Do look for big suburban church rummage sales. Our church just finished its Fall rummage sale and the clothing is always great - cost is $2-$5. Teenagers are big shoppers there.

You do want it to be a big church so that people are donating clothes kids and teens would wear. My kids loved shopping the rummage sale (still do actually).

Georgia Avenue thrift in NW DC. Tons of supply, low prices. Goodwill has become super expensive for items that sometimes have broken zippers and stains. Love Planet Aid in Rockville, and they sometimes pull high end items like Lulu and price them accordingly.

Unique in merrifield

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Anonymous wrote:Is anyone worried the clothes will have bedbugs in them?

I don't let my DD get stuffed animals from thrift stores, but regular clothes just go directly in the washing machine. May be more cautious if/when the Parisian bedbugs hit DC.

Yes, check to see if they're wearing berets.

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone worried the clothes will have bedbugs in them?

I don't let my DD get stuffed animals from thrift stores, but regular clothes just go directly in the washing machine. May be more cautious if/when the Parisian bedbugs hit DC.

Anonymous wrote:She may still be able to wear things from the Growing Years in Kensington. It's a consignment store rather than a thrift store but has always had good stuff. Goes to size 16 for girls.

There’s also a great women’s consignment shop called Sunflowers in that same little shopping center - I’ve found great stuff there. Also the NAMI thrift shop at the intersection of Connecticut and University has clothes too.

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone worried the clothes will have bedbugs in them?

My dd likes thrifting (not local but she loves our goodwill) and I immediately put her purchases in the washer and then dryer on high heat. Have never seen bugs but if they were there, this would kill them.

I have an 11yo DD although she mostly wears athletic wear.
I like Unique in Wheaton and the Unique/Valu Village combo in Hillandale.
You do have to look thru stuff but it’s well organized by size/gender.

Anonymous wrote:My teen does uptown cheapskate, Goodwill or planet Aid for the most part.

+1 on Planet Aid in Rockville. Goodwill is getting very over priced

Try Salvation Army in Annendale. Less expensive than Goodwill and is just nicer.

Goodwill

Another vote for Unique or Value Village. Huge stores with lots of selection.

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Anonymous wrote:Is anyone worried the clothes will have bedbugs in them?

No.

Put them in the freezer first before wearing. google it

You really have to dig at Unique, but if she wants accessories, they’re amazing.