During the Stone Age, dressing for distress was all the rage, because cave people knew tattered threads would make them less likely to be courted by a handsome triceratops. Dress for success with today's Groupon: for $15, you get $30 worth of high-end women’s consignment clothing, shoes, handbags, and jewelry at Designer Consignment in Chesapeake.

Designer Consignment gives new and slightly worn designer and vintage clothing, handbags, and accessories a second chance in the limelight. The shop only accepts items that are new or gently worn and in good condition, with brands such as Prada, Gucci, Juicy Couture, and Armani filling the shelves (designer items are generally $19.99–$24.99). Customers can expect high-quality apparel, instead of the pie-stained clown uniforms and uncharged power suits available at many secondhand outlets. The average shirt or blouse is usually $12.99, and skirts and pants average out at $14.99. Costume, vintage, and designer jewelry glitters around the store, attracting stylish magpies, and shoes are displayed lovingly in large cabinets and on bookshelves, giving the store a vibe as personal and novel as the items sold therein.