Although I love a good bargain, it took me a long time to hop on the Goodwill bandwagon, because honestly, some things just aren’t as cheap as I can get them on clearance brand new. But then again, some things are! After seeing my blog (and real life) friend Abbie’s repeatedly successful trips to Goodwill, I decided to try on my own in the last year or two.
I got this entire outfit for right at $20 at Goodwill (two separate trips)- except for the shoes. I was born with those. 😉
Sweater: Goodwill, $6 (I need to get a picture of the back of this sweater next time- it’s really funky)
Purple jeans/LOFT/Goodwill, $7
Teal purse/NineWest/Goodwill, $7
Backdrop provided by parents’ beautiful land, and pictures taken by my sister.
I seriously love this purse. Teal is my absolute favorite color- I even have a teal dresser in my living room– and this bag is in almost perfect condition. And for $7? Can’t beat it!
The key to thrift shopping is patience. The location I went to had literally 3 racks of women’s jeans and I dug through almost all of them. All the jeans are priced about the same- $7-$8. I will pay that for a pair of jeans that’s a good brand, but not Wal-Mart jeans that I could get for that amount on sale brand new.
If you want to go shopping at Goodwill, prepare to spend a little time, and hopefully little money!
Do you enjoy secondhand stores? Do you ever buy clothes when you go?
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About Kelli Hays
I love thrifting! I would say 95% of my wardrobe if from thrift stores! I agree though that sometimes things can be cheaper on clearance than at Goodwill- you just have to use your best judgement!
Lindsey
Thrift and Shout
http://thriftandshout.blogspot.com
Oh wow that is awesome you have thrifted so many clothes! Love your blog title by the way- going to check it out!
This is amazing! Way to go!
Check out my sister’s blog!
http://www.goodlifeblog.org
Thanks Nicole- I will check it out!
I love a good deal! Did you go to one in the Houston area?
Yes! The one at Westheimer/Shepherd for the jeans and purse, the one in the Heights for the sweater!
I found a couple nice things at Goodwill too recently! The key with thrifting is not to allow oneself to buy anything sub-par. Looks like you found some nice things!
Phoebe Joy- that is true! It’s not worth it to buy used “junk.” 🙂
I love it some my outfits come from goodwill and thrift shops visiting from thrifty thursday love your outfit have a great day I’m lorraine at http://lorrainesresources.blogspot.com
Thanks for stopping by Lorraine!
I wish I could thrift shop more! I live in France right now and I don’t know of any but in Paris and I’m a couple hours from there. I’m gonna have to search because that would be fun!
Well I think living in France trumps shopping at thrift stores! lol.
Thanks so much for stopping by! xoxo
I love getting my clothes at Goodwill. It’s so nice to save money on clothes.
Yes I agree Vickie! Thanks for stopping by!
I love Goodwill treasures! That purse is definitely a keeper! Love it!
Thanks so much! I’m so glad I found it!
Thanks for stopping by!
Love that you can go thrifting. I wish i had the time and the patience. Great finds! Inspiring! One day! 🙂
Thanks Denise! I don’t go too often because it does take patience, which I don’t always have!