Consign with Us
How it works
Basically, you bring us your gently used clothing and accessories, we sell it on your behalf, and take a cut.
Why Trove?
Trove is one of the most popular consignment boutiques in Ottawa. When you consign with us, you not only receive cash for your items, but we also offer a 20% discount if you choose to spend your consignment balance in the store.
Consign with Trove
Thoughtfully curated. By appointment.
Appointment availability is limited to maintain our curated selection.
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We will accept the following:
Items in season (see below) and in line with current trends
Clothing
Jewelry
Accessories such as sunglasses, purses, scarves and hats
Footwear
Outerwear
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Acne Studios
Agolde
Anine Bing
Aritzia (Wilfred, Babaton, TNA)
Citizens of Humanity
Club Monaco
Frame
Ganni
Isabel Marant
Maje
Mother Denim
Rag & Bone
Reformation
Reiss
Sandro
Sézane
Theory
Vince
Zimmermann -
Balenciaga
Bottega Veneta
Burberry
Celine
Chloé
Dior
Fendi
Givenchy
Gucci
Loewe
Prada
Saint Laurent
Valentino -
Some Examples of Labels we DO NOT accept:
Dynamite
Forever 21
Garage
Gap Factory
Hollister
Ivanka Trump
Jacob
Jessica Simpson
Joe Fresh
Jones New York
Kenneth Cole
Laura
Liz Claiborne
Maurices
Mexx
Nygard
Old Navy
Reitmans
Ricki’s
RW & Co.
Smart Set
Suzy Shier
Target brands
Walmart*Exceptions may be made for exceptional pieces
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Spring: January to March
Examples of transitional spring clothing
Jackets: Trench, leather, rain
Shoes: Ballet flats, sneakers, loafers
Clothing: Light-colored, lightweight fabrics such as cotton or linen, these fabrics are suitable for the warming weather of spring
Other spring clothing tips
Look for pieces of clothing that feature flowers, leaves, and pale colors
Experiment with bright and bold colors like pink, yellow, and blue
Dark, earthy tones are better for fall and winter
Summer: April to July
Examples of summer clothing
Shoes: Sandals, sneakers, flip flops
Clothing: Summer dresses, shorts, anything linen!
Swimwear: Brand new with tags still attached
Other summer clothing tips
Breathable fabrics, light, breezy neutrals in cotton and/or linen and cream knits, flowy/wide-leg pants and matching sets.
Fall: August to September
Examples of fall clothing
Shoes: Flats, loafers, sneakers, knee high boots, Chelsea boots
Jackets: Trench, leather, fleece and rain
Clothing: Warmer fabrics, cashmere is a favourite! Sweater dresses, denim, cardigans
Other fall clothing tips
Consider colours, we are looking for dark, earthy tones
We are not taking heavy wool sweaters, or winter jackets, hats or mitts yet
Winter: October to December
Examples of winter clothing
Shoes: Winter boots (ex: Sorel or Pajar), Chelsea boots, Uggs, loafers
Jackets: we take a minimal amount of outerwear BUT we are taking jackets in line with the following styles: faux fur, with Sherpa details, super long and/or oversized puffers**
Clothing: Warmer fabrics such as cashmere and wool
Other winter clothing tips
Accessories (hats & gloves), leather and faux leather, heavier knits
Non-seasonal items
Denim, sunglasses, jewelry, blazers, sneakers and purses.
Denim: High waist, wide leg, straight leg, barrel jeans. We are no longer accepting skinny jeans!
Jewelry: Minimalist, delicate pieces
Purses: We look for more bright and fun colours in the spring/summer and darker tones in the fall/winter.
Blazers: Oversized, cinched waist, hourglass blazers we love! We are not looking for fitted ‘office’ style blazers
Athletic wear: Lululemon or similar quality brands.
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Book an appointment for up to 20 items. All items must be freshly laundered and neatly folded in a bag or basket.
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Trove is ideal for consignors with contemporary and premium brands in excellent condition. If you value curated resale and strong presentation, you’ll love it here
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Outlined below is the cut you would take based on what price we give your item.
$0-99 40%
$100-$199 50%
$200-$999 60%
$1000+ 70%
We send e-transfers free of charge for balances over $100 and at a charge of $2 for balances under $100. If your balance is under $100, feel free to come to the store any time during our store hours to collect your balance in cash. If you decide to spend your balance back in the store, you will get 20% off your entire purchase.
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You will receive an email notification when any of your items reach their expiration date. We will hold these expired items for one week from the date of the notification. After this period, the items will be donated to a women's shelter on your behalf unless you request a specific extension beforehand.
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You can collect your balance in store at any time free of charge. Balances over $100 will be sent via e-transfers at no charge, there is a $2 fee for e-transfer requests under $100.
Please email info@trovefashion.com to request a payout via e-transfer. E-transfers are sent Tuesday and Friday mornings.
The reason for the $2 fee: Corporate bank accounts charge per e-transfer. Due to the numerous requests for e-transfers on small account balances, we have implemented a fee for accounts under $100 to help us recoup some of these costs and control the amount of e-transfers each month.
Note: If you spend your balance back in the store, you will receive 20% off your entire purchase.
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To maintain a thoughtfully curated collection, we carefully select items based on style, condition, and current demand.
We are looking for pieces that are:
• In excellent condition — freshly laundered and free of stains, odours, excessive wear, or damage
• Current and relevant styles, generally from the past 3–5 years, unless vintage or designer
• Well-made with quality fabrics such as denim, wool, silk, leather, linen, and premium blends
• Seasonally appropriate for the time of consignment
• From contemporary or designer brands
We are especially interested in:
• modern denim
• contemporary designer labels
• tailored pieces and blazers
• statement dresses
• quality outerwear
• unique accessories
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To maintain our curated selection, we are unable to accept:
• Items with stains, tears, odours, missing buttons, excessive wear, or other damage
• Outdated styles, including most skinny jeans and jeggings
• Bridesmaid, prom, or formal occasion dresses
• Items from the brands listed in our Brands We Typically Do Not Accept section