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12-16-2010, 11:27 AM #1Moderator
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Ever self conscious wearing thrift?
~I hardly ever am. In fact, it caught me by surprise last weekend when I started examining the outfit I was wearing before heading into the toy store.
I'd owned the sweater for 6+ years and bought it used. Was it ratty or pilly looking? Had I got into such a rut of wearing it that I couldn't see how it truly looked? Was the bulky cable knit with turtleneck style too dated? Did I look ridiculous?
I did what I usually do whenever I've felt that way. I assured myself that I liked it and that's all that mattered.
I went into the store. And when I checked out I was surprised and amazed when the young cashier gushed about how much she liked my sweater.
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12-16-2010, 11:33 AM #2
Never - At this moment I am wearing a sweater I bought used 4 years ago and it is my most fashionable sweater.
I don't announce it to the world because they can't tell the difference.
Hopefully you just said thank you when the cashier complemented you and thought what a great shopper you are.
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12-16-2010, 11:49 AM #3Registered User
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Usually I don't care about my clothes. I just put on something comfortable... But if I'm going out then I do care.
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12-16-2010, 11:56 AM #4
NOPE.,never.
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My best and favorite cloths come from sa and goodwill...
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12-16-2010, 01:00 PM #6Registered User
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Nope-- NEVER. I'm generally proud of the fact that I spend less than full price on my clothing, even my scrubs for work.
I can buy better quality at the thrifts, than I'd ever be able to afford retail.
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12-16-2010, 01:18 PM #7Registered User
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Nope! But I have felt smug from time to time.
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12-16-2010, 02:16 PM #8Registered User
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Nope never.
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12-16-2010, 02:45 PM #9Registered User
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No. I'm still wearing clothes I bought 11 years ago, and they look fine. Some shirts I got from the father in law may be older than that even.
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12-16-2010, 03:32 PM #10Registered User
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I may even be a little smug knowing that I paid a small price while some others have paid a lot for the same labels !
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12-16-2010, 03:35 PM #11Registered User
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No, not a bit. I love the clothes that I end up getting at Goodwill.
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I don't at all. I get a lot of compliments on the items that I bought at my local thrift store. Most of the items I have have a brand type label and inside I am happy knowing that I paid a fraction of what it would cost in the regular store.
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12-17-2010, 01:56 AM #13Registered User
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nope........never........wear what I want to, if someone doesn't like it.........don't look.
Love it when friends will compliment and I say "thanks! thrift shop"
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No reason to feel self-concious - how would anyone know that these are thrift store clothes?
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A "new" dress is used the second time you wear it.
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