If I’ve learned anything so far while trying to discover my style, it’s that never, ever go to a fancy store first when looking to buy a new look. And by “fancy” store I mean one that doesn’t smell, isn’t filled with people muttering to themselves and you can get a dress, Jesus figurine and paper shredder all for under three dollars.
I’m talking about a thrift store. A lot of moms steer clear of places like Goodwill and Salvation Army – we only drop off things we don’t want (like our children’s toys when they’re at school) and just drive away as soon as possible, never venturing inside. I was one of those moms and I just assumed that there was nothing I could possible wear in those stores – An old nurse’s outfit? An umbrella/hat? Maybe some pants with a Velcro waist… No thanks, I’ll pass…
Yes, there are all those things there and even worse horrors (I recently found two Summers Eve douche kits partially opened — score!) — but you must push past these horrors and let the digging begin. The digging is gross at first and seems pointless and depressing, but when you find that special something that is so nice you just can’t believe it’s there without someone else finding it first, well, the thrift store obsession begins. A huge obstacle in finding your style is cost – what if I don’t like it and I paid all this money? Thrift store. What if I buy this expensive outfit and it gets stained? Thrift store. I’d love to find my style but my kids hate shopping with me… Thrift store.
Kids love thrift stores – they get the whole treasure hunting thing better than most adults. I took my kids to the thrift store yesterday and look at all the ways they found to entertain themselves…
Buck found a joke book for 60 cents (and an erotic novel I made him put back). 
Emerson collected broken glass…
While August had fun pretending to be incontinent…
And best of all, I found four belts, a purse, shoes for the kids, a sweatshirt for August, two pairs of shorts for Buck and a skirt for Emerson for nineteen dollars and eighty-two cents. I’m not kidding. And if you need anymore inspiration than that, listen to this rap song, “Thrift Store.” It’s awesome. Happy hunting!
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