https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 12:53:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge/page/2#post-64639 Sat, 09 May 2009 12:49:37 +0000 greenglove 64639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am excited for this, most of my wardrobe has been thrifted! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge/page/2#post-64622 Sat, 09 May 2009 05:17:16 +0000 Christie 64622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun challenge. I don't post pictures but love the challenge ideas. I didn't play Clue with you all last week but I DID play Clue several times with my children and think I'll play Clue-the-wardrobe-challenge with my little one soon. She'd love if we had a theme week for getting dressed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge/page/2#post-64615 Sat, 09 May 2009 03:40:57 +0000 hanna 64615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do not count underwear. Again, those are things you need, not fashion items. So we're talking clothing and accessories, discounting underthings, glasses, wedding rings and such, specs, and the like. Will set this out more clearly later when I'm not on an iPhone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64589 Sat, 09 May 2009 01:37:38 +0000 Chris 64589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>There is a blogger who does a $50 or less outfit each day (including primary accessories and shoes) and that seems very doable. $20 seems hard unless there is a lot of thrifting and gifting involved.</p> <p>I can't even remember how much I paid for things. Do the bargain shoppers keep a journal of how much items cost? I guess I can remember when I got an exceptional deal (like a Banana Republic trapeze jacket I scored for $15 which I thought was a killer deal) but not everything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64545 Fri, 08 May 2009 22:00:40 +0000 Angie 64545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Of course, I hear you, but I had to get you thinking :0) </p> <p>Set out the rules and lets see the challenge put to work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64543 Fri, 08 May 2009 21:52:25 +0000 greenglove 64543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, so what is the verdict on underwear?<br /> I doubt anyone thrifts that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64541 Fri, 08 May 2009 21:39:49 +0000 Dawn 64541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd love to play something like this but I don't actually own anything that costs less than €14.50 ($20) which is a pity. I would like to thrift and get amazing bargains but the secondhand shops in my city aren't great at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64524 Fri, 08 May 2009 21:12:59 +0000 Maya 64524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good point Shana. My bras are between $50-$70--my absolute least favorite thing to shop for because they're so expensive and so not fun to wear. I can't imagine most people go thrifting for bras though. </p> <p>Even if a bra costs $10, that's half your budget! It's also one of those things we wear because we have to. I would not include underwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64522 Fri, 08 May 2009 21:08:11 +0000 shana 64522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I assume you exclude underclothes too, right? Seriously, when you have big boobs, bras become a major expense! I don't think I own a bra that costs less than $50 much less $20! I am a total bargain hunter and have been even more frugal than normal recently but I don't think I could put together many outfits for under $20. Talk about a challenge!! I will be watching for inspiration though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64505 Fri, 08 May 2009 19:09:39 +0000 Maya 64505@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Hanna has the right idea. Glasses are a necessity, not an accessory. You wear them because you can't see without them. How they look is important, but it is very, very secondary. Same with wedding rings. They are not just a piece of accessorizing jewelry. These things don't count as "fashion" items to me.</p> <p>I will not be able to participate myself, though I wish I were more thrift savvy and am endlessly impressed with those who are. It is a definite summer challenge though. I can't see how it would be possible in a northeast winter with lots of layering and coats and boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64500 Fri, 08 May 2009 18:25:02 +0000 Vani 64500@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Makes sense Thanks hanna! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64499 Fri, 08 May 2009 18:15:46 +0000 hanna 64499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>okay, i'm going to put it out there and say that things like wedding rings do not count, because that is not an accessory you simply put on and take off to accent an outfit - it is something you wear all the time. in the same vein, i wouldn't count the ring i wear from my parents, because i never ever take it off. same way i wouldn't count specs - i NEED them in order to see, not to change the look of an outfit. make sense? </p> <p>GG, this one is totally flexible. i'll try to do a few days of it, if not a full work week, but other people are free to post just one outfit, if they choose. and sure, you could use the same shoes, if you want to post multiple outfits! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64495 Fri, 08 May 2009 17:53:28 +0000 greenglove 64495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Does each outfit have to have different shoes? Probably, that is a silly question.<br /> When does the challenge start? Can you post an outfit you wear over the weekend? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64493 Fri, 08 May 2009 17:41:51 +0000 Vani 64493@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Uh-oh, didn't think of the wedding ring Angie! </p> <p>Any exceptions to the rules hanna? