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Thrift stores sometimes suffer a bad rap because of the images they conjure up. Thoughts of dirty, smelly, stained or ripped clothing may come to mind. After all, why would anyone want to part with clothing that is still in fashion or wearable? As it turns out, there are ways to find fashionable and quality clothing in certain thrift stores. You just have to know where to look. Whether you’re on a search for Dereon clothes or Ann Taylor clothing, brand names and designer clothes fill the racks of many thrift stores. Here are a few tips:
Find the right thrift stores. Think of cities and neighborhoods where the local population dresses in your desired styles and brand names. Check to see if there are any thrift stores in the vicinity. People often donate their clothes to thrift stores, so the chance of finding your desired styles is higher in these locations.
Ask the thrift store personnel a few questions. Find out at what time of day they sort through the new donations. Also ask if the donations are made on particular days of the week. You’ll increase your chances of finding the best fashions if you’re there as soon as they’re placed on the rack.
Visit the thrift stores regularly. There may be no logical rhyme or rhythm to the frequency with which people donate clothes or when they are placed on the thrift store racks. Visiting the stores frequently will help you grab the best brands, whether Dereon clothes, the Gap or Banana Republic.
