How to Shop at Thrift Stores
Shopping at
thrift
stores
is like hunting for treasure, it requires some patience but can be very rewarding. I learned from my mother and have honed the skill to where it does not require much of my time to do and I have a closet full of brand name clothing and accessories to show for it. Here are some tips that, if put into practice, can make you a pro (and a well-dressed one at that!).
Things You'll Need:
the internet or local telephone book
comfortable shoes
Step
1
If you don't know where there is a thrift store in your neighborhood, do some homework before setting out. Look in your local yellow pages under "Thrift Shops" or search online for thrift stores in your city. (See resources below).
Step
2
Before you go out, it's also a good idea to take stock and have an idea of items you could use or would like to find, for example: black slacks, cocktail dress, pencil skirts, etc.
Step
3
Once you get to the store, begin with a rack where you see the kind of items on your wish list. Scan the rack for fabrics and colors that interest you and don't bother looking at items in colors you would never wear. Having this kind of focus helps prevent fatigue and discouragement.
Step
4
Whenever you sight something that may be of interest to you, check the size and brand labels.
Step
5
If you are still interested, check it thoroughly for imperfections such as holes or stains. If you find any of these imperfections, you will then have to decide whether you still want the items. Is it something that can easily be fixed? Be totally honest with yourself! If you know you are way too busy (or a hopeless procrastinator) don't buy something that is just going to sit in your closet for years waiting to be fixed, just move on.
Step
6
Once you have checked out any areas of the store that were of interest to you, make your way to the fitting room. It's important to try things on, if possible, at thrift stores since you may not be able to return the items. Remember, the object is not to waste money on items that may ultimately not fit, no matter how inexpensive they are.
Step
7
Make your purchases wisely and you will find that the kinds of clothing you find at thrift stores can be at times the most lasting additions to your wardrobe.
Tips & Warnings
Please note: If you are uncomfortable using things that were previously owned, many thrift stores get overstock donations and there are many articles that still have tags on them that can be found, as well.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2217942_shop-thrift-stores.html
Shopping at
thrift
stores
is like hunting for treasure, it requires some patience but can be very rewarding. I learned from my mother and have honed the skill to where it does not require much of my time to do and I have a closet full of brand name clothing and accessories to show for it. Here are some tips that, if put into practice, can make you a pro (and a well-dressed one at that!).
Things You'll Need:
the internet or local telephone book
comfortable shoes
Step
1
If you don't know where there is a thrift store in your neighborhood, do some homework before setting out. Look in your local yellow pages under "Thrift Shops" or search online for thrift stores in your city. (See resources below).
Step
2
Before you go out, it's also a good idea to take stock and have an idea of items you could use or would like to find, for example: black slacks, cocktail dress, pencil skirts, etc.
Step
3
Once you get to the store, begin with a rack where you see the kind of items on your wish list. Scan the rack for fabrics and colors that interest you and don't bother looking at items in colors you would never wear. Having this kind of focus helps prevent fatigue and discouragement.
Step
4
Whenever you sight something that may be of interest to you, check the size and brand labels.
Step
5
If you are still interested, check it thoroughly for imperfections such as holes or stains. If you find any of these imperfections, you will then have to decide whether you still want the items. Is it something that can easily be fixed? Be totally honest with yourself! If you know you are way too busy (or a hopeless procrastinator) don't buy something that is just going to sit in your closet for years waiting to be fixed, just move on.
Step
6
Once you have checked out any areas of the store that were of interest to you, make your way to the fitting room. It's important to try things on, if possible, at thrift stores since you may not be able to return the items. Remember, the object is not to waste money on items that may ultimately not fit, no matter how inexpensive they are.
Step
7
Make your purchases wisely and you will find that the kinds of clothing you find at thrift stores can be at times the most lasting additions to your wardrobe.
Tips & Warnings
Please note: If you are uncomfortable using things that were previously owned, many thrift stores get overstock donations and there are many articles that still have tags on them that can be found, as well.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2217942_shop-thrift-stores.html
