Day 24: Thrift stores

I finally got a chance to go out and look for some clothes in thrift stores. I went to 3 thrift shops and they were all very different. 

Tola Vintage

Tola Vintage was very well designed. Everything was clean and laid out well. The shock to me was its prices. A fleece cost €64 where it should only be €30 maximum. I asked the owner where he got the clothes and he said he buys from around the world and then sells them. Of course he has to make a profit to keep to shop open but I still do think €64 for a fleece was a bit to pricey. 

Lucy’s Lounge 

Lucy’s Lounge was the complete opposite. People gave her there unwanted things and they sold them for a much cheaper price. They used blouses and up cycled them into tote bags. They sold a range from north face fleeces to random costumes and many more peculiar things. They have been open for more then 40 years and are keeping the shop very real. 

Nine Crows Thrift Shop 

Nine Crows Thrift Shop was the best one in my opinion. It had a wide range of clothing and for much better prices. It was all laid out well and they had a system. Each item got a colour and each colour resembled a price. I thought the whole shop was very well done and i will be definitely going back there in the future. 

Instead of buying useless items when i normally go into town I found myself thinking a lot more if I really need this or what outfits I could wear this with. If I couldn’t come up with a least 3 different outfits I put it back on the shelf. I ended up buying one fleece and I love it. 

I really enjoyed thrifting and I encourage everyone to go and spend a day looking for some valuable pieces and have fun with it. 

Thanks, 

Evelyn.