Shift to Thrift – Part 2 Keep an Open Mind

In Part 2 of the Shift to Thrift series I really want to focus on how to maintain an open mind when wandering the aisles of your local thrift store. I can't say this enough times but you NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO FIND! Let us begin with part 2 :)

Tip #2: Keep an Open Mind

One of the best ways to knab some really great wardrobe pieces is to allow yourself to step outside the fashion box. This is the thrift store ladies so nothing is going to be overly priced or too unrealistic to try on. SO TRY IT ON! TRY EVERYTHING ON! I always seem to have a problem limiting myself to what I think looks best on me. When I was younger and shopped with my mom for new clothes, I would always shy away from her fashion picks and refuse to try them on thinking that because it looked hideous on the hanger, it would look hideous on me. I WAS WRONG...MOM WAS RIGHT! The same principle applies here..just because it might look terrible on the hanger..it might actually flatter your body shape and figure quite well! Take the dress below as an example...another one of mom's picks that I wasn't too thrilled about...I DID NOT want to try it on. However, once I did try it on {because moms are good at getting us to do it anyway} I really fell in love with the way it made my figure stand out. Not only was it comfortable, but I knew it would make a great fall dress once it was styled with the right pair of boots.

Another great tip for keeping an open mind while thrifting is to scan the racks for colors, patterns, or certain shapes that you know look good on your body type and shape. Maybe the shape is perfect but the color is off a bit or maybe you have found the perfect polks dot pattern you have been searching for but the skirt is just way too big...it is ok it is only $2!! Snatch it up and make any alterations of your choosing..just have fun with it! Try sewing on some new buttons to jazz up an old blazer or try dyeing that hideous peach color a bright pop of hot pink! Also, ACCESSORIZE, ACCESSORIZE, ACCESSORIZE! I cannot tell you how many times adding a belt, scarf, necklace, etc. has made an outfit look entirely different and sometimes unrecognizable! So try it..it works..I promise! 

Stay tuned for Tip #3 next week!

Keep it cool and refreshing!