The most noticeable thing about the world fashion is the constant recycling of trends. Flip through any of magazine or designer look book and you’ll realize you’ve scene those same exact pieces on store mannequins about two years previously. Because this fact is dually noted I find it unnecessary to spend more than $15 dollars on an item of clothing or an accessory. Most of my wardrobe consists of sales rack and thrift store finds. Being a high school student I sometimes find it hard to score enough cash to by new pieces. This is why I opt I find better and more unique pieces at consignment, flea markets, and thrift stores.
Tish’s Tips for Shopping Thrifty
1. Make a list of the type of items your searching for before you get to the store. Sometimes it can be overwhelming with all of the great finds scattered all around the store.
2. Be open to trying new things. The best part of thrift shopping is finding unique items that no one else you know may have in their closets.
3. Make sure to clean the items before you wear them. Some of the items are old and have been worn or tried on by name people. My rules for clothing is two washes before being worn out in public. With shoes and purse I used a disinfectant spray before I use them.
4. Try on things before you buy them. This gives you the chance to see how it looks on you and while trying things on make sure to check zippers and buttons (often times prices are reduced for broken zippers and buttons). Some of these type of things may not be visible on hangers.
The best part of shopping secondhand is the almost certain guarantee that no one you know will have something like it. My favorite thing is you’ll never know what you’ll find I’ve found amazing things tffrom Harlow and Marc Jacobs. I think it’s fun mixing the new and old, it gives whole new life to one’s wardrobe.
