If you are looking to brighten up your spring wardrobe without lightening your wallet, check out Sweet Repeats Ladies Consignment Boutique.
Offering gently used, brand name designer women’s clothing and accessories at a fraction of the cost, Sweet Repeats is located at the southeast corner of Recker Road and University Drive.
“We’ve been here at our new location for about a year now,” said owner Connie Hooper, “and it is 100 percent better, a more convenient location, and more retail space. With more than 600 consigners, we have new and exciting fashions coming in every day.”
Not only can you buy almost-new designer brands at Sweet Repeats, but you also can earn cash or store credits by consigning your own items still in good condition, but no longer your favorites. Connie accepts women’s clothing, better lingerie, high-end designer handbags and shoes, costume jewelry and hats. “Hats are really big this year,” she stated. Sweet Repeats pays consigners 40 percent of the selling price.
Presently, Connie is looking for spring and summer clothing with better known labels, such as Ralph Lauren and Jones New York, as well as fashions from major department stores like Macy’s, Dillard’s Chico’s, Coldwater Creek and Talbot’s. “Our shoppers range from age 18 to 80.”
“To open a consignment account, consigners must initially provide 10 acceptable items,” said Connie. “Clothing must be current styles, freshly cleaned, pressed and on hangers (which are returned), with no defects, tears or stains. Once an account is established, consigners can bring in items any time.”
Connie keeps a computer log of all transactions. So, customers can check their accounts at the store at any time, and withdraw their cash or use their credits on store purchases.
“Items not sold after 90 days are donated to Sunshine Acres Children’s Home or women’s shelters,” said Connie. If customers want their items back to donate themselves, they need to notify her. After 60 days, Connie begins discounting items from 25 to 75 percent. “The 75 percent off racks are really popular,” Connie said.
For good buys, or to turn your unused fashions into cash, visit Sweet Repeats Ladies Consignment Boutique, located at 6039 E. University Drive. Consignments are accepted from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. For a consignment appointment, or for more information, call (480) 275-2480.