Second Time Around

This is a small but cute little shop in Arcadia. Every time I make a visit I have found something great to wear for work. Whether it is by a high-​end designer or «boutiquey» type find I am always so pleased and the prices are always really reasonable! Recently found a super cute Michael Kors dress for $ 15! Always worth the trip in my opinion :)

Just happened to be in the area having lunch and stopped in to look for a few summer work dresses. Picked up a J Crew silk dress for $ 25 plus 20% off. A Cyntha Steffe shirt for $ 20ish and a pair of Lilly Pulitzer pants for $ 15. Requires some digging to find good stuff but that is true of all consignment shops.

I did not shop at Second Time Around. I was hoping to consign some clothes there. The owner requires a scheduled appointment, which are only available on weekdays since she does not work weekends. This makes it difficult for other working people to make these appointments. I planned around this appointment so I could bring in several pieces of barely worn clothing. We were in the store for literally less than 5 minutes as she dismissed everything I brought in as unsellable brands. I brought in four suits one of which was Anne Klein and the three other were three pieces each. I brought in several dresses and tops of equal quality to the Calvin Klein dresses I saw in the window.
This dismissal by the owner of my items when she made me make an appointment was extremely rude. I have successfully consigned elsewhere before and never had this kind treatment.

The great thing about STA Is that it has been a consistent place for me to go for 15 years. The owner is honest and fair. I have both bought and sold items and am very happy with the items I have purchased… obviously I have been a customer for 15 years. 5 stars! FYI… Only bring in your nicest items because she is picky about what she takes.

This is a very small consignment store that is hit or miss. Reasonably priced items. The selection is a bit for a mature dresser, but you can find nice high quality things if you look regularly. Be wary however at the authenticity and working order of some items. As with most consignment places, you basically have to know your stuff when you shop because they don’t say (or know) if something is authentic all the time. With the designer items, especially the bags, I’ve seen a LV and Chanel bag that I knew to be replicas but they were not labeled as such. I also just recently bought a vintage Gucci watch that looked like it worked but when I took it home it wasn’t keeping time. I like shopping here and it is worth going in for a look, but just be on your toes and inspect before you buy.
They do accept layaway for purchases.
The payout is 40−50% for consigners.

Second Time Around is a second hand clothing store located on 1^st Avenue in the heart of downtown Arcadia. They primarily carry name brand womens fashion for a fraction of the original retail price. Dresses and other articles were in the mid $ 20 range.
Most of the womens shoes were in decent condition, with minimal wear. I saw a pair of Jessica Simpson pumps in the mid $ 20 range as well.
It would have been nice to see more articles in my size, but most of them are in the «average» size range.
Some items were on sale for 20% & 40% off (determined by tag color).
This is a nice boutique to browse if you are already in the Arcadia area. There is ample street parking and many shops offering a variety of services, snacks, food, etc.