How To Thrift (tips you haven’t heard before) ✨
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- Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024
- Today’s video is all about how to thrift, coming from a life-time thrifter. I’ve been thrifting since as long as I can remember and have been going regularly for 20-something years. From consignment boutiques to big box stores to online, I’ve done it all.
You too can shop like a lifelong thrifter with the tips I’m sharing in today’s video, and trust me, they’re actually good ones that you haven’t heard before. I’m sharing everything I’ve learned to make sure you have the most successful shopping experience. I’ll share what you need to know, tips I commonly hear but wouldn’t recommend, and the reality no one talks about.
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Like you, I only want natural fibers and always go look at the content tag on the side seam. I don't even do rayon, which technically is made from wood pulp but pills & tears easily.
Even if a piece is perfect for my wardrobe, I know it will not work in the long run. I wear alot of linen & cotton in TX. Silk seems too hot unless its a loose weave or scarf. I do especially wear scarves in travel capsules for versatile looks that take up little space in suitcase & there are plenty second hand.
Good tips! Im totally on board w/ the peeve about people "hiding items" in the wrong spot- very frustrating. 🙅♀️
Totally agree, I don't even bother with rayon anymore! So important to consider the fiber content & your climate when shopping. Great idea to pack scarves, they're great for layering.
Hi! I'm new here. I'm enjoying your content so far! I'm a much better online thrifter than in person thrifter. But, I want to improve my skills, so here I am!
My take away from the tip about going through the go-backs is less about it being a better shot at of finding something good, but more about, if it's in the go-backs, it's not on the main rack. If it's not on the main rack, you'd miss it because it's in the go-backs.
I think part of my problem with in person thrifting is that I'm an all or nothing type gal. I either go through it all (not the racks that aren't my size, I'm with you on that!) but every single item wherever it makes sense to look. That's exhausting! Or I halg-a$$ it, and barely move a hanger in the whole store🤷♀️
Thanks for the tips, I'll have to give them a go soon!
Online thrifting is a great option! You're right about missing pieces on the go-backs. I prefer to think about thrifting as a numbers game (what are my odds and how can I be the most efficient). I'd rather not wade through a mix of sizes/categories but there could be gems!
I get that; looking at everything takes foreever and is exhausting. I've found that having constraints (ie color palette, natural fibers, etc) really helps me cut through the noise and move faster. Let me know how it goes!
Amazing video! I just wanted to ask what's your opinion on blended fabrics, for example cotton and viscose? I would like to know your experience with these types of fabric compositions.
It really depends on the blend. I generally prefer 100% natural fibers but sometimes they're needed for practical reasons or are justified at the price. For example, I can accept a Sezane sweater with 20% poly because it's minimal synthetics, it makes the alpaca fibers stronger, and I just love the design. But I wouldn't be ok with 80% poly and 20% natural fibers for the same design.
I'm a huge fan of cotton! I'd prefer to buy 100% cotton over a blend when possible. Viscose is soft but it's prone to pilling, shrinking, isn't durable and is often used to cut costs so I try to stay away from it. AND I just bought a pair of white linen/viscose pants because the linen wrinkles and can be sheer so the viscose helps offset both. In that case, I'll sacrifice some breathability and durability for less wrinkles and an opaque pant... All that to say it really depends!