I love thrifting - especially for clothes. During my high school and college (and post-college) years, I could spend hours moving through the aisles, touching the different fabrics, and checking the fits of my finds. Even when I was not successful in discovering what I wanted (or needed), I often found some other treasure for keeps. I have had many an outfit thanks to thrift stores, and am always excited to find a new spot to explore. 

Everett’s newest hot spot for fashion finds is Cassandra’s Closet. Nestled in between other shops on Colby Ave., this clothing consignment shop is not like the ones you may have frequented in the past. A windowed storefront creates a bright and welcoming space, and the minimalist design motif means the focus is on what really matters - the clothes. Clothes, shoes, and accessories adorn the floor and walls with a number of styles and sizes. 

Everything here is of very high quality - and there’s a reason for that. First, Cassandra and her husband decided as co-owners to fill their store with name-brand, high-quality second-hand items in addition to overstock from department stores. Second, as Cassandra puts it, “clothes are my favorite thing in the world.” And getting styles from a “fangirl of fashion” has its perks - you can trust the quality and the price you’re getting (because as all fashion-forward people know, updating a wardrobe can get super pricy, super fast). 

The owners used to live in Alaska, where they operated their first store, but once work moved the pair to Snohomish County, a new dream began - a dream to open a store here in Everett. This dream was held in limbo because of the COVID pandemic, but it persevered and by October 2022, Cassandra’s Closet was open for business. Cassandra and Matthew were inspired to open their business to fill the need for a middle ground in the clothing thrift game. In our chat, Cassandra shared that they saw a need for hand-selected affordable fashion in our community. There was the boutique end, where few can afford the high quality, and the lower end, where you can’t guarantee the quality. Their aim was (and still is) to help people “treat themselves” in a cost-effective way. 

Participating in the consignment process is incredibly easy -  you can just walk into Cassandra’s Closet anytime they’re open with the clean and folded clothes that you want to sell. After a member of the team processes the items and decides which ones can be sold, you sign an agreement stating that, if the piece sells the profit is split 50/50. It also states that the item will start at full price for about 30 days, and then put on a 50% sale until the 45-day mark, when you have the option of collecting your unsold items or donating them. Helping out the store is even easier. Interacting with posts on Facebook is a big deal for small businesses - adding a comment (even a question about size or availability) or a “like” boosts visibility and helps them avoid having to pay for more exposure on social media sites. 

Cassandra’s Closet only has a year lease so you need to make sure you take advantage of the regular savings and excellent finds just in case they decide to change their business model. Besides, it’s a new year and that means a bit of out with the old and in with the new - Cassandra’s Closet can help you with both (and not break your bank in the process).

Cassandra’s Closet
2723 Colby Ave
Everett WA 98201
(425) 212-9105

Angela Di Filippo currently works in State Social Services and recently earned her Masters in Industrial/Organizational Psychology with extensive training in evidence-based leadership coaching. Angela moved from North Carolina to Washington 6 years ago and has proudly called Everett her home for 5 of those years. When not helping others solve problems in creative and strength-driven ways, Angela enjoys her time painting, hiking with her terrier-mix, Indy, and eating waffles.