Second Chic

Great place to shop and to let go of some of ur precious things. The staff is very friendly and work very hard. Im in retail, and when i shop its hard to get good customer service. i enjoy visiting this lovely place !!!

I love this place! They teach all of their staff how to accept clothes that come in, so you’re never waiting limited hours for an elusive ghost to check your goods. If your clothes don’t sell, they’ll donate them. If they do, you get a check or store credit. Its definitely a good option for people like me who garner an emotional attachment towards clothes-​i can drop it off and never see it again. With eBay I’d have to check my listings every day and wonder «do I REALLY want to sell this?» (You know where that ends up… another 4 months at the bottom of your closet.)
The salestaff are all really nice and encouraging. Plus their outfits put me to shame. Its like the used, more obtainable version of Anthropologie. Some clothes can be a bit expensive, but there is a sale room and these are staple pieces. Its not meant to be a sal val paradise with garbage bags of $ 2 sweaters (that you actually might not wear). I found a nice pair of designer wool pants for $ 35 and a vintage dress for $ 18. Quality. As opposed to Savers, which now thinks its okay to charge $ 10 for a used Forever 21 dress that probably originally cost that much.
Check it out!

I get rid of my clothes here semi-​frequently now; make a decent profit but also enjoy the lovely ladies who work here! They make choosing things to buy a lot of fun. Sometimes the selection just isn’t my cup of tea though. I also find myself wishing for more accessories!

I admit it — I’m a bit of a clothes horse, I won’t say neigh to a cute dress. Which leads me to a closet full of clothing and nothing to wear, the struggle is real. Thankfully, Second Hand Chic is around the corner. Their consignment policy is fair but they only accept seasonal clothing, you have to check with them to see what they are currently taking. Like any flea market or consignment store you have to dig and enjoy the thrill of the hunt. The selection rotates so you have to check back often and not judge based on one visit alone, they’ve been getting much better about not accepting clothing with pilling so the quality control isn’t bad. There is always a sale based on tag color and the women’s selection is far more extensive than the men’s.

This store always has a great selection. I pop in Second Chic when I’m looking for something unique to add to my wardrobe which is good quality with a reasonable price tag. They have a nice size range and it’s arranged well, usually by color within S, M, L, which is great when I’m seeking a specific piece.
Best finds so far– red with white polka dot button down, coral high waisted skinny jeans, vintage Sears floral shirt, my favorite pair of white shells earings… oh jeeze, honestly I’m just starting to list everything I’ve bought from them. I should stop now. I’m really happy with my purchases and look forward to wearing them for a long time.

Second Chic is one of my favorite places on Earth. I’ve been coming to the Elmwood location since the first month they opened, and I have absolutely loved watching the business grow into what it is today. Some of my very favorite pieces are from SC and I sound like a badass bitch when people ask where I got something and I can respond with, «oh, just this little consignment shop in my hometown.»
The women who work at SC are always so helpful and friendly. They always go out of their way to set up a fitting room for me when I’m lugging 20 items around the store, and they offer honest styling advice on your purchases.
Being a consignment shop, the prices are usually quite reasonable unless the item is designer, but the quality never suffers. You can tell that the staff is properly selective when they accept consignment and you never find smelly clothes with rips or stains.
Every time I’m home for a break, I have to hit up Second Chic and I always leave with something awesome! Most recently, I got the dopest pair of red leather penny loafers that have brought me intense joy and many compliments.

Why bother buying new dresses or work clothes when this place exists? Really clean, well-​organized consignment store in the back of the building. Mens, women’s and shoes. One time i scored a used ben sherman laptop bag here for forty bucks.
In addition for being great for fancy clothes i bought on a ton of jorts here for the summer.
It smells good too so use your special nose. Often i find consignment stores are mustayyy smelling.

I agree with other previous reviews. This is a very cute, clean, well organized consignment shop. It has a lot of clothes and is easy to browse. However… For second hand clothing it’s just priced too high!

