Comments on: Ask Painfully Hip: How do you make great finds at the thrift store? or How to be a thrift star! http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/ Fashion-Forward Finds for the Weak of Wallet: a cheap chic fashion blog about finding your personal style Sat, 17 May 2008 00:50:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By:   thrift star of the day: prairie dawn — Painfully Hip http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-25613   thrift star of the day: prairie dawn — Painfully Hip Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:21:09 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-25613 [...] is a perfect illustration of my thrifting advice regarding context. See this hanging on a rack in a thrift store and, yeah its cute, albeit a bit [...] […] is a perfect illustration of my thrifting advice regarding context. See this hanging on a rack in a thrift store and, yeah its cute, albeit a bit […]

]]> By: Sanna http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-22033 Sanna Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:00:30 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-22033 This post is a true classic! I read it in January when you ladies published it, but since then I have returned to this post and revised your excellent advises like a zillion times. Many thanks for this great post. I hope you won't mind me linking the post and your blog. This post is a true classic! I read it in January when you ladies published it, but since then I have returned to this post and revised your excellent advises like a zillion times. Many thanks for this great post. I hope you won’t mind me linking the post and your blog.

]]> By: kartik http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-1101 kartik Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:56:55 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-1101 I loved the advice and the best of them was " 2. Be there first! Have a score-gasm.". I find your Blog very informative on fashion trends. keep up the goodwork! Regards Kartik Fashion Evangelist www.fashion-networks.com We Blog at www.fashionnetworking.blogspot.com I loved the advice and the best of them was ” 2. Be there first! Have a score-gasm.”. I find your Blog very informative on fashion trends.
keep up the goodwork!

Regards

Kartik
Fashion Evangelist
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We Blog at http://www.fashionnetworking.blogspot.com

]]> By: la_meow http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-1110 la_meow Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:34:15 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-1110 good advice. i find things because of thrift shopping OCD, it takes alot of time and energy, i cant stop thinking of what might be there, so i go everyday. good advice. i find things because of thrift shopping OCD, it takes alot of time and energy, i cant stop thinking of what might be there, so i go everyday.

]]> By: altamiranyc http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-1093 altamiranyc Sun, 20 Jan 2008 04:21:24 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-1093 I absolutely adore Liebemarlene Vintage. She's not only gorgeous, but she has an amazing sense of personal style rooted in her own unique interpretation of history. I absolutely adore Liebemarlene Vintage. She’s not only gorgeous, but she has an amazing sense of personal style rooted in her own unique interpretation of history.

]]> By: Sherbet Tone http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-1094 Sherbet Tone Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:58:46 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-1094 I think these are really fantastic tips! Truly! I would add that going to a high quality vintage store to really get a feel for eras and fabrics helps you to in turn spot the gems at a thrift store. I worked in a vintage store for some time, which helped me to learn the ropes - what to seek out. Also, sototallysophie: While I do understand what you are saying, I really do think that anyone can find great vintage. The entire reason I fell in love with the fifites is because it is literally cut for curvy women. And I cannot tell you how many great 60s shifts I have found that would work for just about anyone. Even I have days when I think that fashion is only for the REALLY skinny girls - but then what? Wear sweatpants because I am not what the high fashion media shows as ideal? Who are they to make anyone feel less than their best? Pull it off because you CAN. I know you can. I think these are really fantastic tips! Truly! I would add that going to a high quality vintage store to really get a feel for eras and fabrics helps you to in turn spot the gems at a thrift store. I worked in a vintage store for some time, which helped me to learn the ropes - what to seek out.

Also, sototallysophie: While I do understand what you are saying, I really do think that anyone can find great vintage. The entire reason I fell in love with the fifites is because it is literally cut for curvy women. And I cannot tell you how many great 60s shifts I have found that would work for just about anyone. Even I have days when I think that fashion is only for the REALLY skinny girls - but then what? Wear sweatpants because I am not what the high fashion media shows as ideal? Who are they to make anyone feel less than their best? Pull it off because you CAN. I know you can.

]]> By: Nadia http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-1095 Nadia Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:32:58 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-1095 I have to say a thank you to Eve and Amber for the tremendously helpful answer to my question. The comments have been great too! And to Robin, I do live quite close to the Value Village on Hastings and I recently found a great little dress there! It's a navy wool Valentino dress that was a matronly length, but I had it hemmed. Now it's a cute little shift dress (it's loose-fitting on my body) and I feel so proud of my discovery! It's very much inspired me to search out pieces that I can make my own :) Thanks for the tips! Nadia I have to say a thank you to Eve and Amber for the tremendously helpful answer to my question. The comments have been great too! And to Robin, I do live quite close to the Value Village on Hastings and I recently found a great little dress there! It’s a navy wool Valentino dress that was a matronly length, but I had it hemmed. Now it’s a cute little shift dress (it’s loose-fitting on my body) and I feel so proud of my discovery! It’s very much inspired me to search out pieces that I can make my own :) Thanks for the tips!

Nadia

]]> By: lexie http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-1096 lexie Fri, 18 Jan 2008 21:29:59 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-1096 i love www.bittersweetstyles.com! i love http://www.bittersweetstyles.com!

]]> By: Robin http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-1097 Robin Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:02:20 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-1097 Nadia, here are some tips if you live in Vancouver, (BC) take advantage of the 2 amazing Value Villages, there is one on Hastings and another further up commercial drive..there are so many finds there! you just have to be in the mood to really look and pick through everything.. I usually start at the shoes, and move to jackets coats, then dresses etc. just have an article in your mind, look for fit and also if it has any stains or how it smells.. it's such a thrill to find something one of a kind.. I usually end up wearing it around the store.. also don't forget about the little sally anns that populate main st. Also my favorite vintage shop is on granville st. called used, it's up some steps and I always find something at a reasonable price. I used to live in Vancouver, but now I live in NYC which can be even harder to find great vintage cheap.. it's all overpriced here, and everything is picked through.. there are some jewels.. but I've taken to ebay or the big vintage sales.. nyc isn't cheap! hope this helps -R Nadia,
here are some tips if you live in Vancouver, (BC)
take advantage of the 2 amazing Value Villages,
there is one on Hastings and another further up commercial drive..there are so many finds there! you just have to be in the mood to really look and pick through everything.. I usually start at the shoes, and move to jackets coats, then dresses etc. just have an article in your mind, look for fit and also if it has any stains or how it smells.. it’s such a thrill to find something one of a kind.. I usually end up wearing it around the store..

also don’t forget about the little sally anns that populate main st.
Also my favorite vintage shop is on granville st. called used, it’s up some steps and I always find something at a reasonable price.

I used to live in Vancouver, but now I live in NYC which can be even harder to find great vintage cheap.. it’s all overpriced here, and everything is picked through.. there are some jewels.. but I’ve taken to ebay or the big vintage sales.. nyc isn’t cheap!

hope this helps

-R

]]> By: Holly P http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-1098 Holly P Fri, 18 Jan 2008 17:39:55 +0000 http://www.painfullyhip.com/2008/01/17/how-to-wear-thrift-store-clothes/#comment-1098 I love the Score-gasm! My favorite was finding a vintage Diane Von Furstenburg jersey print dress in a thrift store -- in a small city in Minnesota, of course. It was $4. I love the Score-gasm! My favorite was finding a vintage Diane Von Furstenburg jersey print dress in a thrift store — in a small city in Minnesota, of course. It was $4.

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