So, it's Rachel here. I have really been enjoying my Fashion Design major at UA, and I have learned a lot about myself as a person. With my college student budget, I have really missed being able to buy things at the America's Thrift-Store near my house. I love buying clothes (and other things) at the thrift store and I thought I would share those reasons with you. So here we go:
1.It's cheaper
This basically goes without saying, but buying used clothing is far cheaper than retail. There is little reason to pay full price when you could pay less. You can still get brand name stuff if you look hard. I have purchased brands like Talbots, Fossil, Coldwater Creek, Lands End, and more. Here are some of my favorite thrift store dress shirts.
2. Items have already been laundered
The clothing you buy has already been washed and dried hundreds of times. No more wondering if a garment is going to shrink or fade, the clothes have already been through it all.
3. Jeans are already broken in
As a partial jean-addict (I have 13+ pairs), I absolutely love buying jeans at the thrift store because they have already been broken in. They have the creases and the character that doesn't come with new pants.
4. One-of-a-kind pieces
By definition, clothes at the thrift store are not bought in bulk or multiple sizes. Getting individual garments can be a pain, but it is also rewarding. I often get complements on the clothes I buy from there so don't be afraid of trying it! The odd pieces certainly foster individuality and it's really fun to mix and match and make old into new.
5. Fuel for creativity
If I spend $5 for a dress that needs straps added to it, I'm not afraid to cut into it and get the job done. If that same dress was $50 no way would I touch it with a pair of scissors. Having a low investment helps me have the courage to do the needed alterations. As a seamstress, I also buy things too large and make them over. I can't even number the times I've shortened dresses to make shirts or hemmed pants. Sometimes I even buy bed sheets to cut up and use as fabric. It's great to have the freedom, and if the project is a failure, I'm only out a few dollars.
So those are my top reasons for buying things from the thrift store. Hope you enjoyed!
1.It's cheaper
This basically goes without saying, but buying used clothing is far cheaper than retail. There is little reason to pay full price when you could pay less. You can still get brand name stuff if you look hard. I have purchased brands like Talbots, Fossil, Coldwater Creek, Lands End, and more. Here are some of my favorite thrift store dress shirts.
2. Items have already been laundered
The clothing you buy has already been washed and dried hundreds of times. No more wondering if a garment is going to shrink or fade, the clothes have already been through it all.
3. Jeans are already broken in
As a partial jean-addict (I have 13+ pairs), I absolutely love buying jeans at the thrift store because they have already been broken in. They have the creases and the character that doesn't come with new pants.
4. One-of-a-kind pieces
By definition, clothes at the thrift store are not bought in bulk or multiple sizes. Getting individual garments can be a pain, but it is also rewarding. I often get complements on the clothes I buy from there so don't be afraid of trying it! The odd pieces certainly foster individuality and it's really fun to mix and match and make old into new.
5. Fuel for creativity
If I spend $5 for a dress that needs straps added to it, I'm not afraid to cut into it and get the job done. If that same dress was $50 no way would I touch it with a pair of scissors. Having a low investment helps me have the courage to do the needed alterations. As a seamstress, I also buy things too large and make them over. I can't even number the times I've shortened dresses to make shirts or hemmed pants. Sometimes I even buy bed sheets to cut up and use as fabric. It's great to have the freedom, and if the project is a failure, I'm only out a few dollars.
So those are my top reasons for buying things from the thrift store. Hope you enjoyed!
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