.
Here are a few of my favourite places to shop luxury consignment in Toronto and save a few bucks.
Fashionably Yours
Instagram/@shopfy
Located in Toronto’s Queen Street West shopping district, Fashionably Yours specializes in contemporary and vintage secondhand luxury clothing, bags, and accessories. If you’re looking for coveted brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermès, Gucci, and Tiffany, Fashionably Yours has a large selection of pieces for every budget and every style.
Bonus: While the store does authenticate their items, Fashionably Yours also offer a lifetime 100% authenticity money back guarantee if a mistake was made while authenticating your piece. Double bonus: shop online from the comfort of your home with no additional shipping charges on orders of $200 or more in North America.
VSP Consignment
Instagram/@vspconsignment
Sometimes I want to shop luxury consignment somewhere that doesn’t necessarily make me feel like I’m shopping luxury consignment — and instead like I’m shopping at a trendy boutique. Am I making sense? Located in Toronto’s hip Dundas West neighbourhood, VSP Consignment specializes in hand-selected and beautifully curated collections of designer pieces and definitely exudes that super fancy, cool girl Toronto boutique vibe.
At VSP Consignment, the digging, sifting, curating, and authenticating is done for you so that you don’t have to spend hours searching for your perfect preloved gem. I love that.
Common Sort
Instagram/@commonsort
I know what you’re thinking — Common Sort (although very cool, trendy, popular, and filled with secondhand showstoppers) is not a luxury consignment shop. But friends, hear me out. Although Common Sort may not specialize in luxury consignment, that doesn’t mean the store doesn’t sell luxury pieces. It does, in fact, sell some luxury clothing, accessories, and bags. For example, just the other day, a crisp white Versace tee selling for $75 was snatched from right under my nose at the Annex location and yes, I’m still mourning the loss of that tee.
Featured Image: Instagram/@vspconsignment
Articles You May Be Interested In:
Here’s What It’s Like Shopping On thredUP, The Largest Online Consignment & Thrift Store
5 Tips For Getting Your Clothes To Sell At Consignment Stores
Our 6 Favourite Furniture Consignment Stores In Toronto
A Mega-Popular Shopping App Is Finally Launching In Canada
H&M Is Going To Test Selling Secondhand & Vintage Clothes
Canada is amazing for a lot of reasons; warm summers, poutine, and Drake to name a few. What we’re also known for? Freezing cold winters! That’s why owning a winter jacket in Canada almost seems like a God-given right. When the weather is negative degrees for half the year, it doesn’t seem fair to pay an arm and a leg for a winter jacket (or freeze). That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 8 places to score a winter jacket for the best value in Toronto. So be warm this winter and able to afford your rent too!
Aritzia
View this post on Instagram
We usually associate pricier clothes with Aritzia, but when it comes to parkas and down jackets they are relatively affordable. Instead of dropping upwards of $800 (what brands like Canada Goose and Mackage are charging), you’re looking at around $200 to $400 for both a stylish and functional coat.
Winners / Marshalls
View this post on Instagram
If you frequent StyleDemocracy often, then you know we are huge fans of Winners and Marshalls. The off-price retailer always boasts a variety of name brands for less; that coat you thought was over budget, isn’t. Check out a list of the best Winners and Marshalls stores here and here.
Urban Outfitters
View this post on Instagram
Urban Outfitters has a number of puffers and parkas to choose from that are perfect for mastering the off-duty model look. Prices average at about $200 to $250 and while they may not be the warmest jackets on the market, a lightweight down vest or layering a cozy sweater underneath will do the trick.
Patagonia
View this post on Instagram
Patagonia is all about functionality and durability; athleisure at its best. Their sporty, chic jackets are perfect for those wishing to spend a lot of time doing activities outdoors this winter. Prices range from around $225 to $500.
Common Sort
View this post on Instagram
If you’re willing to put in the time thrifting, Common Sort is a good place to look for an affordable winter jacket. Unlike Value Village, the second-hand store only accepts on-trend items, making it easier for you to sift through the racks and find something you like. You’ll definitely be getting great value here.
Eddie Bauer
View this post on Instagram
Similar to MEC, Eddie Bauer is all about functionality and style. Ranging from around $250 to $450, these jackets will perform well for the outdoor explorer. Having also been a Canadian company since 1920, they have an unspoken guarantee to hold up against the cold.
Gap
View this post on Instagram
Gap has always been known for offering style for an affordable price, so naturally their winter jackets are no exception. We love the current pieces they are carrying, as well as the $200 price tag that comes with.
Hudson’s Bay
View this post on Instagram
The Bay seems like an obvious place to shop for a winter jacket. The department store has a variety of mid-priced brands like Ralph Lauren, Espirit, Vero Moda, Topshop, Arctic Expedition, MICHAEL Michael Kors, Calvin Klein and more. There’s also a great selection to check out at Norstrom Rack.
