Fashion trends come and go but one thing is constant: no matter what the trend, you can find it at a thrift store. Some people still think of thrift stores as having crappy leftovers other people no longer see fit to wear. Sometimes that’s true but other times, you find awesome, current threads. And because fashion is so cyclical, what was hot years ago is once again in style. While thrifting last week, I came across a few trends that I’ve seen on the runway. Instead of dropping major cash on an “it” item of the moment, you can save a ton by thrifting the trends.
Florals were seen in collections by Alexander Wang, Prabal Gurung, and countless others and I found a ton of them at the Salvation Army, from blazers to dresses to skirts. It was an absolute explosion of flower power.
I scoped out a Diane von Furstenberg blouse for $7…
And cute cropped pants…
Polka dots are another trend we’ve seen (below: Tory Burch and Adam). The trick to wearing this tricky design is to go for smaller dots. They make a statement without being too overwhelming to your figure.
And lo and behold, I came across a pair of high waisted, Betsey Johnson polka dot pants.
They didn’t have a tag on them so I took them to the counter and the sales clerk priced them at $5. I’d say that’s a thrift store score!
Whether you’re looking for other trends {sheer, prints, ruffles, lace, etc}, there’s a good chance you can find them at your local secondhand shop.
What trends have you snagged from the thrift store? Have you become more adventurous with trying trends since you can buy them for next to nothing at a secondhand store?
