Revivals Boutique

Like another reviewer of this store, I’m very interested in sustainable second-​hand buying. I try to buy most of my clothes that way in fact, and so I was delighted to discover this store on a recent foray into Narbeth.
I was less delighted by the service, which, as many OTHER reviewers have noted is cold/​downright nasty. 1. When I asked the saleslady if they would be interested in consigning a pair of Miu Miu booties I’d never worn, SHE PRETENDED SHE COULDN’T UNDERSTAND ME/​had never heard of the brand. Right. It’s all Burberry, Louboutin, and Chanel up in that piece, and she’s never heard of Prada’s sister business or could not unbend enough to infer my meaning?
I literally had to spell the brand for her.
«Oh Miu Miu,» she said in that nasally, broad vowel way that I generally find folksy and charming about Philadelphians, but from her, came out leaving me feeling cold as if I’d been liberally doused by Poland Springs.
Oh sorry. Evi-​AHn. (No, definitely make that Poland Springs. Let’s not kid ourselves about the sense of inferiority that creates an attitude like hers.) She did then politely explain they were only accepting outerwear and jewelry at that time. Okay, that was fine. However, I didn’t appreciate the shaming by someone who struck me by her demeanor as being as well-​read as a Real Housewife of Lower Merion might be.
2. Oh, and you have to buzz to get in. I tried to open the door and stood there puzzled, brow furrowed like the bit of a charming idiot that I am, and SHE PRETENDED SHE COULDN’T SEE ME AT FIRST. Then, when I buzzed, she pretty much rolled her eyes and grudgingly let me in, I swear. That brings me to 3: my crappy, personal appearance.
3. I was in there with my newborn but shopping for my postnatal-​to-​be body. (I’m not an annoying dieter-​type person. I just happen to gain and lose a lot with each pregnancy, and so there’s no point in investing in a larger-​sized wardrobe, although I’d be fine with that. I have several plus-​sized friends, and they are gorgeous women. I, personally, have been every size, and the only time I ever felt very un-​beautiful is when stress whittled me down to a size 0. And no body-​shaming there either. If you’re naturally a size 0, more power to you; it’s not a healthy look for me, that’s all.) Anyway, my point is I was wearing somewhat ill-​fitting maternity pants still, and my sweater had gotten all jammed inside my boba wrap. The extra weight makes me sweat even on very cool days, which it wasn’t, and it had poured all over me. To whit, I kind looked like I was recreating Ben Franklin’s famous experiment in reverse in honor of my new Philadelphia citizenship– i.e. electricity and frizz were my foes not friends. I looked a fright.
I did not look like someone who could afford the prices in that store, and so that store treated me accordingly. That would have been okay, too, but I was made very annoyed when their blatant snobbery was unveiled as I went to purchase two items, and suddenly, heavens to Betsy, I EXISTED AS A HUMAN BEING!
The saleslady, who a moment before had literally sneered at me, suddenly started chatting away and smiling as much as her botox allowed as she rang me up, «How old is your baby? Is it a boy or a girl?»
«It’s a boy.» Then, folks, I admit it. I started messing with her head. I’m a native New Yorker, I can’t help it. We like to feel socially savvier than thou.
«I’m so happy to have found a good consignment store. We’re new here, actually. People are so friendly in Philadelphia.» (Except for you, lady.)
«No, they’re not,» she snapped at me. Ha! I was pretty amused at this point but kept a straight face.
«Well, compared to Connecticut…» I qualified.
Then, the saleslady began to explain regional differences to me in exquisitely simplistic terms, tinged with her gallingly superior, patronizing attitude, phrasing it all as if no one on the planet had ever come up with these terribly original thoughts before: «It’s the cold winters. When you’re separate from people in your homes like that, it creates reserve.»
I nodded my head sagely. «Sounds about right.»
Anyway, Second Time Around has the same stuff more or less for far more reasonable prices, and girlfriend, if you can afford Chanel, you might as well buy the piece you want and spend slightly more on it. The prices in there were steep. If I’m going to drop $ 600 on a coat, which I didn’t, I’m not dropping it into «Mean Girls, the Mature Edition“‘s wallets, I’ll tell you that much.

I was a little hesitant to stop by here, given some of the negative reviews, but I was very pleasantly surprised. I visited Revivals on Black Friday to see what their sale offers were like. I’m a huge fan of particular brands (Rick Owens, Ann D, Damir Doma, Theory, and other minimalist collections, etc.) and second-​hand sustainable buying, so I was curious to see what the stock at Revivals was like. Their selection is simply beautiful. Everything was quality, cleaned, and well-​priced. Obviously you’re not going to get Chanel for Goodwill prices; that’s not the service Revivals offers. But if you want a selection of well-​curated pieces in great shape, this is the place for you. I tried on a good 15 pieces, although sadly none of them worked for me. The staff was friendly, helpful, and just overall kind. I saw them assisting some customers in a very hands on way, while leaving others (like me) who preferred to be more independent alone. I was disappointed that I didn’t find anything to purchase that day, but I’ll certainly be back.

Revivals is the place to go for top of the line authentic premium designers such as: chanel, gucci, prada fendi, miu miu, ysl. They also carry a nice selection of furs (nothing less then 900 $) and there jean selection is reasonable 25 – 40 $$ for seven jeans, true religions, prada etc. their shoe selection is small but reasonable for the items. The reason why i didnt give this place 5 stars because somethings such as their handbags i felt were overpriced given that they are used but only priced 20 $ less then the original price … Overall if your looking for authentic designer jeans and shoes this place is worth the trip ;)

If you are looking for high end, this is the place for you. Fabulous things but way out of my price range. Check it out for yourself.

