Styled By Em

Thrifting

Thrifting is a hot trend at the moment. Of course it’s a hot trend, it’s environmentally friendly and fashionable. My two favorite things. Thrifting used to be uncool and difficult to find cute pieces but in today’s world of fashion, “vintage is in” and the only place you’re going to find one of a kind pieces is thrifting.

I love asking girls where they got their clothes from and their response be thrifting. Their answer angers and excites me at the same time, because I now know I won’t be able to find a pair of pants exactly like theirs but then I think how cool is that? Thrifting has also helped bring back the vintage look, like girls wanting to dress like their mothers from the 90’s, it’s a trendy look. I’ve also indulged in the resale vintage look investing in a 1996 Bongo boots, they make me feel like I just walked out of an episode of Friends. It’s a powerful feeling knowing that you’re one of the only people wearing these pair of shoes and no one else can really find the same exact pair.

Thrifting is an evironmentally friendly way to shop in style. Many young adults have been jumping on the thrifting and selling their clothes trend, which makes finding current styles easy to find. Thrifting isn't finding the old stained school shirt anymore, it's finding designer products because some girl got too bored with the shirt in less than a month and decided to sell it. I do a lot of second hand shopping especially in the Austin area, so here are a few reccomended places!

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This outfit is thrifted from Uptown Cheapskate, I bought the entire outfit for under $15. Don't forget ladies, being environmentally friendly can be fashionable!

Top 5 Resale Stores in Austin/San Marcos

  • 1) Uptown Cheapskate – Austin and San Marcos This store buys and sells up-to-date retail. You can always find a reasonably priced cute outfit here! A lot of the clothing sold is recent styles and basic finds. There’s two locations, one in San Marcos and one in Austin.

  • 2) Buffalo Exchange- Austin This is also another buy and sell retailer, this place is a little more pricey because of the high end items they sell. They also love the vintage look and sell a lot of cool vintage tees.

  • 3) Pavement- Austin This is a new resale store of N. Lamar, it’s perfect location brings a crowd of young edgy adults looking for that perfect thrifted look. It’s always packed and their prices are a little higher than most places.

  • 4) Monkies- Austin and San Marcos This is a more vintage based store off the square in San Marcos and the other location is close to UT’s campus. They don’t usually buy from customers like the other second-hand stores do. If you’re looking for any vintage jersey’s or leather jackets, this is your place.

  • 5) Ermine Vintage- Austin In need of the perfect plaid blazer or fur coat? Head to Ermines for that vintage look. They specialize in “20th century clothing” and you’ll find your perfect 70’s look here.