Why Secondhand Clothes From a Dry Cleaner Are Different

Thrift stores, consignment shops and online resale apps all sell secondhand clothes. So what makes buying from a dry cleaner’s resale shop different? A few important things.

It’s already professionally cleaned

Many secondhand clothes are sold exactly as they were donated. Every piece at Rire&Co has been professionally cleaned and pressed by The Elementals Laundry before it’s listed. No musty smell, no wondering where it’s been, and no need to wash it before you wear it.

It’s inspected by people who handle clothes every day

We check each piece for condition and photograph it exactly as it is. Our team works with fabrics, stains and repairs every day, so we know what to look for.

The quality starts higher

People tend to bring their best clothes to a dry cleaner: wool coats, tailored suits, silk, occasion wear. So unclaimed garments often skew toward the kind of quality pieces that are harder to find on a typical thrift rack.

Alterations are right there

Find something you love that’s a little long in the sleeve? Since Rire&Co lives inside The Elementals Laundry, you can ask about alterations at the same counter.

You can try it on

Shop online, then see and try on any piece in person at our Acworth store before you buy, or choose free local pickup.