Comments on: Ask Painfully Hip: How do you make great finds at the thrift store? or How to be a thrift star!

By: Sheilamichelle

Sheilamichelle — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:55:16 +0000

i live in Miami, fl and there are barly any thrift shots and if there are there not cheap!

uhghhh your so lucky!

By: Painfully Hip » top-secret thrifting tips you may or may not already know (plus one i’m sure you dont.)

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:06:22 +0000

[...] Check out Amber’s thrifting tips as well in this related post: Ask Painfully Hip: How do you make great finds at the thrift store? or How to be a thrift star! [...]

By: Cherilyn

Cherilyn — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 13:33:18 +0000

I completely agree, it’s all about context! If you go into the thrift store just expecting things to jump out at you, you will most likely come home with nothing. You have to imagine things in outfits!

By: thrift star of the day: everyday prom — Painfully Hip

thrift star of the day: everyday prom — Painfully Hip — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:22:02 +0000

[...] to look totally fucking current. Hurrah for quirky accessories and chic haircuts. Its all about context. spread the hip [...]

By: thrift star of the day: prairie dawn — Painfully Hip

thrift star of the day: prairie dawn — Painfully Hip — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 17:21:09 +0000

[...] 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

Sanna — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:00:30 +0000

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

kartik — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 12:56:55 +0000

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!

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Kartik
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By: la_meow

la_meow — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:34:15 +0000

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

altamiranyc — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 04:21:24 +0000

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

Sherbet Tone — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 05:58:46 +0000

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.