second-hand shops

For well over 10 years theres been one or 2 in temple bar on crown alley but I've never been inside any of them. I guess they must be ok if they've been around for so long.
 
Depends what you want - do you want funky clothes, designer clothes or what. Wa-wa charity shops often have John Rocha clothes left over from fashion shows (therefore mostly size 8!). Try charity shops in wealthy areas.
 
There are lots of charity second hand shops in Capel Street these days with an impressive range of stuff.