Instead of paying full price for clothes your kids will (probably) outgrow overnight, check out these resale shops! In a fashion forward town like LA, we have lots of stores that specialize in gently used, designer, vintage and good old-fashioned “play” clothes at a fraction of the price. Scroll down to suss our top shopping spots in the city for school and beyond.
Best Kid's Consignment Shops in Culver City
Noodles Kid's Resale Shop: In business for over 20 years, this resale shop is loaded with gently used clothing and baby gear. Expect reasonable pricing (PS: Check out their coupons on their website) and one of the best costume selections we've seen.
4907 Sepulveda Blvd.
Culver City
Online: noodlesresale.com
Best Kid's Consignment Shops in Los Angeles
Spoiled! If you'd rather dress your little one in Gucci rather than Gap but don't want to pay those high-end prices, head to Spoiled!—a resale and consignment boutique that focuses on luxury clothing brands, mostly from Europe, for children ages 0 to 16 years. We love the filter option on their website where you can choose your brand or size preference.
8178 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles
Online: spoiledfashionz.com
Best Kid's Consignment Shops in Manhattan Beach
Children's Orchard: This is a sure spot for Manhattan Beach mamas. The store is filled with gently used clothing, toys, books and even baby gear (strollers and the like) for kids 0-12. While they are not accepting clothing in exchange for store credit, they are accepting equipment, toys and shoes. Tip: you'll get more bang for your buck if you go with store credit. Be sure to check their Facebook and Instagram pages for updates on their frequent (and beloved) dollar tag sales (yep, where hundreds of items on sale for just $1).
2701 Sepulveda Blvd.
Manhattan Beach
Online: childrensorchard.com/stores/manhattan-beach-ca
Best Kid's Consigment Shops in Silver Lake
Grow Kid Grow: This resale boutique is filled to the brim with gently used clothing for from newborn to big kid (they're expanding their sizes every year, and include maternity and some mom-wear, too). The racks are nicely organized by size and it doesn't take much to uncover some amazing finds for a fraction of their original price. Peruse while your kdis play at the train table. Be sure to check the sale rack out front for the biggest deals and there is always a sample sale rack inside the store the highlights local designers. There are also incredible vintage pieces throughout the store that will make you swoon. One of the greatest perks is friendliness of the folks in the store. If you're looking for something specific, give them a call and they'll be happy to take a look and let you know if they have what you're looking for. You can sell your old clothes, books or toys by appointment to make the deal especially sweet. And if you're in need of a birthday gift there are plenty of gently used toys, books and new handmade items that you won't be able to pass up. One stop shopping at its finest.
4310 W. Sunset Blvd.
Silverlake
Online: growkidgrow.com
Best Kid's Consignment Shops in Eagle RocK
The Green Bean: This Eagle Rock spot is more than just a boutique. Sure, there are gently used (and adorable) clothing, but there's also an array of new and used shoes, toys, books, gear and locally handcrafted goods. They offer 40% of resale in store credit or 30% in cash for items you bring in, in sizes 18 months to youth size 8. Baby gear is also accepted on consignment.
5060 Eagle Rock Blvd.
Eagle Rock
Online: thegreenbeangoods.com
Best Kid's Consignment Shops in Burbank
Wear It Once Wear It Twice: This boutique is full of like-new clothing and shoes from top brands. The store is well organized so you can find exactly what you're looking for (and perhaps a few surprises along the way). Bring in your tots gently used clothing by appointment and receive cash or store credit. Hint: you'll get 50% return if you take the store credit. While you're there, be sure to check out their selection of toys, books, furniture and baby gear. There a little bit of everything here.
1725 W Verdugo Ave.
Burbank
Online: wearitoncewearittwice.com
Urban Kids Consignment
Urban Kids organizes a massive four-day kids consignment event, four times a year. What started as a hobby, grew into such such a hit that it draws thousands of families looking for gently-used kids clothing, shoes, toys, baby gear and so much more. Not only can you sell (most who participate make between $200-$300 per sale, in addition to cleaning out their closets), buy (and save 50%-90% off retail), Urban Kids also donates truck loads of gently used children’s items after each event to families that need them the most. It's a win-win-win situation.
Find details for all the upcoming sales online by visiting the website below.
Online: urbankidsconsignment.com
L.A. Kids Consignment
COVID UPDATE: The sales have moved online! Pick up purchased items curbside.
L.A. Kids is the largest of the local consignment sales in LA and has multiple sale locations. You will find and huge selection and here you can buy and sell gently used clothing, toys and gear for newborn babes to your pre-teens. Prices are 50-70% off retail prices. And if you want to make a real investment you can purchase VIP passes online to avoid the crowds and get first pick. Also, volunteers get into the private pre-sales early. LA Kids Consignment hold 6-7 sales per year.
Find details for all the upcoming sales via the link below.
Online: lakidsconsignment.com
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—LeTania Kirkland Smith & Andie Huber
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