Guilt-free shopping
When I go shopping, part of the enjoyment is getting a great deal. While I enjoy shopping at Nordstrom’s just like the next girl, I also love hunting for incredible finds at thrift stores.
Last weekend I spent a rainy afternoon at a nearby thrift store and found a fleece jacket ($4), a white shell top ($1.50), a black sleeveless jacquard top ($4) and a GAP flaired skirt ($7). In the past I’ve also found beautiful cashmere sweaters, jackets, wool crepe suits, french cotton shirts, high quality leather goods and a wonderful mix of styles to suit just about any fashionista.
Want to spend the afternoon shopping with your girlfriends, but trying to stay within a tight budget? No problem! You’ll have just as much or probably more fun shopping at thrift stores and spend a fraction of what you’d pay at retail stores. Since most thrift stores are used to fund a charity, you’ll also be contributing to a good cause. Another bonus!
Of course, the bigger the city you’re in (and the better dressed), the better selection you’ll find. To help you find the best thrift stores in your city, check out a great site called TheThriftShopper.com. This handy resource includes listings for almost 9,000 thrift stores across the country, along with their location, store hours and user ratings. Just type in your zip code or city to find the shops closest to you.
Happy hunting!
Related: Clothes Heaven
