Winter can feel like a crummy time to thrift. We’re sluggish and uninspired, so the prospect of digging through the racks may be overwhelming. But in my opinion, thrifting is a four-season sport and there are many great bargains to be had even during the dark, cold months. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you hit the secondhand circuit this winter:
Layering items
The fine art of layering without lumps requires us to have some close-fitting underlayers. Why spend $10 a pop at Target when you can plunk down a dollar or two for tanks, tees, and long-sleeved shirts at the thrift store? Since these pieces won’t get close scrutiny and since they need to fit tightly enough that they may not be appropriate for stand-alone wear, scrimping on them just makes sense.read more
Oh, color blocking. You are a concept that has been floating around the fashion world for several years now, making many of us scratch our heads in confusion. You sound so simple! I mean, isn’t color blocking just wearing multiple swaths of solid color? Can’t I throw on a cobalt top and red pants and say I’ve color blocked?
Well, yes. But it helps to use a few shortcuts to make such outfits feel more finished. Sometimes a pink tank top and an orange skirt may look “mismatched” instead of “color blocked.” Here are a few shortcuts to successful color blocking:read more
I have never been a red shoe type of gal. I have always, for whatever reason, preferred blue shoes. And then I met these:
I think it was probably the scalloped edges that did me in. But, the totally walk-able heel isn’t hurting matters. Or my feet.
Still, I wasn’t sure I’d really wear them. After all, they *are* red and I’m a lifetime member of Team Blue Shoe. But, can I just say that those little babies are easily as versatile as my beloved blue shoes.
I mean, you can wear them with shirtdresses:read more
About Sally
Sally McGraw is a Minneapolis-based freelance writer, blogger, and editor.
