Welcome to Thrifty Threads, AKA Most Stylish Compact-y outfit, where readers model their favorite secondhand clothes.
A compact-y outfit is used or recycled, from Goodwill, a thrift store, a consignment shop, a yard sale, ebay, Craigslist, a clothing swap, or anywhere else you find used clothing.
Today’s model is moi, showing off my favorite new blouse that I nabbed for just five bucks at my favorite consignment shop. I love this blouse so much that I am now a true convert to secondhand shopping. Just so you understand how incredible this deal is, this consignment store is very chi chi and carries a lot of designer clothing I would never have been able to afford retail. For example: Prada purses for hundreds of dollars (how much did they cost retail?) and jeans for $35 that originally cost $150.
Last weekend they were having their annual “parking lot sale,” an everything-must-go type of affair. I tried on several items and was thrilled to find that this top fit me perfectly and I loved it. Even at the bargain basement rate, I expected to pay $15 or $20 for it, knowing their price scale. When the saleswoman found the tag and it was marked at the lowest $5 price, I couldn’t believe my luck. I also was immediately suspicious that no one else had bought it first.
I wore it the other day and got lots of compliments, plus it’s comfortable which assures that I’ll wear it often. It’s 100% cotton, which means I’ll have to wash it by hand in cold water, which is the only thing that keeps this find from being a perfect “10.” Still, I know it will become a spring/summer staple.
Okay readers, it’s your turn! Time to bring out the summer dresses, skirts, and shorts. Put on your secondhand scores, snap a photo, and send it to me at barton.angela@gmail.com. We all love to see your fabulous finds, so don’t be shy!
Do you shop secondhand? Please share your best tips and advice in the Comments section. And click here to check out previous installments of Thrifty Threads.
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