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The Second Act Iowa City's best source for upscale contemporary clothing, vintage clothing, and costumes Please check out our pinned post with details.

Iowa City's best source for upscale contemporary clothing, vintage clothing and costumes. Our YEAR-ROUND Costume Department is full of costumes- vintage, packaged and rental costumes along with hundreds of awesome accessories including wigs. We accept new and gently used clothes on a seasonal basis with a 50/50 consignment payout policy.

10/14/2026

Some people wear the same ring and necklace every single day. I on the other hand love changing it up. Resale shopping is exactly how I’ve built an amazing collection. So if you’re a jewelry girlie, The Second Act is the place.

10/13/2026

Days like these we could use more women superheroes. Where you at? Grab your besties and be a superhero squad!

10/13/2026

They said all black is chic and slimming. How’s this for a glow-up? Priest, brother, nun…we’re not judging.

The Great Cat Countdown is ON! 🐈‍⬛The Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center is full, and The Second Act is on a missio...
10/12/2026

The Great Cat Countdown is ON! 🐈‍⬛

The Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center is full, and The Second Act is on a mission to get eyes on this kitty- Askew! Southern French lore has it that treating a black cat kindly brings pure good luck... and Askew is ready to work her magic in a new home. 🪄

Share to help Askew get adopted today! ❤️

Congratulations NUVIA! I typed so many names into the random generator. Welcome new followers! We appreciate your intere...
10/12/2026

Congratulations NUVIA! I typed so many names into the random generator. Welcome new followers! We appreciate your interest in this Coach bag. We do have many bags at The Second Act so if you are wanting a new Fall bag, stop in!

Ready to turn your best clothes into cash? 💸Swipe through for everything you need to know about our WINTER consignment s...
10/12/2026

Ready to turn your best clothes into cash? 💸

Swipe through for everything you need to know about our WINTER consignment season, including our Halloween pause.

What we’re looking for:
-Current, trendy styles
-Classic, timeless vintage
-Items in excellent condition (ask yourself: would I gift this to a friend? 🎁)

Start sorting through those closets now so you're ready!

Extended Halloween hours start Tuesday, Oct. 13th!
10/12/2026

Extended Halloween hours start Tuesday, Oct. 13th!

10/11/2026

Zombie. Horror Movie. Chainsaw Massacre. We’ve got a whole scary, creepy section with many plastic weapons selection- including our most requested cleaver in the head headband. We also have lots of scary masks. Stop in and ding a frighteningly great costume at The Second Act.

10/11/2026

Obsessed with corsets? Us too! New styles and a restock of your favorites in sizes to 3X hit the racks this week. So many cute costume ideas to be made … Stop in and see us this week!

10/11/2026

Here to steal hearts and talk to chickens. ❤️ I mean- COME ON- how adorable is this purse? The rest of the outfit is cute with so many options to personalize BUT THE PURSE. It’s one of a kind. Seriously-we only have ONE chicken purse left! Check out all the Western finds waiting for you in our Green Room at The Second Act.

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Iowa City, IA

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 5:30pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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+13193388454

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