12 Best Thrift Stores In Pittsburgh: Steel City’s Secondhand Scores
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day for finding a Pittsburgh thrift store cardigan…
Fun fact: The beloved show Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood was filmed in Pittsburgh for many years, and it’s a great place to snag a cardigan like the ones worn by Fred Rogers.
Red, blue, green, yellow…the thrift stores in Pittsburg have an entire rainbow of new-to-you cardigans, clothing and other second hand wares.
Steel City?
More like Steal City with all these ridiculous deals.
Ready to hit the streets?
Arm yourself with these thrift shopping tips and go check out the finest thrift stores Pittsburgh has to offer.
Or you can catch the train from Union Station to the end of the page to learn why thrifting in Pittsburgh would make Mr Rogers proud.
The Best Thrift Stores In Pittsburgh
1. Fifty One Ten Vintage
About Fifty One Ten Vintage Thrift Store Omaha Nebraska
Some thrift stores specialize in vintage clothing, and some specialize in online distribution — but Fifty One Ten Vintage specializes in both.
Whether you’re states away or a Pittsburgh local glued to your couch, you can shop Fifty One Ten’s wares from anywhere. While you’re at it, go ahead and grab an e-gift card to give to a friend — they sell those too.
If you’re looking to thrift one of a kind vintage t-shirts then go straight to Fifty One Ten. Most go for less than $30 and you’re guaranteed to find a unique piece.
What about vintage band t-shirts? They have those too but don’t forget to pair it with a record from Fifty One Ten’s vinyl selection. That’s a pairing that will never disappoint.
Location: Friendship/Garfield
2. Second Harvest Community Thrift Store
About Second Harvest Community Thrift Store
Meeting the material needs of the community is the objective of Second Harvest Community Thrift.
This non-profit thrift store in Pittsburg is a bright light in the local community, giving back through the sale of affordable goods, a community fridge, and donation of profits to other charities.
From Halloween paraphernalia and vintage reebok hightops to hard wood engraved antique dining chairs, finding a second hand score and supporting a good cause is easy here. Plus, their color coded system means you can find just the right shade of pink for your Elle Woods costume.
Make sure to bring your own bag because Second Harvest is minimizing their use of single-use plastic.
Location: Sharpsburg
3. “Thrifty” East End Community Thrift
About “Thrifty” East End Community Thrift
Known as “Thrifty” with the locals, East End Community thrift is an all volunteer run Pittsburgh thrift store that serves as a community service site for local charities.
Thrifty also provides vouchers to those in need so they can shop for necessities for free.
Join Thrifty on the “Plastic Ban Wagon” by bringing your own bag. —
Location: Garfield
4. Repurposed
About Repurposed
When you shop at Repurposed you’re directly supporting the fight against human trafficking, which is the mission of Repurposed’s parent organization, providing funding, resources, and job opportunities for survivors.
Featuring two stories full to the brim this Pittsburgh thrift store sells clothing, furniture, and more. Repurposed also hosts a fair trade boutique that offers wares made by human trafficking survivors around the world.
If you need more motivation to get behind Repurposed’s mission of justice, they also have product specific sales on Fridays and Saturdays — the item category changes every week, so mark that calendar to catch all the deals.
Location: Ross Township
5. House of Thrift
About House of Thrift
The City of Bridges is a big place, so finding thrift stores in Pittsburgh can involve a lot of travel.
Luckily, House of Thrift has two locations so you can choose the one closest to you.
House of Thrift is a for profit business that gives back to the community through projects like clothing swaps, food collection services and donating to those in need.
In HOT’s words, they’re “bursting at the seams with housewares, knick-knacks, clothing, linens, accessories, media, and so much more!”
Locations: West View | Millvale
6. Three Rivers Vintage
About Three Rivers Vintage
Three Rivers is another Pittsburgh thrift store specializing in spunky vintage clothing.
Glance at their online page and you’ll see a selection of eclectic and distinct vintage playsuits, checkered bow ties and a pair of “super groovy” embroidered 1960’s go-go boots.
Did we mention their funky costume jewelry that will absolutely top off your new outfit?
Location: South Side Flats
7. Animal LifeLine Pittsburgh Thrift Store
About Animal LifeLine Pittsburgh Thrift Store
Have you ever wanted to adopt a pet and go thrift shopping at the same time?
Well now you can.
Animal LifeLine operates a thrift store in Pittsburgh with all proceeds going to their volunteer-run rescue shelter.
