18 Feb

Posted at 11:09h in shopping, Thrift by
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I recently posted a photo on Instagram and someone commented, "I never find anything at my thrift store."

I've heard this countless times. No really, I hear this at least every other day via a comment on the blog or on social media. If you never {ever ever!} find anything at your thrift shop, there's really just one solution.Check out below how you can remedy never hitting thrift store gold.

25 Sep

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It's no secret I'm a bit of a thrift shopping pro. I mean, I literally wrote the book on how to thrift shop. But you know something else? I still have total fails and I leave the store empty handed. Whether you're a novice or a pro, everyone has experienced thrift shopping trips that result in little to nothing. And that's totally ok.
Here's what you should do if you strike out while thrift shopping.

23 Dec

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3 reasons not to buy, 3 reasons to not buy at a thrift storeBuyer's remorse is something that happens to the best of us. And this really happens when it comes to thrifting. Speaking from personal experience, I can admit, it's hard not to get hypnotized by the cheap prices and just throw everything in the bag.

But there are ways to ensure you won't get something home and question why you were foolish enough to buy it. Here are three tips to keep in mind before buying anything.

25 Nov

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I've been blogging now for four years and though Looking Fly on a Dime® isn't strictly about thrifting, it's one of the things I've become known for. And though I've answered tons of do's and don'ts on secondhand shopping, I tend to get the same  questions over and over again.
Well, now I'm gathering the top five questions I get and compiling them in one convenient post. From how do you find a thrift store to the options for plus size women to easy ways to effectively sanitize your clothes and accessories, everything is below.

11 Oct

Posted at 10:42h in shopping, Thrift by
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By now we all know that "cheap" thrift store clothes don't have to look cheap. Besides secondhand shops having amazing pieces, there are things you can do and garments you can seek out that can make a $2 find look like a million bucks.
You can make minor changes like swapping out the buttons and replacing shoe tips to make clothes look more expensive, but below are some additional ways and specific items to scope out that elevate your look.