Neutral & Sleek Silhouette
Volume
Color Accent
The 80's
Rachel Johnson
Geneva Hopson
Raphael Castelmezzano
Emily Stopp
Nicole D'Arcangelo
Trixie Encomienda
Neutral & Sleek Silhouette
Body slimming separates in neutral palettes are one of the season's top contenders.
Volume
Clothing with big volume rocked the runway this year, and thrift stores provide endless opportunities to have fun creating this big billowy look!
The 80's
With more color and style explosions than any decade to date, the eighties look still delivers playful styles - and where better to get the wild style than with authentic thrift pieces?
Rachel Johnson, 17
Las Vegas, NV
"Thrift shopping is this ideal that people can take their old things and completely reinvent the way these items are presented. Thrift shopping is for the open-minded, so never limit yourself when going into a thrift store. Also, when considering an item that you adore, think of ways that you can deconstruct an item to make it into something new and exciting. When hearing about fall trends don't follow the norm - make up your own and others will soon follow. Thrift fashion is making a comeback and the Redesigners have a truly compelling outlook for teens to consider. In our minds, "out with old and in with new", is something left open for interpretation."
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Geneva Hopson, 16
Austin, Texas
"For me thrift shopping is a great way to find stylish looks for very cheap. The best thing to do is be prepared to look; the greatest treasures are always hidden. Look for not only clothes/accessories that you like, but things you can reconstruct easily. I always buy large dresses and use the fabric to make other clothes. If you ever need any shopping ideas, pick up a recent fashion magazine and look through it before you hit up Savers. Because fashion is a cycle, you will certainly find something that can easily be updated to reflect today's styles"
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Nicole D'Arcangelo, 17
Scottsdale, AZ
"Fashion is not something you buy at the mall. "Fashion" is what people use to describe themselves without words. It is what separates the creative people from the followers. It is easy to go to the store and buy clothes - but it takes someone with a creative mind to go to a thrift store and make something that no one else will have."
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Raphael Castelmezzano, 19
Burlington, Ontario
"Be inspired by everything and follow your heart when deciding what to wear. If people criticize what you are wearing, it's only because your fashion sense is brilliant and people have yet to understand it!"
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Trixie Encomienda, 17
Cerritos, California
"Look like a million bucks without spending it! Thrift shopping is the best because you can find unique one-of-a-kind pieces without breaking the bank. Take classic vintage trends and make them modern. When shopping thrift, always be on the lookout for that one piece that will surely make people stop and stare."
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Emily Stopp, 13
Richmond, BC
"Thrift shopping is great because there are awesome designer finds at affordable prices. I love the thrill of going into Value Village and discovering a designer label that I absolutely adore! When shopping thrift, you should go with an open mind because you never know what you might find. Sometimes I just look for a belt or a purse to accessorize an outfit I already have. Try looking for one good piece, such as a cool top or a dress, and try layering it with other items."
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