Kilo stores

Just a comment - cool concept. I had to look it up. Models on the site are all young, but if you shop Value Village, I can't see why there may not be something for you at these stores. It reminds me of the old Frenchies stores on the east coast.
I notice a difference between second hand items depending on neighborhoods, so you may want to try more than one to see if the vibe or choice changes.

Someone on this forum turned me on to the Les Frenchies videos--here's one on thrift stores:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItaS3YD5j8c

Cool thanks meg99. I love those guys but didn't realize they had this video!

I'm not sure what you mean when you say "I like to dress up a bit" but to me that sounds like you might like to wear nice and possibly designer fashions. That is pretty much the opposite of what you'll find at kilo stores because as you might imagine, any place that is selling clothes according to weight and not according to the designer's name on the label is not engaged in the field of fashion consciousness. Sure, you'll find some "funky" stuff there but most people shopping in these stores are people who wear "eclectic" clothing and are looking for a bargain. However, if that describes you then I'm sure you'll enjoy shopping at these stores.

Thanks for your replies! I checked out the Frenchies video and it was perfect. I now know where to head! Looks like Rue Verrerie has a bunch of fripperies, so it'll be a fun afternoon shopping!

Glad you found something promising. I too am in my 60s and enjoy thrift shopping. Last April, I checked out the Kilo on Blvd Saint-Germain in Paris. It was OK, but nothing for me. It was mostly inexpensive 90s and 2000s fashions - think skater skirts, denim jackets and neon colored fanny packs. Yes, the 90s is vintage! Not everything is sold by the pound, some new and more desirable things (denim jackets) have set prices. I’ve been to other Kilos in other cities/countries and found the same - funky vintage catering to a younger demographic.

What is sold in Kilo Stores and thrift stores sometimes comes from Emmaüs stores.

Emmaüs is a charitable organization founded by Abbé Pierre, a French Catholic priest, where people bring and donate all sorts of things they no longer need.

You can buy them directly in Emmaüs stores, there are several in Paris.