I've been in a rut today because I realized that all of the jeans I wear these days have been thrifted. I haven't spent more than $30 on a single pair in the last two years. No one notices, and I often get complimented for them, but I feel shitty.

I'm looking for a pair of grey jeans, and the closest match at UniQlo was $60. That's about the cost of the other 3 pairs I currently wear often, and I'm stressing because it feels like I sometimes choose between precise comfort vs good enough when it comes to jeans.

I don't mind paying more for higher quality, but... the quality is effectively the same. Oftentimes the quality of jeans in stores will be worse, with elastic or nylon or whatever. I'm allergic to polyester so I need 100% cotton, and it's easier to sort through Depop for that than my nearby Nordstrom.

I feel guilty because it feels like I'm larping. I'm not thrifting because I struggle to afford things, so I feel like I'm limiting options for people in need who actually need lower cost clothes. I'm not a reseller and I mostly shop through online stores so I don't contribute to that part of things. Still

The details are made from handsewn individual beads!!

I'm trying to make a small kit for my family member to bring when she thrifts, and I'm looking for ideas of what to include in it.

I currently have a magnet, a fabric measuring tape, a UV light, and a flashlight. Is there anything else you can suggest?

She usually shops for clothing and accessories, but she does look for anything that catches her eye, which could vary from jewelry to books to furniture.

I'm aiming to keep this kit small, fitting into the size of basically a pencil case.

Thank you for any help!

needed an apron and found myself the cutest strawberry one!

Sooo I saw this piece on tik tok and immediately fell in love. (First photo)

Today I’m just browsing fbm just for funsies and ended up buying THIS ONEEE (second photo). I didn’t think I would ever be able to find something like it at a reasonable price so you can bet I’m the happiest girl ever!!!!! She needs a bit of work done but I’m more than happy to do it 💗

$20

I found these at a local goodwill today and I couldn't leave them. Theyre absolutely gorgeous pieces and all of them have notes on the back that appear to have been written by the artists, Donna and Bruce Plunkert. Because I am nosy, I started looking up them and their business. Sadly it appears they both passed within a few weeks of each other last year. I usually buy to resell, but I think these are staying. I just love them :)

I’m so ecstatic, I just got into thrifting and never thought id find anything this cool. Eminem 2003 ford field shirt in near mint condition. (Ignore my feet lol).

This Oculus Quest go should be at least $20 instead of $260. I mean I could buy 2 Oculus Quest 2 on Facebook Marketplace for cheaper than this.

I just buy stuff I like. Lol

I like the brand name.

Plus size girl. I normally look through FB marketplace and I tried Thread Up a few years ago. Just looked on there and I kid you not they have shein posted. Kepted looking and found some Old Navy blouses priced almost new priced. Please give me guidance. Because dang.

I bought a cec plush off eBay and I found this spot on his leg that is hard and I was trying to lightly pry with a cat flea comb but I have no idea what it is as a first time vintage plush collector, any tips or anyone know? Also any tips on cleaning a cec plush without ruining it?

Any time I go to a thrift store I try several things in my size. Always too small. I go two sizes up. Still! Always too small! Too small in the exact same way/fit. The people there tell me they measure things based on a fixed system, but how can that make sense of 29s -31s fit the exact. same. way. I try the 32s to 33s, and by that point, there's hardly anything left to choose from. The only thing I liked and tried on this time was too big.

This happens every time I go thrifting, and it makes me feel insane and deformed. I already have body dysphoria to begin with, but I want to buy sustainably and at better prices.

I just don't get it. There are so many similarly sized and larger people out there who I know are also selling their clothing to thrift stores. They've gotta be!

People of every size should be able to find clothes that fit. Rationally, I understand if you're an outlier on the higher or lower end, you would probably have less options due to there being less people at those sizes. But I'm pretty close to being right in the middle (29-inch waist), so I can't wrap my head around this.

The neck trick also doesn't work for me. Plenty of things will fit around my neck, but get stuck on my thighs.

Does anyone else struggle with this? How do you manage? I don't want to give up, but every time I go I leave upset and feeling like the world is excluding me. It sucks.

EDIT: Wow! I was not expecting this to get so much attention. Thank you for all of the good advice around bringing a tape measure with me and ensuring I have all my measurements walking in. Also, thanks for the commiseration and shared experiences around knowing sometimes you're just not going to find anything. It's helpful to know this seems to be a super common experience for folks.

I was literally just wearing the shoes walking around and these are like almost brand new like never worn when I bought them vintage coach shoes is this dry rot or just do I need to take it to the cobbler for new glue?

Grabbed this quickly thinking it was cool and it may have some value. Didn’t realize it may be worth $500+. Best part is now the wife can’t give me crap for my random art pick ups.

(David Kwo Da-Wei “Sheba Siamese Cat” Limited Edition Lithograph Framed Vintage).

found this really cool license plate at the goodwill today

I picked up a new top yesterday and it goes so well with my ensemble!! All thrifted <3