9 Best Thrift Stores in Seattle for Finding Hidden Gems in the Emerald City

So, put on your browsing shoes and go explore. The best thrift stores in Seattle are calling, and the thrill of finding your next cherished piece awaits.

9 Best Thrift Stores in Seattle for Secondhand Treasures

1. Pretty Parlor

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Location: 119 Summit Ave E

If you’re looking for, well, pretty vintage and retro clothing, Pretty Parlor lives up to its name. When visiting, you’ll find fancy vintage and retro duds, from gorgeous wedding dresses to pastel-hued frilly gowns that will make you want to live in the ’70s for the rest of eternity.

2. Lifelong Thrift

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Location: 312 Broadway E

Lifelong Thrift isn’t your average secondhand store. The non-profit shop supports Lifelong’s mission to provide food, housing, and health to individuals with HIV/AIDS and other chronic conditions.

Another thing that makes it unique is its clothing, which is organized by style and function as opposed to gender, making the shopping experience welcoming and inclusive to all.

3. Assistance League of Seattle Thrift Shop

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Location: 1415 N 45th St.

You’ll find everything from clothing and jewelry to household goods and home decor at the Assistance League of Seattle Thrift Shop. Plus, you’re shopping for a good cause.

The nonprofit organization “removes barriers to education for under-resourced students of all ages, giving them hope and inspiration for a brighter tomorrow,” and every purchase aids that mission.

4. Earthwise Architectural Salvage

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Location: 3447 4th Ave S

Earthwise Architectural Salvage is unique in that it salvages architectural elements and materials from old buildings, making it a secondhand treasure trove of vintage and reclaimed items from old buildings. From antique lighting fixtures to wood flooring, you’ll be able to look through thousands of unique pieces waiting for a new home.

5. Labels

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Location: 7220 Greenwood Ave N

Labels first opened its doors in 1988 and believes reducing waste and recycling everything—including wardrobes!—can help mitigate the detrimental effects of the fashion industry on our environment.

You’ll find all the brands you know and love, including sustainable clothing brands like Christy Dawn, MATE the Label, and Girlfriend Collective.

6. Two Big Blondes

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Location: 2501 S Jackson St.

Two Big Blondes has over 10,000 items for sale in its store—and new items are added every day. What makes it unique is that it carries plus-size clothing sizes 14 and up. With this focus, owner Lisa Michaud says they’re able to offer a “welcoming place for people who often have difficulty finding quality items in their size and style at other retail and resale stores.”

7. Simple & Just

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Location: 5221 Ballard Ave NW Suite B

At Simple & Just, 100% of its profits from its secondhand clothing sales go to holistic support of survivors, providing “healing care for those who have experienced exploitation.” Aside from being able to shop for secondhand clothing, the shop also has fun workshops like mending classes.

8. Ballard Consignment

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Location: 5459 Leary Ave NW

Ballard Consignment is a massive 300,000-square-foot space, meaning you can browse its dreamy furniture for days. With that much modern or vintage furniture and decor loaded into one space, you’re bound to come across something you love and have to bring home with you.

9. Fremont Vintage Mall

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Location: 3419 Fremont Ave N

Any vintage lover has to stop by Fremont Vintage Mall. The collective features mid-century furniture, collectibles, records, clothing, art, memorabilia, and more. There’s truly something for everyone.