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@Noah
@Salami
do not tag me ever
@Salami you said to make a thread I'm confused
I thought you'd help
okay i was being fake mean but i just feel bad now
are you in the us
Yeah US
Sorry I should have included that in the post
all g
are you near a major us city
Phoenix
I've tried malls, thrift stores, etc
I'm a noob and cannot find good stuff
okay you probably have some combination of 1. cheap thrift 2. medium thrift and 3. expensive thrift
cheap thrift i'd say is goodwill and then like
where you can find stuff for <$10
very reliable for wacky pieces and fun finds, but better if you're young and have more time than money
I don't mind stuff around $30, but I want lots of options. I've done multiple trips where not a single thing fits and I get discouraged
medium thrift i'd consider places like buffalo exchange
ya more so in your price range
curated thrift with better selection, usually you'd find secondhand uniqlo, jcrew, doc martens, etc here
a lot of big cities have a handful of these places, and they're sort of iykyk type spots if they're not a large company like Buffalo with lots of locations
and then expensive thrift i'd consider designer consignment
2nd st is the big one with lots of locations in the us, and phoenix probably has a handful of these plus pricier vintage dealers you can look for deals at
What are some other options in this range if you don't mind me asking? So I can hit several at once
that's gonna happen, you just gotta make peace with it. thrifting is about the grind, if you don't like digging through racks for good pieces then you're better off spending a little bit more money for brand new items
Thanks for typing all of this out, I really appreciate it
if you don't know what's in your area, go online
ebay, depop, poshmark, grailed even
lots lots lots of good deals to be found if you 1. know your measurements and 2. know what to look for
Yeah that's where I struggle the most... Don't really know what to look for / what my style is
I'm super new to this stuff and I'm horrible at it lol
Idk where to start
I'm just sick of looking like a bum
that's okay! hitting the goodwills might be a good exercise for you just to be able to try a bunch of stuff on and see what you like style-wise, you don't even have to purchase anything
I understand this feeling, and if you can do a little bit of introspection and identify what you're looking to change this server can be a huge help
There have also been several threads about this already
I'm trying to go for active wear but not look like I'm hitting the gym today / a bum. I want it to look nice but idk if that's possible
https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1312252411603189820
This one most recently
Thanks!
Search in qna and you’ll find more good tips
Also in the #fashion-guides channel there are links to more help
Like this Substack post 👆
Sucks to hear but like a lot of things, getting better at thrifting takes time and experience. Measure, try lots of stuff on, and keep notes of stores you go to and what the selection is like
At least that was my experience
It's true, it's a skill that takes practice
Definitely possible
Also see if there’s a local military surplus store nearby. Can always find something interesting
The Buffalo exchange in Tempe is really good. Found a lot of cool stuff when I was there
agreed tempe buffalo exchange hits
only other thing i'll add is there's always going to be an element of luck associated with thrifting
sometimes you find a rich person offloaded all their designer clothes and sometimes you find things from shein
like sal said, you don't have to buy anything - whatever deal on price you think you're getting means nothing if you aren't wearing it
Thanks so much for all the help guys, went thrifting today and found lots of shorts.
I'm really struggling to find t shirts that fit me though. Not sure how to find a brand that works well I've tried almost everything
there's a lot of brands, and a lot of people have had that same thought
browse or search in #questions-and-advice and you'll likely see several threads with recommendations (also this https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1229098846718660749). if you're still stumped make another thread with your specific needs (thickness, color, material) and budget 👍