Full Circle Resale by Gazelle

The racks are filled with mall brands like Banana Republic and Ann Taylor. Some of the clothing I could tell were older styles based on the tags in clothing and price point was a bit high… $ 12 for a banana tank top when you can get a brand new one for that off the sale rack.
With so many great resale shops to choose from in PDX I don’t see how this one survives.

Just plain rude! Took mom shopping on Fremont. We came into Full Circle, a sister store of Gazelle on the corner which we had just come from. Terrific and friendly service there. Beautiful clothing and jewelry! Mom just loves «clothing with experience» and found a blouse she just adored. We asked the young sales clerk if the price was negotiable (after all, mom is a senior and on a fixed budget) and she just rolled her eyes and said, «do you have any idea how expensive that blouse is!!!», «didn’t you see the label??» and went on about how their prices are marked accordingly and we were getting a «good deal» based on that price alone. It’s been our experience with resale clothing stores that prices are negotiable or worth haggling if the owner really wants to move the product, plus its fun and creates conversation. We merely were just asking and certainly not expecting a holier than thou attitude as if we just rolled in from the streets. The clerk went on and on about how she had been burned before for a similar transaction. Well, what could have been a sale on multiple items were just lost to NO SALE as we couldn’t get away fast enough. Nothing ruins a fun shopping day than a nasty sales clerk. We’ll shop elsewhere.

First of all, let me please say to the hipster 20-​somethings who gave this store 2 stars just because it wasn’t (like the rest of Portland) catering to your particular demographic – that’s completely asinine. If you found the store clean, the personnel friendly, the clothes nice (just not your style), then it’s a 4 – 5 star establishment although it may not be the store for you. But by giving them 2 stars based on something as irrelevant as Full Circle not having any suitable hipster clothes when that’s not their business model, you are potentially hurting a quality business if people just look at stars and not at reviews. That’s like giving a gas station 2 stars because you drive an electric car. I’m shocked that you can’t find a single store in Portland where you can buy your skinny jeans and ironic t-​shirts. You know what’s a billion times harder to find in Portland? Professional-​looking, comfortable clothing for business wear for an ancient lady of my years (44), especially one who’s not a size 6. Thankfully I found everything I needed here at Full Circle. For $ 88 I walked out with a genuine Japanese wrap jacket, a long brown linen skirt, a flowy green top, a black cotton mock wraparound shirt and a pair of genuine amber earrings. Nothing dowdy, nothing grandmotherly – just quality gently used clothes that you would appreciate your spa professional wearing. So, ladies of a certain age, borrow a little of the overwhelming sense of entitlement 20-​something Portlanders have and head on down to Full Circle for an easy, fun shopping experience. You will not find a better selection, better service, or a cleaner resale shop in P-​Town.

This place is obviously owned by the same folks who run Gazelle. So they have a lot of the same kind of awesome fabrics found next door. But I didn’t really see much of the cool, funky clothes I dig so much.
They also have lots of fun jewelry — more affordable than the other store. But the prices here were really surprising to me, I expected to see a couple affordable things in here! Not really, not amonst the clothes. There was one sale rack… nothing great on there.
My friend — whose clothes I love, suggested I check this place out. But without a super sale, I probaby wont be back.

This place was clean and well organized, but I felt like some of the items were more worn out than I would like, and the store was geared towards an older demographic. Also, hardly anything smaller than a size 8 and not much geared towards younger women. I wouldn’t dissuade someone from checking out Full Circle, but I won’t be back.

I kinda, sorta love this place.
On the face of it, it’s not for me. Lots of hippie portland grandma clothes: Eileen Fisher, Flax, Chico’s (I will NEVER wear Chico’s). But…
A lot of the clothes they sell are so out of style they are actually more directional and cool than the warmed-​over Ann Taylor Loft prints and blingy-​butt Seven jeans you find elsewhere. A rugged denim dress that makes me think of a recent Vogue editorial? Yes indeed! A cropped white linen top that is just so very Celine S/​S 2013? I think I will! Gloria Vanderbilt jeans in taupe that go waist-​high and complete the perfect equestrian look? Thank you, yes!
It’s not a total wonderland. I mean, the primary audience is still 45 – 65, well off neighborhood ladies who want a shapeless linen top to garden in. But the fabrics are real (no poly-​blend jersey here, babes), the service is friendly, they carry a complete range of sizes and, every once in a while, you find the most amazing things.
Try it.

If I could give it 10 stars I would. On a recent vacation in Portland my friend and I (with whom I’ve been visiting consignment stores for 40+ years) wandered in. We were both beyond impressed with everything about the store. From the friendly helpful woman who helped us, to the wide array of well-​presented seasonal summery clothing, to the nice light by which to shop – it’s a complete winner. Both of us agreed that this is our favorite consignment store of all time. And we both shopped for 7 years in the consignment stores in Marin County, CA which sport many designer labels and still, this is our favorite. I’m quite happy with the blouses I got and especially taken with some great knee length jean shorts. For the quality they offer, the price is reasonable.

Excellent resale shop for the casual-​chic dresser. Lots of Chico’s-esque items (linen separates, etc), and Eileen Fisher. They also sell handbags and jewelry and have a decent selection of hats and scarves. No shoes, though.

Geared for the more mature crowd. Not really my scene but there was a good selection of items.

I’ve been hitting this place up for years and rarely leave without *something* even if it’s just a pair of earrings.
Since they are sister store to Gazelle Natural Fibers next door, you’re going to find brands like Citron, Flax, CP Shades, etc. Lots of linen, cotton, and other natural fibers. They also have a super sale section, occasional designer samples, and some vintage kitchy knick knacks and clothes/​hats. I find it really unique.
I find the prices very reasonable — a few things are priced over $ 20. Shirts/​blouses run 9-​$ 16. Never any surprise holes or stains on the merchandise, either! The ladies who work there are always super friendly. They encourage folks to try on as much as they like — «That’s the way to shop!»

This is a nice store– welcoming, friendly. I like their layout and selections.
Overall, they are a little pricey but I’ve purchased a few items there in the last few months.
Great selection of earrings and scarves.

Again, it’s another consignment shop in Beaumont that isn’t really aimed at 20-​something-​year-​olds. BUT they have cute earrings, and the owner is very friendly!