The owner is a fraud! She knowingly sells fake merchandise such as Burberry and Hermes and when confronted with the illegitimate item, she will refuse to take it back. They are way overpriced and they rip off their consignors! There are much better places — espeicially ebay!

I think the merchandise is WAY overpriced in this store. Albeit you will most likely find a nice designer bag. But if you know your prices you will agree that a majority of the USED merchandise they sell is WAY overpriced. And you can definitely get the same stuff cheaper elsewhere.
Also, the sales staff is not friendly. They all seemed to have attitudes, and act like you are bothering them if you have a question about merchandise.
I wouldn’t recommend this place based on the aforementioned, just not worth it.

Although I was impressed with the luxury items in the store the service was not so friendly. The owner barely acknowledged my existence let alone said hello. I felt some items in the store were over priced. I frequent many other thrifts shops on the Main lIne and can definitely find Splendid, Michael Stars, ect. in great shape for less than half of what Revivals sells them for. Plus many different brands of premium denim for a a lot less. If I was looking for an item more high end I would definitely have gone here, however with such unfriendly service I will take my money elsewhere.

If you like to wear designer and are looking for great prices, then this is the place for you. This is a true high-​end consignment shop. That being said, if you’re a thrift store shopper looking for deals, then you probably won’t get much out of Revivals.
I do fall into that latter category, so Revivals wasn’t really the place for me. They have a great selection of high-​end brands — and by high-​end, I mean designer labels. Prada, Gucci, Valentino, Longchamp, Marc Jacobs, and more. The cheapest thing that I saw in the store were the jeans, which were all going for around $ 50. (So, if I’d been looking for jeans, I probably would have tried some on, since I normally get all my jeans at the mall for around that price). However, pretty much everything else I saw was $ 75+, whether it was shirts, sweaters, shoes, or outerwear. And I saw plenty of things with price tags of $ 150 and up.
So to my point of view, if you’re the kind of person who wears designer, you’ll probably love Revivals. Or if you’re the kind of person who buys most of her stuff at the mall for around that price range, you’ll probably relish the opportunity to buy designer goods at the same prices you’d normally pay for a high-​street brand.
For me, it was an interesting excursion, but I wouldn’t be a regular. I shop more for individual item than for a specific brand, so if I find a designer item for $ 5 that suits me while digging through racks at the Salvation Army, awesome, but if not, I’ll probably pick up a J. Crew shirt for that price instead.

This is THE main-​line thrift store. If you’re tired of browsing through racks of worn out 80’s clothing and bad polyester pant suits hoping to find a gem, this is your place. However, it does come at a price higher than you may be used to although the labels and quality of the stuff they carry more than makes up for it. (They do have sale items though, while I was there they had a display of Coach and D&B wallets and bags for 20% off as well as some other deals)
They have a whole case full of Hermes, Gucci, and more as well as racks with Prada, Louboutin, Chanel and more. Venture upstairs and you’ll find lots of designer jeans (Seven, Rich and Skinny, etc for about $ 40 a pop) and more. Dressing rooms are located on the second floor to ensure the perfect fit for your new designer duds. I managed to score a great new pair of black knit Seven leggings which were part of their 20% off sale!
I’ll be back when I have more cash. Their luxury accessories are to die for!

Revivals is a gem! I love this place. This little shop is packed with fantastic merchandise at amazing prices in great condition. I am always amazed with the things I find here. I live in New York and every time I come to Pennsylvania to visit my mom, this shop is a must have stop on my visit. Besides being genuinely sweet, the owner Robin has an amazing taste level and a critical eye. She carries brands such as James Perse, J Brand Jeans, Alice and Oliva, Theory, Gucci, Prada, Chanel, and Dolce & Gabanna. The staff is friendly and always willing to help. Thrifting here never disappoints. Highly recommend!

This is the best consignment shop. Ever. As someone who thifts at Beacon’s Closet and Buffalo Exchange in the Williamsberg section of Brooklyn, I almost passed out when I discovered this shop in a place called, «Narberth», in Pennsylvania. First off, the town is super charming: authentic cheese shop, friendly dry cleaner and delicious pub food. Now– back to the shop– the staff and owner are honest and friendly. The place is a gold mine. I scored a Burberry trench coat with fur collar for $ 150 bucks and a Catherine Malandrino sweater dress for $ 50. What? I’m not done. I also got an Alice and Olivia sweater for $ 27 because there was a small hole in the sleeve, the sales assistant was happy to reduce the price. They’ve got genuine Chanel, Gucci, Coach and more. Personally, if I could buy all my things from Revivals, I would.

Pros: Two floors of goodies from designer coats to handbags.
Terrific sales and email reminders with coupons. End of season sales are stupendous. Great place to update your suit wardrobe and punch up your accessories.
Neat, clean, gorgeous and a few steps away from the train station.
Cons: Hours are restrictive — 10 to 5 — and not for working gals like me. Despite the hours, I promise, it will become a favorite spot.

I like this store for many reasons: the labels, the quality, the owner.
The labels can be wonderful I bought a c&c california tee for less than $ 15 bucks. It was in great shape. Love it. I’ve found Juicy Couture sweatpants for less than $ 20 (I’m wearing them now) in perfect condition. And the owner is the nicest, kindest, most helpful shop owner. I rushed in once to grab something sexy to wear to a dinner to meet my man’s family. The other times they had met me, I had four kids hanging off of me. I wanted to feel good and look good. Explaining my situation and my lack of major funds, she helped me pick out a few dresses, helped me select one after trying them one, look at shoes, accessories and threw in a handbag at half off. She and I even talked about me being nervous to meet the family. I love that stuff. Go there. Bring some cash. Buy something and feel pretty. And take a few minutes to chat it up too.