The consignment thing is old news in Chicago as every neighborhood has at least one independently owned consignment or resale store. With so many options, it’s hard to be surprised by a store’s presentation or prices (unless the latter are obnoxiously expensive!). However, Leahey & Ladue Consignment has been finding ways to reinvent the wheel. As with most thrift stores, here you can expect designer apparel, price ranges to suit all buyers, and clean, ready to wear (if you dare) clothing. What Leahey & Ladue does differently? ORGANIZATION!
Part of the pain of frugality is the patience needed for price comparisons, the energy required for digging through discount bins, and the confidence needed to argue with co-shoppers over what is rightfully yours (even if you haven’t purchased it yet). Thankfully, Leahey & Ladue has saved you some trouble by organizing all designer (think Gucci and Valentino) apparel into a nice neat corner of the store. You won’t have to fear finding a $500 Herve Leger body con dress next to a $20 Ann Taylor frock leaving you disappointed and dejected if you expected the first to cost less. What’s more? Skirts and dresses aren’t the same thing. Neither are blouses and shirts. Leahey & Ladue have thus logically organized each into different racks and sections. They aren’t kidding people! There is a system here designed to make your entire experience less stressful and less time consuming.
A word of caution: Refunds and exchanges, sadly, are NOT allowed. Also, the dressing rooms are communal. Do make sure both your socks and drawers are (ahem!) hole-free. Don’t say we didn’t warn ya! HAPPY THRIFTING!
…“I’m gonna pop some tags! Only got twenty dollars in my pocket. I – I – I’m hunting, looking for a come-up. This is freaking awesome!”
Leahey & Ladue Consignment is located at 3753 N Southport Ave (between Waveland Ave & Grace St)
Reach them by phone for questions regarding consigning your items: (773) 929-4865