Picky Thrifter LLC is a small business based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, serving the Washington DC Metro Area and beyond. As a registered U.S. business, we specialize in sourcing, curating, and reselling premium second-hand clothing and accessories, with a strong commitment to sustainability, style, and community. We offer domestic shipping across the U.S., and local customers are welcome to visit our pop-up locations or arrange pickups.
Mission
At Picky Thrifter, our motto is "Let's thrift and thrive." We believe that sustainable fashion should be both stylish and accessible. Our mission is to offer a carefully curated collection of second-hand clothing and accessories that help reduce waste, support community growth, and deliver lasting value.
Sorting
We procure our inventory in bulk through a combination of trusted wholesale partners, private donations, and liquidation sources. Each item is inspected and hand-selected by our expert team of graders, ensuring that only high-quality, Grade A pieces make it to our store. This process guarantees customers receive gently-used items that meet our high standards for durability, brand reputation, and style.
Cleaning
Every item undergoes industrial-grade cleaning and sanitization using eco-friendly methods. This ensures that your purchase arrives not only in great condition but also completely sanitized and safe to wear. Our cleaning process exceeds standard second-hand retail practices, giving you peace of mind with every order.
Shipping
We ship all U.S. orders placed before 3pm EST the same business day. Our fulfillment team carefully packs each order to ensure items arrive in excellent condition. We partner with USPS, UPS, and FedEx to deliver within 1 to 4 days. All shipments include tracking, and we stand behind our service with responsive customer support.
F.A.Q.
Here’s everything you need to know about our vintage finds, secondhand pieces, and how we do things at Picky Thrifter.
Yup! If you're grabbing a few things, reach out or head over to our Bundles Page. We love rewarding good taste and giving you a better deal when you shop more vintage and secondhand finds together.
We source our inventory in bulk from the DMV area through a mix of trusted wholesale partners, private donations, and select liquidation sources. Every piece is thoroughly cleaned and carefully curated to meet our quality standards. This ensures our collection of secondhand clothing and vintage fashion is always fresh, unique, and ready to wear.
Mostly thrifted and vintage, with a splash of New With Tags (NWT) gems when we find them. Everything is secondhand, handpicked, and ready for a new life in your closet.
We only list vintage clothing, contemporary fashion, and secondhand pieces that meet our high standards. Every item is in either excellent or good used condition — no rips, major flaws, or heavy wear. Occasionally, there may be small, discreet marks or signs of age that don’t take away from the overall look or wearability. If an item doesn’t make the cut, we donate it back into circulation. You get to shop the best quality pre-owned fashion, ready to wear and love again.
Absolutely. Every item is hand-selected and reviewed for authenticity and quality before it’s listed. While we take every step to ensure accuracy, vintage and designer pieces can sometimes lead to differing opinions among experts. In the rare event a concern arises, we’re happy to offer a full refund and cover return shipping — no hassle. To learn more, please visit our Return and Refund Policy.
If you’re local to the DMV area, come visit our Pop-Up Store in Gaithersburg! You can see and try on many of the items listed online before making a purchase. Check out details and hours here: Pop-Up Store Info.
A: However you like — credit cards, PayPal, Shop Pay — we’ve got options.
We ship from Gaithersburg, Maryland, with a 0–1 day handling time Monday through Saturday. Orders placed before 3 PM EST ship the same day, and most U.S. orders arrive within 3–5 business days. Tracking is always included, and DMV locals can pick up at our Gaithersburg Pop-Up Store on weekends. For full details, please see our Shipping Policy.
No stress — we’ve got you covered. You can return eligible items within 30 days. Just reach out to us first using the live chat icon at the bottom right corner of every page. For all the details, check out our Return and Refund Policy.
Slide into our inbox through our Contact Us page or reach out via the live chat icon at the bottom right corner of every page — we’re always happy to help with questions about sizing, shipping, bundle deals, or vintage finds.