For as long as I've been blogging {two years} and as long as I've been
thrift store shopping {at least five years}, I get the same questions related to thrifting. I've done thrift shopping frequently asked questions before but I'm compiling the answers again for anyone who's new to the blog as well as adding some additional info.
Q: How do I find a good thrift store in my area?
A: Thrift stores aren’t created equally, so it’s really a matter of trial and error. It takes time to find the store that’s best for you. Take a drive or walk around your area to scope out secondhand shops, ask friends for referrals and visit websites for national chains like Salvation Army and Goodwill to find a location near you. And be sure to check out
The Thrift Shopper, it’s a national directory of resale shops.
By now I hope you've had a chance to catch my most recent appearance on The Nate Berkus Show. I gave holiday makeovers to two women using thrifted clothes and accessories. Some people tend to think only basic pieces {jeans, tees, etc.} can be found at secondhand stores, but that's so not true. You can find everything from the basics to formal wear.For the taping, I rocked a sweetheart neckline cocktail dress that I found for $1 at the Housing Works Buy the Bag sale {the woman next to me actually gave it to me}. I threw on a $9 Tahari blazer from Salvation Army, some platform pumps and my look was complete.
