About a month ago, I wrote a post on NewsBreak, Karen’s Kloset: Champaign’s Consignment Gem. It was an extremely popular post. So, I want to revisit it as October 4th is National Consignment Day and October 10th is National Handbag Day.
But, not only that, October is Financial Planning Month. Shopping at consignments stores allows for you to dress fashionably, be eco-friendly, and be wise in your spending, as long as you don’t go overboard.
A great tip is to budget in a monthly spending amount for you to shop for your wardrobe if your wardrobe is important to you.
For me, having a nice wardrobe has always been an important aspect of my life. Having a nice wardrobe that is made of functional beautiful pieces makes me feel good. In fact, in my Lifebook, having a beautiful wardrobe that is well accessorized and fits well is listed. That’s how important it is to me.
But to have that wardrobe doesn’t mean I need to spend an arm and leg, so budgeting a monthly amount for my wardrobe and shopping at places like consignment shops is a great way to reach that goal. Wouldn’t you agree?
When you are done reading this post, feel free to read some of my other second-hand shopping posts here.
Aside from the financial planning aspect, what I find fascinating about the two national days is that when I visited Karen’s Kloset for the first time, my purchase from that day was a gorgeous blue handbag that I couldn’t take my eyes off. It was the Olivia + Joy Heist Tote.
Blue Olivia + Joy Heist Tote
While the Olivia + Joy Heist Tote is described as being used for a gym bag or slumber party bag, it works out just great as a handbag. It is lightweight, very detailed, adorned with gold zippers on the front, and large enough to carry your everyday handbag items and more.
During my time in Karen’s Kloset, I only purchased the Heist Tote, but there were so many other beautiful items that I wanted to bag up and bring home.
So, regardless of which you are shopping for, shopping at Karen’s Kloset will offer you options to refresh your wardrobe with upscale fashionable finds at discounted prices. Again, the selection is simply gorgeous.
Karen’s Kloset, 231 S. Mattis Ave., Champaign
Karen’s Kloset located at 231 S. Mattis Ave. in Champaign is East Central Illinois’ largest upscale consignment store. They specialize in everyday fashions to make you look and feel your best.
According to Karen’s Kloset story, the upscale store has been “carrying brand name fashions at a fraction of the cost of retail for over 25 years for Women, Men, Plus, Maternity, and Juniors”.
Popular brands that the store carries include Betsy Johnson, Talbots, Tiffany, Coldwater Creek, Banana Republic, Coach, Ann Taylor, and Ralph Lauren, just to name a few.
Benefits of Shopping Consignment
Being able to shop for brand names at a fraction of the cost is one of the many benefits of shopping consignment.
Not to mention, these designer items such as handbags, clothing, and jewelry have exceptional quality but can save you nearly 75% off the retail price.
Additionally, reputable consignment stores such as Karen’s Kloset only accept pre-owned items that are in their best shape for the store’s inventory.
What’s a Consignment Store?
If you are unfamiliar with what a consignment store is, it is usually a second-hand shop that sells used goods for owners (consignors), typically at a lower cost than new goods.
With this being said, there are rules to consignment.
For example, Karen’s Kloset accepts designer and better-label items that are only in like-new or new condition. These items must also be clean and fresh. Wrinkles must not be visible and clothing must be on hangers.
Additional Benefits of Shopping Consignment
Aside from being able to shop upscale brands at a lower cost, there are other benefits to shopping consignment, as well.
For example, shopping (second-hand) consignment is great for the Earth. In fact, according to Tabitha Whiting, “Research by WRAP found that by extending the average life of clothes by just three months per item, from 2 years and 2 months to 2 years and 5 months, would lead to a 5–10% reduction in each of the carbon, water and waste footprints.”
She went on to explain that doing this keeps clothes out of landfills and prevents the production of new clothing items.
Final Thoughts
Saving money and saving the Earth are only two of the benefits of shopping second-hand consignment. There are many others such as helping you to create a unique and fashionable return to the office or back-to-school looks.
So, if you are looking to create some new, unique fashionable outfits on a budget, shopping at Champaign’s consignment gem, Karen’s Kloset seems like a great idea!
What is the name of your favorite consignment shop?
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