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Yup, old clothes are the main attraction here, but this ain't your ordinary thrift store, no siree, Bob. First off, there are new clothes — offbeat stripy pants from Dickie's, pink fun fur trousers, teeny tops and rave wear. Second off, there are old clothes. But Red Light has brought the art of used duds to a new high, to feed right into your every disco diva/fashionista/cowgirl-with-an-attitude/street punk/goth goddess/heroine-in-a-halter fantasy. What's more, the clothes are cheap and the store lacks that distinct thrifty aroma (you know the one, smells like a combination of canned peas and bodily fluids). There are prom dresses from heaven and hell, wedding attire and vintage formal wear. And even though it's easy to spend hours here looking through everything, you'll be pleasantly surprised to learn that clothes are organized by era, so you can be sure you've perused every last pair of bell-bottoms before making your decision.

And if you're swept up in a cloud of nostalgia, you'll be carried even further knowing that there are wigs to complete your look, including an afro the size of a Volkswagen Bug. The old one, of course.

Tip: Red Light is always buying — check the board to see what kind of cash you can score for your old clothes.

By Vanessa McGrady
Special to NWsource