Comments on: A few tips on how to thrift… http://www.smaggle.com/2008/05/28/a-few-tips-on-how-to-thrift/ A stylish extravaganza - street style, daily outfits, fashion tips and tricks. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:15:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: JB http://www.smaggle.com/2008/05/28/a-few-tips-on-how-to-thrift/#comment-2013 JB Fri, 30 May 2008 03:46:39 +0000 http://www.smagglestyle.com/?p=1264#comment-2013 Ooh, and, as for practical tips: ALWAYS CHECK CLOTHING WELL. Test all zippers. Check for all buttons (they can be replaced, but you'll end up doing all of them). Check the armpits of sweaters for rips and the armpits of shirts for stains. Check cuffs and collars for wear or discoloration. Check the linings of suits and dresses. And TRY EVERYTHING ON. A size 8 in 1942 ain't no size eight today. Also, I never wear socks so I can try on shoes. But I'm pretty hardy. Ooh, and, as for practical tips: ALWAYS CHECK CLOTHING WELL. Test all zippers. Check for all buttons (they can be replaced, but you’ll end up doing all of them). Check the armpits of sweaters for rips and the armpits of shirts for stains. Check cuffs and collars for wear or discoloration. Check the linings of suits and dresses. And TRY EVERYTHING ON. A size 8 in 1942 ain’t no size eight today. Also, I never wear socks so I can try on shoes. But I’m pretty hardy.

]]> By: Nicoleeeee http://www.smaggle.com/2008/05/28/a-few-tips-on-how-to-thrift/#comment-1985 Nicoleeeee Thu, 29 May 2008 01:59:59 +0000 http://www.smagglestyle.com/?p=1264#comment-1985 Fantastic post Lady Smaggle! Fantastic post Lady Smaggle!

]]> By: Lady Smaggle http://www.smaggle.com/2008/05/28/a-few-tips-on-how-to-thrift/#comment-1979 Lady Smaggle Wed, 28 May 2008 23:49:10 +0000 http://www.smagglestyle.com/?p=1264#comment-1979 Mrs Schlegal - Oh totally! And second hand stuff is always tiny because generally people out grow their clothes and not the other way around Susie-Bubble - It's a comforting stench. Matt&Ged - It's all for you baby. Ivy - The face licker was in Camden London and the Italian lady was just at my local. I don't remember where the German lady was... I think I just attract weirdos. Hailey - They totally love you for it. E - I thrift all the time. Mr Smaggle likes it too because he likes old funiture and cameras and stuff. If I walk past a second hand store I'm going in... Selina - They really are the worst the little oldies. Ambika - There aren't a whole lot of young ones in my city. It's not the trendiest thing to do here... Mrs Schlegal - Oh totally! And second hand stuff is always tiny because generally people out grow their clothes and not the other way around

Susie-Bubble - It’s a comforting stench.

Matt&Ged - It’s all for you baby.

Ivy - The face licker was in Camden London and the Italian lady was just at my local. I don’t remember where the German lady was… I think I just attract weirdos.

Hailey - They totally love you for it.

E - I thrift all the time. Mr Smaggle likes it too because he likes old funiture and cameras and stuff. If I walk past a second hand store I’m going in…

Selina - They really are the worst the little oldies.

Ambika - There aren’t a whole lot of young ones in my city. It’s not the trendiest thing to do here…

]]> By: ambika http://www.smaggle.com/2008/05/28/a-few-tips-on-how-to-thrift/#comment-1977 ambika Wed, 28 May 2008 22:11:33 +0000 http://www.smagglestyle.com/?p=1264#comment-1977 Wow, you have encountered some ruthless grandmas. The few neighborhood places where I go are dominated by the young which generally means I don't run into these tactics. Of course, they tend to be overpriced, too so I guess that's the trade-off... Wow, you have encountered some ruthless grandmas. The few neighborhood places where I go are dominated by the young which generally means I don’t run into these tactics. Of course, they tend to be overpriced, too so I guess that’s the trade-off…

]]> By: selina http://www.smaggle.com/2008/05/28/a-few-tips-on-how-to-thrift/#comment-1976 selina Wed, 28 May 2008 18:54:23 +0000 http://www.smagglestyle.com/?p=1264#comment-1976 lol! little old ladies can be pretty vicious when charity shopping! lol! little old ladies can be pretty vicious when charity shopping!

]]> By: E http://www.smaggle.com/2008/05/28/a-few-tips-on-how-to-thrift/#comment-1975 E Wed, 28 May 2008 17:32:08 +0000 http://www.smagglestyle.com/?p=1264#comment-1975 If you do thrift early in the morning and are a nice regular at your thrifty place, hilarious impromptu fashion parades (that are normally held in the back sorting area) can ensue - you'll need waterproof mascara and prolly fall in love with every garment that they find most hilarious and mad. Also if you come bearing old carrier bags (that can be reused in the shop) - deep joy will break out. S'true. Do other people thrift on holiday? If you do thrift early in the morning and are a nice regular at your thrifty place, hilarious impromptu fashion parades (that are normally held in the back sorting area) can ensue - you’ll need waterproof mascara and prolly fall in love with every garment that they find most hilarious and mad. Also if you come bearing old carrier bags (that can be reused in the shop) - deep joy will break out. S’true.

Do other people thrift on holiday?

]]> By: hailey http://www.smaggle.com/2008/05/28/a-few-tips-on-how-to-thrift/#comment-1973 hailey Wed, 28 May 2008 16:28:15 +0000 http://www.smagglestyle.com/?p=1264#comment-1973 hehehe. Great post. I always hang up the clothes, but to return them to where you got is genius - I'm gonna start that asap. hehehe. Great post. I always hang up the clothes, but to return them to where you got is genius - I’m gonna start that asap.

]]> By: Ivy http://www.smaggle.com/2008/05/28/a-few-tips-on-how-to-thrift/#comment-1972 Ivy Wed, 28 May 2008 14:56:00 +0000 http://www.smagglestyle.com/?p=1264#comment-1972 you had ur face licked, was abused in german, an italian lady cut in line - dude, where on earth are u thrifting!? lol. that's insane. but good tips, toots you had ur face licked, was abused in german, an italian lady cut in line - dude, where on earth are u thrifting!? lol. that’s insane. but good tips, toots

]]> By: Matt & Ged http://www.smaggle.com/2008/05/28/a-few-tips-on-how-to-thrift/#comment-1971 Matt & Ged Wed, 28 May 2008 11:55:56 +0000 http://www.smagglestyle.com/?p=1264#comment-1971 Darling Ladies, Thank you for the best laugh I've had all day. I agree wholeheartedly...treat the volunteers like Goddesses and your fellow thrifters with the vicious contempt and physical loathing their skanky barge-arses deserve. Love, Matt XXX Darling Ladies,

Thank you for the best laugh I’ve had all day. I agree wholeheartedly…treat the volunteers like Goddesses and your fellow thrifters with the vicious contempt and physical loathing their skanky barge-arses deserve.

Love,
Matt XXX

]]> By: susie_bubble http://www.smaggle.com/2008/05/28/a-few-tips-on-how-to-thrift/#comment-1970 susie_bubble Wed, 28 May 2008 11:44:12 +0000 http://www.smagglestyle.com/?p=1264#comment-1970 I've grown to love that stale fart smell.... I’ve grown to love that stale fart smell….

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