Showing posts with label #thrifthaul. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #thrifthaul. Show all posts

Thrifted Blazer Favs and How I Styled Them. Style After 60


Here is a little style inspo for everyone who loves a nice blazer. If it's thrifted, then that's all the better! I love a good thrift find!


Re-cap of Favorite Thrifted Blazers

Thrifted Clothing Is Hard to Style: Unpopular Opinion About Thrifting




Thrifted Clothing Is Hard to Style:  Unpopular Opinion About Thrifting. When I thrift for myself, I look for clothing that fits my style. My style is conservative. Nice lines. Silk blouses, tailored blazers and slacks. I shy away from tight-fitting and revealing clothing. As I thrift for myself, I think about how I can style my thrifted finds and how they would compliment my existing wardrobe. That's one strategy.

Here's another strategy: Some people thrift for clothing that they can totally re-imagine. They envision that a blouse can be worn as a skirt and a long cardigan can be belted and worn like a dress. This requires a little imagination. I get that. But a quick how-to is as close as your smartphone.

I've seen thrift hacks that are absolutely amazing! Youtube and Instagram have tons of tutorials on how to style thrift finds. There is a popular Instagram influencer that does AMAZING clothing transformations by using safety pins and rubber ties. She's very crafty at tying and tucking so that the item takes on a whole new look. She's an expert at taking vintage skirts and dresses and totally revamping them with a little roll here and a little tuck there. Let me tell you, this girl's hacks will really inspire you!

So, let's recap. I've given you two strategies for styling thrift finds:
  1. Look for clothing that compliments your existing wardrobe, or
  2. Check out a few styling hacks before you go thrifting. Then use your imagination! Remember, roll, tuck and pin!
I hope these tips inspire you to get back out there!



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Thrift Stores Are So Messy and Unorganized: Unpopular Opinion About Thrifting




Unpopular Opinion: Thrift stores are messy and unorganized. Not all stores. Many thrift stores are neat and organized. You'll find items tagged and organized by size and sometimes by color. In most cases, thrift stores use shelves, bins and clothing racks to display items.


I've shopped at some well-kept thrift stores that resemble vintage boutiques. The items were curated and displayed in such a way that at first glance it was hard to tell that the store was selling second-hand goods.

So before painting all thrift stores with a wide brush, try a few shops in different areas of town. Venture outside of your neighborhood to get a flavor of how different thrift shops are organized. I bet you'll be pleasantly surprised at what you find.


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Only Poor People Shop At Thrift Stores: Unpopular Opinion About Thrifting


Unpopular Opinion About Thrifting: "Only poor people shop at thrift stores"

Really? Yes, thrift stores were conceived many years ago with the idea of helping the less fortunate, but thrifting is more popular than ever!

Most thrift stores still maintain their charitable mission, but the demographic of their customers varies greatly. These days, teens and millennials are flocking to thrift stores for jeans and vintage clothing, where the quality is much better than fast fashion.

Many thrifters are consumers who love a bargain and they know that their local thrift store is a goldmine for finding unique pieces.

So, while shoppers with limited income still frequent the thrift store, you will also find a variety of thrifters from all income levels who just love the thrill of the thrift!

 



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