Style Encore

Amazing store! They have very cute clothes here, I literally wanted to buy half of the store! I got some pretty good quality scarves that have been great as I’m spending winter outside of Florida.
I also got the chance to have the stylist pick some clothes out for me. I LOVED her sense of style. She was very sweet, professional, and knowledgable. She put together outfits in ways that I’ve wanted to for a long time, but could never get quite right on my own.
Great store, wish I lived closer so I could go more often. I will be back!

I have been stalking this place on social media for a while but didn’t get a chance to visit until last week.
I just went on a shopping spree at another store and needed a complimentary belt to complete the outfit. I always feel bad about buying things new so I thought this would be a great time to stop by Style Encore.
Turns out they didn’t have the perfect belt in stock but they had so many other cute things that I wanted. If I didn’t just spend X amount of dollars somewhere else I would have gone crazy. I settled on a nice used purse instead.
Their stock is always changing. I will be back!

Style Encore is a solid choice for thrifty, frugal shoppers looking to get a bargain on gently used clothing that’s still fashionable. With a keen eye, there’s also plenty of opportunity to get brand new items as well.
I do find some of their trading/​buying practices to be questionable. I brought some items in to get store credit and was surprised when they took only two items for an offer of $ 3: a pair of earrings and a clutch. I was even more surprised when they explained that my brand-​new, with tags Express pants were too «old» — meaning they were in season over two years ago. They’re basic, white work pants! That’s a staple in any girl’s closet!
I was able to find lots of good deals but not without trying on shirts that were missing buttons or blazers with obvious stains on the lapel (and charging $ 35 for it!). If they’re going to be so selective of their trades then they need to be more thorough of inspecting the quality of their inventory. It’s only fair!
For trading, I’d probably give them a 3 star rating — the amount of gas I spend driving out there seems pointless. It’s probably better to use an online selling service. However, you can score some quality pieces that it’s worth adding to your shopping rotation!

I went into platos closet about a month ago to sell them some clothes. They informed me that’s clothes were too mature (Calvin Klein, Express, Lucky, etc) and I should try to sell them to their «sister store» next door. I brought my clothes as well as a coach purse in. At the time they were only buying clothes to stock their inventory, but I did get to browse through what they have. I could not believe the selection they have! It is all amazing expensive brands at a low prices. I haven’t had the opportunity to go back and purchase anything, but I plan to this weekend.
The only reason I gave 4 stars is because I felt as though they jipped me a little bit on the couch purse. They gave me $ 15 for a brand new, never used, tags still in it coach purse. On the clothes I felt they gave me decent money.
I grew out of the clothes at Platos Closet a while ago and am excited to see a new used clothes store for women! Definitely check it out!

I first learned about Style Encore from a fellow blogger. I had multiple friends that tried our Stitch Fix, but I just didn’t feel like it was the right thing for me. I wanted help picking out my clothes but I didn’t just want a random box of high priced items showing up at my door. So when I read about Style Encore and how you could have a stylist help pick out clothes for you (for FREE) I was pretty excited.
Style Encore is like an updated version of a resale store. People can come in and sell their gently-​worn items, and then Style Encore sells them to the public. The store is arrange my item type and color. It is wonderful and overwhelming all at the same time. While I love the idea of purchasing top of the line items at low prices, I tend to get irritated digging through racks trying to find what I want or trying to figure out what I want. Then I learned that Style Encore has a stylist. A stylist that can help you pick out the right clothes for you… and its a FREE service! After filling out a short questionnaire their stylist Sandii picks out some outfits for you (complete with shoes and accessories) and has them waiting for you when you come in. You can either just have her pick out some general clothes for you to update your wardrobe, or you can have her help you find outfits for a certain occasion or trip (like New Years Eve or a cruise).
Sounds great right? I thought so and decided to try out the service. I filled out the questionnaire and answered all the general questions about sizes, things I liked and didn’t like, and color preferences. I also noted that I liked skirts and vintage clothes and felt like I’d been born in the wrong era. Sandii loved that I was looking for vintage styles and told me she had a great time picking out clothes for me.
When I came in a couple of days later she had SEVEN complete outfits picked out for me. The outfits even had necklaces, purses, and shoes to match. I had a blast trying on all the outfits and really felt like Sandii had listened when I told her what I was looking for. There were 3 outfits with skirts, 1 with pants, 1 with shorts, and two dresses.
I ended up buying two complete outfits — one with the necklace and shoes, one with the necklace, and then I bought two purses. I ended up with 11 pieces all together — 5 pieces of clothing, 2 necklaces, 1 pair of earrings, 1 pair of shoes, and 2 purses for $ 118. How awesome is that? And it included brands like Ann Taylor Loft, Gap, and Banana Republic.

