How to thrift: a beginners guide
By Brodie Patrick
Stock photo of thrift store
Perhaps the easiest way to find unique outfit pieces at a fair are decently priced consignment stores around the Owasso/Tulsa area. These places have served as cloth goldmines for fashion enthusiasts alike. In a time of massive inflation, conserving money while shopping for clothing can be an easy way to eliminate financial stress and spend a weekend day. However, for many, finding the correct place to shop at is the biggest challenge, ranging from nearest to farthest. Here are five fantastic stores to begin with!:
Writers Choice:
Uptown Cheapskate in Manchester Square
https://uptowncheapskate.com/location/tulsa
Uptown Cheapskate offers a large selection of unisex clothing, jewelry and even shoes at a fair price. You can also sell your gently used clothing for in-store credit, a fantastic way to obtain new pieces without spending a penny.
Quality Thrift Store on S Peoria Ave
https://www.qualitythriftstoreok.com/
A classically quaint thrift store with products ranging from home goods to incredible finds, the name speaks for itself. Quality Thrift also features jaw-dropping sales and daily specials for shoppers to take advantage of.
Goodwill on Southwest Boulevard
Goodwill is always a great place to start the thrifting journey. Much like Quality Thrift, Goodwill offers clothing alongside a broader variety of products. The number of great reads and classic movies that can be found along the shelves of this Goodwill store will surprise you!
Oklahoma Army Surplus on S Memorial Dr.
https://okarmysurplus.ncoer.net/
Basic colors and well-worn clothes will be a thrift beginner’s best friend. The products in Army Surpluses and other military resale shops have survived the test of time and can be easily converted into everyday wear.
Love Me Two Times on Harvard Ave
https://www.facebook.com/lovemetwotimestulsa
Love Me Two Times serves as the essential consignment store in the Tulsa area. With a true “be all end all” configuration, shoppers can sift through the multitude of booths run by everyday collectors. Products ranging from vinyl, paintings, clothing and even unique belt buckles, Love Me Two Times is a guaranteed stop for beginners.
Thrift stores can be visually overwhelming for many, but there are a few key things to keep in mind while shopping:
Go in with a plan: Whether it is a colorful windbreaker or a specific top you are looking for, you should always have the shopping mindset, even in stores featuring reasonable prices. Focusing on pieces with adjustable features or buttons to cinch down is a great way to ensure your sizing.
Find inspiration: It is important to remember that the majority of products will be dated, so finding a particular era to recreate can be helpful when choosing clothing to buy. Utilizing apps like Pinterest or Juxtapost to find specific aesthetics to pull inspiration from will also ease your mind into the world of thrifting.
Try everything on: As redundant as it might sound, beginner thrifters often shop within their comfortable style. Although, it is highly recommended that you take the opportunity to branch out with different fashions and styles.