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Thrifty Finds: Thrifted Sweaters for Spring’s Pastel Trend

March 10, 2015 by Double Minted

The last time pastels were a hot trend for spring feels like just yesterday. Then we stopped and thought about it, and realized that it was probably back when we were in high school. But we are loving this trend just as much this time around!

Pastels can be ultra-feminine, but also super chic when paired with structured neutrals. The only problem with the length of this particular fashion cycle is that it makes pastel shades that much harder to find in a thrift store. They’re not impossible to find, by any means, but it can be difficult to find pieces in the shade you’re looking for that don’t scream, say, backyard barbecue circa 1999.

Hunting this trend took some dedication! But we got lucky and found some adorable thrifted sweaters in cozy pastels. Sweaters tend to be in amazing abundance at thrift stores, so these weren’t even the only ones we found, simply the ones that inspired us most without causing closet repetition.

Brittany’s Pale Yellow Angora Crewneck Sweater

$10 at Thrift Town

Full Price Equivalent: $28 on Etsy
H&M Skinny Jeans: $4.50 at Goodwill
Retro Wilson Sneakers: $15 at Goodwill
Periwinkle Purse: $40 on JustFab.com

Thrifty Finds: How to Find High Quality Workout Clothes for Less

February 26, 2015 by Double Minted

Athletic wear is one of those apparel categories that can be sneakily expensive. Now with the booming trend in athletic clothing as everyday clothing, this is even more true. Companies like Lululemon and Athleta have pretty much demolished the “leggings aren’t pants” adage.

So where can a fitness conscious girl find cute, high quality, low-cost workout clothes? You guessed it – the thrift store! Now we know buying used workout clothes might seem a bit icky to some, but we know these items have been properly laundered. Plus, when in doubt, follow your nose! If you catch a whiff of something funky (which we never did!), throw it back on the rack.

Check out the fun and colorful styles we found – many of them very gently used and from high quality brands! And compare them with full price equivalents.

Devon’s Pilates & Calisthenics Outfit

Soybu blue & purple cropped T-shirt – $5 at Goodwill

Champion Capris – $4.50 at Thrift Town
Adidas lightweight running shoes – $5 from Salvation Army

Full Price Equivalents: top $34 from Soybu, capris $40 from Hanes, shoes $180 from Adidas

Thrifty Finds: Super Cheap Designer-Style Coats

February 17, 2015 by Double Minted

Getting bundled up is a pretty rare necessity here in the Bay Area, but we do get the occasional winter storm. When wet weather approaches, you won’t find us headed for Macy’s, Nordstrom, or Bloomingdales for our layers, we’re headed for the local thrift store.

Coats are a wardrobe staple, so there are a lot of classic styles that never seem to go out of fashion. That means that even if your thrifted coat is 20 years old, chances are it’s still in fashion (or will be again very soon).

Coats are one of those high-ticket fashion expenses that are very easy to find for cheap at the thrift store. Where you might spend hundreds of dollars on a new designer coat, you can find the same designer look in a thrifted coat for a tiny fraction of the price, often less than $20.

See how our second-hand coats compare to their designer label equivalents, both in price and style!

Brittany’s Faux Coyote Fur Coat

$35 at Buffalo Exchange

Full Price Equivalent: $217 at Adela Queen or $179 at Fabulous Furs