Find used clothing stores and sustainable brands in the Boston/Cambridge area to shop ethically. Click the address to find directions, the name of the store to find the website, and consider price ranges. Contact us with suggestions for stores we should include! Happy thrifting!
**please note that due to Covid-19, hours and openings may change. Stay safe, and wear a mask!
Address
Price
Founded in Boston, Goodwill is one of the largest and most well-known used clothing stores in the country. They provide a variety of used clothes from donations around the city, as well as jobs and opportunities for individuals. An amazing option for a place to donate old clothing as well, with multiple locations around Cambridge and Boston.
$
Address
Price
Boomerangs is a family of thrift stores with locations across Greater Boston owned and operated by AIDS Action - a partnership that helps to support and enhance the LGBTQ+ community and a leader in HIV wellness and prevention services. All proceeds go to funds to help those currently living with HIV/AIDS in Massachusetts, as well as work to prevent new infections. Find not only clothes, but other gently used vintage items in Central Square, Boston, or Jamaica Plain.
$$
Address
Price
This "Alternative Department Store" houses a wide variety of clothing, from vintage overalls to halloween costumes. New items are brought in every day, and you can find cheaper clothes in their "by the pound" heap by the front door, where you're charged for clothing by weight. This sustainable store takes clothes that would normally be thrown out and gets them straight to you!
$$$
Address
Price
While it isn't a thrift store, Patagonia provides an alternative to buying used clothes. Especially at times like this, used clothing can make some people uncomfortable. Stores like Patagonia sell high quality clothing made to last, use ethical materials and practices, and provides donations for a variety of important causes. Check out their activism page to see what they're doing, or their used gear to buy previously owned products at a lower price.
$$$$
Address
Price
With locations across the country, Buffalo Exchange is a one stop shop for buying, selling, and trading clothing. Here at the Thrifting Project, we encourage you to donate your clothes to those who need them rather than sell them, but this is a great place to find a variety of used clothes! Buffalo Exchange has had many programs and events designed to give back to the community, including a token donation challenge that raised over $800,000 for non-profits.
$$
Address
Price
Urban Renewals provides a huge variety of used clothing, ranging from wedding dresses to baby clothes. Previously located in Allston, the warehouse style store is full of organized racks, and are now open with social distancing rules. There are thousands of items that change daily. Find something you love!
$
Address
Price
Raspberry Beret provides fun and unique options for your vintage wardrobe. You can check out their Instagram page to see all the new peices brought in weekly. You'll be sure to find something amazing.
$$
Address
Price
Located in downtown Boston, Castanet has unusual clothing that and high end designer options. Used clothing doesn't just have to be for everyday clothes! This store provides even more options for less expensive and more sustainable clothing.
$$$$
Address
Price
Serving in hundreds of countries around the world, Salvation Army works on a multitude of humanitarian and environmental crises including homelessness, rehabilitation, disaster relief and so much more. Salvation Army is an amazing place to donate clothes to get it to people in need globally.