A reader recently emailed me and wrote, “Patrice, what percentage of your wardrobe is thrifted? I’d love to see your closet!”
I’ve been an avid thrifter for a few years and since I started my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge, thrift shopping is my only source of clothing. At this point, I’d say 60 percent of my wardrobe is courtesy of thrifting {here are a few of my favorite thrift stores}. And 60 percent is a conservative estimate. There are some items, like tops and dresses, that I thrift more than others.
I recently moved from my cramped Harlem studio and my new closet is a small walk in, which makes organization a bit easier.
Check out the pics below of how I organize my closet as well as how I store accessories using push pins and shower hooks.
Dresses, skirts and jumpsuits are on the right. You may recognize the ruffled Salvation Army dress I wore to see a taping of Oprah and the $5 vintage dress I recently wore.
Shirts, vests, blazers and jackets. There’s a small shelf above for jeans.
Instead of a traditional dresser, I store tanks, short sleeve shirts and sweaters in an old, wooden display case with glass panels. I think I’m going to stain the cabinet a hot pink color.
A few of my favorite things on top: hats, old school camera and my floral Nina’s shoes.
Right outside the closet…The tables were $10 each at Ikea and I’ve had them since I was in college! I definitely got my money’s worth, huh?
Necklaces hang on oversized push pins I purchased from the dollar store. 20 or so for a buck.
Bangles on an old shower hook, which I then hang on a push pin.
Cocktail rings are looped around beaded garland, also from the dollar store.
I keep my pendants {like the $6 Miu Miu brooch I found during Thrift Wars with Sammy D} in a wooden bowl from Goodwill.
More purses hanging on a wall hook from Bed Bath & Beyond.
This plastic tier stand was purchased my sophomore year at Temple U. when I didn’t have money for a real bookcase. Now it holds small purses and perfume. My mom purchased the lava lamp for me while I was in high school. And the mirror…another dollar store find.
My clothes are cheap and my ways of storing them are equally cheap. And I love it!
