Champagne taste on a beer budget: your guide to 10 high-end consignment shops in Charlotte

Gone are the naïve days of believing that I’d wear what I bought consigned only on Halloween and here to stay are the days where I’d absolutely wear a consigned dress to the Wells Fargo Championship.

And I’ll have gotten it for a hell of a deal.

J.T. Posh

Address: 2400 Park Road, Suite 2-A
Hours: Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
5 brands you know: Chanel, David Yurman, J.Crew, kate spade, Lilly Pulitzer
Looking to sell? How it works: All items need to be in new or pristine condition, freshly laundered or dry-cleaned (including pressed and steamed, and on hangers) and in season. J.T. prices your items and you’ll receive 45% commission. See the full guidelines here.
Best find in 20 minutes: This Coach bag for $69.

Connect: J.T. Posh, Facebook, Instagram

Sweet Repeats

Address: 300 East Boulevard
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
5 brands you know: Alice + Olivia, BCBG Max Azria, Coach, J McLaughlin, kate spade
Looking to sell? How it works: All items must be in season (anything two seasons old will be turned down), dry cleaned, press and on hangers, and you’ll receive 45% commission. Consignment is through appointment only and you must have at least 10 items unless otherwise approved by an owner. See the full guidelines here.
Best find in 20 minutes: This Lilly Pulitzer dress with the original tags still on for $99.

Connect: Sweet Repeats, Sweet Repeats Online, Facebook

Summerbird Boutique

Address: 2424 North Davidson Street
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
5 brands you know: Madewell, Michael Kors, Rag and Bone, Tory Burch, Ugg
Looking to sell? How it works: Clothes are accepted Tuesday through Friday and need to be less than two years old and in excellent condition. You’ll earn 40% of the sale. See the full guidelines here.
Best find in 20 minutes: This pair of Citizens of Humanity jeans for $39.99 (they usually retail for $248).

Connect: Summerbird, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Divine Consign

Address: 8145 Ardrey Kell Road
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
5 brands you know: Burberry, Cole Haan, Frye, kate spade, Nine West
Looking to sell? How it works: Consignments are accepted Monday through Thursday without appointments and need to be cleaned, pressed and on hangers, and you’ll make 40% of the sale. Call first, since the store can fill up quickly. See the full guidelines here.
Best find in 20 minutes: This romper for $32.

Connect: Divine Consign, Facebook, Instagram

REVOLVE: Upscale Men’s Consignment

Address: 1222 East Boulevard
Hours: Tuesday – Friday, 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
5 brands you know: Banana Republic, Brooks Brothers, Lacoste, Polo, Saks Fifth Avenue
Looking to sell? How it works: Items can be brought in Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. by appointment only. Keep in mind that they do not accept “lower end brands,” and clothes must be no older than a few years and cleaned before consignment. You’ll receive 45% of the sale. See the full guidelines here.
Best find in 20 minutes: These Ted Baker shoes.

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Connect: REVOLVE, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Clothes Mentor

Address: 901 South Kings Drive
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
5 brands you know: American Apparel, Anthropologie, Express, Keds, New York and Company
Looking to sell? How it works: Bring in your clean clothes that are current styles and have been in the malls within the last few years. When it comes to payment, Clothes Mentor uses a computer system to price each garment at 1/3 of the retail price and you get 1/3 of that number on the spot. See the full guidelines here.
Best find in 20 minutes: This pair of J.Crew denim shorts for $12. Such a good find that I snagged them that second.

Connect: Clothes Mentor, Facebook, LinkedIn

Junior League of Charlotte (JLC) WearHouse *CLOSED*

Address: 1117 Pecan Avenue
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m – 5 p.m.
5 brands you know: Balenciaga, Citizens of Humanity, Free People, Lululemon, Stuart Weitzman
Looking to sell? How it works: First off, you have to be a local business or Junior League member to sell to the Wearhouse and all consignments are done by appointment Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Clothes need to be name brand, in good condition, clean, on hangers and no more than three years old. See the guidelines here.
Best find in 20 minutes: This Polo Ralph Lauren Oxford button down for $6.

Connect: JLC WearHouse

Savvy Seconds

Address: 2907 Providence Road
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
5 brands you know: Burberry, Chanel, Coach, Lacoste, Michael Kors
Looking to sell? How it works: You can bring in your clothes or they can come to you for a consultation. Clothes are kept for 90 days; if an item sells in the first 30, you split the profits evenly with the store. If it sells between days 60 and 90, you get 40% of the sale.
Best find in 20 minutes: This Loft sweater for $12.

Connect: Savvy Seconds, Facebook

Simply Couture

Address: 416 Providence Road
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
5 brands you know: Calvin Klein, Elizabeth and James, J. Brand, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Neiman Marcus
Looking to sell? How it works: Clothes are accepted Tuesday through Friday by appointment (unless you’re a return client, in which case you can “drop and run”). When it comes to pricing and payment, prices are 50% off the original price and you get 50% of the sales price. See the full guidelines and contract here.
Best find in 20 minutes: This kate spade wallet for $60.

Connect: Simply Couture, House Account, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Nouveaux

Address: 14835 Ballantyne Village Way
Hours: Monday, 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sunday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
5 brands you know: Barbour, House of Harlow, J.Crew, kate spade, White House Black Market
Looking to sell? How it works: Call Nouveaux to make an appointment for a free consultation. They’ll come to your house and look through items that are no more than 3 years old and clean without damage. You’ll receive 40% of the sale price. See the full guidelines here.
Best find in 20 minutes:

Connect: Nouveaux, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter