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Out of the Closet - West Hollywood

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Visitors frequently praise Out of the Closet for its well-organized store, good selection of items including furniture and antiques, and friendly staff, with many calling it a favorite thrift store. However, a common complaint is the lack of a fitting room, which disappoints shoppers who would otherwise make purchases.

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Address
8224 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood
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Phone
+1 323-848-9760
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Website
outofthecloset.org

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About this place Out of the Closet - West Hollywood

This is the West Hollywood branch of Out of the Closet, the thrift store chain run by AIDS Healthcare Foundation. Profits fund AHF's HIV care, and the chain has offered HIV testing at its stores. It's at 8224 Santa Monica Boulevard on the east end of the strip and sells second-hand clothes, books, furniture and household goods, with fast-turning stock. Listed hours are 10am to 7pm daily. AHF's pharmacy is a few doors away at 8212 Santa Monica Boulevard.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 10:00-19:00
Tuesday 10:00-19:00
Wednesday 10:00-19:00
Thursday 10:00-19:00
Friday 10:00-19:00
Saturday 10:00-19:00
Sunday 10:00-19:00

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Brad Altfest
Brad Altfest Apr 2026
★★★★★

Too bad you wouldn't take it.

Harsh Verma
Harsh Verma Mar 2026
★★★★★

Huge home and furniture section, so many antique stuff .

G M
G M Mar 2026
★★★★★
Alexander Lepkowski
Alexander Lepkowski Mar 2026
★★★★★

Great mission and place - go here over goodwill!!

L S
L S Feb 2026
★★★★★

No place to try anything on. Disappointing, I had quite a few things I would have purchased. Cute store and nice items if you know your size and your size just doesn't vary.

Vincent Gomez
Vincent Gomez Jan 2026
★★★★★
Juan Cortez
Juan Cortez Jan 2026
★★★★★

I've always had a good experience at this location. Never issues or anything, until today for the first time. This one cashier I've never seen before decided that I was holding on to too much clothing and came up to me and snatched the clothing from my hands that it even fell on the floor then stated that I had too much valuable stuff in hand, as if she made the assumption that im going to steal it. Then continued to say "if you need an outfit you can just say what you want and we'll see what we can do about it." Im guessing she also assumed that I might be homeless. Nevertheless, it was a terrible experience for the first time at this location and it was all because of her. Then tried to lie to her supervisor saying that I threw the clothing at her when clearer if they run the cameras back, I didn't throw it, I just let it drop. After she pretty much assumed that I was a thief and that i might be homeless. Now, if I wanted to play the same card, I would've assume that she was an ex convict based on her wanna be tough attitude and tattoos on her face. Never coming back there again if she's on the staff. I took the time to share my feedback like you asked through email and it must've fell on def ears, because I have yet to get a response. I guess it helps the shop look like they care to the public but really don't in reality.

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Last updated on 7 November 2026

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