Seattle's thrift stores are more than just places to shop (or hum the popular Macklemore tune)—they're gateways to adventure, discovery, and community.
(And maybe even goof places to shop for Halloween!)
Whether you're a seasoned thrift shopper, a vintage enthusiast, or an antique aficionado, Seattle has something to offer for every seeker of secondhand gems.
So, grab your ORCA card and reusable tote bag and embark on a journey to seek a bargain, a fashion statement, or a piece of history!
U District Station
Red Light Vintage & Costume
Address: 4560 University Way NE
Hours: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday –Thursday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday – Saturday
At this fun and inclusive space, you'll find clothing from every era for the past 100 years. Red Light has been Seattle’s biggest vintage clothing shop since 1996.
Lucky Vintage
Address: 4742 University Way NE
Hours: 12 – 7 p.m., daily
With a sister shop in Ballard, this sustainable vintage clothing store focuses on prints, tailoring and high-quality natural fibers combined with fresh, modern styling.
Capitol Hill Station
Lifelong Thrift
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Hours: 12 – 5 p.m. Sunday – Monday, 12 – 7 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday
A nonprofit with deep Seattle roots, this store strives to engage the community and financially support the cause of Lifelong to provide food, housing, and health to individuals with HIV/AIDS and other chronic conditions.
Pretty Parlor
Address: 119 Summit Ave. E.
Hours: 12 – 6 p.m., daily
Chock-full from floor to ceiling, Pretty Parlor offers the most marvelous (and comfortable!) vintage and retro-related collection in Seattle: dresses, jumpsuits, blouses, skirts, pants, lingerie, swimwear, shoes, hats, gloves, jewelry — everything you need to make your style statement. Whether you’re attending a roaring 20’s party or a 60’s cocktail soirée, they've got you covered.
Pioneer Square Station
Bon Voyage Vintage
Address: 110 S Washington St
Hours: 12 – 6 p.m., daily
This family-run, one-of-a-kind shop is full of hand-picked vintage clothing from the 1950s to early 2000s. It features rotating collections from vintage vendors and carries local handmade clothing, patches, pins, gifts, art, local jewelry, and so much more!
Stadium/SODO
Goodwill SoDo Outlet Store
Address: 1765 6th Ave S
Hours: Daily, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Located in the heart of the SODO neighborhood, the Goodwill Outlet offers a unique shopping experience like no other. Here, shoppers can sift through bins of goods priced by the pound, embracing the thrill of the hunt as they uncover hidden treasures at bargain prices. From clothing to household items, the Goodwill Outlet is a haven for budget-conscious shoppers and treasure hunters alike. Bonus: this is one of the locations used to film Macklemore’s music video for “Thrift Shop.”
Evergreen Goodwill, a nonprofit organization founded in 1923, has a mission to connect people with the jobs, services, and skills they need. With every purchase made at Seattle Goodwill, shoppers support local programs and initiatives aimed at empowering individuals and strengthening communities. Other store locations around the Puget Sound region include near the Capitol Hill Station, U District Station and new Overlake Village Station on the Eastside.
Columbia City Station
Chrysanthemum
Address: 4860 Rainier Ave S
Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Monday
The only thing cuter than vintage clothing? Tiny vintage clothing. Decorated with old-school toys and games and packed to the brim with a variety of modern consignment and throwback threads as well as new clothing and toys, this cute Columbia City shop provides plenty of distractions for little ones.
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