--- title: How To Thrift Shop Like a Pro description: When you’re able to find trendy outfits for cheap at your local thrift store or Goodwill, you can feel a lot less guilty about overfilling your closet. image: https://blog.carolinatrust.org/hubfs/featured%20image-Jul-22-2021-07-54-43-53-PM.jpg --- [![Carolina Trust Credit Union](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CarolinaTrust_December2019%20Theme/Images/ctfcu-logo-white-v2.png?width=153&name=ctfcu-logo-white-v2.png "Carolina Trust Credit Union") ![Carolina Trust Credit Union](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/hubfs/CarolinaTrust_December2019%20Theme/Images/ctfcu-logo-white-v2.png "Carolina Trust Credit Union") ](https://www.carolinatrust.org/) Routing Number #253279510 [Book Appointment](https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/b986s4ey/) [Contact Us](https://www.carolinatrust.org/contact) [Login](https://carolinatrustfcu.financialhost.org/Login) [![Carolina Trust Credit Union](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/hubfs/CarolinaTrust_December2019%20Theme/Images/ctfcu-logo-white-v2.png "Carolina Trust Credit Union") ![Carolina Trust Credit Union](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/hubfs/CarolinaTrust_December2019%20Theme/Images/ctfcu-logo-white-v2.png "Carolina Trust Credit Union") ](https://www.carolinatrust.org/) Routing Number #253279510 [Book Appointment](https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/b986s4ey/) [Contact Us](https://www.carolinatrust.org/contact) [Login](https://carolinatrustfcu.financialhost.org/Login) × Close search Search Search Submit ## Carolina Trust FCU Blog ![featured image-Jul-22-2021-07-54-43-53-PM](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/hs-fs/hubfs/featured%20image-Jul-22-2021-07-54-43-53-PM.jpg?width=1700&height=1200&name=featured%20image-Jul-22-2021-07-54-43-53-PM.jpg) # How To Thrift Shop Like a Pro Posted by [August](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/author/august) on Jul 23, 2021 9:12:24 AM ![August](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/hubfs/CTMizeAugust-4013x.jpg) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As said by the famous Carrie Bradshaw, “a closet full of clothes, nothing to wear.” If you’re like me, you may run into this dilemma far more often than you should. Luckily, I’ve found the perfect solution, thrift shopping. When you’re able to find trendy outfits for cheap at your local thrift store or Goodwill, you can feel a lot less guilty about overfilling your closet. On a recent segment of Living Local Carolina Financial Friday, I headed to a local Goodwill store to find a few trendy outfits for a deal. I was able to find two work outfits and two casual outfits for around $40.00. The key to finding stylish outfits among various clothes is following a few thrift shopping tips. ## 1. Shop in Every Department of the Store Instead of heading directly to your regular department and size, shop every department. By shopping in other sections, you may find something that can be repurposed. Oversized coats and shirts are super in right now, so try looking at items a few sizes larger than you usually would. Graphic tees are also super in and gender-neutral, so you may find trendy options in multiple departments. ## 2. Look for More Than Just Vintage Pieces You don’t have to find a super unique vintage piece to have a successful day of thrift shopping; keep your eyes peeled for good essential pieces too. You can find lots of brand-name clothing that may be just a season or two old or just didn’t fit the previous owner. People get rid of clothing for many reasons, and you know what they say, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. ## 3. Give Yourself Plenty of Time Unlike department store shopping, where everything is organized and categorized, thrift store items are one of a kind and all mixed together. You may need to give yourself more time to look through the racks of clothing to find some really great pieces. ## 4.Try Everything On Since you’ll be shopping in every department and trying on lots of different brands, you’ll want to make sure everything fits well. Unfortunately, the dressing rooms were closed when I went thrift shopping; however, they did have a return/exchange policy, so I was able to return the items that didn’t fit the way I wanted them to. I hope you’re able to use these tips and find great outfits the next time you go thrift shopping. Below are the four outfits that I picked out. Hopefully, they’ll give you some inspiration. Now, it’s your turn. I can’t wait to see all of your great finds. ![Gwill looks](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Gwill%20looks.jpg?width=550&name=Gwill%20looks.jpg)   Topics: [Personal Finance](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/personal-finance), [Home, Life & School](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/home-life-school) ## Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Blog  Welcome to the Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union Blog! We're excited to share financial tips and information for a variety of different topics. ### Subscribe Here! ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Tag - [Personal Finance (158)](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/personal-finance) - [Seasonal (98)](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/seasonal) - [Home, Life & School (87)](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/home-life-school) - [Home Loans (21)](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/home-loans) - [Real Estate & Home Buying (21)](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/real-estate-home-buying) - [Auto Loans & Car Buying (13)](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/auto-loans-car-buying) - [Coastal Carolina University (11)](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/coastal-carolina-university) - [Credit Cards (10)](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/credit-cards) - [Debt Consolidation (10)](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/debt-consolidation) - [Home Improvement Loans (10)](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/home-improvement-loans) - [Youth Financial Literacy (10)](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/youth-financial-literacy) - [Commercial Lending (8)](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/commercial-lending) - [Credit Building (7)](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/credit-building) - [Home Equity (6)](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/home-equity) - [Identity Protection & Security (5)](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/identity-protection-security) - [Personal Loans (5)](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/personal-loans) - [Investing & Retirement (4)](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/investing-retirement) - [Home Improvement (3)](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/home-improvement) - [Recreational Vehicle Lending (3)](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/tag/recreational-vehicle-lending) [See all](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/how-to-thrift-shop-like-a-pro#) ![swoosh](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CarolinaTrust_December2019%20Theme/Images/img-swoosh-footer.png?width=2000&height=63&name=img-swoosh-footer.png) [![EHL and NCUA](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/hubfs/CarolinaTrust_December2019%20Theme/Images/EHL-and-NCUA-Logo-300x83.png "EHL and NCUA Logo") ](https://www.carolinatrust.org/2019/12/19/equal-housing-lender/) Your savings federally insured to at least $250,000 and backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government National Credit Union Administration, a U.S. Government Agency [facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/carolinatrustfcu) [instagram ](https://instagram.com/carolinatrustfcu/) Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union is committed to the accessibility and usability of our website for everyone. If you are using a screen reader or other auxiliary aid and are having problems using this website, please contact us at [ada@carolinatrust.org](mailto:ada@carolinatrust.org). All products and services available on this website are available at Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union branches. NMLS # 410644 © 2026  Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union VPS   ## You are now leaving Carolina Trust Federal Credit Union **We have provided you with a link to another website that offers you greater access to information you may find helpful. Carolina Trust is not responsible for the website's information, content, products and services, accuracy or security and privacy policies.** In 6 seconds you will be redirected to   in 6 seconds... Click the link above to continue or [CANCEL](https://blog.carolinatrust.org/blog/how-to-thrift-shop-like-a-pro#)