![]() It doesn’t appear to have shrunk, but the jury is still out on whether or not it’s flattering on me. I didn’t want to try on a dress that hadn’t been cleaned, so I took a risk and washed it on delicate. The sweater dress is dry-clean only, something that wasn’t disclosed on the listing. ![]() I still love my blouse, but I’m afraid to wear it too often because the fraying will only get worse. I didn’t notice it until I’d worn it several times. I don’t think they noticed it as it was advertised as almost brand new. The red blouse that I LOVE has minute fraying at the seams. Or for $5 I could donate it to the homeless in my community and not worry about it. ![]() Can’t really replace that, but I could potentially wear it without a belt. I assumed that was a button that I could replace and didn’t realize it was the belt. It was disclosed that “a closure was missing”. The $5 coat was $5 because it was missing the belt. Not really worth buying used for that profit margin. In some cases I’ve found that the tshirt I bought, I could have bought new on sale for just a dollar more. There have been other instances of disappointment. In some cases, the effort spent was not worth any cost savings. So, I’ve had to wash some of this clothing multiple times, adding vinegar and tea tree oil to the wash and drying things in the sunshine in an effort to deodorize them. I am allergic to fabric softener I can’t even walk down that aisle at the grocery store. Unfortunately, lots of people who send clothing to ThredUp also use abundant fabric softener. The lease had a full two pages on bed bugs (EThen I can try it on to see if I even like it! I didn’t really think too much about this until I was signing our lease renewal the same day as my first order arrived. Since the clothing is not washed at ThredUp facilities, there’s “no knowing where it’s been”. However, as much as I love those items, I’m not sure I will keep shopping with ThredUp. If you’re looking for very specific items or notice an old favorite no longer in stores, you’ll have struck gold. ![]() I love the red boho blouse and the LOFT blouse in brown which I bought new in blue years ago. I love the VOILA tshirt as well as the cargo pants. And some of the items have been some of my very favorites. Over the last couple months, I’ve purchased several shirts, a pair of pants, a belt, two dresses, and a coat from ThredUp. I’ve made some good purchases and some bad purchases. You may find some great, new, high quality items, or you might find things that are worn, junky, or stinky. Basically, as with all second-hand shopping, it’s hit or miss. I’ve placed several orders and come to a few conclusions about Thredup. They offer free shipping for purchases over $79 and free returns in the form of store credit. ThredUp is an online secondhand clothing shop. I’m a germaphobe of the finest caliber, don’t you know?īut, after hearing about ThredUp from several sources I decided to give it a try. I’d much rather buy something NEW on sale or clearance than buy something secondhand, no matter how fancy it may be. A Germaphobe’s Review of ThredUpĬlose friends and family know that I cannot stand shopping secondhand. While I insist on buying new, quality bras (thus my trip to Nordstrom), I’ve spread my shopping over a number of brands and stores (Old Navy, Kohls, Famous Footwear, Banana Republic, and even Amazon, etc.), I’ve also delved into the world of secondhand clothing. I’ve done a fair amount of shopping over the last two months getting clothes for myself as well as my husband and kids. You CAN build a stylish wardrobe on a budget! I, for one, do not have an unlimited clothing budget, yet I’ve been able to add to my wardrobe in a way that does not exceed our means. The main trick for most of us is figuring out how to pay for nice clothes. Yes, even us moms can win at this! I’ve learned so much through the GYPO Style Challenges these past two months and built a wardrobe that I absolutely love. For a myriad of reasons I chose not to put forth the effort that I’ve since learned isn’t that hard at all!ĭressing in a way that flatters your body, keeps pace with the latest trends, and gives you confidence is not a monumental feat. While I have always favored the capsule wardrobe and having nice clothes on hand, dressing in a stylish manner or even getting dressed every day was not my habit. Can it really be just two months since I had that wake-up call in Nordstrom? In early September I took a long hard look at my wardrobe and how I dressed myself every day.
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