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Thursday, August 17, 2017

5 Tips for the Thrift Shopping Minimalist

 I sat down to write this at like 11:59pm on Thrift Shop Day... does that count for anything?... didn't think so. . . 

I shared a post a while back that I got a tun of questions about that included a bunch of outfits and pieces I had thrifted, & so I have decided to put together a list of tips to keep in mind when heading to the Thrift Shop!
As a minimalist heading to a Thrift shop is not something that is done with the intention of bringing home a SLEW of new Items! I really don't like clutter and avoid owning any unnecessary items, so the Thrift Store can be a dangerous place if you don't keep the right mind set! Below are a list of things I keep in mind when heading out to find my next Thrifted Treasure!!
None of the photos in the compiled sets were shot for this Blog, which goes to show just how much wear I get out of some of my absolute favourite thrifted pieces!

#1. Go through your closet. Check out what you already have, to create the Outfits you'd like to have. Weather you are looking to create a capsule wardrobe or not this is a great tip to avoid heading home with something you don't end up wearing because you don't have anything that compliments it well. Or worse... finding out you already had something similar, tucked in the back of your closet.

#2. Prepare a List in advance. Jot down a list of items you'd like to add to your wardrobe. This will help you stay on track or head home with a bunch of items you don't have much use for.

#3. Do some research on different styles or outfits you might like to wear for the coming season. Scroll through Pinterest or flip through some magazines and get an idea of what looks you like or think you would like to try on. Thrift shopping is a great time to take risks and try different pieces without blowing your budget if it turns out you don't LOVE it as much as you originally had thought.

#4. Look for Fabrics, Colours & Sizes! Don't let the abundance of stuff become daunting. Avoid searching through every single article on the rack by looking for high quality fabrics, avoid cheap or thin feeling fabrics or anything that is visibly worn. Keep your eye on the colour, scan over the racks & look for colours that you wear frequently, or that catch your eye! Lastly take advantage of sizing organization! Stick to browsing items in your size! A good fit is key in an item looking great to skip anything that doesn't fit GREAT!

#5. The 5 Outfit Rule - Think to your self if there are 5 different ways you could style or wear the article with items you already have in your wardrobe. If not consider leaving it behind!

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