Comments on: 22 September 2009 – Thrifty

By: krage

krage — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:19:44 +0000

Love the color combo! Its one of the things that I think looks so great on you, but I would never think to have put together. Also, I love the blue top and I think its versitile in that you can layer it now for warmth in fall and spring, but will be great come summer as well.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:27:23 +0000

I love that pattern on you!

By: Sal

Sal — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:06:57 +0000

That top is such fun – glad you splashed out. I DEFINITELY thrift bolder than I shop. I kind of wish it weren’t true, but low prices make me feel more comfortable taking chances.

By: ShopKim

ShopKim — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:59:30 +0000

That’s a great shirt! It’s definitely nice to be able to try new things at a lower price. I don’t often thrift clothes (simply because of time and patience) but the one time I was going to – a similar shirt – I walked away because the line was too long!

By: Clare

Clare — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:35:31 +0000

Yay, thrifting confidence! I always end up with pieces I wouldn’t normally buy when I go thrifting, and they often turn into favorites!

By: huzzahvintage

huzzahvintage — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:27:57 +0000

not sure how ‘picked over’ the thrift stores in your areas are, but I’m finding some amazing pieces at estate sales listed on craigslist these days. Such sales are an historian’s dream since the whole house becomes a sort of temporary archive!

By: Anna

Anna — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:17:45 +0000

What a pretty outfit. You three need to write a how-to post on thrifting. I never find anything, just gross sweatshirts and stuff.

By: AJ

AJ — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 02:07:14 +0000

I’ve recently started thrifting thanks to you three and other bloggers who seem to find such amazing items. I definitely noticed that I am drawn to items at the thrift stores that I probably wouldn’t even have thought about at regular full price shops. I have been on a belt spree lately and my last visit scored me a bright fun sunshine yellow swing jacket that needs just some very minor alterations before its debut! Oh, the wine and blue combo is so very nice on you, E. Who am I kidding…all your combos look BEAUTIFUL!!!

By: Dottie

Dottie — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 01:29:46 +0000

I am almost as picky at thrift stores as at retail stores. The price bar shifts in my mind, so a dress that would be a steal for $30 retail becomes way overpriced at a thrift shop. I think it is a reaction to not be like my mom, who bought anything simply because it was on sale :)

By: Jenna

Jenna — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:01:42 +0000

I love to add unique or different pieces from what I would choose in a department store. If it doesn’t work… no harm no foul! I have gathered many fun skirts and dresses this way. Those are my favorite items to thrift as they don’t tend to get as much wear.