There’s more to shopping secondhand than simply sifting through the racks at your fave thrift shop. A wealth of sustainable style and preloved awesomeness can be found just about anywhere with a bit of imagination!
I am absolutely loving my thrifty query series and it’s awesomely interesting to read and share the diverse responses I receive to each question posed to my groovy gone thrifting group. Grab the Top 5 places to shop for secondhand and score some new to you gear!
Hunting through your neighbourhood garage and yard sales are fab way to spend a sunny day, get to know your neighbours and score some fantastic new to you gear for pennies! (having your own sale is a groovy method to get rid of your unwanted items and make a bit of money for those future secondhand shopping trips!)
The wonderful world of preloved online allows you to browse and buy from the comfort of your own home. With so many auction sites, virtual vintage shops and handmade marketplaces available online you’re able to find exactly what you’re looking for while sipping tea in your jammies! (Grab my online thrifting tips here).
Sort through your closets, drawers, shoes and accessories, have your friends do the same then meet up and have a fab evening swapping your unwanted gear for fab new-to-you wardrobe faves! It’s a completely free and 100% sustainable way to refresh your style and decor! (Grab my step-by-step DIY wardrobe audit here.)
Community swaps are becoming increasingly popular and are a fab, free way of trading your unwanted items for something just your taste and style! Check your local paper and search online for upcoming swaps in your area!
Shopping preloved at thrift & charity shops is eco-friendly and economical. Thrifting, upcycling and DIY-ing definitely help keep a tight budget under control yet still allow for new-to-you gear and the occasional thrifty spending spree! (Grab the top 20 thrifty diva tips right here)
Where are your fave places to score secondhand?
Head on over and take part in an upcoming thrifty query with the Gone Thrifting group!
