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Best Thrift Stores In Pittsburgh

Going to a thrift store does not equal being cheap or finding cheap looking items. Thrift store shoppers know quality merchandise can be found for a bit more than a song and a dance, but if you catch a sale you can redo a wardrobe. If you love name brands but not the prices take a stop at these great thrift stores.
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Designer Days Boutique

5846 Ellsworth Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15232
(412) 441-0330
designerdaysboutique.com

If you're all about brand name clothing and shoes on your very limited budget, do find a way to get yourself to this store. Many of their clothing items are from the classic styles that are always in season, but sometimes you find items that have that funky, cutting edge, look that you have to wear now.

Ambiance Boutique

4735 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15201
(412) 697-0773
www.ambianceboutique.org

Be prepared to shop as though you are entering a high-end boutique. This store has new and gently-worn high-priced clothing at a reduced cost and if you're looking for some cool accessories, they have those as well. However, if you're a fashionista that has some clothing you would like to get out of your closet. Take a visit to this store.

Plato's Closet

3747 William Penn Hwy
Monroeville, Pa. 15146
(412) 358-0330
www.platoscloset.com

If you're a fashion-forward gal who likes finding DKNY and Lucky Brand at a lower price than you'll find in a regular store. Put this store on your shopping to stop list. Don't despair you will not have to fight through endless items to find something good.

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Avalon Exchange

5858 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217
(412) 421-2911
www.avalonexchange.com

This is the store for the young or young at heart hipster fashionista's. Cool t-shirts, shoes, belts and bags can be found here. If you love brand name jeans, but hate the high price tags, you'll love the selections.

Thriftique

7400 1/2 Church Street
Swissvale, Pa.
(412) 271-0544
designerdaysboutique.com/thriftique

One-stop shopping for clothing for everyone in the family and houseware can be found here for the budget-smart fashion shopper. Be sure to have enough time to sift through to find your name brand clothing.

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