Thrifting is the best "trend" I have ever encountered. I wasn't even aware of what thrifting was until I saw this thrifting trend go around on Tik Tok. I was a little unsure at first, but I instantly fell in love. It is a great way to protect our planet and you get a bang for your buck. The items, the quality, and price level does vary between each store, but overall, thrift stores are my favorite places to shop. Thrift stores were first introduced in the 1950s and carried it's beauty of vintage and second hand shopping all the way to the 21st century.
Although it's a thrill of excitement and anticipation, thrifting can be overwhelming at first. There are so many different racks and sections as well as people rummaging through all the clothes to find what they are looking for. Do I start at this rack or that rack? Do I want to looks at jeans, tops, jackets, blazers, or shoes first? Should I get a cart or a basket? Or just hold it? If these aren't the questions you don't want to be asking on your thrift trip, huh, what a coincidence, this blog is the solution to all those queasy thoughts. And... woah woah woah. If you're thinking of leaving just because you've already gone thrifting, think again. Who knows what other tips you could take away from this blog.
P.S. This is part one of the THRIFT THRIFT THRIFT sequel. Keep an eye out for next week's blog!
1. Wear Clothes You Can Easily Try On Other Clothes on Top
Some thrift stores have closed fitting rooms and some don't have fitting rooms at all. By wearing tight clothes or clothes that you can easily try on other clothes on top you get to see how that item actually looks on your body. Clothes can look very different when they are on compared to when they're folded up or on hangers, so it is very important to try them on unless you are confident that you love that piece and that it will fit you.
ex) tight top, skirt, leggings, tank top under hoodies, sports bra, bralette & knit top
2. Bring A Pal
It is always great to bring a friend with you when you're going thrifting. They can find you some snazzy clothes and it makes the trip more enjoyable! However, it could bring up some conflict if you guys are going for similar pieces so it is the best if you bring a pal who is a different size, has a different style, or is looking for something different.
3. Bring Disposable Gloves
The beauty of second-hand clothes are that you can find beautiful vintage pieces for such a cheap price. But, they are second-hand you don't know what nasty things the clothing has gone through. So, when going to thrift stores, especially ones like Goodwill Outlets or $1 rag sales, make sure to bring a few disposable gloves to stay germ-free.
4. Bring a Bag
Whether it is to protect the environment or that they have simply run out, many thrift stores do not have plastic bags to hold the purchased items. My advice: bring a bag like the Ikea FRAKTA bag, a tote, or a plastic bag depending on how much items you are thinking of buying. This way you can save a little bit of money and help the environment out!
5. Make a Thrift List Before Going
Making a thrift list before actually going thrifting can help you narrow down on things to look for. Thrift stores can be quite big and this list will help guide you on what to be looking for. You can share this list with your thrifting pal and you can look for each other's items as well!
6. Know Your Brands
Whilst thrifting, you will encounter hundreds if not thousands of different brands. You will come across luxury brands, small businesses, sports brand, vintage brands, fast fashion brands, and more. The brands that you want to avoid the most are fast fashion brands. Clothes from those brands tend to be low quality and most of the times the thrift-store-prices are not worth it. If you are unsure about the value of a piece, I recommend searching up the retail price. Then , you'll be able to see if the piece is worth buying or not.
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