Growing up, I didn't know that much about fashion. Nor did I care. My two sisters can definitely attest to this. Growing up, we would watch the occasional TLC shows about whole new wardrobe make-overs and so on. And they would incessantly make jokes that they should get me on there.
But what should I have known? I was 12.
Today, I still enjoy the t-shirt and jeans but now I make sure they fit better, and they are to my liking.
And now, to answer where I actually buy my things:
Thrift shops
American Eagle
Wal-Mart
Online
(My family buys me little shoes or clothing these days, because the sizing might be off or as has happened often in the past, I just want to return it for something else)
Thrift shops! Cedar City has about three that I have ventured through. DI's is fine, but they are actually pretty expensive for a secondhand store. So I prefer the Catholic one. It's hard to get there during their limited hours, but at the end of the month they do most 95% of their clothing on sale for: 50 cents.
American Eagle is the occasional stop, because it's Katie's favorite store. I've come to the recent discovery, thanks to her, that AE has jeans that look pretty good on me. So when I'm willing to splurge, that's where I get my jeans and the occasional fun thing.
Wal-Mart is definitely not my favorite store. But I'm a college student in a college town. I'm limited and I work with what I have. My parents gave me a gift card for my birthday there a few years back and so I bought this absolutely adorable- and modest- skirt that I still wear often.
Online there are a myriad of possibilities! I've tried and tested out several options. E-Bay is fine, but make sure you are aware of the complete cost, where it's shipping from, good pictures, and details. Rehash got me started, and that was fun- you post your own clothes and you trade with people! You pay to ship your own things, they pay to ship theirs, and sometimes it's really tricky to work out a trade, but it's possible! And another one, Listia. You buy and sell using credits, just an online form of money with them. You can charge for shipping, or you don't need to.
In addition, I like to sell my things online, like E-Bay and Listia. They work fairly well although you won't always be able to sell them. Sometimes it takes a while or sometimes you have to sell it for less. But you can sell just about anything as long as it's in fine condition.
Also, luckily for Cedar City- and you can check for your town, too- Facebook Blog Shops! Weird, strangely trendy, but they work! There's 3-4 for Cedar City and some you have to ask be invited, others you can join all on your own.
Guess what some people do on vacation? They shop. Whenever you are heading out of town, try looking up their thrift shops. We had about 5 on our old main street back in San Diego and there were absolutely delightful finds everywhere!
How to sell: Take good pictures. If it's clothes, wear them without showing your face. It allows people to know how it looks on a body. Weird, but trust me on this. Make sure they are clean. Use good lighting for the pictures. and if there is anything wrong at all, you have to warn them on the snag, thread, or stain.
And post! Talk to the people, be ready to go a step further with shipping, cleaning, or whatnot, just in case! Post often, keep them recent, and make them look good!
Here are some links to more tips on shopping and selling:
Click here to find out how to buy, flip, and sell!
Click here to shop successfully at thrift shops!
Click here to find ideas and tutorials on fixing the wrong-sized clothes you bought!
But what should I have known? I was 12.
Today, I still enjoy the t-shirt and jeans but now I make sure they fit better, and they are to my liking.
And now, to answer where I actually buy my things:
Thrift shops
American Eagle
Wal-Mart
Online
(My family buys me little shoes or clothing these days, because the sizing might be off or as has happened often in the past, I just want to return it for something else)
Thrift shops! Cedar City has about three that I have ventured through. DI's is fine, but they are actually pretty expensive for a secondhand store. So I prefer the Catholic one. It's hard to get there during their limited hours, but at the end of the month they do most 95% of their clothing on sale for: 50 cents.
American Eagle is the occasional stop, because it's Katie's favorite store. I've come to the recent discovery, thanks to her, that AE has jeans that look pretty good on me. So when I'm willing to splurge, that's where I get my jeans and the occasional fun thing.
Wal-Mart is definitely not my favorite store. But I'm a college student in a college town. I'm limited and I work with what I have. My parents gave me a gift card for my birthday there a few years back and so I bought this absolutely adorable- and modest- skirt that I still wear often.
Online there are a myriad of possibilities! I've tried and tested out several options. E-Bay is fine, but make sure you are aware of the complete cost, where it's shipping from, good pictures, and details. Rehash got me started, and that was fun- you post your own clothes and you trade with people! You pay to ship your own things, they pay to ship theirs, and sometimes it's really tricky to work out a trade, but it's possible! And another one, Listia. You buy and sell using credits, just an online form of money with them. You can charge for shipping, or you don't need to.
In addition, I like to sell my things online, like E-Bay and Listia. They work fairly well although you won't always be able to sell them. Sometimes it takes a while or sometimes you have to sell it for less. But you can sell just about anything as long as it's in fine condition.
Also, luckily for Cedar City- and you can check for your town, too- Facebook Blog Shops! Weird, strangely trendy, but they work! There's 3-4 for Cedar City and some you have to ask be invited, others you can join all on your own.
Guess what some people do on vacation? They shop. Whenever you are heading out of town, try looking up their thrift shops. We had about 5 on our old main street back in San Diego and there were absolutely delightful finds everywhere!
How to sell: Take good pictures. If it's clothes, wear them without showing your face. It allows people to know how it looks on a body. Weird, but trust me on this. Make sure they are clean. Use good lighting for the pictures. and if there is anything wrong at all, you have to warn them on the snag, thread, or stain.
And post! Talk to the people, be ready to go a step further with shipping, cleaning, or whatnot, just in case! Post often, keep them recent, and make them look good!
Here are some links to more tips on shopping and selling:
Click here to find out how to buy, flip, and sell!
Click here to shop successfully at thrift shops!
Click here to find ideas and tutorials on fixing the wrong-sized clothes you bought!
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