A lot of people looking for their cheap fashion try consignment shops. I’ve heard many celebrities laud their local Salvation Army or church consignment.
As the saying goes one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. I personally am very hesitant about shopping at such stores, just cause I don’t like not knowing where my clothing has been and who has worn it. But, I’m a special case.
Consignment shopping can be done right if you follow some rules:
1. Always check every aspect of the clothing; they tend to have stains or holes.
2. Come into the store expecting to browse, cause there is a lot of unwanted pieces but amongst the crap there could be a beautiful and unique blouse.
3. You can bargain. If you want a cheaper price, don’t feel bad about. (I once got a New Kids on The Block doll that was marked at $10 for $5.)
4. Always wash the clothes you buy before you wear them, cause you don’t know who has touched them before you.
Sometimes discount stores will unload the clothes that don’t sell into the local consignment shop, or people donate clothes they got for a gift that didn’t fit them; these are upsides of shopping at the Salvation Army. When those deals come along you can’t help but be proud that you got a store sold at Express for $35 for $3.