Thrift Store Secrets

Posted by Talize on February 23rd, 2017

When it comes to getting the best out of their thrift shopping experience some people are really good and some of us are not so good. One of the key factors to be taken into account when you are shopping in a thrift store is to pick items that are close to new. How to pick such items and are there any specific ways of looking for such items? The answer is yes, there are certain ways of screening the items to ensure that you are picking the best, almost new items when you go shopping at your local London thrift stores.

The general feel of the item will be the first indicator whether it is a relatively new or an old item. If the dress has been used excessively it would have gone through several wash cycles. This would have removed the stiffness of the cloth and it will be way too soft. It may be nice to feel soft on your body when you wear a dress but it could also be a sign that it is worn out too much. So certain amount of stiffness is also essential for the dress to look new. So the first thing you should do is to pick the cloth up in your hand and feel it.

Secondly, if the dresses have buttons pay attention to the buttons. If the dress is new then the buttons also would be new. See whether the edges of the buttons are worn out, chipped off or any other signs of wear and tear. Sometimes you will see that one button is newer than the rest of the buttons then it is a sign that one of the buttons has been sewn later or replaced later. This could be a sign of wear and tear and sign of old clothes.

If there are pockets in the dress, make it a point to run your hands into the pockets and pull out the pockets to see the actual wear and tear. Normally the pockets have the most contact with the body and if it is a really old piece of dress or if it has been used too extensively then you will notice that it is worn out little too badly. Then you might not want to pick such a dress.

To see whether the colours have faded, turn the dress back and see the inner sides where the cloth will be sewn folded back. If the colours inside are way too darker than the outer colours then here is a good sign that you are handling an old dress.

These are very simple ways of ensuring that you find the newest possible dresses when you shop in your London thrift stores. If you are rushing through your shopping process then you could easily miss out on all these and end up having really old and worn out clothes. It is best to look for details that will help you pick almost new clothes at a good price in your thrift store.

Contact:

TALIZE THRIFT STORE
547 Steeles Ave. East, Brampton
Ph. (289) 752-6644
Hours of Operation:
Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm