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Where to shop in Dallas right now: 6 haute second-hand shops for January

Be kind to your wallet — and the planet — by shopping second-hand.

Photo courtesy of Clotheshorse Anonymous

Do you have big plans for 2024, like building a better wardrobe? (Or finally cleaning out some pieces you never wear?) You can update your look without dropping a ton of cash — and help the planet out — by shopping second-hand.

Dallas is a stylish city, so your chances of scoring designer labels for less are especially high when you visit these consignment and thrift stores:

Clotheshorse Anonymous
Located at 11661 Preston Rd., this luxury goods magnet began in 1974 when two Dallas moms started a suburban clothing swap. Now it's a swanky destination for Chanel, Valentino, Burberry, Golden Goose, Gucci, and more, all heavily discounted and nearly brand-new. There's even an online exclusives section for super-secret scores, and stylists host live shopping events every Tuesday and Thursday.

Genesis Benefit Thrift Store
The good this shop does for the Dallas community is two-fold. All proceeds from sales to the general public go directly to Genesis Women's Shelter & Support, which helps women and children escape dangerous domestic violence environments. Clients of the shelter are able to shop in the store at no cost, meaning they can pick out interview clothes or furniture for their new home completely free of charge. And its location at Lemmon and Oak Lawn means that bags and bags of high-end clothing often end up on the racks — a bonus for everyone!

Clothes Circuit
Perhaps Dallas' most iconic luxury resale shop, Clothes Circuit has been serving up famous labels in the Park Cities for more than 40 years. You'll find approximately 600 brands in the store at any moment, ranging from Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Veronica Beard to Ulla Johnson and Isabel Marant. A whopping 500 items are added daily, all but guaranteeing you'll discover your new favorite item.

White Rock Center of Hope Thrift Shop
Nearly half of this East Dallas organization's cash operating revenue is generated in its store, and goes toward providing basic needs assistance to those facing potential eviction or utility shut-off. New clothing, jewelry, shoes, and accessories arrive daily, and be sure to scour the Boutique, a special section inside the store that features high-fashion items.

Thrift Giant
Regular thrifters keep a calendar of this chain's numerous sales, which range from tag specials to 50 percent discounts. VIP members even receive 25 percent off full-price items (excluding jewelry) each Sunday. Nine locations throughout the Dallas area mean there are plenty of opportunities to uncover treasures, and proceeds benefits a whole roster of nonprofit partners like Operation Kindness and Ronald McDonald House.

Thrift World
Find clothing, designer bags, shoes, and children's clothing at this family-owned and operated shop on Forest Lane near 635. Those in the know keep a close eye on the Facebook page, which alerts followers to major sales and other big ways to save, including Thrifty Thursday when certain tags can signal as much as 75 percent off.

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With the holidays on the horizon, shopping is on the rise. This November edition of Where to Shop, CultureMap's monthly roundup of new shops, sales, and alternative shopping, has five unique new openings, ranging from fashion to skin care to sports apparel.

The roundup also includes two non-traditional entries, including a new benefits program at an area mall, and a place to get your passport — in case you're planning on shopping abroad.

Here's where to shop in Dallas for November:

Baseballism
Baseball camp that transformed into an off-field baseball clothing brand is now open at Allen Premium Outlets. The store offers baseball-themed clothing, hats, and accessories. Their collection features collaborations with several big league names, including MLB, Babe Ruth, Vin Scully and Field of Dreams. Caps and hoodies are especially popular items, such as the Junior's Silhouette for $36 or the short Sleeve Yankees hoodie for $79.

Firewheel Town Center
Garland shopping center is in the giving spirit with its latest Shop, Dine & Save program. Visitors can shop or dine at select stores, including Buckle, DSW, and Razzoo's, Ferah Tex-Med Kitchen, and receive a $25 Simon giftcard when they spend $150 or more. To get the giftcard, receipts have to be shown at the mall management office and include at least one shop and one restaurant from the same day. The special lasts through November 27.

Hill House
Originally a bedding company that launched in 2016, Hill House has extended their collection to offer home, accessories, baby & kids, bridal, and apparel. They opened a location in NorthPark Center at the end of October — their first in Texas and only their fifth store. Hill House is best known for the "Nap Dress," a flowing dress made for day or night wear. There's also a short version of the dress, such as the Scarlett Long Sleeve Mini, a plaid dress for $188. Just in time for season, they've launched holiday pajamas, featuring pajama sets, robes, and children's sets.

Glossier
Skincare, beauty, and fragrance concept just opened a 1,000 square-foot store at NorthPark Center, featuring its trademark whimsical displays that one might mistake for an art supply or paint store. They sell fragrances, scented skin creams, balms, cleansers, moisturizers, makeup, eyelash curlers, and other beauty products, a little on the pricey side, but they make the shopping experience fun with an immersive shopping experience. That stuff doesn't come for free. This is their 12 location in the U.S., joining Atlanta, Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, DC, Las Vegas, London, Los Angeles, NYC, Philadelphia, and Seattle.

Rally House
Sports apparel chain opened a location at Rockwall Crossing Shopping Center in Rockwall, with merchandise — headwear, accessories, collectibles — dedicated to Dallas-area teams including Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Stars, and college teams like the Texas Longhorns, Texas Tech Red Raiders, and Texas A&M Aggies. They also offer locally-themed apparel and accessories that celebrate Dallas destinations and landmarks, such as an Uscape Pom Mens Knit Hat with a graphic of the Dallas skyline for $30 or a long sleeve Dallas sweatshirt for $42. This is the 22nd location in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Thrifted Threads
Houston-based vintage clothing reseller just made its debut in Deep Ellum at 2646 Main St. #620, next to Vidorra. Thrifted Threads was founded by Laith Awad, who began reselling clothes in 2017, initially as an online store until he opened a location in 2022 in Houston's Montrose District when he was only 18. He opened a second store in College Station in 2023. Deep Ellum is the third. They're known vintage apparel from jerseys to sweatshirts and hats, as well as collections of color-sorted clothes from the 70s to the 2000s. It's more than a store, with arcade games that don't require coins to play, a motorcycle display, and ice cream.

Collin County Passport Office
If you're "shopping" for a passport, a passport office just reopened in the Collin County Courthouse at 2100 Bloomdale Rd., McKinney. The new passport acceptance office will initially be appointment only, with bookings available through the District Clerk's website. Plans are underway to introduce same-day and walkup services in the near future.

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