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How many here shop at thrift stores? (Disclaimer: I know I just posted a long post about the virtues of decluttering! LOL)
We have a new Goodwill nearby. (And I used to live across the street from one.) I resisted buying clothing, though, until recently. I'm not into fashion, and I have to admit: I felt funny wearing used clothing, at least the top parts--I was squeamish about someone else's armpits touching...never mind. However, I've been trying to find decent skirts for winter, especially a longer, full, denim skirt. I found one, new with tags, for $5.50! It fits perfectly. I really don't like the current styles, and don't like showing a lot of my body--and tight styles aren't the best on me. It's hard to find a nice pull-over sweater, too. All seem to be solid colors. Anyway, I found a few new with tags ones. Most were on sale that week, 1/2 off--$2.50 each. I also bought a $4.25 memership discount card. I also found a lovely Jones of New York sweater dress--on sale, $2.50! Almost new-looking, too, and looks great on me--not clingy, but not baggy, either. Supposedly dry-clean only, but I washed it. I found a pretty, challis paisley skirt.
On to the Christmas sale area: (yes, I know I just posted about staying away from thrift stores
): everything was 1/2 off. I controlled myself, and bought:
1. Two Alpine trees, one 6ft, the other 5 ft. -- $3.50 & $3.00 each. I've been eyeing them for a few years in the craft stores. The taller one went on the porch, with clear lights. The other went on the upstairs landing, in the corner, with clear lights. As they are slim-line, they won't take much storage space. I also found a large, round table. I needed one to out a tabletop tree on in the study. A bit pricey, but still cheaper than the store, at $9.00. (Will also use after Christmas.)
2. Some pretty, almost-new Christmas tins, and a nice papier-mache box, shaped like a Christmas tree. I use these for packaging treats for co-workers. For less than .50 each, you can't beat it.
3. I found a pretty, cranberry-colored dress for Christmas Eve church services. (That's what I went in for.). It has a velour, turtleneck bodice, and an A-line matching cordouroy skirt. $4.50.
4. A navy-blue, leather coat, for $9.50. In excellent shape, the buttons just needed to be tightened (DH did this for me--he does leather-work.) It fits beautifully, and is so soft. I wanted a lighter-weight winter (short) coat that wasn't casual, and would look nice with dresses.
I've decided to try to live more frugally in 2008. Frankly, I like the clothing styles in Goodwill better than a lot of store clothing nowadays, so I think I'll look there before buying clothes elsewhere.
I found a blog that people post pics of awful or weird stuff they find in thrift stores:
http://community.livejournal.com/thrifthorror
We have a new Goodwill nearby. (And I used to live across the street from one.) I resisted buying clothing, though, until recently. I'm not into fashion, and I have to admit: I felt funny wearing used clothing, at least the top parts--I was squeamish about someone else's armpits touching...never mind. However, I've been trying to find decent skirts for winter, especially a longer, full, denim skirt. I found one, new with tags, for $5.50! It fits perfectly. I really don't like the current styles, and don't like showing a lot of my body--and tight styles aren't the best on me. It's hard to find a nice pull-over sweater, too. All seem to be solid colors. Anyway, I found a few new with tags ones. Most were on sale that week, 1/2 off--$2.50 each. I also bought a $4.25 memership discount card. I also found a lovely Jones of New York sweater dress--on sale, $2.50! Almost new-looking, too, and looks great on me--not clingy, but not baggy, either. Supposedly dry-clean only, but I washed it. I found a pretty, challis paisley skirt.
On to the Christmas sale area: (yes, I know I just posted about staying away from thrift stores
1. Two Alpine trees, one 6ft, the other 5 ft. -- $3.50 & $3.00 each. I've been eyeing them for a few years in the craft stores. The taller one went on the porch, with clear lights. The other went on the upstairs landing, in the corner, with clear lights. As they are slim-line, they won't take much storage space. I also found a large, round table. I needed one to out a tabletop tree on in the study. A bit pricey, but still cheaper than the store, at $9.00. (Will also use after Christmas.)
2. Some pretty, almost-new Christmas tins, and a nice papier-mache box, shaped like a Christmas tree. I use these for packaging treats for co-workers. For less than .50 each, you can't beat it.
3. I found a pretty, cranberry-colored dress for Christmas Eve church services. (That's what I went in for.). It has a velour, turtleneck bodice, and an A-line matching cordouroy skirt. $4.50.
4. A navy-blue, leather coat, for $9.50. In excellent shape, the buttons just needed to be tightened (DH did this for me--he does leather-work.) It fits beautifully, and is so soft. I wanted a lighter-weight winter (short) coat that wasn't casual, and would look nice with dresses.
I've decided to try to live more frugally in 2008. Frankly, I like the clothing styles in Goodwill better than a lot of store clothing nowadays, so I think I'll look there before buying clothes elsewhere.
I found a blog that people post pics of awful or weird stuff they find in thrift stores:
http://community.livejournal.com/thrifthorror