Hands down, the best thing about thrifting is being able to afford more expensive items. Ok, that's pretty obvious. But hey, I'll put it out there, I would never purchase a sundress for over $100. A special occasion dress, sure, but never a casual dress. I have seen plenty of Anthropologie items at the Goodwills in Northern Virginia and even occasionally at the outlet in Baltimore, where I found this dress.
Every time I shop at the Anthropologie retail store, I skim the floor and go directly to the sales rack, because they actually do have some great deals back there. How? When someone returns an item to their stores, and the item is no longer being sold on the floor, they will mark it down incredibly low and put it on their sales rack. But I have to point out, even when they do, you'll never find a Fei dress for under $2.
This find also brings up another good thrifting tip, always try out different sizes, especially at the outlet (weighed by the pound). I am usually a medium, but can fit into small and large sizes in certain clothing items and brands. This beautiful silk skirt dress is a size small, but the skirt is full and the top has some stretch, so it fits well! A great find, and something I would never have owned if I didn't thrift. Also, it has pockets.
Every time I shop at the Anthropologie retail store, I skim the floor and go directly to the sales rack, because they actually do have some great deals back there. How? When someone returns an item to their stores, and the item is no longer being sold on the floor, they will mark it down incredibly low and put it on their sales rack. But I have to point out, even when they do, you'll never find a Fei dress for under $2.
This find also brings up another good thrifting tip, always try out different sizes, especially at the outlet (weighed by the pound). I am usually a medium, but can fit into small and large sizes in certain clothing items and brands. This beautiful silk skirt dress is a size small, but the skirt is full and the top has some stretch, so it fits well! A great find, and something I would never have owned if I didn't thrift. Also, it has pockets.