We are lucky Palm Beach County is a wealthy area, which means first-class cast-offs can be found at area re-sale shops while sometimes supporting a good cause at the same time.
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Here is a list of some of our favorite thrift stores and consignment shops around the county:
PALM BEACH:
Goodwill Embassy Boutique
When cast-offs are too good for the average Goodwill store, they’re sent to loll around this well-curated shop in Palm Beach. The selection of items include artwork, jewelry and designer clothing.
Goodwill Embassy: 210 Sunset Ave, Palm Beach; 561-832-8199
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The Church Mouse
The Church Mouse is famous because it's in Palm Beach, synonym to high-end home goods and other things. Martha Stewart checks out the pedigreed antiques, fine jewelry and real designer duds in this Palm Beach shop when she's in town. The shop is now open for the 2018-2019 season.
Church Mouse: 374 S County Rd, Palm Beach; 561-659-2154.
Classic Collections
This store showcases fine jewelry, handbags, clothing and accessories.
Classic Collections: 118 N. County Road, Palm Beach; 561-833-3633.
Fashionista
This shop features luxury and vintage women’s clothing and accessories.
Fashionista: 296 S County Road, Palm Beach; 561-249-6302
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WEST PALM BEACH:
Nearly New Shop
You’ll find high-end designer clothing, handbags, shoes, furniture, jewelry and other items at this popular store in West Palm Beach. And on certain days, all the furniture in the back room is 50 percent off! The proceeds of purchases at Nearly New benefit the seniors served by the programs of MorseLife Health System.
Nearly New: 3611 South Dixie Hwy; 561-655-3230.
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Community Thrift Shop
If you're looking for some of the best deals in town, you'll find them here. This is the place for clothes. Usual discounts include 50 percent off, and that's just the beginning. In fact, if you happen to pull an item — whether clothes, shoes or accessories — that doesn't have a price tag on it, you'll often be delighted at the register with a bigger deal than expected.
Community Thrift Shop: 6658 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach; 561-844-8338.
Lord’s Place Thrift Shop
Palm Beach ladies love to support – and donate – to this shop in West Palm Beach’s south end. Also, a great benefit offered by the Lord’s Place is the employment training opportunities for homeless program participants.
Lord's Place: 7600 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach; 561-494-0125.
LAKE WORTH:
World Thrift
Credit: Bill Ingram
Credit: Bill Ingram
This Lake Worth store has recently been remodeled. It can be a fun place to shop with its racks of clothes arranged by color and gender. They offer an incredibly diverse selection of high quality used clothes and merchandise. But it gets crowded! So, check the website to find a good day to visit!
World Thrift: 2425 N Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth; 561-588-4050.
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VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY:
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Need a new old sink, sofa or stove? Habitat for Humanity has three Palm Beach County stores stuffed with leftover construction materials or the furniture from a luxury hotel such as Eau Palm Beach.
Habitat for Humanity, various locations - Click here to choose a location
Hospice of Palm Beach County Resale Shops
Credit: Meghan McCarthy
Credit: Meghan McCarthy
There are three Resale Shops in the county stuffed with designer goods, great furniture, housewares, vintage jewelry and much more.
Hospice Resale Shops, various locations - check their website for location information.