Fast forward to today, you can't keep me out of the thrift store. Thank you mom, for giving me the thrifting bug. I must say I am a thrift store connoisseur, and you should be one too. Ok, maybe connoisseur is a strong word, but you know what I mean. Here is why I say you should be shopping at the thrift store.
1. Experiment with styles
Shopping at the thrift store gives you a chance to try new pieces without spending a lot of money. I fell in love with pleated skirts by thrift shopping.
2. Supporting a good cause
Most thrift stores serve some other purpose other than just selling clothes. Local thrift stores in my area support developmentally disabled adults, and another one recycles clothing that goes to waste. You can even donate to the stores and receive a tax credit!!
Shop at a thrift store in a culturally diverse area of town and you are sure to find some authentic pieces that people have donated.
4. Your friends won't have your clothes
You never have to worry about going somewhere and having on the same dress as your girl. Generally there is 1 of everything at the thrift store.
You can lower your budget amount on clothing, because you'll get so many things at a lower cost.
6. Bargain prices
Along with saving money, prices are low at the thrift store. Find the sale dates in your area, and you can leave with some dirt cheap items.
7. It's fun
You never know what you will find at the thrift store. It kind of like a treasure hunt.
8. You can outfit the entire family
The thrift store is for everybody, it does not discriminate. Young, old, boy, girl, woman, man, and possibly pet too.
I would like to know if you thrift shop. If you do, tell me why. I hope these 8 things persuaded you to try out a thrift store near you soon.
Be Blessed! Be Free! Be Fashionable!
~Chris
