https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 00:46:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting/page/2#post-601380 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:41:00 +0000 Suz 601380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might surprise yourself with those white jeans, Shannon. I felt a bit self-conscious in mine the first time I wore them but by the second time, I was perfectly comfortable. </p> <p>Mona - if you are here - I sympathize, because I rarely find anything good at our Value Village either. I think Kingston is Value Village challenged. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting/page/2#post-601377 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:37:41 +0000 Meredith1953 601377@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannnon what a great haul! I am so glad you found your white jeans. I can't wait to see them on you! The rest of the stuff in the pic looks very lovely and will be so great for the spring and summer. I wish we had decent consignment stores here and that I had a savvy shopping partner like you to go with! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting/page/2#post-601347 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:02:08 +0000 Transcona Shannon 601347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i totally agree with you there Rita - white jeans is so far out of my comfort zone it's ridiculous. There will definitely be no short tops with these...EVER! Once they're hemmed and nipped, I'll post a few pics with various top options and see what everyone thinks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting/page/2#post-601330 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:48:13 +0000 modgrl 601330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you wear them with a tunic? No one on earth is ever going to see the tips of my white jeans. They are wiggle in tight on top but give me just the look I am going for at the bottom. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-601300 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:11:33 +0000 Transcona Shannon 601300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've washed everything and hung it up and love each piece. I'm not sure the white trouser jeans are going to work after all. As I mentioned, they do need a bit of a nip in at the waist but I've done my "wearing test" for the last half hour around the house and they are wrinkling quite bad in the crotch/upper thigh area. I'm still going to get them taken in and shortened and then will do a whole day and see how they make out. I may be back to square one on these, but everything else is good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-601271 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:55:48 +0000 Kristin L 601271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You made some great finds! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-601267 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:40:36 +0000 Transcona Shannon 601267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mona and Cheryl - it is true that sometimes new items are less expensive on sale. I think what I love about thrifting is that I can find specific items that I'm unable to find in retail stores in brands I could never afford new. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-601265 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:37:58 +0000 nancylee 601265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice haul, Shannon! Can't wait to see some pics with your new finds. </p> <p>Hope you enjoyed your glass of wine. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-601252 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:27:55 +0000 Scarlet 601252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha! Looks like your cat has already taken possession. Wow, that is impressive for 60 bucks. Nice haul! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-601250 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:24:04 +0000 cheryl 601250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, what a great bunch of loot you found. Your kitty is adorable I enjoy thrifting but lately I have found that I can find brand new things on sale/clearance for as good a price as thrift store. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-601175 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:22:03 +0000 Mona 601175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love your loot! Your value village must carry great stuff. Whenever, I go to mine, I never find anything that I like. If there is something that I like, it usually is very expensive. So I always think, for this price I can get this item brand new on sale. I am not a good thrifter as I lack the patience and time. Going to read one of your older posts where you mentioned some thrifting tips. I cant wait to see how you style these items. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-601160 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:47:00 +0000 harmonica 601160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Impressive! Great thrifting! And your cat is so adorable watching over your new clothes </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-601149 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 07:16:14 +0000 AJ 601149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you made out like a bandit, but I can't see any of it because the pic is gone. : ( </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-601111 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:13:57 +0000 ManidipaM 601111@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, Shannon, I think I have a complaint! You really must put the ohmigod-I-can't-believe-you-thrifted-that items last on your list! I'm having such trouble even thinking beyond WHITE! TROUSER! JEANS! you wouldn't believe how long I took to get to the end of your post Glad I did --- the polka-dot silk blouse, the linen shirt and the shoes sound so great. You lucky lady! </p> <p>And while the youngster sounded a tad cheeky there, I have to say that story made me smile too. What a unique way to let someone know you admire their style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-601063 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 03:11:53 +0000 Anonymous 601063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aw, Gain looks so sweet guarding your treasures. I can't wait to see these in action. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-601041 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 02:39:50 +0000 Jem 601041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Shannon! You *did* have a great day!! I find it really hard to find things at VV. Your great success makes we want to try again, though. I can't wait to see all of your find in outfits! You really found some amazing things!