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

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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"There Are No Thrift Stores Near Me" - Unpopular Opinion About Thrifting


"There are no thrift stores near me". Some of my friends have actually said this to me, but in my view, this is an unpopular opinion.

Some thrift stores like to call themselves by other names, like charity shops, knick-knack stores, bazaars or boutiques. So, what I'm suggesting is that there are probably thrifting opportunities all around you. You just might have to do a little sleuthing to find them.


The larger thrift stores, like Goodwill, Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity ReStore are easy to spot. But your local churches and community centers often run thrift sales and flea markets. Some churches actually have their own thrift stores.

My tip: Check your local newspaper and online sites like Craigslist for thrift sales and flea markets. The finds at these out-of-the-way places are incredible!




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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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