Thrifting tips
Items in this hypelist
Applies to all:
Make a moodboard
Helps you know what to look out for
Wear plain tight clothing
Easier to try things on and plain clothes so it easier to see item you are trying on
Go often
The more you go and browse, the more chance you have to find something.
WHAT TO BRING IN BAG
A FRIEND
Optional
Hand sanitizer
Socks
Clawclip/scrunchie
Headphones
Money
Cash and card
A snack
A water bottle
A big bag
Charity shops
Look in different sizes
Try EVERYTHING on
Look in different sections
How to check if an item is vintage
- If it is fun and or colourful - Made in the same country - Check care instructions, if none most likely before 1950 (unless cut out ofc) - If there is a style/lot number -Union labels and half size - If the company isn’t around anymore - Metal zips
Look at small details
Example: If a time was taken to make nice buttons, the quality will be better on the garment
Look for the bias cut
More expensive as uses more fabric - helps you to tell fast fashion from non fast fashion
Touch everything on the rack
Feel what fabrics you like
Look at patterns, colours and textures
Over time it makes things easier for you to know what you’re looking for
Look at out of season stuff
People tend to clean their wardrobes after the season of clothes they don’t need
Grab items you like
Even if unsure, they won’t be there ever again
Start with easier to see items
Jewellery, furniture, decor
Ask when they restock
Online
Find your bust, waist and hip measurements
Sellers will have laid flat measurement and multiply is by two
Use google lense/smart search
You can find the same article of clothing for less than
Interact and haggle
search by things like:
- Decade - Brands - Fabrics
Think like a boomer
When looking and filtering
Estate, yard, flea markets, car boot sales, etc
Friday and saturdays have more range
Sundays are easier for haggling
