Vintage Shopping Secrets

Buying used or vintage items is all the rage. Not only do you save money, but you can find one of a kind pieces that no one else has. The main problem is unless you have a personal vintage shopper, finding cute pieces every time is a struggle. Here are a couple of tips that ensure you find things on every shopping trip.

Research Stores

Thrifted Items: Lennon Shirt- Avalon Exchange St. Louis,MO

Belt: Express

Jeans: Asos

Sunglasses: H&M

Ring: Charming Charlie 

Bracelets: Alex and Ani, Blessing Bracelets 

One of my favorite ways to find thrift or resale stores is looking on the Yelp app. Whenever I go to a new city or different part of town, I always check Yelp to see what stores are around. Yelp is great because there are always tons of reviews and pictures so you can see the general vibe of the store before you go.

Bring Friends

Thrifted items: Levi's denim jacket- L Train vintage Bushwick, Brooklyn

Shirt: Forever21

Jeans: Asos

Choker: Forever21

Thrifting is always 10x more fun with a friend, especially a friend that has a different style than you because you'll never fight over clothing in the middle of goodwill. If you don't have a friend with you, bring headphones and listen to music. It makes sifting through clothes a lot more enjoyable. 

Engage with Workers

Thrifted items: Kent State varsity jacket- Capsule Clothing (etsy)

Jeans: Asos

While I'm in a thrift store, I try to talk to some of the employees there to gain more information about the store. I like to ask when they get new inventory and if the inventory cycles out quickly or not. Also, lots of stores have student discounts or special sales during the year, which is a money saving tip to be aware of. 

Take Your Time

Thrifted Items: Elephant Sweater- Avalon Exchange St. Louis, MO

Finding cute pieces takes a lot of time and patience. Be prepared to dig through bins or sort through racks. Also, don't be afraid of not finding anything. Usually I find the cutest pieces in unexpected sections, like the mens section. The mens section is great for flannels and jeans to cut into shorts. 

Don't Forget About Online

Thrifted Items: Levi's denim jacket- L Train Vintage Bushwick, Brooklyn

Jeans: Asos

Some of the most unique pieces I have found have been from online vintage shops. Etsy has many different sellers from all of the country and the prices are usually very reasonable.

Happy Thrifting!

💕Julia 💕