Plato's Closet Harwood Heights is a popular store that buys and sells casual, trendy clothing and accessories for teens and young adults. The store offers a wide range of items, including denim, athletic wear, jackets, tanks, hoodies, shoes, purses, and inexpensive jewelry. Customers are encouraged to bring freshly laundered items in laundry baskets, bins, or shopping bags that are free of stains, rips, or heavy wear. The store operates on a first-come, first-served basis and pays cash on the spot, making it convenient for those looking to sell gently used clothing. The location is small and often crowded, but the staff are generally friendly and helpful. The store is well-organized, and customers appreciate the clean fitting rooms. However, some note that the placement of tags on clothing can sometimes cause small holes in delicate fabrics. Compared to other locations, such as Villa Park, this store is considered more compact with a narrower selection. While many find good deals and a good variety of clothes, there are occasional disappointments, such as finding counterfeit items or items priced close to new retail prices. Overall, Plato's Closet Harwood Heights is a convenient spot for teens and young adults to buy or sell trendy secondhand clothes, with friendly staff and a decent selection despite some space limitations.
Place was organized and neat. People have very great people skills and are friendly.
May 2026
Brought 4 bins of t-shirts/ crewnecks, and they only took 4 items(although I am surprised how fast they went through it, less then a hour). Confused on what they want, they have forever 21/old navy/izod/fashionova/express/random brands of clothing for sale.
May 2026
The owner Kevin knocked it out the ballpark once again
