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6 Reasons You Should Love Thrift Shopping As Much As I do

I have been thrift shopping for years and I am proud to say I am saving my money as well as the planet for clothes that are rockin.

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6 Reasons You Should Love Thrift Shopping As Much As I do

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Thrift store shopping has been one of my favorite ways to spend my money for as long as I can remember. There has yet to be a time where I walk out of a Goodwill, Savers, or consignment shop empty handed. Here are six reasons why thrifting is the best way to shop.

1. Chances are you will find clothing pieces no one else has.

I have found so many unique thrift store items that I have yet to see anywhere else. There are so many hidden treasures that lie within each and every thrift store. If you look hard enough you will find items you had no idea you needed in your life.

2. Two words: saving. money.

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The beauty of thrift stores is that everything is priced within the three to ten dollar range give or take a few items. You can find cute t-shirts, jeans, dresses, skirts all within a very reasonable price range. Who doesn't like saving money?

3. Lets talk about saving the planet too.

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The beauty of thrifting is that these clothing pieces, instead of getting thrown away, get a second chance at being worn. By thrifting you are reusing and upcycling clothing items that might have been discarded otherwise. Most retail clothing stores participate in fast fashion. If you are interested in learning about the negative effects of fast fashion click here

4. DIY your thrift store finds!

Another major bonus to thrifting is that you can make certain pieces even more unique by adding your own touch to it. You can crop t-shirts, add embroidery, get creative and really make the clothing piece your own. The best part is- if you mess up it is no big deal since the clothing piece probably wasn't that expensive to begin with.

5. Expand your fashion comfort zones.

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By shopping at thrift stores you will find a wide variety of clothing. From grandma sweaters to vintage mom jeans you can find anything and everything. If you are looking to try out a new style or purchase a funky new piece- hitting up a thrift store will allow you to get out and explore new looks for a whole lot less.

6. Thrifting isn't all about the clothes!

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I forgot to mention, thrift stores do not just sell clothes! (Crazy, right?) Sometimes I enjoy going to consignment stores and Goodwill's to see if I can find records, cool paintings, or wacky furniture pieces. Thrift stores are truly filled with many hidden gems and chances are if you look hard enough, you'll score a sweet item no one else has.

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6 Reasons You Should Love Thrift Shopping As Much As I do

I have been thrift shopping for years and I am proud to say I am saving my money as well as the planet for clothes that are rockin.

1. Chances are you will find clothing pieces no one else has.

2. Two words: saving. money.

3. Lets talk about saving the planet too.

4. DIY your thrift store finds!

5. Expand your fashion comfort zones.

6. Thrifting isn't all about the clothes!

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