Being the first Monday that the schools are out, today marks the official beginning of the summer thrifting season. Have I mentioned that I find my best thrift store bargains in the off-seasons? I’ve just returned from $1 Monday at Value Village, where I spent a grand total $20 American (plus tax) for 3 pairs of jeans, a sateen blazer, a cashmere sweater, 2 summer tops (one with tags still on), a silk skirt, and a leather coat. In an hour and a half.
Anybody want to take me up on this previous offer?
Summer thrifting bargains:
- Sweaters. It’s like a t-shirt, only warmer. Light pink, crew-neck cashmere pullover, in need of a little de-fuzzing; yes it fit and was only $1. (Picture me doing the most dignified of happy dances!)
- Jeans. After sorting through LOTS of good, basic jeans for only $1 apiece, I kept coming back to a $10 pair. We’ve talked about jeans here before, and I have challenged myself to be more critical about finding a flattering fit. I hope this is it. At $10, I’ll still easily achieve my cost per wear.
- Coats. Although not suitable for a winter coat here, the brown leather blazer with cream top-stitching will make a great rain coat for one of my daughters. It was also only $1.
Now, I know there is a more frugal summer option than thrifting: the yard-sale. Personally I don’t partake much, but I’d love to hear YOUR success stories. I might just get inspired.
I always think yard sales would be a better bargain for clothes, but for me its not. The cost of gas plus my impulsive can’t pass a good deal, I never find clothes. I like to yard sale but don’t count on it for my clothes although for babies its a great source for clothes.
Stacy
Those sales sound pretty good. $10 jeans?! I am jealous. Oh and thank you for stopping by!
It is more likely I will find clothes at a thrift store than a yard sale, so that’s my preference.
OTOH I don’t have the time to yard sale. If I did, I’m sure I’d find the bargains that way.
Sweet deals!!
Ooooh! $1/item day! I’d go nuts.
Our very small thrift store has $5/bag once a month. I do enjoy power thrifting!
I just got a dress for 1.50 at a local thrift store here. I wore it to a wedding and got compliments all day long!
Yard sales are hit or miss for me, simply because I am very tall and have a hard time finding a size that will fit me. My best find ever at a yard sale was several Christopher and Banks items, in my size, with TAGS ON, for 50 cents each.