I recently bought 2 new-to-me tops from Value Village to refresh and recharge my casual and nice casual wardrobe for the fall season. In addition to shopping at thrift store prices, I also snagged the 30% off Senior discount for being 55+. Currently, it looks like Value Village stores across the US are offering this discount every Tuesday. I couldn't confirm this on their website, but the cashier at the store and several "savings" websites indicated this discount is available US-wide. So you may want to give your local VV a call to verify for your location.
Anyway, both shirts were originally priced at $6.99 each. The discounted price as a senior 55+ was $4.89. So, for a total of $9.78 I now have a new-to-me casual knit top and a new-to-me blouse.
I wear the dark teal knit top around the house paired with black leggings. It's tunic length and trimmed in machine crochet lace at the hem. Most importantly, as a knit, it moves with me and is very comfortable.
I wore the new floral print blouse the day we attended the play in which my daughter had a role.
I paired it with the cashmere sweater that I bought at St. Vincent de Paul's for 99 cents a few years ago, my black jeans, and my trusty, favorite short boots. I'm a big fan of Ann Taylor Loft and have picked up several tops and sweaters at Value Village by this brand. The blouse is more loose fitting around the middle than I find flattering. However, I remedied that with the sweater buttoned mid-waist for a few buttons.
I used a gift card from one of my daughters to pay for both tops. There's still some balance on the card, which is good, because I have a couple more items to find on my list.
I love shopping thrift stores for tops, sweaters, and lightweight jackets. I can get several items for the price of one brand new one. I'm pickier about the fit of pants and jeans, so I buy those in traditional retail stores.
How about you? Do you ever shop thrift stores for clothing? Do you have some items that you prefer to buy brand new but others that you're willing to do thrifted?
