A Basic Guide & Tips To Shopping
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Thrifting is an art form. One that we happily teach to anyone interested.
Check out our tricks of the thrifting trade, and become a Rethink ReuseTM pro in no time.
The pre-thrift checklist
Before you head out, make sure you’re poised and prepared. See the list.
Vintage 101
A complete guide for beginners!
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11 rules
How to shop smart and stay that way. Learn more
Union labels
If it says “Int’l Ladies Garment Workers Union,” that means it's vintage legit!
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Vintage secrets from WhoWhatWear.
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Vintage sizes
Vintage from the 50s and 60s runs 4-6 sizes smaller, so size up!
Home vintage
Hear Apartment Therapy's take on successful thrifting. Learn more
Brand labels
The Vintage Fashion Guild(VFG) offers a Label Resource with many fashion labels
Look closely
Signs of a vintage garment: side-snap closures and saw-toothed edges.
Repair and rescue!
Clean or fix up a vintage or thrift find in no time. Show me
Restyle Store® - See the pros shop
Stylist Myriam Laroche, mom Mathilda Nilsson and Grammy-winning rapper Macklemore share their thrift tips at Value Village, one of the Savers' family of thrift stores.