Elsie of A Beautiful Mess shares her top 10 oh-so-brilliant thrifting tips:
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I love A Beautiful Mess! And they’re from Springfield, MO! I lived there for four years!
One of the best thrifting tips lists I’ve seen in a while. The things I’d add are: 1. Dress to undress (go shopping in clothes you can get on and off easily in a dressing room); 2. ALWAYS try things on, if possible; 3. Don’t be stuck on sizes – a size you don’t think would fit very well might; and 4. Don’t forget the kids’ and men’s racks – what you can’t wear can be a rich source of upcycling materials. I made a pad envelope out of a child’s robot print pajamas.