Are you looking to refresh your wardrobe? If so, thrifting is a sustainable way to spice up your closet. Not only does it help reduce waste, but it also provides the opportunity to find unique clothes for a fraction of the price. Here are some suggestions for local thrift stores you can visit.
Rumors – Durham & Chapel Hill: Rumors offers a selection of one-of-a-kind clothes for all styles. They pride themselves on its diversity, making sure all people, styles and sizes are represented. They are also heavily involved in their community, serving as a place for other small businesses to sell their products through small markets hosted at either location. These businesses help supply Rumors with clothes and accessories such as sunglasses and jewelry. On top of their normal inventory, they also have one-dollar bins outside their store every Sunday. Although the locations aren’t big, Rumors’ collaboration within their community provides a wide variety of clothes for a small price and fosters a family of local thrifters.
Uptown Cheapskate – Apex, Durham, Raleigh: Uptown Cheapskate is the perfect place to find basic pieces and well-known brands. You can find great deals on big-name brands such as Lululemon, Aerie, Hollister, PacSun and more. On top of clothes, they sell purses, swimwear (during the summer only), shoes, perfumes and accessories. Their racks are sorted by sleeve length and color, so you can quickly find what you’re looking for. The organized setup makes sorting through racks efficient and painless. The ability to trade in clothes for cash or store credit is also offered by Uptown Cheapskate. Between the ability to earn store credit and their low prices, affordable shopping sprees are always possible there. In addition to that, they have multiple locations, making it easy to find a store near you. From casual clothes to name-brand purses, plenty is offered by Uptown Cheapskate for a fraction of the retail prices.
Unorthodox Vintage – Raleigh: Located in Downtown Raleigh, this smaller scale vintage style shop offers customers a cozy experience. A majority of what they sell are graphic t-shirts, but they also have dresses, pants/skirts as well as a few shoes. At Unorthodox Vintage, each item costs roughly twenty dollars, which allows customers to get the benefit of buying authentic vintage clothes for the same price. They also sell a plethora of accessories such as key chains, headbands, stickers, and bracelets. The relaxed ambiance of Unorthodox vintage adds to the experience of shopping for true vintage while supporting a local small business.
Grace Park Goodwill – Morrisville: Endless options are provided by Goodwill, with the potential to find just about anything. Their gallery includes a wide selection of clothes as well as books, appliances, shoes and more. On top of its array of products, Goodwill is a more affordable option, with most of their clothes costing less than $10 each. A unique part of the Goodwill thrifting experience is their bins. Each is filled to the brim with all kinds of clothes, some of which are as old as a decade, so you’re bound to find clothes in your style. This location is also close to Green Hope High School, making it easily accessible for students. Their cheap prices and wide variety make Goodwill one of the most popular places to thrift in the area.
Sustainability and individuality are just a few of the perks of thrifting or buying vintage. It also presents the opportunity to experiment with different styles without having to spend a fortune. So, next time you’re looking for clothes to add to your weekly rotation, consider shopping at one of these stores. Who knows what you may end up finding.
