Earlier this summer I did something that I just hate—went shopping at regular retail stores for a new bathing suit. After trying on stacks and stacks of swimsuits at three different places, I found one that wasn’t terrible. It was all very discouraging. How interesting, I thought, that I never leave a thrift store feeling [...]
One of the things I most love about secondhand shopping is buying summer clothes during the winter. Department stores stick to rigid schedules, clearing everything off the floor as the seasons change. It’s generally not quite as strict at the thrifts so I cheer myself up when it’s freezing outside by having a look at [...]
Well, the verdict is in regarding my daughter’s 100% cotton, brand-new tee. On March 31st I wrote about how she bought it from her student bookstore as a fundraiser. Since she bought it new, I was waiting to see if it would still fit after washing. It does, so I’m happy. Sometimes new clothing comes [...]
Today I found a jacket that fits just right and cost four bucks. I’m not sure that I like it because it kinda reminds me of the UPS uniform, but in black instead of brown. I decided to go ahead and risk the four dollars. I’ll either love it, or if not, I’ll just donate it [...]
My daughter bought a new t-shirt from her high school bookstore–it was a fundraiser for a club that she belongs to. We were talking about what size would fit her, which wound up being a pretty complicated discussion. Since she’s used to getting her clothing from thrift stores, almost all of what she buys has already [...]
