tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35612423.post3269058688342170729..comments2024-03-08T22:46:34.460-05:00Comments on What I Wore 2Day: Mail Bag: Secondhand StrategyKasmirahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01866928448186848884noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35612423.post-27939511699575959102008-09-24T07:06:00.000-04:002008-09-24T07:06:00.000-04:00Vintage and thrift clothing were my favorite finds...Vintage and thrift clothing were my favorite finds until I got curves. However, your "how to" inspires me to give it a go - and thankfully I now live in a city that is teaming with charity vintage shops. Gotta love being able to shop and feel like you are helping someone at the same time."Óg"https://www.blogger.com/profile/03312452037417210087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35612423.post-62124371084630656722008-09-19T14:40:00.000-04:002008-09-19T14:40:00.000-04:00We have a Salvation Army about 6 blocks from our w...We have a Salvation Army about 6 blocks from our work (my crew containing not limited to 4-5 people) and over lunch breaks we run to go spend spend spend! The absolute best part is that there is a basement where all of the Target clearance winds up. Anything from Target Corp. what didn't make it through as a sample, or anything and everything that didn't make it in a Target store. Racks and racks of fantastic cheap clothes and we buy it all! We often find sweaters for $1, coats, belts, bags, shirts, etc all for under $5. We've even found current clothes that's in Target now there for more than 1/2 what they are selling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35612423.post-42589902724290949602008-05-02T16:27:00.000-04:002008-05-02T16:27:00.000-04:00The brightly colored walls ARE those of my home. ...The brightly colored walls ARE those of my home. We're currently painting our office mustard. I love it!Kasmirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01866928448186848884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35612423.post-26537650579696923542008-05-02T16:19:00.000-04:002008-05-02T16:19:00.000-04:00I know I'm late to this party, but I see anything ...I know I'm late to this party, but I see anything with the word "thrift store" in it, and I have to read it. You have great tips. It bothers me when people go to one crappy store and then look down their noses at thrift store junkies like me. (Well, it doesn't bother me that much since it means there's less competition for the good stuff. ;o) ) At least 60% of my wardrobe (probably more) is from thrift stores, and I have a lot of brand names. The closest Goodwill to my house gets tons of never-worn Banana Republic stuff, and Goodwills in my city have set prices no matter what brand. Nothing over $5! My best thrift store finds, though, were a pair of trouser-cut Joe's Jeans (retail $158+) for $5, and a pair of 7 For All Mankind jeans (retail $135+) for $7. But I have so many more great things than that. I've found a lot of great shirts at thrift stores too, but I agree with you that skirts and bags are where it's at. And jeans. =o)<BR/><BR/>P.S. I love the colors of your walls in all your indoor pics. Are they at your house? I have bright-colored walls at my house too, and it seems visitors either love 'em or hate 'em. My husband and I love 'em though, and that's what counts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35612423.post-26396185718736155092007-09-17T00:59:00.000-04:002007-09-17T00:59:00.000-04:00When washing thrift clothes hang them to dry outsi...When washing thrift clothes hang them to dry outside. It gives them some fresh air and gets rid of the smell quickly. And don't hang them in your wardrobe straight away, even after a wash all your clothes could start smelling "old-lady-ish".<BR/><BR/>Another tip, try 2nd hand places that have "rental racks", where the previous owners of the clothes have 1 month rentals to sell their stuff. The prices are generally lower to get rid of them quicker, and having a one month turn around, you know that the clothes are generally changing every month or so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35612423.post-32898702547035044442007-09-11T07:44:00.000-04:002007-09-11T07:44:00.000-04:00I have been wondering about the ability to find al...I have been wondering about the ability to find all these clothes for women at the thrift store. I tend to avoid clothes for myself but I will look for my kids - perhaps I will try your try on strategies. I especially thought the part about showering afterwards was fitting. My hands feel so grimey after a thrift store trip.Nickname unavailablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202270541234998144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35612423.post-2193581102438780812007-09-10T14:49:00.000-04:002007-09-10T14:49:00.000-04:00Nice find, Melody!I should do an Outerwear Overvie...Nice find, Melody!<BR/><BR/>I should do an Outerwear Overview, Kasmira. I seem to be the queen of coats.<BR/><BR/>It was awfully fun to hang out with you on Saturday. We need to do it more, darnit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35612423.post-57060345740723362002007-09-10T14:04:00.000-04:002007-09-10T14:04:00.000-04:00You should have added a warning to your post - "Ca...You should have added a warning to your post - "Caution: Thrifting is addictive." LOL. Sounds like we have similiar thrifting strategies. I noticed now is a good time to find outerwear. I just found a great J. Crew casual coat for $8 at a local Goodwill.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18317350930205109859noreply@blogger.com