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64483 Fri, 08 May 2009 17:08:25 +0000 Angie 64483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your enthusiasm, Hanna. Lots of time for plenty of fab challenges to keep us on our toes. </p> <p>I’m so impressed with the gals who can pull off an outfit for $20. I could do the outfit (through thrifts and gifts) but like Sihaya and Antje, I’d fall short when it came to the shoes, specs, wedding ring and watch. Yes! These are ALL part of your look. Think wisely ladies - you might need to take off some jewelry. </p> <p>Good luck everyone! On your marks, get set, GO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64449 Fri, 08 May 2009 14:17:14 +0000 Inge 64449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd love to take part in one of the upcoming challenges, but won't be able to do this one I'm afraid. I don't own a single thrifted item, not because I don't want to, but up to now I've just never managed to find anything fun (and that fits) in thrift stores over here.</p> <p>Looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64441 Fri, 08 May 2009 13:41:07 +0000 Alecia 64441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm looking forward to seeing what others do, too. I don't think I could do it. Maybe on the weekend... But the shoes would break me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64435 Fri, 08 May 2009 13:09:40 +0000 mscholtz 64435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow this sounds like a great challenge. I take it the $20 is USD? So would that mean it would be $40 AUS ???</p> <p>I am a great thrift shopper, I will certainly try to stick to $20 AUD if I can, otherwise I could find outfits for under $40 AUS.</p> <p>Look forward to seeing other peoples outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64427 Fri, 08 May 2009 11:13:44 +0000 LoP 64427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm... This sounds like my kind of fun. I'm a big time bargain hunter even if I don't thrift. I'm sure I could do a week if I was back home, but I might be able to pull it off for one or two outfits here. There's a big difference between $20 and $30. $30 seems to be more possible for me. The two that I can think of as a full outfit with accessories here end up being around $25. I'll try... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64425 Fri, 08 May 2009 10:54:08 +0000 hanna 64425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>angie, i prefer the other ideas as well, i just thought i'd throw this out there seeing as we've been talking about challenges :). i'll definitely be issuing one of the others on that thread as soon as this is over... i may not last a week! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64410 Fri, 08 May 2009 05:21:20 +0000 planetamy 64410@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would not be able to play either! I haven't quite gotten into thrifting, even though my wallet would definitely benefit. </p> <p>But I definitely want to give thrifting a try, I've seen you guys get some great things!</p> <p>:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64409 Fri, 08 May 2009 05:17:20 +0000 Anonymous 64409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Today I happened to wear some resale I'd picked up this winter to save for spring/summer. I have on a BR long knit geometric print tunic with cowl neck ($2 on consignment final sale rack), Gap straight dark jeans ($12 consignment) and nude strappy sandals ($2 consignment sale bin). I accessorized with a Macy's metal/enamel flower pin (about $3 with sale and coupon) = $19<br /> Most of the time shoes would put me over $20. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64393 Fri, 08 May 2009 04:17:51 +0000 Angie 64393@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is an interesting challenge. I have to say that I thought the other thread ideas were spunkier but we have plenty of time for those too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64390 Fri, 08 May 2009 04:15:26 +0000 Antje 64390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw this, too, and thought it was awesome. Alas, I already know I don't even have to try - I can't do it because while I'm a happy thrifter for clothes, I have never found (nor even really looked for) shoes in thrift stores or in swaps. I wear size 9 and am pretty picky about shoes, even more with respect to the look than the comfort level, and so it's just hard to find something serendipitously. I can easily pull together a fab outfit for under $20 if I'm barefooted, but I know Kasmira specifically stated that shoes have to be included (which makes sense, of course.) I spend quite a bit of money on shoes, to be truthful...they can easily run more than the rest of the outfit So I won't play... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64384 Fri, 08 May 2009 03:24:38 +0000 greenglove 64384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I might be able to, I will see what I can find, great challenge!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64380 Fri, 08 May 2009 02:48:49 +0000 Vani 64380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I mayyybe able to pull off a few outfits. Not sure about a while week. It's the shoes that are stumping me! I used to thrift all my shoes when I was in college but not anymore. Good one Hanna! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64375 Fri, 08 May 2009 02:23:38 +0000 Kristen 64375@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw that and realized I couldn't possibly do it. $50 for the whole outfit, sure, but $20? I don't think I even have a pair of shoes for less than that! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64373 Fri, 08 May 2009 02:15:30 +0000 hanna 64373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i'd say gifts and hand-me-down clothes count, kari, as long as they're not the bulk of your outfit - maybe a shirt or a scarf, something like that. </p> <p>i'm lucky in that i can wear cheap shoes - and i've had great luck finding those shoes at the salvation army! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64372 Fri, 08 May 2009 02:06:27 +0000 Sihaya 64372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This would be tough for me, especially if it includes shoes. I need to wear comfortable shoes with arch support, which means that they're usually pretty steep on price. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-thrifty-shopper-challenge#post-64371 Fri, 08 May 2009 02:03:53 +0000 Kari 64371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh wow. I wish I had enough clothes to put together a $20 and under week. I wonder if gifts count as well as borrowed or hand-me-down clothes. :)<br /> I'm not sure if I have enough super-budget stuff to play, but I'll look! </p>