Rocking the Old is the New...New!

Remember growing up in school kids would pick on the other kids who wore clothing and shoes from the Goodwill or a Thrift Store? Well it is a thing of the past and actually smiled upon when you can say I only paid $4 for this dress or I got these pants for only $2. At the same time you are looking fly and actually feel like a million bucks. Shopping thrift has become a trend in the fashion world. Many women are now shopping thrift and can find a whole new wardrobe of vintage clothing. Now here is the kicker PLUS SIZE women can shop thrift too. Being plus size is not new! Women have been a size 12 and up since the beginning. It is just recently we are getting recognized and are appreciated for our style and, contribution to the fashion industry. Shopping thrift can take a little more time to do, but it is worth it when you can find a designer or a name brand dress or coat. I started thrift shopping a few months ago. When I begin I said to myself there is no way I can find anything in these stores in my size. With a little patience and faith I have been wearing some nice threads and I paid no more than $4 for any item I have worn so far in the pictures below.

In this photo I am wearing this floral printed skirt that I picked up at a Good Will store. I paired it with a pink top from Forever 21 and a black belt and sandals. I was really comfortable and it had an elastic waist band for more room. FYI finding an elastic waist would help in wearing most of the clothing when shopping thrift in plus size. Just my opinion. 

I found this dress at a thrift store for $3!!! It was my size so yes, I was really excited although it had no stretch to it all. You do not know what will work not unless you try it on. Low and behold it fit and it too was comfortable and colorful might I add. I fell in love with this dress and received so many compliments wearing this dress. Paired it with wedge heels from Rack Room Shoes. This was a special day I turned the big 30!

Once again, another skirt I found thrift shopping. I saw this skirt and fell in love with its colors and prints. No soon I saw the size I felt like I just won a new car or something. Automatically, I begin to picture what to wear with this skirt. Also, this skirt has an elastic waist band. SCORE! I paired this with a top from Delia's, a belt I purchased from Amazon.com and the same wedge heels from Rack Room Shoes. Another 5pts for me!

You have no idea how excited I was to find these pants in my SIZE. Pants with different colors seem to be the hardest to find while shopping. I paid $4 for these red and orange striped pants. These too had an elastic band so I knew I was good to go. I really had fun pairing this with the top and shoes I purchased from Target. Using the same belt from Amazon.com, Necklace was purchased from Forever 21, and the earrings made by me!

Do not limit yourself to the experience of shopping thrift because you do not think you will be able to find your size. You will be amazed at the possibilities you can find. I will continue to shop thrift because its fun and think about it no one else will have that same outfit. Below I will add a few locations to shop at that are located in the Durham, NC area. You can also do a Google search for thrift stores in your area as I did. 

FiFi's Resale Apparel Consignment

1000 West Main St 1-B 

Durham, NC

Generation Consignment and Boutique

4367 Hillsborough Rd

Durham, NC

Pennies for Change

2715 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd.

Durham, NC

Durham Rescue Mission Thrift Store

3900 Chapel Hill Blvd.

Durham, NC

Rescued Treasures Thrift Shoppe

3220 NC Hwy 55

Durham, NC

You can even locate the Good Will stores in your area to find clothing there as well.

I really hope this post helps you in your thrift shopping experience. Again, do not limit yourself to shopping at any area location for a certain look or size. Everything is becoming a one of kind part of fashion and you can stand out from the crowd. 

Be Good, Be Fly, and Shake a Tail Feather.