10 Best Thrift Stores in CT If You’re Inclined to Consign

Hand to Hand Thrift Store at 465 North Main Street in Bristol is one of those places that punches well above its weight. Small, yes. But “boutique-like” is how regulars describe it, the kind of spot where every item on the floor has been inspected by a volunteer and placed with care. You’ll find name-brand clothing for adults and children, household décor, furniture, books, DVDs, linens, jewelry, and kitchen goods, all at prices that won’t make you flinch. The dollar clothing rack is a permanent fixture and arguably the best deal in Bristol.

Every purchase funds Hand to Hand Direct Care Ministry, the faith-based nonprofit that grew from a storage unit in 2014 to a community lifeline. The ministry provides free clothing, furniture, and household essentials to families in need across the Bristol area, operating entirely on donations and thrift store revenue. It’s exactly the kind of circular community story that makes thrift shopping feel good twice. Seniors receive a 25% discount on Wednesdays, and donations are accepted during regular store hours. A bulk pick-up option is also available.

Specialty: Upscale clothing, housewares, furniture | Price: $-$$

And the award for the most creative CT thrift shop name goes to: Your Closet or Mine. There’s a reason it’s a perennial favorite. Their 3,000 square foot space on Washington Street in Middletown is stocked for the entire family, with women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, jewelry, accessories, toys, housewares, books, and formal and bridal wear all sharing the floor.

What makes this one stand out from a regular consignment shop is the depth of the inventory. Where else in Connecticut will you find vinyl records, vintage band memorabilia, and saddles and horse tack under one roof? Whether you’re prepping for a formal event, outfitting your apartment, or chasing something truly unusual, Your Closet or Mine lives up to its promise: someone else’s stuff is probably exactly what you’ve been looking for. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 11am–4pm.

Specialty: Consignment boutique, clothing, furniture, horse tack | Price: $-$$

And the award for the most creative CT thrift shop name goes to: Your Closet or Mine. There’s a reason it’s a perennial favorite. Their 3,000 square foot space on Washington Street in Middletown is stocked for the entire family, with women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, jewelry, accessories, toys, housewares, books, and formal and bridal wear all sharing the floor.

What makes this one stand out from a regular consignment shop is the depth of the inventory. Where else in Connecticut will you find vinyl records, vintage band memorabilia, and saddles and horse tack under one roof? Whether you’re prepping for a formal event, outfitting your apartment, or chasing something truly unusual, Your Closet or Mine lives up to its promise: someone else’s stuff is probably exactly what you’ve been looking for. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday 11am–4pm.

Specialty: Consignment boutique, clothing, furniture, horse tack | Price: $-$$

Karma’s Closet has had quite the year. After more than a decade operating on the Berlin Turnpike, the beloved Newington consignment boutique moved to a fresh space at 27 Garfield Street in downtown Newington in early 2025, with a ribbon cutting from the Newington Chamber of Commerce to mark the occasion. The new location brings the same vibe to a new block: a beautifully organized shop carrying women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, home décor, and furniture.

The shop has won the Newington Chamber of Commerce “Best Clothing Store” award multiple times running, and it earns that reputation. Consignors receive a 50/50 split on sold items, and the inventory carries names like Ann Taylor, Talbots, and White House Black Market. But Karma’s is about more than the racks. Shelf space is rented to local artisans to sell handmade goods, and the shop has been known to host community events including yoga classes in the past. Good karma, well earned.

Specialty: Consignment boutique, clothing, home décor, furniture | Price: $$-$$$

As Guilford’s oldest and only nonprofit thrift and consignment shop, Hole in the Wall at 35 Boston Street has been curating clean, well-organized men’s and women’s clothing, jewelry, shoes, housewares, books, and seasonal items since 1968. The shop has a clever habit of creating rotating outfit displays to give shoppers a little free styling inspo while they browse, and it was voted the #1 Best Consignment Store on the Connecticut Shoreline by Shoreline Newspapers readers.

Every cent of the proceeds goes to the Guilford A Better Chance program, which has since 1973 brought academically talented young women of color from under-resourced communities to attend Guilford High School. If you’re looking for a thrift store where your purchase funds real, measurable social change, this is as clear-cut as it gets. Open seven days a week.