I have been to Second Chic a few times now, and I haven’t had good luck there yet. While there is a large selection that is fun to comb through, the prices range from slightly to laughably high. In many cases, I found myself thinking that I could spring for something new for only a little more money.
The quality of the clothing is also questionable. Many of the tops are heavily pilled and worn-​looking. They also seem to accept everything in terms of what is in style; I saw a sweater there that I owned in 2009, and I’ve seen many dated-​looking items.
Service is also iffy here. The only time I bought anything here, I waited in line for 10 minutes, even though there were only two people in front of me. I also noticed after the fact that one had a ripped hem and the other didn’t ring up as being 50 percent off, even though it should have been. Sure, it’s my fault for not noticing at the store, but Second Chic should be a bit more attentive to their customers and to the clothing that they accept.

Second Chic is a hidden gem off of Elmwood Ave. This trendy, upcycled consignment shop offers a wide variety of gently used vintage and modern clothing as well as accessories for both men and women that are very affordable! The staff is very helpful and accommodating to their costumers. Not to mention the great throwback tunes were a nice touch. Had a great visit!

I’m usually not a consignment shopper — why pay more to sift through a few less undesirable things when I can do the work myself to get something cheaper at a thrift store? That said, after seeing a sidewalk sale SC was hosting during some event or another on Elmwood I was drawn in and I really enjoyed it. I’ve been back several times, both to check out the sale rack they have outside during good weather and to browse within.
Ambiance: The shop is clean, cute and much larger than one would assume form the outside. Not at all cramped like some similar genre stores I’ve been in. The staff did greet me and ask if I needed help and they were willing to explain their consignment policies to me at length.
Prices: I’m not a label whore by any means but I do appreciate a good product — in another words I’m totally willing to pay $ 15 for a $ 100 coat from a brand I know will last, or for something vintage, but I’m not willing to pay $ 15 for a $ 40 coat from a place where it will fall apart after I wash it twice. This shop seems to have a good amount of the former and items from stores I would put in the latter were very reasonably priced. Also a good selection of vintage and a very ecclectic mix of shoes. Sure, everything was more than a thrift store, but the point of the «curation» of consignment shops is you are getting the cream of the crop of what would be available used and I didn’t see anything I went «holycrapthat’sexpensive!» to.
I got an amazing Ganesh (elephant headed Hindu god) t shirt from the men’s wear that looked brand new for $ 12, which I found a tad high for a t, but I’m a nut for Ganesh items and had never seen anything like it — it’s fantastic quality and I’ve got tons of compliments. Most of the other items I tried on were far more reasonable, as were their accessories, plus they had a huge sale section.
Selection: The really impressive thing was the mix of styles — they do have a good amount of «trendy» stuff but they also had a nice selection of funkier, interesting pieces that really appealed to me in addition to vintage and retro (80’s-90’s stuff).
They also seemed to have a good size range, from very petite to on the larger end of non-​plus, though little to no plus sized. I find I need an L-​XL in most non-​plus items (t&a baby… okay and some gut too) but then once I get into plus the 1x is too big, so it’s tricky for me to find clothes I really like yet I still managed to get a few pieces.
Overall, not a place I would come and expect to leave with a garbage bag of clothes, but definitely a nice, relaxed atmosphere to pick up some pieces I probably won’t run across in AmVets or Salvo.

I’m really glad that this is on Elmwood – we need more shops like this that can afford to stay open. Ever since their addition, their inventory has not only doubled in the mens section, but in my opinion has gotten a lot better. I have done a lot of business here as far as consignment goes. I bring in bags of things I no longer want, they go through and take what they think they can sell, it’s pretty easy peasy. I like this place far better than Pandora’s closet, mostly because they like vintage items, and I have a lot of vintage clothes. I do appreciate the more modern or contemporary items they have as well. Sometimes I think prices are a little steep, but it’s pretty good overall for the area. Also, selling items is super simple. Once I relinquish my goods and they put them up for sale, I check about once a month or so to see if they have sold. If they have, they write me a check on the spot, pretty good deal… and if I want to use my earnings on store purchases, I get a higher return. If you’re looking to make some extra cash or revamp your wardrobe, I’d suggest checking it out. :)

