Thrift shop, yes or no?
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Do you guys buy clothes from Thrift shops?
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Morgan M.
PLATFORM 9 3/4,
United States
101 posts
Member since: 04/22/2011
they're beautiful and the magical thing about clothes is that they can be washed. some smell really nostalgic and i loves it.
posted Aug 29, 2011
Jackie G.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA,
United States
29 posts
Member since: 08/07/2011
I don't go thrifting vert often, but every now and then I find something I can't leave the store without. I like thrift stores especially for jewelry, coats/jackets, and bags.
posted Aug 29, 2011
Christina A.
TEXAS,
United States
586 posts
OG since: 06/06/2010
Yes! just make sure it's a nice enough one and don't buy certain things, like things that you obviously wouldn't wear after someone else has.
posted Aug 29, 2011
Riley Kathleen M.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA,
United States
20 posts
Member since: 02/12/2011
I'm a really frugal shopper without a lot of money to spend, so I LOVE thrifting. Sometimes things do smell a bit weird but as soon as you wash them it's fine. A couple of my favorite shirts and sweaters are from thrift stores. There's always fun stuff to find. :)
posted Aug 29, 2011
Alyssa B.
UNITED STATES,
United States
16 posts
OG since: 04/29/2009
I absolutely love thrift stores, you can find the coolest things. Check out my vintage finds here: etsy.com/shop/rebelbellevintage
posted Aug 30, 2011
Chelsea P.
A SMALL TOWN,
Canada
125 posts
Member since: 09/29/2010
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this is an example of something great i found while thrifting. I love it and i can always find something when i go :)
posted Sep 1, 2011
Ashlei L.
PORTLAND, OREGON,
United States
142 posts
Member since: 06/23/2011
I love thrifting, in fact, I went today! I usually find at least one good thing!
One of my favourite finds ever, actually, I have in my newest look! I got it like 7 years ago, It's like...an engraved purse thing? I'm not sure how to describe it, but you can see it here! XD
http://lookbook.nu/look/2365909-Bort-Carelton-vintage-purse
posted Sep 1, 2011
Selle M.
HERE,THERE AND EVERYWHERE,
Philippines
326 posts
OG since: 04/04/2010
Yes of course,I get my best stuff there. Thye do tend to smell a bit funny but nothing a good wash won't fix.
posted Sep 1, 2011
Henry P.
LONG BEACH, CA,
United States
70 posts
Member since: 07/29/2011
if it looks nice and it's for a good price, why not? i love thrift stores!
posted Sep 1, 2011
Jakki D.
NOVA SCOTIA,
Canada
167 posts
Member since: 04/12/2011
I buy most of my clothes at thrift stores. Where else can I buy two whole outfits for the price of a sweater at the mall? It does have a bit of a smell, but so do some first-hand retail stores. Like stuff from Garage always smells a little weird..
posted Oct 18, 2011
Madeline M.
NEBRASKA,
United States
110 posts
Member since: 09/18/2011
if I didn't shop in thrift stores, I'd never be able to afford new clothes. most of the stuff I get barely has a smell, and I can always wash it. thrifting allows me to get clothes that aren't identical to what everyone else is wearing. thrift stores are a godsend in my town, where we have like two stores in the mall that aren't complete shit.
posted Oct 18, 2011
Peter M.
CHICAGO,
United States
257 posts
OG since: 08/12/2010
Very very much yes. I've found some pretty nice pieces I would've bought full-price if it wasn't for the fact it was in a thrift store. I think my most prized find so far is my Zara Man trench coat for 1.75$ in one of my looks.
posted Oct 18, 2011
Archie H.
SURABAYA,
Indonesia
16 posts
Member since: 02/09/2011
yes its definately my fav store. coz i can get good stuff with low price. well the smells wasn't bad, usually they washed first at laundry. so i feel like using new stuff
posted Oct 18, 2011
Francis L.
IRELAND,
Philippines
413 posts
Member since: 06/25/2011
Yes, but I only buy jackets and accessories. Nothing else.
posted Oct 18, 2011
Kelly Ann S.
THE KEYSTONE STATE,
United States
20 posts
OG since: 04/24/2009
I love what thrift shops have to offer, but it's difficult for me to find pieces because it's always too big or long for me. If I were more of a seamstress, I'd probably thrift more. I mainly find jackets and jewelry in thrift shops. I also find the occasional pair of shoes because I have small feet and most of those places have the smaller sizes.
posted Oct 19, 2011
Louise H.
NEWCASTLE,
United Kingdom
184 posts
OG since: 01/13/2010
YES
YES
YES
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posted Oct 19, 2011
Bryant L.
HONG KONG ,
Hong Kong
42 posts
Member since: 06/22/2011
i want to buy clothes from thrift store.
because im at the stage of loving vintage.
but to bad they dont have thrift stores where i live! ):
posted Oct 22, 2011
Stefan R.
CHICAGO,
United States
3 posts
OG since: 03/19/2010
ugh i LOVE thrift stores! they are literally one of the golden areas to find super vintage and unique clothing items. although they do smell crusty and unsure at first, after some post-washing it should be fine and good to go for outfit building.
posted Oct 23, 2011
Rebecca N.
