Latest Thrifted Finds - YouLookFab Forum

I haven't been around in awhile but I have to share my latest bargain finds. This summer has been AWESOME for thrifting, seriously epic. This is really only a small sampling of stuff I have found. I'm almost ready for Fall.

I am such a huge sucker for patterns that I have to intentionally decide to look out for neutrals...they aren’t as common second hand because people are more likely to wear them out, less likely to donate (classics) and they are more likely to show stains or imperfections. But I have been looking for neutrals and have had good luck!

Quick cost breakdown:

Navy Dress $6.50

Black print tank $1.50

Distressed Jeans $7

White Ruffle Tee $1.50

Black dress- 75 cents (YOU HEARD me right!)

Mocha Sweater $3

White Sweater $4

Black blouse $4.25

Jean shorts $3.50

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4 years ago

Melaine

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texstyle

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Some great finds here Melanie! I esp. like the first dress and the top in #3.

Joy

Melanie, your thrifting paid off big time. It must have been exciting to find a 75 cent dress.

ophelia

Well done!! I have the same issue finding neutrals second hand. You scored!

Column

Really cute! That mocha color on you is divine, and people pay 30X what you did for jeans not to look as good!

Jane

The distressed jeans are super and with the mocha top, makes a stunning out.

Jaime

Great finds! Good point about finding neutrals in good condition, glad you succeeded!

Thank you all! Your comments are really sweet. I do think the Marie Kondo effect means that there are more awesome options on the thrift shelves. The problem is when I find such good stuff I can't going back! I need to take a break....

Cardiff girl

Looks like you have had a great haul especially the dresses..

Stagiaire Fash

Amazing. What are your thrifting secrets?

anne

You have done well!

Fashintern, as far as tips persistence and frequency is my best tip.

I have a goodwill very close to my house, so it helps to stop frequently. I also prefer a local independent thrift store because prices are better and quality is better (they weed out really ratty stuff, whereas GW does not). Getting familiar with brands and even the feel of a good fabric helps make it easier to browse. (You guys are probably already past that) Ask your store when/where/how they put out new stock. At my GW, they put new stuff on the inside aisle and I often find multiple "treasures" that have just been stocked! Persistence is key, plus being totally willing to shop out of season. This is a great time to look for jackets and sweaters (spring is even better when people are clearing out their winter wardrobe).

I believe all GWs will now accept returns with receipt and tags. My goodwill just applies plastic tags (no paper tag anymore) to their clothing. SO what I have realized is that if I find something awesome with a stain, I will take it home and wash it. If I get the stain out, I keep it, if I can't, I will return it. I have no guilt since I'm returning it cleaner than I bought it. I've only done that a couple times but is nice to have the option. I don't think people try very hard to get stains out! Oxyclean really works!

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