They have clothing, household items, jewelry, books, vinyls, furniture, and more. Whether you’re looking for a blouse or a funky piece of room decor, Animal LifeLine is the place to stop if you want to support a furry cause in more ways than one.
Location: Homestead
8. Style Exchange Boutique
About Style Exchange Boutique
One of the best thrift stores in Pittsburgh for statement pieces.
Style Exchange Boutique’s specialties are stylish second hand formal wear and special occasion gowns
Prom dresses, formal dresses, and sustainable wedding dresses are all on the racks, ready to come home with you for your next fancy event.
And if you were wondering what to do with your old wedding dress, you might want to add it to this Pittsburgh thrift collection?
All of Style Exchange’s luxury goods are consigned at discounted prices.
Location: Whitehall
9. Mt. Lebanon Trading Post
About Mt. Lebanon Trading Post
Mt. Lebanon Trading Post may just be the oldest thrift store in Pittsburgh.
It started during World War Two when the needs of local mothers for children’s clothing and rubber boots during the wartime shortage prompted its establishment.
The store transitioned into a consignment shop in the 80’s, and has been a volunteer run, mission minded part of the community ever since.
At the end of every season the Trading Post will donate profits to local charities. Clothes, home goods, and other items are all available for purchase, so go pay them a visit and support a historic member of the Pittsburgh community!
Location: Dormont
10. Treasure House Fashions
About Treasure House Fashions
Sally Powers, the founder of Treasure House Fashions, is passionate about providing women, particularly women in crisis, with the means to reflect their inner worth through their wardrobe.
The “thriftique” sells primarily mid-range brands of women’s clothing at deeply discounted prices — and has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of clothing to women in need.
Want to support their mission but don’t live near Pittsburgh?
Treasure House Fashions also sells clothing on eBay and Poshmark.
Location: Ross Township
11. Savvy Fox
About Savvy Fox
Savvy Fox makes it easy for you to be, well…savvy with both your closet and your wallet – they’re a Pittsburgh consignment shop that will buy your on-trend clothes and sell them for you at their store.
Don’t have the time to consign? Don’t worry because they’ll come straight to your home to peruse your offerings.
Looking for a current style?
Savvy Fox only sells items from the last three years, so all of their pieces will be en vogue and easy to incorporate into your minimalist wardrobe or chic outfit of choice.
They also sell accessories and homegoods and are seasonally minded, so they’re the place to go to get both your seasonal wardrobe and home decor.
Location: Scott Township
12. Clothes Minded Pittsburgh
About Clothes Minded Pittsburgh
If there’s two things Clothes Minded Pittsburgh and Sustainable Jungle share in common, it’s an affinity for puns and a love of thrifted fashion.
Clothes Minded is a Pittsburg thrift store that “buys, sells, and trades current and vintage clothing/accessories.” You can also consign your clothes with them online, too.
Think: Louis Vitton speedy 30 bandoulieres to dusty pink Gucci marmont handbags. Simpson paper wallets to vintage Sex Pistols jerseys. Their range is certainly eclectic.
If you have a soft spot for sustainable luxury brands but want to avoid fast fashion practices, Clothes Minded is the place to give high end finds a second life.
Location: Bloomfield
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Why You Should Thrift Shop In Pittsburgh?
Mr. Rogers, the unofficial patron saint of Pittsburgh, taught children and adults alike the power of being a good neighbor.
One of the ways to be a good neighbor in Pittsburgh (or anywhere else) is to support sustainable fashion and local communities through thrifting.
And considering the recycling rate for all textiles in the USA is only 14.7%(!) it’s a no-brainer.
Not only are you preventing unnecessary waste from entering landfills while snagging cute new finds, but because many thrift stores are charitably minded you also support local causes and initiatives in the process.
Final Thoughts On Thrift Stores In Pittsburgh
While these are some of the best thrift stores in Pittsburgh there’s a whole lot more local shops to explore.
Thrift shopping is arguably the only guilt-free retail therapy we can partake in, but remember that it’s more than just an internet trend.
By choosing to shop second hand you’re avoiding fast fashion and supporting a more sustainable clothing industry, both locally and globally.
If you can’t pop down to a thrift store in Pittsburgh (or one of the neighboring Philadelphia thrift stores), don’t stress. There are a plethora of online thrift stores you can peruse from the comfort of your couch.
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