YORKSHIRE,
United Kingdom
558 posts
Member since: 10/30/2010
Only place to shop in my eyes
posted Oct 23, 2011
Ronel Jibril O.
PHILIPPINES,
Philippines
48 posts
Member since: 04/05/2011
YES! specially when my friends appreciate it more than other sgntrue clothes ! ;)
posted Oct 23, 2011
Josie M.
THRILLADELPHIA,
United States
4 posts
OG since: 11/21/2008
most of my clothes come from thrift shops... smells are nothing a good wash won't cure:)
posted Oct 23, 2011
Starfish S.
THE CHOCOLATE STARFISH,
Australia
257 posts
Member since: 05/04/2011
ebay is essentially a large thrift store and I shop there a lot :P
posted Oct 24, 2011
Shelby A.
A LIBRARY IN PORTLAND,
United States
11 posts
OG since: 08/15/2010
Basically everything I buy is from thrift shops. I found a couple of really good ones. One by my house that has higher quality clothing for really cheap prices, and one by my school that has more vintage clothing. And the local GoodWill has a great selection of sweaters.
posted Oct 25, 2011
John P.
MY MOMMA,
Canada
379 posts
OG since: 04/13/2010
I love thrift shops! I was just in one today and bought this awesome denim jacket <3
posted Oct 25, 2011
Emilynn R.
LOS ANGELES,
United States
70 posts
Member since: 10/11/2011
I'm in love with thrift shops!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D I shop every week at a thrift shop!
I'm not that rich so I love how thrift stores have nice clothes and their affordable!
posted Oct 25, 2011
Tilde S.
AUSTIN, TEXAS,
United States
5 posts
Member since: 10/05/2011
I'm addicted to thrifting, especially because I can sew well enough to do my own alterations and I can find tons of unique clothes within my budget. One of my best finds was a vintage Coach purse in perfect condition for $10. Plus, buying anything used is good for the environment.
posted Oct 25, 2011
Blake M.
New Zealand
109 posts
Member since: 10/19/2011
Yes! Half my wardrobe is from thrift stores they're the best. And everything you get is one of a kind which is cool too!
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posted Oct 26, 2011
Marie M.
HELLSACE,
France
13 posts
Member since: 10/22/2011
YEEEES !!! of course, you could find some incredible clothing. Okay, i'm a 40s girl that's help but often i found really good piece.
posted Oct 30, 2011
Zahira O.
JAKARTA,
Indonesia
388 posts
OG since: 01/30/2010
love thrift stores! the items are surprisingly great and so affordable. well... sometimes not so affordable if i'm not prepared with money :')
posted Oct 30, 2011
Ericka G.
BOHOL/CEBU CITY, PHILIPPINES,
Philippines
6 posts
Member since: 08/13/2011
YES! :D Not only those branded clothes can promise us to give an epic dress, tops, etc, also the thrift shops!
posted Oct 30, 2011
Emillio C.
TORONTO,
Canada
109 posts
Member since: 07/29/2011
yep... def. do. esp if there on sale xD
posted Oct 30, 2011
Quinn B.
ONTARIO, CANADA,
Canada
76 posts
OG since: 08/02/2010
HELL YES I DO! I guess they smell, but you kinda become immune to it after a while.
posted Oct 30, 2011
Ruth T.
$,
United States
184 posts
Member since: 10/06/2010
omg they do smell. lol. but i wash them.
posted Oct 31, 2011
Danika N.
SUNNY FLORIDA,
United States
51 posts
Member since: 10/08/2011
I find my all time favorite things in thrift stores, flea markets, garage sale and antique malls ♥
posted Oct 31, 2011
Maya C.
NEVADA,
United States
58 posts
Member since: 10/20/2011
YES. There are two places around here that I like to go to. One of them is bigger and pays pretty close attention to quality, so I go to that one to fill out my basic wardrobe needs, and the other is more quirky and the employees write little notes on the price tags like "Awesome sleeves" or "Rainy day sweater", and I go there for more unique pieces.
posted Oct 31, 2011
John G.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK,
United States
92 posts
Member since: 08/17/2011
I like finding something unique and interesting. NYC has many places like this to shop. Buffalo exchange is one of the best.
posted Oct 31, 2011
Lisa H.
CALIFORNIA,
United States
44 posts
Member since: 07/10/2011
Yes! I always find really cool and unique clothing at thrift shops. They're also very inexpensive!
posted Nov 1, 2011
Jennifer W.
221B BAKER STREET,
United States
41 posts
Member since: 07/31/2011
Yes! I have some friends who are opposed to thrift shops because they can't get over the idea of wearing someone else's clothes but I personally don't mind because thrift shops are where I find the most unique pieces at the great price. I mean hey, if they wanna go spend tons more money to buy all their clothes at the mall that so many people already own, then go ahead, but I personally like to pay less and get more unique items. This way I can also buy more clothes and thus have a larger closet :)
posted Nov 1, 2011
Shawn A.
MIAMI,
United States
136 posts
OG since: 05/27/2009
I'd say about 65% of my clothing comes from thrift shops.
posted Nov 1, 2011
S. Fox ☹.
NEITHERWORLD,
United States
19 posts
Member since: 04/24/2011
All of my favorite items of clothing have been purchased from thrift shops, usually the clothes I end up never wearing are from "normal" clothing stores.
posted Nov 1, 2011