Things You'll Need:
- patience
- a keen eye
- good lighting
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Step 1
Familiarize yourself with the store. On your first visit to the consignment store, take a quick tour. Find out how the store is arranged, and where you will find the clothing you're looking for. Most consignment stores are arranged into departments, such as Women's Men's and Children's, then by garment type and size. Also look for the dressing rooms, fitting rooms, and clearance racks.
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Step 2
Know what you're looking for. If have a general idea of which articles of clothing you need, it will make shopping much easier. For example, if you're focused on looking for sweaters, you can skip the skirts and shoes.
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Step 3
Take your time. This means visiting the consignment store when you have time to look at everything. After you find the right rack, you'll need to look carefully at every item. Consignment stores are full of hidden gems that can be missed at first glance.
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Step 4
Look carefully. Once you've selected your garments, you'll need to examine them with a sharp eye for detail. Look for pilling, loose stitches, stains, holes, faded spots, or any other imperfections. You don't want to get home and find out that you've purchased a dud. As consignment store prices can be close to half of the original retail price, you'll want to get your money's worth.
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Step 5
Try it on. It can be tempting to leave the store without trying the clothes, especially if you're in a hurry. Don't do it. Take a few minutes to try on each garment before you buy. The perfect outfit won't be so perfect if it doesn't fit.
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Step 6
Know the store' s policies. Before you pay for your items, yourself with the stores return policy. If you change your mind, can you return the items for a refund or exchange?
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Step 7
Have fun! Consignment shopping can be fun if you have the right attitude. It's an adventure and you're hunting for the hidden treasure. When you find it, you win!
