thrift shopping furniture, thrift shopping for furniture

Last week I made my way to the Salvation Army and did a little browsing. I was surprised to see it was packed in the middle of the day. Seriously, I've never seen the line that long on a weekday. But I guess everyone wanted to take advantage of the 50 percent off family sale they have every Wednesday.
After not finding anything great {but I can't say I really looked that hard}, I made my way to the third floor. One thing I really love about this location is the furniture selection. The entire upstairs is devoted to furniture and home decor {and there's even a nice book selection}.
Check out what I found during my trip and a few tips on how to thrift shop for furniture.

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We've already established that a big part of thrift shopping involves patience {countless Thriftspiration ladies say patience is the number one thrift shopping tip}. You have to have time and energy to dig through bins and inspect numerous racks. But there's something even bigger involved in thrifting. When you're lucky enough to find an item, the next major step is how to wear and style it. This is where the importance of what you do in the fitting room comes in to play. You may be leaving behind some serious fashion gems because you're not sure how to incorporate them in your closet.
I can't tell you how many times I've pulled a questionable item off the racks, but once I take it in the fitting room, the script can be flipped and it becomes a fashion must have!

Thriftspiration is a series that puts a spotlight on readers who share their secondhand shopping tips and fun ways to style thrifted finds.

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Name: Whitney Hometown: Baltimore, MarylandWhen and why did you start thrift shopping? My grandfather introduced me to thrifting when I was 9 or 10. But I didn't start thrifting for myself until about 4 years ago.What three words would you use to describe your style? Practical. Simple. Fashion-forward

Thriftspiration is a weekly series that puts a spotlight on readers who share their secondhand shopping tips and fun ways to style thrifted finds.
thrift shopping blogger, looking fly on a dime
Name: Atley {aka Modern Miss Thrift} Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Why do you thrift shop? I am a full-time college student at a local university, and I grew up as a casual thrifter but it probably wasn't until I started college that I realized I could not only save money by thrifting, but I could make some money, too.
What do you wear while thrift shopping? I like to wear flats that I can easily slip off to try on shoes. I do not like bringing a big purse because it gets in the way, so I will often shop with a small cross-body purse instead. If I am unsure if the store will have a dressing room, I wear slim-fitting pants and a shirt with a tank top.

Thriftspiration is a weekly series that puts a spotlight on readers who share their secondhand shopping tips and fun ways to style thrifted finds. 
Vintage sweater, vintage letterman sweater

Name: Sammy Davis Location: Harlem, New York City

When and why did you start thrift shopping? I started thrift shopping in high school. As soon as I got my license and discovered my local Salvation Army, I was hooked! Moving to Philadelphia for college (I went to Temple University, like Patrice!) introduced me to an entirely new world of thrifting at consignment stores and vintage boutiques. I loved exploring the city by way of secondhand shops!

What three words describe your style? Fun. Fancy. Free