I love thrift stores and also luxury brands — this place is the answer to both. Items range from 15 – 35 $ for clothing, and I saw brands like banana republic, Vera wang, helmut lang, lots of brand name jeans. It’s pretty unique in the city. My husband consigned some things, they are descriminating in what they take but offer decent prices. They take 50% of the sale if you accept store credit, and 60% if not. Brand name jeans were tagged at 40 $-50 $.

3.5÷5
Ever time I’m come in here I’ve found something I would be interested in buying but what stops me is the price point. I feel like this consignment shop is at a price point I wouldn’t be willing to pay for second hand clothes. It’d be one thing if it was a vintage piece, speaking to that, the vintage pieces are often cute and I have seriously considered purchasing a few but for the quality issues that they have I can buy elsewhere for the same price.
I do come in here every time I’m walking around on Elmwood. The selection is curated carefully and the store is styled nicely. I haven’t found the staff to be rude, I mean no one really greets you or rushes to help you but I prefer to shop on my own anyways.

I am a consignment store junkie. I happen to be on Elmwood Ave for business and I took the opportunity to stop in.
The store itself is set back from the street next to D’Avolio. They have a nice little set up with enough room to move between racks without bumping into other shoppers. Once I started rifling through the racks I noticed that the prices were quite inflated. I understand the mark up on designer clothing, but it is a consignment shop. The only reason I can see for their prices to be out of wack compared to other stores in Kenmore, Williamsville, Clarence and OP are because you’re paying to shop on Elmwood.
You can definitely find the same caliber of clothing for MUCH less at other stores.

Second chic has become one of my favorite places to shop! They always have really unique finds and I always get compliments on everything I buy. They have an amazing collection of vintage and Vanessa, one of the owners is so knowledgable and has an amazing eye for putting outfits together.

The store is tucked back off the street, so if you are going take note. This is the only consignment shop in the area that has mens contemporary pieces. The mens selection is small, but you can tell care was taken when choosing items. Some high end items, from Burberry to G-​Star. Also a range of vintage clothes. I picked up a Burberry trench for $ 40.
The women’s selection is much larger, and appears to also have a range of vintage and contemporary. pieces. A great way to save and get nice items.

Hidden behind Sole inside the D’Avolio building on Elmwood, this little consignment shop is full of gems, at decent prices. They’ve got both newish and vintage stuff, and a wide range of sizes. Their biggest strength seems to be their awesome collection of shoes and boots that can be worn this season, though I didn’t buy any.
The one thing I didn’t love about the shop was the customer service. The clerk, who was talking to a friend, acted like we were interrupting her when we asked for prices on certain things, and was really grumpy and unprofessional in her interactions with us throughout our visit.
That said, I’d still come in again. To give a sense of the range of the store: the two garments I wanted most were a gorgeous ‘60s-​era dress that I imagine some starlet wearing while handing out martinis in her California bungalow, still with the tags on (and priced at $ 120), and a little gently-​worn BCBG top perfect for New Year’s Eve (priced at $ 8). Sadly, I could only take the latter, but it’s nice to know I can find both there.

My husband was looking for some new shirts to update his wardrobe; I suggested Second Chic because I had seen their menswear collection. Sure enough, he picked three unique items– a funky retro sweater in camel/​white horizontal stripes, a blue/​grey plaid button-​up shirt, and an olive canvas blazer with crazy houndstooth patches and zippers. He wore the blazer to Mass Appeal and got many compliments. Vanessa curates a really interesting collection of pre-​loved apparel and accessories, all of which are in excellent condition. Prices are a bit more than the thrift shop, but far less than most Elmwood boutiques, and everything they carry is stylish and unique. I enjoy shopping green with Second Chic.