Thrifting is one of the cheapest and most sustainable ways to shop for clothes and costumes and Boston has no shortage of super-cool thrift shops where you source some gems. Our list of thrift stores in Boston and beyond includes boutiques and chains of all price ranges and styles, but no matter where you go, you’ll be certain to leave with a unique find!
1. Vivant Vintage, Back Bay and Allston
At Vivant Vintage, western flair meets rock-and-roll vibes to create the perfect spot to curate your new aesthetic. Vivant Vintage boasts a great assortment of affordable second-hand apparel, accessories, and housewares, as well as local artist-made products. You really can’t miss it when you walk past, either—the exterior has two massive and colorful murals, perfect for a photo op after your shopping trip!
Find Vivant Vintage at 332 Newbury Street and 318 Lincoln Street.
2. The Garment District, Cambridge
Just a short walk from the Kendall/MIT Red Line T station in Cambridge lies The Garment District, a thrift shop that calls itself an “alternative department store.” It certainly lives up to the name, as it contains a massive collection of secondhand clothes for reasonable prices. Not only does this building also houses Boston Costume, one of the area’s biggest costume rental locations, but it also has its very own ‘subway station’ that’s perfect for a mini-photoshoot!
Find Garment District at 200 Broadway in Cambridge.
3. Great Eastern Trading Company, Multiple locations
Founded in 1969 as an army surplus store, Great Eastern Trading Company is one of the very first vintage stores in the Boston area. With two locations in Cambridge and Malden, Great Eastern offers vintage clothes, classic accessories, fun costumes, and a vinyl record shop at each of their stores.
Find Great Eastern Trading Company at 49 River Street in Cambridge, 258 Highland Avenue in Malden, and 236 Pearl Street in Somerville.
4. Raspberry Beret, Porter Square
Named after the classic Prince song, Raspberry Beret has been offering a great selection of high-quality, women’s consignment apparel for over 15 years. They have hundreds of vintage and contemporary pieces in a wide range of styles and sizes, and for any occasion, you can think of!
Find Raspberry Beret at 2302 Mass Avenue in Cambridge.
5. 40 South Street, Jamaica Plain
40 South Street is great thrifting gem, with a fun and a down-to-earth vibe. Formerly called Gumshoe, this shop has been in business for over 30 years, and its vintage collection is perfectly curated as a result. The aesthetic here is more punk, which means you’ll be able to find killer vintage tees and bold statement shirts galore!
Find it at 40 South Street in Jamaica Plain.
6. Georgia’s Closet
New to Boston’s thrifting scene, Georgia’s Closet is a mobile thrift shop known for designer goods and steal prices! The mobile shop hails from a local teacher and has hosted several pop-up shopping brunches around the city. Learn more about Georgia’s Closet here and find the latest pop-ups on Instagram.