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Style | Thrift Tips from the Experts

March 18, 2015 by Whitney 4 Comments

I’m always ready and willing to share thrift tips with anybody! So when my blogger buddy Jen asked me to join with a few other thrifty bloggers for a thrift tip post, of course I jumped at the opportunity! It’s great to get together with fellow bloggers and talk about style and fashion, but I always get a thrill when we can chat about thrift shopping too! Not everyone is a thrifter, and I get that. But there are some great thrift tips and tricks, very easy to pick up, that will help enhance your wardrobe.

Read on to meet each thrifter, see an outfit from her own closet styled with almost entirely thrifted pieces, and one of her secrets to thrifting success. Stop on over to each of their blogs to find even more of their secrets that land them unbelievable style finds for a fraction of the price and ten-fold the fun.
Simple & easy #styletips from a few #thrift experts!

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Thrifting Tip: “I have found that either thrifting online or determining which local thrift store has the best clothing can save you lots of time when thrifting. I am a busy person and although I like saving money, I don’t have extra time to visit several stores. Finding the one store near me that yields great finds again and again has really helped me with saving time and money!”

Hear more from Laura on her blog, I Do deClaire, and on social media, where she shares loads of daily outfit points full of great style ideas, many in secondhand pieces.

Blog // Bloglovin’ // Instagram

Thrifting Tip: “Travel! I love checking out the local thrift stores when I go out of town somewhere! It gives you a whole new set of goodies to look through if you’ve been going to the thrift stores in your area so much that you see the same things you saw before. Also, take note of the areas your thrifting in. If you visit a thrift store in a wealthier part of town, you are likely to find more name brand/nicer things. When I was in college, I’d find a lot of junior’s clothes at our local Goodwill which is not surprising since it was a college town!”

Danielle showcases endless secondhand looks on her blog, Goodwillista. Be sure to stop by and say hello on social media

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Thrifting Tip: “I have several (check them out here and here) but the one thrift tip I’m adamant about is to be patient. To be a successful thrifter, you need time and patience. You will find that item but you may have to look a bit longer or go to another thrift store. Don’t give up…your thrifted treasure is out there!”

Whitney shares all about her thrifting adventures, so stop on over and drop her a note on social media too.

Blog // Instagram // Twitter

Thrifting Tip: “Try to ignore the size tags.  Different brands and vintage items fit differently.  If you like something (even if you aren’t sure it will fit), try it on!  It may look much better on you than on the hanger.  You never know when you’ll find your next wardrobe staple!”

Check out more of Lauren’s style and thrifting tips on her blog, Exploring My Style, and on social media as well.

Blog // Bloglovin’ // Instagram

Thrifting Tip: “You can find a collection of tips in my Secondhand Style Guide. One of my favorites, however, reflects the time required to find the right piece. I suppose it has two parts. First, plan plenty of time for a trip to the thrift shop, an hour or more. If you head over and feel rushed, you’ll most certainly end up overwhelmed and frustrated. Second, when you arrive, start examining the racks by quickly flipping through and focusing on the material of the fabric. High end, well-cared for items will stand out quickly. This trick has saved me mountains of time examining pieces that don’t meet my quality criteria.”

Jen is a life and style blogger with a focus on style for working women. She shares all sorts of affordable and socially conscious style ideas for a day at the office. You can find her on her blog, Fashionably Employed, and on social media as well.

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So tell me, what are some thrift tips you may have? Do you think the thrift tips you read will help enhance your wardrobe and style this season? Let me know! 

Thanks for reading and huge thanks to Jen for allowing me to take part in this thrift tip post. I really enjoyed it, and I actually learned a few things myself! Until tomorrow, be blessed and stay safe…XO!
** Linkups: Style Me Wednesday, Whatever Wednesday **

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  1. Oh to Be a Muse says

    March 18, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    Thrifting online? I didn’t even know that was a thing. And yes, patience is key for sure.
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    • Whitney says

      March 24, 2015 at 10:19 am

      I was fascinated when I found out that thrifting online was a thing too!

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  2. Simply Chic says

    March 19, 2015 at 12:05 am

    i miss my goodwill in atlanta 🙁 i have yet to find one that i love in the bay area, but like you said, i need to be patient.
    Simply Chic recently posted…WINTER’S ENDMy Profile

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    • Whitney says

      March 24, 2015 at 10:20 am

      I hope you find a good location soon! I know the The Thrifting Diva is in based in Cali and she always has great locations on her site. Hope that helps! 🙂

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