Ever since Macklemore has been singing about it, thrift shopping has become more and more popular! Not only is it a great way to get inexpensive clothes, but it is also a lot of fun! But, thrift shopping can be overwhelming and difficult if you don't know what you are doing! Here is some helpful tips to make your next thrift shop trip as successful as possible.
Tip 1: Find a good thrift shop- Not all thrift shops will have what you want! Look at all the thrift stores in your area to find the one that you like best. That doesn't mean you should totally avoid the other ones though because thrift shops get new things in almost every day!
Tip 2: Search EVERYTHING- Believe me, I know, a lot of the items in the store will be ugly and pointless. But don't forget to keep an open mind about things! Just because you are finding mostly ugly clothes doesn't mean there isn't anything you will like. My biggest tip I could give you is to search everything! The best items are really hidden, so go through all the racks and all the sizes.
Tip 3: Look for name brands- Always keep an eye out for your favorite brands. The best finds are when you see that Abercrombie dress for only a few dollars, when it is $70.00 new! Thrift shopping can be a great way to have those expensive name brand clothes without paying the name brand price!
Tip 4: Up-cycling- This might be my favorite part of thrift shopping! Up-cycling is when you buy used clothes from a thrift store and cut, sew, and redesign them into a totally new piece of clothing. For example, you could buy a used shirt and cut the sleeves off for a cute tank top, or turn some old jeans into stylish shorts! It is really up to your imagination what you create! Always keep an eye out for items you could reconstruct!
Tip 5: Think vintage- If you are one of those girls like me, who loves anything vintage, a thrift store is your best friend! Many items are from older people, and they are truly vintage! Always look for antiques and vintage pieces!
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