Thrifting is one of the most popular fashion trend among college students. Between unique styles and cheap prices, who could pass it up! The only thing that could stop a college fashion junky from discovering great finds at the local thrift shop would be not knowing how to thrift. Below, you’ll find a few simple tips on how to improve your thrifting fashion game while enjoying the experience.
1. Ask when the stores restock.
When you're at your favorite thrift shop, ask the workers when they get their weekly shipment. Most stores have a set day of the week when they get all their fresh inventory. Going thrifting on this day, or the day after, will guarantee you first pick at all of the trends. If you go during the end of their inventory cycle, you'll be the last person to see the selection and the fashion finds you’re searching for have likely been taken.
Next time yoUpcycling is buying clothing from thrift stores and altering them to match your style. Upcycling may sound intimidating to those who aren't comfortable with sewing or crafts,
but it can be as simple as cropping a t-shirt! The key to upcycling is keeping an open mind about the clothing piece, and what it could be made into.
2. Shop off-season
As tempting as it is to shop for clothing items you can wear right away, you'll have much more luck finding items that are not in the current season. Since people aren't out thrifting for jackets in the summertime and tanks in the winter, the selection during those times is usually filled with great finds on the racks.
3. Shop your style
Thrift stores have all different types of clothing and styles to fit everyone. With cheap prices, it's tempting to pick up more items that you normally may not have purchased if they had cost more. Try to avoid doing this, because buying clothes that aren't your style will end up taking up space in your closet. If you see nice clothing that isn't for you, leave it for the next thrifter who will get more wear out of it.
4. Learn how to Upcycle
Upcycling means purchasing clothing items or accessories from thrift stores and altering them to match your style, or altering them to increase the value so that you can flip the item and make a profit. Upcycling may sound intimidating to those who aren't comfortable with sewing, but it can be as simple as cropping a t-shirt or altering a neckline. There are also tons of YouTube tutorials to watch (like this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSQ1KvNXbBw ) on simple embroidering, embellishing and distressing techniques, so don't shy away from upcycling if you're just getting started- it really is for everyone! The key to upcycling is keeping an open mind about the clothing item, and what it could be made into.
5. Have fun!
Going thrifting should be a fun and unique experience. Invite your friends, pick out outfits for each other and see what you can find! You'll leave with memories, laughs, and your new favorite outfit.
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