Hello everyone- today I'd like to introduce to you Brittany of Second Hand Solace. I am really excited to have her share with you some amazing thrifty tips. Definitely stop by her blog she has so many wonderful posts (Not only on thrifting but a ton of other great things too- including primal recipes!) Enjoy the post!
Hello i like boring things readers! My name is Brittany and I blog over at Second Hand Solace. I originally started SHS in May 2012 as a means of sharing my journey as I only buy second hand {thrifted} clothing. Since then, Second Hand Solace has expanded to include posts on music, primal/paleo lifestyles, fashion and college life. I'm super excited to be guest posting today on Danielle's blog today! I thought I'd go back to SHS's roots and share some thrifty tips and tricks.
More often than not, after telling somebody that I thrifted the outfit I'm wearing, I get this response: "I never find anything good when I go thrifting". Not every thrifting trip will be a success, but I thought I'd share some of my favorite tips to hopefully help make your next trip a good one.
THRIFTY TIP # 1:
A thrift store is a direct reflection of the area in which it is located.
I think that the location of the thrift store is often overlooked by thrifters, yet it plays an important role in your success. For example, the area where I go to school is very rural. The closest malls are 30 minutes or more away and even those are very limited. Back home, I live in a suburban area where there are an abundance of shopping malls, including one of the biggest on the East Coast. I am also in close proximity to a major city where I'll also do some thrifting. The difference between the thrift stores in each of these areas is very noticeable. Many thrift stores in the suburban areas focus on buying gently used, brand name clothing. The thrift stores where I go to school accept older donated clothing.
The Indian dress pictured to the right is originally from Anthropologie but I found it at a thrift store back home at a greatly reduced price. If you are into brand names, pick a store and location that best reflect the brand you are searching for. If there's no Urban Outfitters within 50 miles of you, don't walk into your local thrift store and expect to find all UO brands. Don't be afraid to travel more than you normally would if you're on the hunt for a specific item or brand.
