Spring -- February, March & April pastel, floral &
lightweight items
Blazers * sweaters & jackets * long & short sleeve blouses * spring suits * light weight jeans *
exercise clothes * nightgowns & lingerie * prom gowns * wraps, shawls and evening bags * wedding gowns & ceremonial items. Don’t forget pretty pots for plants and gardening items. Keep spring cleaning in mind. When you change your decor, bring in the old for consignment.
Summer -- May, June & July
warm weather clothing
Tank tops * short sleeve and sleeveless tops * shorts & shorts-sets * sun dresses * skorts *
sandals & flip-flops * culottes * bathing suit cover-ups & wraps * bathing suits (new with tags only) * jumpers * house dresses * pocketbooks & handbags * beach totes * hats and caps * sunglasses and beach balls. Buckets and pales may not be “sale-able”, but they may a welcome item for your shop owners window.
Fall -- August, September & October “
Back to School” &
transitional wear
Jeans & T-shirts * denim jackets * rain gear * PJ’s * closed toe
shoes & boots * sneakers * book bags and backpacks * tote bags * sweaters * business wear * blouses & shells * blazers * dress pants * pumps * brief cases & attaches * any item that a college teen may need for a dorm.
Winter -- October, November & December cold weather woolens,
velvets & suedes
Coats * hats, scarves and gloves * snow gear * winter sportswear * boots * sweaters
& cardigans * gowns and holiday dresses * sequin and beaded items * evening bags * leather and fur * flannel shirts & sleep wear * robes & slippers * any item that may be purchased as a gift for the upcoming holiday.
Costumes or anything that could become a costume:
old dresses * retro styles * men’s suits * hoop skirts * uniforms and scrubs * bridesmaid dresses * old wedding gowns * wigs * hats * crazy jewelry * masks * eye-glasses * scarves * canes and miscellaneous gems like those. Anything funky, ugly and weird can be made into a great costume. The hunt for these articles begins in early October.
Bridal and all the accompaniments for a wedding: bridal gowns *
veils and head pieces * jewelry * garters * slips and crinolines * shoes * cake knives * guest books * fancy pens or quills * envelope baskets * envelope bags * fancy photo albums. Popular dates for engagement are Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Immediately following these two holidays, the quest to find all the wedding goodies begins. Plan your consignment accordingly.
Evening and prom wear: gowns * evening bags * evening shoes * rhinestone and pearl jewelry * wraps and stoles. These items are popular for Prom season that begin in March; the Holiday season that begins just after Thanksgiving; and cruise season which is January and August.
Lotions, potions and notions that sell all year round: picture frames * vases * bowls *
decorative pillows and plates * artwork * gift items * silk scarves * belts * umbrellas * knickknacks * jewelry and accessories * baskets * writing paper * planters * best sellers * perfume * bookends * potpourri * diaries and planners * candles and candlesticks. Don’t forget shop owners are always looking for decorative items for their windows and their displays. use your imaginations and bring items they may want to buy for themselves.
Please remember: Clothing must be laundered and in ready-to-sell condition. Shoes and handbags must be clean and knickknacks should be dust free. Unsure if an item is sale-able? Bring it in and let the shop decide.
What is ready-to-sell condition? Clothing should be up-to-date, no older than two years, in season, pressed and on hangers.
Items needing to be laundered or cleaned may not be accepted. Dry-cleaning is not required in all stores, but items should be clean and free of obvious wear, no matter how small.
For more information, please contact the store of your choice directly.
