UssedAbbussed The Department Store

Amazing range of designer brands at super reasonable prices — and the smell wasn’t that bad!!!

You beauty. If you love fashion full stop, and/​or you’re wanting to give your stunning wardrobe a beautiful facelift; then I highly recommend this shop. Ussed & Abbussed The Department Store is one of Sydney’s best kept secrets when it comes to new and vintage clothes, shoes, jewellery, and accessories.
Ussed & Abbussed is located at Cremorne (just off Neutral Bay), only minutes from the city behind McDonald’s, and past one of Sydney’s most popular private schools. A previous writing assignment (while I was a freelance writer before becoming a doctor) brought this place to my attention, and the awesomeness of Ussed & Abbussed has got me hooked on quality new and vintage clothes for both men and women at affordable prices.
This is true. In fact, this fantastic business has been around for eight years now, as at the time of writing this. The owner, Dianna (otherwise known as Di) founded this business from her passion for designer goods. Furthermore, Di found a way to source cheap, quality clothes from overseas, and henceforth found a cost effective way to bring them to Australia. Di is involved in buying trips in the USA, France, Spain, and the UK to name. Even more impressive, Di has a generous and loving heart. This amazing individual loves to give in many ways. For starters, the clothing items available here are available at around 80% off the standard retail prices. Di also gives about $ 8000 worth of stock away to organisations such as The Salvation Army, as well as to St Vincent’s Hospital to name on an annual basis.
The customer service and friendly acknowledgements are awesome. Walking into a store with over 2000 designer labels under one roof is definitely a department store in itself. It may be a tad overwhelming, yet it is an absolute pleasure to spend at least a couple of hours here… totally up to you. Assistance is at hand to help you find out what you need. You will walk away feeling really prosperous with your purchases.
Ussed & Abbussed The Department Store also have available a personal fashion stylist, who is also an elegant woman in herself, who exudes charm and walks the talk… a woman by the name of Hana. Hana has helped me find the right dress for the right occasion, as well as a pair of Dick Boons boots that feel so awesome to wear. Both Di and Hana (while serving you here) emphasise the need to feel good in what you’re wearing. The ambience is laid back, inviting, and well displayed. There is plenty to view and admire, and there is even a visitors book to sign if you wish. A quote from Hana that has been drilled into my skull… please let me share it with you: «It is not about the dress, it is about the woman behind the dress.»
Charm is alive and well, and both genders will love shopping here. Ussed & Abbussed The Department Store have also held special parties upon request such as hens nights, and yes (you are reading this right) divorce parties to name as well. Di closes the shop for a couple of hours to accommodate such requests. They may occasionally hold special shopping nights too. Bookings must be made in advance for such.
The first time I came to Ussed & Abbussed, I brought a pair of vintage Dick Boons boots for only $ 75. Normally the same boots retail for $ 600. See, generosity reigns at this place. Definitely money well spent. Hence the reason for my rave review. On my second most recent visit I brought a lovely Ralph Lauren floral top for around $ 35. This top would easily retail for $ 200. I love it. Easy to iron and ever so colourful. I also purchased a Bettina Liano long sleeve top for around the same price. Perfect with jeans too… or any skirt. Really happy with these purchases to — if not over the moon with them.
It is true. Ussed & Abbussed sell clothing and accessories from the following brands to name: Burberry, Chanel, Chloe, Michael Kors, Versace, Alannah Hill and Wayne Cooper. These brand names spell luxe and quality in the fashion world.
Hair extensions and bric-​à-​brac is also available. Di might offer you a lovely cup of coffee too. The Great Gatsby film producers have also approached Di to assist in the clothing selection for their cast. The clothes on sale at Ussed & Abbussed The Department Store have also appeared on TV show Puberty Blues as well.
A great store. No, a really great store. You will never know what treasures you might find for your wardrobe here, and you will walk away with immense value. Hands down the best vintage clothing store in Sydney. One of the (if not the) best designer clothing stores full stop. Thank you so much… with immense gratitude. xxx