The Salvation Army in Cote-des-Neiges is like a lot of thrift shops: a little musty. But, like other thrift shops, it's also got some hidden gems. The stock is mostly post 1990 castoffs, some in better condition than others. I am perpetually annoyed that sweaters and tshirts that probably came into a thrift shop's donation bin in fine condition are stretched out beyond recognition on wire hangers as the hang there for months or years. That being said, I have found a sweater or two at the CdN Sally Ann that was in excellent condition, probably due to the fact that it had a round neck, preventing it from slipping around too much on the hanger.
The skirt and dress sections of the CdN Sally Ann are pretty plush with good stuff, especially if you are plus size. The dresses are mostly late 90s, but I recently saw a totally gorgeous emerald green silk dress that probably dates from the 60s there. There is also a wide selection of trench coats. The shoes were pretty abysmal all three times I've been in. The accessories were pretty fantastic, I scooped up a couple of pairs of vintage stockings for 50 cents a pair, and the purses are usually very cute. One of the best things about the Salvation Army is the prices. I scooped up two skirts, a sweater and some stockings for 14 dollars total! Eco-friendly and wallet-friendly, what more can you ask for?
Like a lot of thrift stores, I would give yourself a solid hour at least to poke around, because you're going to have to sift through racks of stuff to get to the treasure. But I'm pretty confident a trip to the Salvation Army in Cote-des-Neiges will yield good results. I never walk out empty handed.
Salvation Army
6180 Ch de la Cote des Neiges
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