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Best Consignment Shops in Connecticut: Where To Find Gently Used Clothing for Kids

Connecticut consignment shops buy and sell a vast selection of gently used clothing and more. Photo courtesy of Around the Rosy.

10/22/22 - By Kelly Patino

The best consignment shops in Connecticut let parents save and make money. Kids are always growing, as are their clothing and shoe sizes. Keeping up can pose a challenge and someties strain a budget. Connecticut's consignment shops can meet your family's needs with amazing selections and discount prices. Beyond clothing, many of these stores have toys, gear, furniture, and more. Consignment shops in Connecticut are great options to save money with gently used clothing for kids—and parents! In addition, consignment stores buy quality goods, letting parents earn back some money with those barely used items. Finally, consignment shops give customers a new meaning to sustainability by purchasing and selling items that would otherwise end up in a landfill. Whether you're buying, selling, or both, here is our list for best consignment shops in Connecticut.

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Hartford area consignment shops have toys and clothing at great prices. Photo courtesy of Max and Lily's.

Max and Lily's Closet - West Hartford

Celebrating 12 years in business, Max and Lily’s is a consignment shop dream. It's full of bargains. Fun shopping finds include American Girl dolls and accessories, Lego sets, Radio Flyer wagons, and more. Clothing offered runs through youth sizes 14/16. Their anniversary sale in March is not one to miss, with girls Lilly Pulitzer dresses as low as $20!

Once Upon a Child - Bristol, Enfield, Manchester, Meriden, Whethersfield

This national chain has five stores in Greater Hartford, and locations in Danbury and Orange. Once Upon a Child has a vast assortment of items. The selection includes kid’s clothes, shoes, toys, furniture, and baby gear. Even costumes perfect for Halloween! Clothing sizes options from preemie to youth 20. Brands consist of Carter’s, Old Navy, Gap, and more. Beyond clothing, Once Upon a Child sells high chairs, strollers, bed options, and bikes. Their sister store, Plato's Closet, is usually next door for even more options. Want to sell something to the store? No appointment needed; all seasons are welcome. The store will decide on the item’s value based on condition and demand. Once Upon a Child's policy is to pay cash on the spot for your items, making the process straightforward.

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Consign Envy - Ridgefield

Consign Envy carries luxury brands for women and kids as well as an equestrian selection. This Connecticut consignment shop carries Patagonia, UGG, and more, with an amazing assortment and even better price tags. Kids’ sizes include newborn to youth 14. Consign Envy is also a great place for special occasion outfits, like communion dresses or suits. Check out Consign Envy’s Facebook to see their “Deal of the Week”. Selling consigned items requires an appointment. Visit their website for more details.

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Connecticut consignment shops help keep up with kids' shoe sizes. Photo courtesy of Around the Rosy .

Around the Rosy - Westport

Newly relocated within Westport, Around the Rosy has a kids boutique vibe; it makes shopping for special occasions so fun. Favorite clothing brands include Lilly Pulitzer, Vineyard Vines, Ralph Lauren, Tea, Mini Boden, and more. Shoes, gear and toys are also sold at the shop. You can become a consignor by filling out a contract based on options you prefer, such as method of payment. Items should be in season for maximum selling value and will stay on shelf for 60 days.

Olive My Stuff - Fairfield

Amazing trendy stop that is perfect for preteens, teens, and even you, Mom! Olive My Stuff has a charming interior that doesn’t feel like your typical consignment shop. Some clothing brands include Anthropologie, Zara, Madwell, Lululemon, Levi’s, and many more. Nike, Tory Burch, and Converse are a few of the available shoe brands. Olive My Stuff recently won “Best Consignment” by the Gold Coast Connecticut. This shop offers clothing from xs to plus sizes. Want to sell your items? Email for an appointment (no walk-ins). Items need to be clean, look presentable, and no more than 2 - 3 years old. Items will have 75 days to be sold.

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Kidsignments - Colchester and Norwich

With clothing for newborns to teens, Kidsignments has locations in Colchester and Norwich. Open 5 days a week, the shop has toys and gear such as outdoor kids cars, bouncers, and Dock-a-tots! This consignment shop has so many great finds for a shopping adventure. Consign with them by coming in with items. Up to 2 bags of items are allowed at one time from a non-smoking household. Items will remain on shelves until sold. Once an account has generated $25, Kidsignments issues a check or store credit.

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Baby-Go-Round—Groton

Offering children’s clothing, toys, gear, and more, Baby-Go-Round takes pride in their store’s merchandise, appearance, and space. Brands such as North Face, Nike, LL Bean, and Hanna Andersen can be shopped at Baby-Go-Round. Their consign rules were just updated by category (clothing vs larger items). All consigned items require an appointment for consideration during a specific date range. Be sure to check their Facebook page for more information.