It’s no secret that times are tough for clothing stores, and it’s because few folks can justify buying retail these days. Shopping at consignment stores, however, is another story. Since the economic slowdown started last year, a wave of savvy shoppers have discovered the joys bargain hunting at resale stores, where tags on next-to-new goods are anywhere from 30 to 90 percent off original prices.

If you're looking for more boutiques for great holiday gift finds, look no further.  Here are some more of favorites local shops:

Lose the preconceived visions of patchwork maxi dresses and scruffy dashiki tops. Organic clothing has come a long way from your wacky hippie aunt’s duds.
    “Eco-fashion today is not what it was five or 10 years ago,” says Emily Salzer, team leader at Whole Body, the fashion and beauty division of Whole Foods. “It’s right in line with traditional fashion, and we have more styles than ever to chose from.”