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-601039 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 02:38:12 +0000 Transcona Shannon 601039@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooohhhhhh Claire - what did you get? c'mon...don't keep me in suspense! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-601034 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 02:15:04 +0000 Anonymous 601034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooo Shannon, I can't believe you were able to find the white jeans you have been searching for all season in a thrift store! And they're trouser jeans to boot! What luck. I love your happy pile of items with Gain watching over them, lol! I had an awesome thrifting day, too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-600986 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:51:22 +0000 Jaime 600986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Thrifting is like an addiction if you're not careful and before you know it, you've got 20 hideous, ill-fitting items in your closet to go with the 12 buck-ugly purses you bought!"<br /> Shannon, have you been spying on my closet!? Truthfully, I have been getting much better but am an addict. I love your jar idea and am going to steal it. Great haul and I can't wait to see you style your new finds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-600964 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:11:47 +0000 MsMary 600964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wowzers! What a great thrifting day! My fave is the polka dot blouse! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-600963 Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:09:50 +0000 Jjsloane 600963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am in total thrift envy. I must take some serious time to find a decent one nearby. I did do ok at my consignment store this week (Jcrew perfect shirt, white linen shirt, printed shorts and denim shorts for $30 due to a $30 credit) but nothing close to your success. I'm inspired. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-600953 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:32:01 +0000 qfbrenda 600953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great haul!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-600950 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:20:39 +0000 lyn* 600950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job, Shannon! I've had no luck thrifting in this city ... lol; which is kind of funny, since we live in the same place. LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-600949 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:10:13 +0000 modgrl 600949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are those white jeans I see?!?! WOW!! Great day. My thrifting day was a bust today. Prob for the best. I am trying to save my pennies for something big. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-600936 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:49:10 +0000 Transcona Shannon 600936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Believe me Rae, it took me a looooooong time to get the point where I could focus. Thrifting is like an addiction if you're not careful and before you know it, you've got 20 hideous, ill-fitting items in your closet to go with the 12 buck-ugly purses you bought! I always go with a list of items I'd like to find to keep me somewhat on track. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-600934 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:47:01 +0000 rae 600934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, nice! You have a fantastic thrift store - can't wait to see everything on! I hadn't been to a thrift store in a long time, but Hubs and I went to one today, too. I love how you only buy the things that are your style - one of my thrift pitfalls has been buying anything that is a good deal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-600929 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:43:06 +0000 Transcona Shannon 600929@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deborah - I absolutely thrift to see what I can find! More often then not, that's when I come across something amazing. And you've hit the nail on the head about when you just want a wardrobe "pick me up" I have way better luck in thrift shops than in retail. I have found things in thrift and consignment stores I NEVER would have been able to afford new. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-600927 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:39:05 +0000 Deborah 600927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, awesome collection and even better that these items were on your wish list. And it's interesting to hear your budget plan. I stick to a budget but never thought of separating it into the two categories (thrifting and non thrifting). I know these items filled wardrobe holes but do you also thrift to "just see what you can find"? Or for recreation? Master 9 and I call thrift stores "treasure shops" (in Australia they are actually called Op (opportunity) Shops) cos you never know what amazing stuff you will find:). Yesterday I picked up a Black Zara jacket for 10.00. I find thrifting is great when I feel I just need a new little something in my wardrobe but my budget is a bit light. I also find that when I am after a very specific item I am more likely to find it in a thrift store?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-600914 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:09:02 +0000 Transcona Shannon 600914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz - Gain is the most people loving cat I've ever met. He has got to be near his humans at all times, even if it means laying on their stuff!</p> <p>Helen - the jar tip is one of the best things I've done for controlling my spending. I highly recommend it.</p> <p>What I find the best with this particular haul from thrifting is that literally everything other than the shoes, were on my "thrifting hopeful list". I have already spent my spring/summer budget so any purchases I make now until end of August have to be achieved through thrifting so felt especially lucky today. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/successful-day-of-thrifting#post-600911 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:05:50 +0000 HelenInCanada 600911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What great scores! Joe Fresh silk-blend tee? NICE! I SO need to start doing the jar-saving thing. THAT is how you stop your closet from spiralling out of control when thrifting. Bravo!</p> <p>Aww - kitty! </p>