I love these places. They generally aren't super well curated and as a result the sheer amount of crap you have to sift through is monumental compared to that one amazing piece you found.Here are some general trash-shopping tips so you don't lose your mind during the search.
1. Put on the armor-
This depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking for old books, it doesn't really matter. It you are clothes shopping, try basics- neutral shirt, jacket, and pants. This is good for seeing how the clothes you try on look in comparison to other items in your wardrobe. Wear socks for trying on shoes, as well as slip on shoes that are easy to get on and off. This is not the day for you floral converse- how can they be so cute and also take so long to get on and off?!
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| All images are completely second-hand (or, you know, third or fourth) stuff |
You never know with places like this. Try on that fuzzy pink cardigan with sparkles on the bottom. try on that oversized t-shirt with the dinosaur on it. It's these weird things that seem like they would never work that are actually amazing.
Do not get those cool white canvas shoes with glitter on them if there is a large yellow stain on them. You don't 't need me to tell you that. Whenever you are looking for clothes, bedding, or toys always look thoroughly for holes, stains, sticky residue, and mark/pen stains. Then assess how fixable these problems are. The same goes for clothes and shoe sizes- too big is not good. Too small is worse.
This just make it more enjoyable. It's good to have a person to give you a second opinion on what you buy, just as much as it's fun to laugh with someone over that substitute teacher-esque knit vest with bumblebees one it. Also for protection- those pals of yours might make some mighty fine body guards.
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