My daughter and I stopped at Encore today. Apparently the Grand Dame of NYC consignment. Unfortunately, from the look of it Encore is old lady. The store's decor and upkeep is at best shabby. Let alone the fact that the entrance way is this putrid peach and red. It feels like you are walking into the lobby of a brothel. When you walk into other stores they give a a preview of designers and the feel of the store. Encore's entrance way scares you a little. I did happen to find some great items marked down like a Marc Jacobs top for 12 bucks. The girls that work at the store are so lively and fun. They seem to have a passion for the clothes and love to help you out. Definitely the friendliest group I met shopping all day. I will shop here every time I come to New York, but I just wish it had a quaint little vintage look to embrace its history or a sleek, simple, clean boutique look to make you feel like it is on Madison Avenue not Queens.
Pros: Fun Helpful Staff, Unique Finds
Cons: Visually Unappealing
more