thrift store shopping...

**gmarie** · 01-22-2011, 05:23 PM

When I had to wear the same sweater to work twice in one week, I realize that I have a big problem and need to fix it!

I have a $50/ mo clothing budget, and desperately need to build my wardrobe back up after weight loss & DH accidentally throwing out a bag of my sweaters!

I have never owned a ton of clothes, and never dressed as well I could due to a lack of priorities, money - or just not liking anything I see when I shop...I want to change that!

So, today I bought 3 much-needed sweaters & 1 dress shirt at a thrift store for $24! So excited! After a few more shopping trips like today, DH will finally not have more clothing options than me!

**Momto5RN** · 01-22-2011, 06:24 PM

great deals !!!

**hotprincesscm** · 01-22-2011, 06:25 PM

Awesome! Good job!

**Early Bird** · 01-22-2011, 06:55 PM

Just wait! Thrifting is addictive.

Soon you'll be watching for sale days at thrift stores.

Here's another FV thread you might like:

Capsule wardrobe

**Palooka** · 01-22-2011, 07:31 PM

Glad you found some new clothes for you.

**lisaflex** · 01-24-2011, 01:31 PM

sounds like you did just fab! i find that if you go often, you can really hit pay dirt!

**The Muse** · 01-24-2011, 03:34 PM

You did great! I have a better wardrobe now than I did when I was buying new

**gmarie** · 01-24-2011, 04:19 PM

Thanks! I loved the information on a capsule wardrobe. I don't have to dress up for work, but that is no excuse to dress like a slob either!

I want to get my colors done!

**gmarie** · 01-24-2011, 04:28 PM

Also, we are moving from 2500 to 600 sf on Sunday in an attempt to get out of debt by 2012. DH and I will have ONE closet. Sharing a closet was another one of those things I said I would never do. ;-) This will be interesting!

**Ramona** · 01-24-2011, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by gmarie

Also, we are moving from 2500 to 600 sf on Sunday in an attempt to get out of debt by 2012. DH and I will have ONE closet. Sharing a closet was another one of those things I said I would never do. ;-) This will be interesting!

Since I've retired, my wardrobe is much smaller, it's pretty much color coordinated (denim blue, brown, navy & pink) so that relieves the stress of dressing.

Don't forget that a scarf or sweater can change the outfit enough to be worn in the same week.

Good luck.
PS You'll still have your dresser drawers for your stuff

**Sassyclass** · 01-25-2011, 01:08 PM

With bargains like that you can go on another shopping trip.!!

Cat

**gmarie** · 02-11-2011, 02:04 PM

Just bought three brand new banana republic dress shirts for $24!
$26 left to spend this month. I love thrift store shopping!

**gmarie** · 02-11-2011, 06:41 PM

Just looked at the banana republic website & those 3 shirts would have sold for $192 in the store (incl tax). $24 for 3 was an excellent deal! They are like new! So excited

**lisaflex** · 02-11-2011, 07:43 PM

thrift shopping is exciting (at least for some of us..me included) you never know what you can find....some days there is only junk that i would never buy used...other days, well, fabulous shopping to be had!!! i "label shop" as i have said before, looking for Trina Turk, David Kahn, Banana Republic, Gap, J Crew, Ann Taylor and other higher end deisgners...Chico's comes to mind as does white/black, J Jill...you just never know...one mans junk is another treasure!

**heartofmine** · 02-12-2011, 02:50 PM

I love thrift store shopping. I go to the next town to Goodwill on Wednesday's sometimes when they have a tag color sale and all clothing and shoes with that color tag is only 99 cents. I bought some nice sweaters that way. I now have to many clothes though so I'll be having my own yard sale in the summer. I'll get more out of things than I gave for them at Goodwill.