Garment District

01/21/09

One of the most unusual and eclectic used clothing stores in the world.

by hardinghouseinncambrdge at Citysearch

A Cambridge landmark, the Garment District is one of the most unusual and eclectic used clothing stores in the world. Frequented by movie stars like Casey Affleck and Kirsten Dunst, the 28,000 square-foot former textile building sells over 40,000 pieces of vintage and contemporary clothing. The first floor, with its pink walls and pink wood floors, sells the best custom-made costumes in New England. It also houses their famous Dollar-A-Pound clothing section, where bargain hunters rummage through stacks of items paying by the pound. Upstairs, which looks like a warehouse with leopard skin curtains, has separate areas devoted to clothes from the 60?s, 70?s and 80?s. They have it all: 1960's 'Jackie O' suits and men?s velvet jackets; 70?s disco dresses and bell bottoms; and leg warmers from the 80?s. They are also stocked with loads of contemporary items: name-brand jeans, casual and dress slacks, shirts, sweaters, dresses, women's and men's suits, blazers, vests, skirts, shoes, hats, gloves, linens, aprons and ties ?you name it, they sell it. With the store?s huge silver horse in the lobby and real motorcycles - and even an actual airplane - hanging from the wall, the Garment District is like a shopping amusement park for adults ? and just as much fun.

03/11/08

If you're a REAL thrifter, then you'll LOVE this!

by MandizzleSue at Citysearch

I went in with the intentions to get a cheap wig to cover up a bad haircut, and I left with a big smile on my face. This place is AMAZING! I went to the dollar-a-pound section (which is kind of mis-leading since they jacked it up from a buck to a buck-fifty a pound (but they only charge 75 cents per pound on Fridays, most likely because the section is crawling with college students like me). I must say, despite one of the previous reviewers' judgments about this place being a "beggar's paradise" coming off as extremely rude and offensive, I will dignify with a response that I am certainly not a beggar and am happy with my purchases. I found four pairs of designer shoes IN MY SIZE, tons of casual pants, including J. Crew bottoms, some great vintage tees, a cowboy hat, and gifts for my niece and father, as well, for less than $20. I also got two brand new, in the package opaque tights for not that much more, so seriously, who the hell can beat that?! If you're a TRUE thrifter and you aren't afraid to commit, browse and dig for what you want, than this is the place for you!

• Pros: the price, the employees, the location, the selection, the quality, the FUN!
• Cons: walking to the nearby T station with a huge plastic bag filled with clothes is a little embarassing

09/17/07

The Garment District rocks!

by gingerrogers at Citysearch

I love the Garment District! I got the jacket I was married in here, and everybody loved it.

A really fun place to shop!

• Pros: selection, prices
• Cons: parking