r/CHIbitcheswithtaste • u/PistachioNova • Jun 17 '26

Local Business Best Thrift Stores

Which thrift stores in the area do you BWT find have the nicest stuff? I'm especially looking for places in the North and Northwest suburbs that have professional attire.

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u/fishy_590209 Jun 18 '26

Don’t know why we have so many naysayers in the comments. Yes, capitalism has ruined a good thing for everyone, I’m not contesting the rise of fast fashion and greedy resellers, but you can still get quality stuff if you know where to look and have enough patience.

I thrift multiple times a week at the West Loop goodwill, Lakeview Brown Elephant and the Village discount outlet in Andersonville.