Thrift shopping is a great way to get unique clothes without having to spend a fortune. However, some people have difficulties trying to figure out what are good items to buy at a thrift store, and what they should buy elsewhere.
These are my tips about thrift shopping:
- If buying something that has been used (which will be the majority of the thrift store), check the key places where holes and wear most occur: In shirts, especially made of knits or soft, polyester blends, check the underarm seams and hems. If buying something made of wool, fur, feathers, leather, felt, silk, cotton or nylon, check for teeny little holes in the material, as these fabrics are prone to moths.
- Generally, I don't recommend purchasing jeans or shoes at thrift stores, however there are occasionally a few exceptions. The reason I don't encourage buying these products at resale stores is because jeans can look very different or different people. The size might say "6" and you're a 6, but remember that different brands and designers don't all follow a direct numerical size chart. An H&M 6 (or 36, since it's a European company), generally runs smaller than a store geared at a more mature generation, (like Ann Taylor). Some people need straight-leg, high pockets, no pockets, lower waist, boot-cut, shorter (petite), or longer (tall) style jeans to be most flattering for their body types. The thing about buying used shoes is that there is usually much wear and tear, and sometimes are worn misshapen by medical conditions where both feet are turned more inside when they walk rather than the average person.
- If you ever find tags on an item that you like, you should just buy it. It's most likely at least 60% cheaper than the original MSRP, and you're getting a great deal.
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