Featured Image: Instagram/@winnerscanada
Have a ton of clothing, but never anything to wear? Instead of staring mournfully at your closet, put that unworn clothing to use and make a bit of money while you’re at it. Yes, it’s true that donating your clothes is a nice thing to do but donating to your bank account is also nice and your gently used clothing can do just that. Below we’ve rounded up different ways to sell your clothes to make some extra cash:
Websites
When it comes to selling your lightly used clothing, the Internet is your best friend. There are a ton of websites for listing things at your disposal that require little to no effort. The obvious go-to’s are websites like eBay, Kijiji, and Craigslist, but there are also clothes-specific sites like Trend Trunk, ASOS Market Place, Tradesy and The RealReal. Plop yourself down on the couch and watch the cash roll in.
Facebook Groups
Another great way to sell your clothing is using Facebook groups like Shop My Closet, Everything Must Go, selling and giving, and Fashion Curator – Buy & Sell. Once part of the group, list an item by simply posting a pic and naming your price (any other requirements per listing will be described within the group rules). Once sold, all that’s left to do is coordinate a time and place for pickup with the buyer. This may seem tedious, but a huge benefit is that you won’t have to worry about shipping. Go to groups and click “discover” to find group suggestions for your area.
Phone Apps
If you live on your phone, you’ll be happy to know you can definitely use your mobile device to sell your clothing. Basically, all the websites listed above have mobile apps to make your life easier – no laptop or camera necessary, just your phone! In addition, Offer Up Now and Depop are the best mobile-only apps out there right now. Depop is great if you’re looking to sell trendier or fad clothing and Offer Up Now has an amazing feature that displays only items close by, while providing the location if you want to avoid shipping.
Consignment Stores
We couldn’t make a list of ways to sell your clothing without including good, old consignment stores and Toronto has plenty. With a number of stores that will give you either a store credit or money up-front, it’s perhaps the fastest way to cash in your clothes. Even if it doesn’t, and you have to wait for the item to sell, it still forgoes the effort of listing. If you’re looking to sell fast fashion labels or cheaper clothing, head to Common Sort or Kind Exchange. Alternatively, if its higher-end or designer clothing you want to resell, try Fashionably Yours, VSP Consignment or Extoggery.
How do you plan on selling your clothing to make some extra cash?
Posts you might be interested in:
Saving Money Tips: How to Stop Impulse Buying During the Holiday Season
35 Money-Saving Websites You Need to Know
How to Save Money by Reorganizing Your Fridge
6 Money Saving Hacks for Guilt-Free Spending
25 Foolproof Ways to Save Money in 2018
There’s nothing worse than poorly made boots because no matter how good they look, once you take them off, things never look as nice. It’s every girl’s mission to find affordable boots that are actually nice, and truth be told, the task isn’t always easy. That’s where we’re here to help. No matter the season, here are some shops you can count on to find reasonably priced, well-made boots.
Zara
Believe in or not, Zara has great shoes, and like their clothes, their sold at a reasonable price. Next time you stop by the store, look under the racks for your new pair of booties for the season.
Le Château
Most people don’t know that Le Château has a whole shoe section in their store, and it happens to be really good. The shoe offering is expansive, stylish and affordable. They have everything from flats to heels and, of course, boots.
Common Sort
Common Sort often gets in barely used, brand name shoes, and because they’re second hand, they’re much more affordable. And the best part is, you can trade in some old clothes or accessories for a discount for your purchase to make it that much more of a steal.
Forever21
It may not be top of mind when it comes to shoes but Forever21 makes some great kicks, and just like their clothes and accessories, they come at a good price while still being chic. Next time you’re in the shop, stop by the shoe racks — you won’t be disappointed.
Amazon 
Image: Fortune
You can get almost anything from Amazon, including shoes. Whether you’re looking for your favourite discontinued shoes or the new pair of kicks you’ve been eyeing at a better price, Amazon has you covered.
Globo
Image: Globo Shoes
Globo is the Winners of shoes, with designer name shoes for unheard-of prices and endless options. Plus, they’re always having clearance sales, making the already reasonable prices, unbelievably reasonable.
Aldo
Image: Shoes Holics
The Montreal born shop didn’t become a shoe staple for no reason. You can always count on finding a good pair of boots at Aldo for a reasonable price. Let’s just say it’s safe to assume half the shoes you see around the city are Aldo.
DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
Image: Shawn V
This retail chain is best known for its incredible collection of discounted brand name shoes and accessories. If you’re ever going to find a pair of Steve Madden boots on a budget, this is the place.
Call It Spring
Image: Malls.com
If you’re looking for a pair of affordable and on-trend boots, Spring is the place to look. Everything in their store is well priced and made, and they always keep up with the newest looks.
Featured image: Instagram/ @aldo_shoes
What is your favourite place to shop for affordable boots?
Posts you might be interested in:
8 Places to Shop for Affordable (and Stylish) Office Wear
Where To Shop For Affordable And Trendy Furniture in Toronto
7 Super Affordable Ways to Give Old Furniture New Life
5 Affordable Alternatives for the Most Popular Shoes Right Now
10 Affordable Boots to Buy for Fall