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walkallover1991 t1_iqw7n3r wrote

Not really. DC just doesn't have that thrift culture other large cities do.

I've heard the Unique in Merrifield by the Mosaic District is quite nice, although it's a PITA to get to without a car so I've never been and can't personally vouch for it. The Unique in Silver Spring is also apparently good, but again, somewhat hard to get to without a car, although easier than the one in Merrifield...I think there is a bus from both Silver Spring and Ft Totten.

A couple of weeks ago I took the train up to Baltimore and went thrifting there. I was blown away by the selection and the number of shops...especially in the Hampden neighborhood. Worth checking out and makes a good day trip on the weekend.

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IAmTheJudasTree t1_iqwc8wk wrote

I complain to my female friends all the time about how incredibly limited men's clothes shopping options are in this area. Even the stores that carry both men's and women's clothes will be 80% for women. Urban Outfitters has pretty much given up and just throws graphic tees some weird flannels in a forgotten corner of the store and dedicates everything else to women's clothes. It sucks.

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LeektheGeek t1_iqwj75f wrote

There’s a shop in Adams Morgan that isn’t bad. Cant remember the name. It’s next to the record shop

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SSSS_car_go t1_iqwkaoz wrote

If you don’t mind going just over the border into Maryland, Take the red line to Silver Spring, walk a few steps to the bus depot, and catch the #20 bus that leaves on the second floor [Edit for clarity]. Turn left at the top of escalator, and the stop for #20 is right there. Ride the #20 about 15 minutes to New Hampshire and Elton Sts, and walk across the parking lot to 10141 New Hampshire Ave where there are two very large thrift stores next to each other: Unique and Value Village. There are many aisles of men’s clothing in both those stores.

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nahtans95 t1_iqwkzzu wrote

I was just thinking about this from having a business trip to Columbus, Ohio. There are base things that I assume a bigger city like DC should have, that either don't exist or are lackluster compared to a relatively smaller, less dense city

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walkallover1991 t1_iqwovlb wrote

Replying to nahtans95 (#22,455)

The nature of the DC employment sector and the services that support it essentially negated the growth of a artsy/folksy/crunchy/granola/hippie (whatever you want to call it) community which often fuels the creation of things like a thrifting/vintage clothing culture.

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i_steal_napkins t1_iqwqudj wrote

Georgia Avenue Thrift on GA is decent, but you gotta get there on Wednesdays. That’s when the new stuff is being processed. Do not give quarter to any of the old ladies there, it isn’t your fault you both arrived at the same garment at the same time. Stand your ground and do not relent. She was on this Earth first and had plenty of time so leave that chivalry shit at home—it’s dead anyway.

They have a color-coded discount system so pay attention to the television screen above checkouts as they tell you what that discount color of the day is.

Lastly, just a few blocks north of the thrift store is the best Mexican spot in the 4th district—J&J Mex. You won’t regret it.

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lpbdc t1_iqx85cq wrote

If you are willing and/or able to get out of the City, Value Village/Unique in Silver Spring for a lot of men's wear, and Second Ave in Bladensburg, Laurel and Columbia for a great selection of quality shoes.Red White and Blue in Laurel is totally hit or miss (but so is thrifting) and is cash only. but when you find a deal.... And finally, My favorite thrift shop in the DMV:Charity's Closet. Technically several stores, but for men's wear you'll go to First Looks and what was called Phil's Closet but has been folded into Charity's . First looks is higher end brands in amazing condition at great prices, where Closet is those same brands that didn't make it in first looks ( for whatever reason though I've never seen condition Issues) all priced @ $5!! . i just walked out with a pair of Church's Made in England Oxfords and a Bogosse shirt..for five bucks each.

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fvb955cd t1_iqybp1v wrote

At least in MD, everything at the chains (Goodwill especially) gets hit hard by resellers who grab everything of potential value the second it leaves the stock room. Independent places tend to be best with not tolerating that and also getting decent donations. The small charity shops sometimes have good finds but it's 95% old man clothes. Even if you find something that's a great deal, odds are that it's going to be very difficult to pull off unless you're really good at pulling off 1980s rich retired lawyer.

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scratchnsniff t1_iqyl7ln wrote

My dude! I LIVED and DIED by the thrift my first 5 years in DC. Many of my favorites have closed but I've got a few suggestions left for you.

  1. Frugalista (Mount Pleasant, Washington D.C.)
  2. Unique (Silver Spring, Maryland - Requires a car)
  3. Ross Dress for Less (King St, Virginia)

Let me know if you want a thrifting day trip, I am always down.

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diakked t1_iqz2eyp wrote

If you take the Metro to Takoma Park, Bespoke Not Broke has a small but interesting selection for men.

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BPCGuy1845 t1_iqz2oli wrote

Any Goodwill in inner ring suburbs has high end suits and slacks. Lots of well dressed dudes retire or die out there, I guess.

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lookbehindyou7 t1_ir8hnzw wrote

I don't know how good they are with men's clothes but the Opportunity Shop at the National Cathedral might have some nice stuff as its in a wealthier area, though if I had to guess, I'd assume there's more women's stuff there, but I really don't know.

If you' wear a size 17ish, a customer at my job gave me some white button down shirts around that size. You are welcome to them if they fit you. He offered and I took them, but I am only going to keep maybe one of 5 as I don't really need any more button down shirts so I'm happy to give them to someone else.

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