Thrifting, consignment, vintage - what every smart student knows

First of all, I don't want you to go shopping.

Ok, fine. You really, really, really desperately need to get something new for your closet. But you don't think you have the money to get stylish clothing?

Let me help you out.

Exhibit A:


LOOKBOOK.nu: "the scholar. " by Erika A

Pardon my medical jargon, but I think we can all agree that this chick looks hot. Now, let me break down for you how much she spends on this outfit.

As she says on Lookbook:

White blouse: from Mum - $0
Shorts from Value Village - $4
Black leggings - (doesn't say, but these are negligible for summer purposes)

So let me drive home the point.

FOUR DOLLARS. FOR A HOT OUTFIT.

Really, you don't really have to spend more than this on ANYTHING. And look hot! Four dollars for a hot outfit? Now that's something I can get used to!

And that is the first secret of student shopping. If you haven't discovered it already. Thrifting makes cents. (haha.)

I won't belabour the point. Tavi here gives a great newbie guide to second-hand shopping. If you want to get unique pieces that you can use over and over again, and that you won't feel heartbroken if it gets unwashable food stains/ripped/drawn on by your 2 year old nephew, go thrifting. It's good in every way.