Best Consignment Shops for Women's Clothing in Baltimore, Maryland

There are many consignment outlets for the frugally fashionable in Baltimore, Maryland. You can look great on a budget while reducing, reusing and recycling. These are a few of the top picks for consignment in Baltimore.

Best All-Around Women's Consignment Shop in Baltimore

Vogue Revisited, 4002 Roland Avenue, 410-235-4140
This large award-winning consignment shop has an immense and well sorted selection of women's clothing, including a high end designer section. For the L.L. Bean and Coldwater Creek crowd, there are plenty of choices as well. Stock remains fresh and trendy, as the owners will not accept anything over three years old. A favorite among many Baltimore ladies, scores include adorable black leather boots for $20 and a Coach backpack for $15. A silk skirt from the current Sundance catalog appeared at 85 % off retail. And yes, that is a Prada purse behind the counter.

Best Businesswear Consignment Shop in Baltimore

Newbury and Smith, 5708 Newbury Street, 410-542-4450
For the businesswoman, this consignment shop in the heart of Mount Washington has a great selection of office wear. Referring to themselves as a "Sophisticated Women's Consignment Store," the selection of higher end women's suits and blouses should not be missed. For a real bargain, check out the "Back Room" discounts, occasionally displayed on a rack out front in seasonable weather.

Best New Consignment Shop in Baltimore

Re Deux, 5002 Lawndale Road, 410-323-2140

The newest entry in Baltimore's cadre of consignment shops appeared at Wyndhurst Station in June 2009, displacing plans for a coffee shop. The coffee was not missed as Roland Park women immediately flocked to ogle and buy the high end offerings from D & G, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Pucci, Burberry, and BCBG. While you're there, pop into Little Lamb Consignments next door or Shananigans Toy Shop around the corner to pick up something for the kids.

Consignment Shop Alternatives for the Savvy Baltimore Woman

The Wise Penny, 5902 York Road, 410-435-3244

Recently expanded into a new building just south of the Senator Theater, this benefit resale shop for the Junior League of Baltimore offers treasures such as Lilly Pulitzer pants for $6, J. Crew sweaters for $3, and seasonal sales where shoppers can fill a bag for $10. The location also regularly offers boutique warehouse sales with drastically marked down new clothes from the current season, donated by local boutiques. Menswear, children's clothes, and house wares round out the offerings.

Best Dressed Sale at the Evergreen Carriage House, 4545 N. Charles St (Seasonal)

A yearly benefit in September or October benefitting the Johns Hopkins Hospitals has a huge selection of new and gently worn clothing for men, women and children. The boutique section offers designer finds such as Armani suits and beaded silk gowns for $50 each and a furs and estate jewelry collection. The last day of the sale, everything is generally half off!