Personal style has nothing to do with how much money you have.
Fashion is always referencing the past, and these nine resale clothing stores have the tops, bottoms, shoes and accessories to make thatperfect vintage look.
In addition to Goodwill and the Salvation Army Family Store and chain secondhand stores like Plato's Closet in Corpus Christi,these local retro shops offer different styles that you can't find anymore.
THE CHRISTIAN THRIFT SHOP
3915 Gollihar Road
Locatedbehind Wesley United Methodist Church, this resale store's proceeds go to the greater ministry of the church. The Christian Thrift Shop is having a 50% off everything sale until the end of the year.
HOURS:9 a.m. to 5p.m. Friday andSaturday.
CONTACT:361-857-7003
THE GLAM SHACK RESALE SHOP
4408 Prescott St.
With clothing and accessories for men and women, the Glam Shackis a one-stop shop to get an affordable outfit. The store frequently has itemsdiscounted and sales.
HOURS:11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
CONTACT:361-251-3742,theglamshackresaleshop.com
JYPSY'S TREASURES
4727 South Alameda St.
Jypsy's Treasures will celebrate its 32nd anniversary in November. The retail storealso donates clothes to churches and local organizations for women needing clothes for job interviews.
HOURS:10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.
CONTACT:361-992-4100
OLIVE BLUE RESALE
1612 Agnes St.
This vintage shop sells clothes, accessories and shoes for men and women. Olive Blue Resale will celebrate its third year of business in November.
HOURS:12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
CONTACT:361-452-0098
PLAYGROUND EXCHANGE
1301 Ayers St.
Playground Exchange is bringing back the '90s with clothes that'll make you say "booyah" and "that's phat." The vintage shop also sells music and toys from the same era.
HOURS:1 p.m. to 6p.m. Thursday and Friday; 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
CONTACT:instagram.com/playground_exchange
RE-TAIL THERAPY
6053 Weber Road
Established in 2016, Re-tail Therapy is a side part of the Cattery, a local cat shelter in Corpus Christi. Since the resale shop is a nonprofit, all proceeds go towardhelping the cats in its shelter and at itsspay/neuter clinic.
HOURS:11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.
CONTACT:361-723-0070
SUN MOON AND STARS VINTAGE
505 South Water St.
Sun Moon and Stars Vintage is one of the newest resale clothing shops in Corpus Christi. Celebrating its 10-month anniversary at the end of October, the local business also upthrifts clothes to add a unique flair.
HOURS:1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
CONTACT:smsvintage.com
THREADS
4646 Everhart Road
For 10 years, Threads has been the go-to shop for the fashionable people of Corpus Christi. The resale store offers clothes for men and women as well as shoes and accessories.
HOURS:10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays.
CONTACT:361-884-7323
UNBOXD
5866 South Staples St. (inside J's Cuts & Styles)
Unboxd is the new kid on the block when it comes to vintage clothing shops. Located inside a barber shop, this retro store sells T-shirts from the late '80s to later 2010s.
HOURS:1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.
CONTACT:instagram.com/unboxdshop
How shouldI thrift shop for clothes?
- RESEARCH:Look up all thrift stores in your area to figure out a game plan of how you will tackle each shop. Maybe one store specializes in the Y2K fashion trend while another is stocked up on the '60s mod fad. Know where you want to go before leaving your home.
- DONATE:Most resale stores will buy your clothes; some even do trades. Clean out your closet to make room for new vintage wear.
- TAKE YOUR TIME:There's no rush when it comes to shopping. Go through each aisle and dig through each bucket on the ground. You never know if you'll find that perfect article of clothing if you're not being patient.
- TAKE A RISK:Fashion is all about being comfortable while looking stylish. Maybe you think yellow isn't your color, but you find a jacket that is a honey mustard yellow with white trimming and you're on the fence about it. Take that chance and buy it; trust us.
- SHOP OFF SEASON:It's fall right now, so start to look for clothes you can wear in the spring or summer. Being in South Texas, it's summer three seasons out of the year, but you get the idea.
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