I heard about this place from a friend. I recently moved and had a lot of items that I was thinking to just donate but once I researched the concept of this place I thought why not give it a try. We all could use a little extra cash right? I’ve never sold or bought anything from a consignment like store so I had no idea what to expect. I filled up 2 bags of clothes, purses, shoes and accessories. Some of which I had never worn and still had tags.
I was greeted nicely when I walked in and was immediately asked whether I was buying or selling. I said selling and was asked to complete a form. They do explain the process to you if you’re unsure. They are pretty much looking for styles that have been in stores in the last 2 years and are gently worn and used.
I will say that it was a bit of sensory overload but everything is nearly arranged in their respective categories. Shoes are on top of the racks and they have all styles of shoes. There was one person in front of me that was selling so I was told that it would be about 30 minutes before they could get to my stuff. They gave me an option to look around or to come back to pick up. I chose to look around the store since it was my first time here. If you are looking for a bargain then you need to come here before going to other bargain type stores. Everything is in really good condition and there are some high end labels as well. You could easity walk out with 2 to 3 complete outfits for around $ 100. They even have an in-​store stylist that you can make an appointment with to help you put together several different outfits. I didn’t buy anything on this trip but I plan to go back on Black Friday as they are having an awesome sale.
Once they were finished going through my bags they let me know they were ready to make me an offer. Although they didnt take everything I walked away with over $ 85 in cash for stuff that I didnt need taking up space in my closet anymore. I was one happy girl! It was an awesome experience and I will definitely be back to buy!

I’ve been hearing all about this place from a few friends who had such excellent experiences shopping here and getting styled. My mission was to sell items from my closet and make a little extra $$ since my items would otherwise be donated.
I came on a Monday morning and there were no crowds of any sorts. You walk in and it’s like sensory overload. You don’t know where to look first— jewelry, shoes, dresses, etc… and this place is SO organized and sized! I so appreciate this as it really frustrates me when you go to stores where the racks are a mess. They really make shopping here stress free.
I had 2 big bags of items to sell. The friendly girl at the counter informed me that it would take about 25 minutes to go through everything. Apparently they enter every item in their system and it gives them a price. Unlike Plato’s Closet, they sell more «grown up brands» like items from Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Loft, etc. They buy back based on condition (no pilling or wear, no stains) and how old the item is. Items with tags are a plus also (I may have had a few– hey I used to work retail). I would recommend laundering items before bringing them in as they retag to place on salesfloor as soon as they buy from you.
So I decided to browse while waiting but you do have the option to leave and they will call you when they have an amount ready to offer (if they opt to take any of your items). They have a vast array of clothing, shoes and accessories. You could easily spend a day here. And I keep hearing about their amazing stylist, Sandii, from friends. She is known to whip up a new wardrobe in no time. And the service is FREE! She wasn’t there but I’m interested in setting an appointment with her now.
Back to the store, if you’re on a budget and want fashion forward merchandise, you need to head here. The prices are super affordable and the styles are perfect for work and play! Most of the items I saw didn’t surpass $ 30. The highest item I saw was a pair of Chanel sunglasses at $ 150 but not representative of the store. I could definitely see someone getting a whole new wardrobe, including accessories, for under $ 200! Which is usually only several items if you go to a department store.
Overall, I was very happy with my visit. They bought a good amount of pieces I brought in so I am even more inspired to declutter and head back. Also, make sure to sign up for their emails. They have special sales for subscribers. In addition, for every $ 10 you spend or sell, you get a stamp. After filling out the card, you get a 15% off coupon.

Update: Style Encore offers a stylist service for FREE!!! Yes, for free. Sandii, is amazingly talented. Fill out the online profile or call the store. She has a great eye and pulls together fabulous outfits for work or special events. I highly recommend this service.

I love this store. They have tons of name brand like new clothes at a great price. I was in there today and I purchased 2 pairs of shorts one from loft and one from express. I only paid $ 26.00. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I personally prefer this store over Plato’s Closet. The one and only complaint that I have is about the prices of the t-​shirts. For instance today while I was in there I found a banana republic tee. They wanted $ 15.00 for it however I was just at the banana republic over in Waterford Lakes and they had them on a special for $ 9.00. Now I am a huge fan of Banana Republic so I am often in their stores and on their website and I can tell you that I almost ALWAYS find this exact type off tee for less then $ 10. If I don’t…then I wait a week and they are usually back on special! This store is AWSOME but you do have to know your brands and know what items those brands constantly have on special if you want to save money.

I have both sold and bought here and I was definitely impressed. The staff was incredibly sweet! I felt like I was shopping somewhere fancy by the way they treated me. I loved the selection and found tons of great stuff. My faves were a Michael Kors bandage skirt new with tags for $ 14 and an Arden B dress new with tags for $ 11. I took in a huge bag of clothes and shoes and they took all but two of my items. I have sold at Platos, Clothes Mentor and some other consignment store up
in Chicago and never have had so many items bought.

This store is the answer to my prayers for designer clothing at reasonable prices. The store is well organized & staffed. I found some nice things on offer while shopping & will definitely return.
As for selling, what a breeze; you drop off your items w/​staff at the front desk & if there are other drop-​offs ahead of you, they call you shortly thereafter to review the offer. It’s so much easier than consignment b/​c they make you a cash offer up front & assume the risk of whether or not your items sell, rather than having to drop off your items for 3 months & hope to make money. Not to mention, you don’t have to deal w/​the hassles of selling online listings: photographing, pricing right, posting, shipping & handling.
This store has a good system in place, whether you’re buying or selling.