Specialty: Clothing, jewelry, housewares, consignment | Price: $-$$

Safe Haven Thrift Shop is a program of Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, and the shop at Bennett Square in Southbury is one of those thrift stores that feels like a community institution. Shoppers can browse women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories alongside household items, small appliances, and both vintage and modern furniture. If you’re lucky, one of the shop’s beloved regular dogs will be in attendance to supervise your browsing.

The charitable mission gives every purchase real weight. Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury provides free and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault across Waterbury and 12 surrounding towns, including emergency crisis intervention, counseling, housing assistance, advocacy, and financial coaching. Everything in the store (from a $3 blouse to a piece of furniture) goes toward that work. Donations are accepted Monday through Saturday, 10am–2pm.

Specialty: Clothing, furniture, vintage and modern housewares | Price: $-$$$

With locations in Simsbury, Suffield, and West Hartford (plus a newly relocated Glastonbury shop opening at 2450 Main Street in spring 2026), Second Chance Shops make it a short trip from just about anywhere in the state. Run entirely by more than 500 volunteers from The Village Auxiliary, these boutique-style shops are clean, well-stocked, and carefully curated: adult and children’s clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, collectibles, and household items, all vetted for quality before hitting the floor.

What’s remarkable about Second Chance is the scale of the impact. Over more than 50 years, the shops have contributed over $6 million to The Village for Families and Children, funding mental health programs, school support, foster care services, and addiction recovery programs in the Greater Hartford area. Prices are affordable, and occasional 50%-off sales on clothing make them even better value.

Specialty: Boutique thrift, clothing, jewelry, household items | Price: $–$$

If you’re hunting for upscale thrift shops in Greenwich, Consigned Designs at 115 Mason Street belongs on your itinerary. Family-owned and operated for over 30 years, this is Connecticut’s go-to destination for authenticated pre-owned luxury fashion: Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Akris, Alexander McQueen, and many more, all at prices that would make you double-check the tag.

Owner Ellen Atkinson has run the business since 2006, and the shop has grown to two storefronts in Greenwich, plus an online store with free domestic shipping. The curation here is meticulous. Every item is individually authenticated before it goes on the floor. Consignment options are available, and the shop also offers complimentary local pick-up for those looking to sell. A wonderful alternative to paying boutique prices for the real thing.

Specialty: Luxury designer resale: handbags, clothing, shoes, jewelry | Price: $$–$$$

You know what they say about leaving them wanting more, and this shop certainly does that. What was once a Saturday-only, limited-hours operation has transformed into a four-room boutique-style shop, now open Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 2pm, with fresh inventory and new light fixtures that give the whole space a boutique feel.

The inventory spans women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing, home goods, books, and collectibles. The shop’s unique costume rental service (a rare offering for a thrift store) is also back in action, serving local theater groups and schools. Word has it they once sold a real harpoon, so expectations should be set accordingly. All proceeds support the outreach programs of the First Congregational Church of Danbury, one of the oldest congregations in the country, founded in 1696. Sign up for their weekly newsletter and you’ll also receive a $5 coupon for your first visit.

Specialty: Clothing, home goods, books, costumes | Price: $-$$

Few Connecticut thrift shops have the pedigree of Ridgefield Thrift Shop. Operating since 1937 and located at 21B Governor Street in Ridgefield, it is staffed entirely by volunteers and donates 100% of its revenue to local charities and scholarships. That alone puts it in a category of its own, but it’s the quality of the shop itself that keeps customers coming back.

The selection spans new and gently used clothing, housewares, toys, shoes, books, sports equipment, and designer items, all curated with an attention to detail that regular shoppers describe as “immaculate.” Think Tory Burch and Kate Spade alongside silverware that’ll get compliments for decades. The shop also auctions higher-value jewelry and collectibles online, so it’s worth checking their website before you visit if you’re hunting something specific. Open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from noon to 4pm. Limited hours, but absolutely worth timing your trip around.

Specialty: Curated clothing, housewares, books, antiques, designer items | Price: $–$$