Clothz Minded — Local services in Kansas City

I was SAVED by Clothz Minded tonight and the incredible women who work there…

My husband and I drove from Topeka to our friend’s retirement party in KC. My boots were so uncomfortable that I wore my flip flops in the car, and planned to put on my boots when we arrived…we arrived to the party in KC, and I realized I had left my boots at home!

We quickly googled “clothing thrift shops nearby” and Clothz Minded came up…we felt good energy from the pictures, so we rushed downtown.

I ran in the store frantic with my Santa socks on in my crock flip flops and classy dress yelling, “Help! I need nice boots to match my dress ASAP for this party I’m giving a speech at!” (I immediately recognized this wasn’t your average “thrift” store, but a beautiful, booshie reassignment store of high end wear for incredibly affordable prices.)

Both ladies on deck ran to help me find what I needed in just minutes…I knew I was in great hands.

One lady (who I believe is the manager), quickly pulled out multiple selections of classy boots, and then encouraged me to wear stockings which she sold for just $5. I made a comment that I haven’t worn stockings since Sunday School LOL, and she encouraged me that “the outfit is not a winter outfit without stockings.” I truly got that she was not trying to sell me, but help me…so I tried the stockings on with the selection of boots she pulled out for me…

The manager then gave me her honest feedback of how I looked, and when I looked in their full length mirror, I felt more beautiful than the original look I had planned before leaving my house. She upgraded me for my classy evening!

When I strutted to my car with my husband waiting, he said, “you look so much better with stockings and these boots…something was missing without stockings, and those boots are perfect.”

All I have to say to Clothz Minded and the incredible caring, empathic women who work there is…

Can you move your store to Topeka??!!! LOL

I hope KC understands the gift you are giving by serving and being there :)

(Picture is me, my husband, and the marvelous Hakima Payne who created a movement of midwifery and dulas for our African...

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