Cheap, good for the environment and super durable:
Does it get any better? Did you almost ran out of money again, but you can’t wait to shop for new clothes? Try thrift shopping. The phenomenom ‘Thrift shopping’ is getting more and more popular in the US and the UK, all over the globe really! And there is a good reason for it. For a quater of the money (or less) that you normally pay for your clothes you can get twice as much. These clothes are as good and you’re helping the world too!
When you are new to thrift shopping all of the clothes stacked up one another can be overwhelming. But, when you are familiar with it, you are going to love it!
To help you with your thrift shopping adventures, I have gathered 20 tips and hacks to make the progress a little easier
1 : Always have cash on hand
A lot of thrift stores and thrift markets do not accept credit or debit cards. Make sure you always have cash on hand to prevent yourself from getting into awkward situations. It would be horrible when you finally found that perfect sweatshirt and you didn’t have the cash to pay it!
2 : Only buy the clothes that you REALLY love!
Don’t fall in to the ‘but it’s so inexpensive trap’. You’ll only end up buying too many things that you won’t wear because they just are not perfect.
3 : Try to look everywhere
When thrift shopping, try to look everywhere. Remember, the most beautiful gems are the hardest to find. Don’t just look at the top, but put your hand into the pile of clothes so you can inspect every piece of clothing, otherwise you will miss a lot.
4 : Get a tailor or learn to make alterations yourself
Sometimes you will find the perfect piece of clothing, but if doesn’t fit perfectly. This way it’s disappointing to wear the clothes because they don’t feel comfortable. Try to get a tailor to fix the problems, or learn to do it yourself.
5 : Know what not to buy
There are a few things you shouldn’t get from thrift stores, here is a small list: Helmets, make-up, mattresses, underwear, running shoes, appliances
6 : Shop seasonally
Just as in regular stores, the best prices in thrift stores come at the end of the season. This way you can buy much more for less money.
7 : Check clothes carefully
Some clothes have stains, lose treads, buttons that are missing and other problems. Turn the clothes inside out to get a better look. Is the piece of clothing still worth buying? If yes, take it. If no, leave it.
8 : Try to negotiate
Don’t be scared to ask for some kind of discount. This might be harder to do at bigger thrift stores like goodwill but at thrift markets this is certainly possible.
9 : Visit often
Thrift stores have new items all the time. They don’t only have seasonal clothing but all year round new things are coming in. It’s worth visiting around once per month.
10 : Dress in easy to remove layers
Not every thrift store has a fitting room. If you wan’t to fit a piece of clothing before you but it (what is recommended) you have to wear separate layers of clothing that you can take off. One of the layers has to be close to the skin, this way you can try on clothes without showing too much skin.
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