It’s All Good 5912 Washington Blvd., Arlington, Va.
New to You 108 W. Broad St., Falls Church, Va. Upon entering New to You, it’s not hard to not notice what makes this place so unique: racks organized by color instead of size. While this may make looking through for a certain size a little more tedious, it certainly helps if you are an all-black-and-neutrals gal, like me. This upscale shop tends to carry higher-end, designer pieces in great condition, making it an ideal place for businesswomen to get their fashion fix on a smaller budget.
This local consignment shop focuses mainly on younger pieces. “We want to be generational,” said Gwen Macrina, one of the gals working there. “We want grandmas and their teenage grandchildren to be able to find current pieces they’ll love to wear.” While you won’t find too many pieces from high-end designers or shops, you will find a load of cute staples from well-known brands, such as Abercrombie, H&M, and American Apparel, for great prices. As the cold weather rolls in, expect to see a mass of trendy sweaters and jeans, as well as winter coats and accessories. While the shop is on the small side, it’s inviting and colorful, with bright pink and orange on the wall, a chandelier hanging in the center, and dressing rooms in the back in case you find a steal worth trying on. There are also quite a few designer handbags, like Louis Vuitton and Dooney and Bourke—ranging from $35 to $150—lined up on wall racks. If you need to beef up your wardrobe with trendy staples and costume jewelry, It’s All Good is the place to do it. After picking up bargain clothes and accessories, head next-door to Finders Keepers. Owned and operated by the same family, it sells more classic, adult styles, as well as home goods and furniture.
New to You’s cute and comfy shoe area, complete with plush pink chairs and magazines, is another reason this consignment shop stands out—you can try on a pair of heels or take a load off. If you’re looking to tack on a designer bag to your purchase, take a look at the wall behind the counter—a protective Follow Jessica on Instagram @jessievenom and visit her on glass case behind the counter houses the Web at jessievenombeautybites.blogspot.com and at a plethora of bags sorted by designer. jessievenom.tumblr.com The employees are also cheery and personable and know a great deal about the high-end pieces on display, which is a huge plus when buying used.
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