Fashionable Thrifting - 5 Pieces You're Better Off Buying At The Thrift

There's an altitude of reasons that choosing to thrift your clothing is generally just better than traditional retail shopping including the environmental impact, as well as the money that can be saved by choosing to thrift. The hunt of thrifting is also simply just less boring than shopping at the mall or online. What some people don’t know is, you can still find fashionable wardrobe essentials at your local thrift stores. Even if thrifting isn’t your go-to, there are just some pieces you’re better off buying at the thrift. Keep reading to find out the top 5 pieces that should be on your radar next time you find yourself in a thrift store!

Vintage Tees

Fast-fashion retailers are known to make their rendition of “vintage” shirts. They hike up the prices, knowing customers will bite. There’s literally no point in buying a “vintage” shirt brand new (think about it). The thrift store always has an array of different vintage tees in all shapes and sizes. They are almost always under $10 and get this, they’re actually vintage! A local Toronto store that has a crazy assortment of graphic/vintage tees is “Black Market Clothing”, their entire shop is $10 and under.

Denim Jackets

Denim jackets are a great staple to grab at the thrift. There’s nothing better than a vintage, authentically worn-in denim jacket. Plus, the quality of vintage denim is just better than most of the ones you can find being sold today. Denim jackets can traditionally be pretty pricey - even at fast-fashion retailers, so the thrift is your best bet for finding an affordable good-quality (and stylish) denim jacket!

Blazers

The thrift store is always-in-stock with all types of blazers. Blazers are another wardrobe staple that can be quite expensive at traditional retailers. Currently as the 90s and early 2000s are in, retailers are imitating past styles of blazers, that the thrift store is already stocked with, and they might actually be from the 90s and early 2000s. As oversized blazers are a huge trend right now you could either size up or shop the men's section for the oversized look!

Leather

Leather, whether it be pants, biker jackets, trench coats or even boots, the thrift store has it all. You’re better off buying leather second-hand, both to save a ton of money, and for sustainability purposes! More people have been taking a stand against shopping leather and fur for ethical and environmental factors. Second-hand is kind of a loop-hole for fulfilling your leather shopping desires! You can’t go wrong shopping your leathers and furs at the thrift, as leather is timeless, and you’re saving it from ending up in the landfill anyway.

Cozy Knits

You can get the best high-quality cozy knits thrifting! Knits are such a wardrobe staple whether it be cardigans, turtle-necks or your basic cozy knit sweaters. You’re more likely to get more for less when you thrift your knitwear, and there’s no shortage of knits at the thrift store. So, before you splurge on Polyester check your local thrift for some good, high-quality knit finds!

Whether you’re a seasoned thrifter or not, these 5 pieces can absolutely be found at your local thrift stores, and you’re better off buying them there!