There are many arguments to be made about the best thrift shopping in Cincinnati. I am not a connoisseur of thrift shops but I walk past 4th Street Boutique downtown almost every day. Every few weeks I pop in to browse. Like any consignment or thrift store, some days are disappointing and some days are like hitting the jackpot!
4th Street Boutique is a thrift store that benefits Dress for Success, located in the same building. The store is open to the public and often has sales on top of the low listed prices. Signs throughout the store list the prices of items. Sweaters - $8, pants -$8, etc. But the shop receives a lot of designer pieces which are often priced higher. My latest excursion scored me a pair of Ann Taylor khakis and a Ralph Lauren cable knit sweater for $4.80 each, thanks to a 40% off sale. In the past I've found cute, structured blazers, dress slacks, and a great vintage handbag all under $10 each. Some were less than $5!
For people who really know how to make it work, there is a Bargain Basement stuffed with items for a rockin' $1 each! To me, most of these pieces look out-of-date, but on the right person, they could be made to work.
They are constantly receiving donations so the inventory changes often. Guilt-free shopping for a good cause! What's not to like?
