In an attempt to help saving the planet, all efforts are welcome! Participate in the slow fashion movement and shop second-hand -oops! we meant “pre-loved” clothing, accessories and books for your children. You can do style on a mini budget!
Here is our selection of second-hand children clothing stores in the Bay Area. Check their respective website for opening hours and specific terms.
Indeed, there are several ways to do second-hand fashion. You can do sell/trade, which means you will get store credit for the items you are selling (and you’ll get more value than cash, between 45% to 60%), you can also sell and get cash (between 30% to 40%). If you go for consignment, the previous applies except you get cash or store credit POST-SALE. It’s up to you.
San Francisco
Les Parisiennes in SF is our latest pick for second-hand clothing in the Bay Area. They are selling FRENCH brands for kids and women. Curated by Karen, a former Parisian fashion lover, they present collections of pre-loved clothing. They do not have a storefront but are present at various pop-up events and fairs. Stay tuned on their website to receive latest news.
Mini Chic: started by two French women, Mini Chic is the go-to store for French & European pre-owned kids clothing, shoes, accessories. Sell/trade or consignment. They also have storytelling time in French on Tuesdays. Check out their website for up-to-date schedule.
Address: Mini Chic – 4011 18th st., San Francisco
Monkei Miles: nicely curated pre-loved children’s clothing by Monica Ulrick, a seasoned kids fashion curator. From 0 to 12 years, you will find seasonal items, clothes, shoes and some accessories. Sell/Trade. + They have weekly Mamas’ Coffee & Chat Tuesdays from 10:30am to 1pm and a fabulous adjacent women co-working space @thecollabsf
Address: Monkei Miles – 1601 Irving St., San Francisco
Chloe’s Closet: recycled children’s clothing and toys, consignment store with two different locations in San Francisco and one in Berkeley. They just recently open online shopping. Sell/Trade/Consignment
Addresses:
– Bernal Heights: 451 Cortland Ave.,San Francisco CA 94110
– Inner Sunset: 616 Irving St., San Francisco CA 94122
Seconds-to-go: this upscale thrift store benefits the Sacred Heart Girls School. Women/Men/Kids clothes, some home accessories items too. For buying only as it based on donations.
Address: 2252 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115
East Bay
Grove Street kids is a Certified Green Business offering children’s resale clothing, shoes & accessories and gently used women’s and maternity wear on consignment. Sell/Trade/Consignment
Address – Grove Street – 1385 Shattuck Ave -Berkeley, CA 94709
SilverMoon: New and used children clothing, shoes, accessories and books, shoes, and toys in sizes 0-12 years.
Address – SilverMoon – 3233 Lakeshore Ave. Oakland, CA 94610
Ruby’s garden: New children and baby clothing 0-12 y/o and gently used children clothing + shoes from 0-8 y/o. STORE CREDIT ONLY. First Fridays Bunny parties: meet Ruby’s rabbits each first Friday of the month from 6-8 pm
Address: Ruby’s Garden – 5026 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
Mommy’s trading post: newborn to 6 year old + maternity clothes.
Address: Mommy’s trading Post – 1205 Lincoln Ave B., Alameda, CA 94501
Chloe’s Closet:
Same as San Franciso, cf above for description.
Address: Chloé’s Closet – 1545 Solano Avenue, Berkeley CA 94707
South Bay
Lovely Bump: 0-16 year kids and maternity/women’s clothing & shoes, toys, books. Sell/Trade/Consignment
Address: Lovely Bump – 509 San Mateo Ave, San Bruno, CA 94066
Marin County
SeeSaw: clothing, toys, books, furinture, maternity clothing. Consignment only and by appointment to save time when you want to drop your items. Online shopping also available
Address: SeeSaw – 722 San Anselmo Ave – San Anselmo CA 94960
Online
Ziraffe store preloved: it’s a local business, an online children’s clothing store with a platform for second hand outfits that you can shop alongside your shopping of new garments. A good way to mix and match.
Thred up: consignment store Kids/women fashion – you register, they send you a bag, you send your clothes, they estimate the total amount. You can decide to donate the unsold clothes and participate in circular fashion!
