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Alexa try pinesol on those armpit stains. I have a small spray bottle in the laundry room. I leave it on for about 10 minutes or overnight. It works well for me, i haven’t had any problems with staining it damaged fabric.
Such good advice! I have been following something like this as well. If I am even second-guessing a little bit I know it’s not worth buying it, it’s obviously not needed!
Yes I've learned the hard way that if I don't love it in the store I'm not going to love it. I'm willing to wait for a piece I love instead of buying something that's just okay.
Don't forget that if you don't like the buttons on something, you can change them :) Just get yourself a needle and thread. Some of my favorite tops are ones that had originally had crappy buttons. You can also make a basic jacket more unique by adding cool buttons.
We called those slip shorts pettipants back in the 60’s. The pair with rows of lace were intended to be trimmed to the length you needed under your skirt.
My grandma had a drawer full of them. I used to borrow them to wear as pajamas when I'd spend the night with her. 🥹🥲 They were always so silky soft and comfortable.
I went thrifting the other day and in the pajama section found a dress that was NOT a nightgown, it was a legit dress--but bc the employees believed it to be a nightgown I paid $1.99 for it--yessss.
The way my jaw dropped at the jacket at 15:36, I have the same one! I usually wear it with jeans or over a long black skirt, it's one of my favorite pieces
@@saraho2134 I got it thrifted and the tag is “Briggs - New York.” It’s a size 16, which I don’t usually wear, so it gives it just a slightly oversized feel without being too big!
When i'm thrifting i often forget to be conscious of the quality of the fabric. I'm glad thats something you look for and point out because i do sometimes end up regretting when something isnt comfortable or good quality
I started your video earlier this morning but had to step out. On the way back home I stopped at our local thrift shop. I bought a pair of Vince Camuto leather high heeled booties for $9.00 and a brown/baby blue patterned midi dress made in India for $6.50. I changed clothes when I got home and now wearing my thrifted jeans, belt and sandals previously purchased at different times. Paid about $16.00 in total for all three. I love me some thrifting.
I went thrifting tonight and I got a pair of black Adidas shorts, a heathered green Carhartt tee, 5 brass candlesticks in various sizes 😱, and 2 ceramic flowerpots for my plants. I was very happy with my haul!
Flowing floor length skirts and casual dresses are what I’m looking for this summer. I’ve not been into skirts and dresses for a while, but I’ve started to rekindle the flame
polka dots are basically my entire wardrobe and literally all of my favorite polka dot dresses are from thredup, it's worth looking if you're wanting to try out that trend :)
My top 3 thrift tips: 1. Try everything on. Always. You can’t pick the color or pattern so thrifting is all about the fit and typically you can’t return items. Wear something easy to change in. 2. Likewise wear comfortable footwear that is also easy to change 3. Treasures are hidden in trash. Don’t just skim. Systematically just push each hanger aside like a robot and look at each piece. If you don’t, you will miss good finds. If you are lucky you can push items down and make hole in sections, and then just go through section by section, sliding each piece. You can actually do it very robotically and quickly and it won’t take more time than randomly looking around, but you WILL find more stuff!
Yes, you do look good in that cocoa brown! It’s light enough for summer, I think. I like the peplum tops; I had a 2-piece dress with a peplum that I wore to my son’s college graduation. think that was 1990.
I went thrifting for a few summer items today.... Got a lavender maxi dress - nightgown with a lace lined top & spaghetti straps.... very Bridgeton-esque. I also got a crean summer blazer & a cream floral mini skirt/skort in a very lightweight fabric. Going to be a "romantic, garden-party" theme for me this summer!
I screamed when you didn't buy that tapestry jacket, what a dream item! 😍 😅 I hate that we don't have huge thrift stores here in the UK, our tiny charity shops are just not the same vibe! I mean, they are still my second home but I would love to spend hours browsing in a thrift store 😊
I would totally get the caramel macchiato t-shirt and omg I just noticed but I think it would match a lot with the plaid pants that you got, kind of early autumn vibe for a cafe.
I love the plaid trousers! I also have the problem of getting too attached to things like clothes and not being able to get rid of them lol. Love your videos! ;)
Maybe each time you go thrifting, buy one thing you will sell. The rose tapestry jacket would be a great item to do this with. BTW the brown pants are Madras plaid.
Those grey cargo capris I feel like go with the outfit your wearing @ the thrift
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I know and understand you want to be stylish in your videos, but I thought I might just leave you a good tip if you are doing thrifts without recording: Wore a workout legging or something instead of jeans whenever you plan to thrift skirts or shorts, the best way to try them on as leggings usually fit like a glove, so you can try stuff above. Love your videos though!
I just bought the perfect white summer dress on Vinted (European depop I would say). It has pockets, puffy sleeves, little opening on the back with two ribbons to tight it up, it's tiered and 100% cotton ❤ Now I'm just waiting for the package :33
Oh man, I was liking this video until that last sweatshirt! 😂 Im always on the hunt for great gems at the thrift store, but right now I'm hoping to eventually find a black, poofy, tulle skirt that's around knee length and has a stretchy waistband.
The thing about the boxer shorts... not me currently wearing a pair, haha. I stole them from our family garage sale years ago. They were my brother's when he was little and they fit like a women's size small. Of course they're clean! Just thought to mention, I mean, they're great as shorts!
That jacket 🥲🥲🥲 Oh my god I need to find one like it. I would wear it exactly like you wore it in the store, jeans and a white top, it really doesn't need anything more 🫀 And it looked great on you 🕊️
I found that same Old Navy slip dress at a store in Australia. Looked like there was crates and crates of surplus clothing being sold for only $1 in a cheap store (called Shiploads), but not an opshop. Also Liz Claiborne clothing too, which previously I had only heard sbout in UA-cam videos. Guess surplus stock gets shipped around the planet and sold cheaply.
Old navy doesn’t have good quality?? Girl you’re wild lmao I don’t even like their aesthetic but I’ll still look for clothes from them because they last foreveeeerrrr
12:32 the tops you're looking at perfectly make the non binary flag!! 😄❤️ I also noticed the cute bisexual colored long sleeve(?) on the left the entire scene from 21:40 or something 😂❤ hehe so random but i love spotting specific color combinations
random, but i appreciate you blurring out the people in the background. i’m always scared of being filmed while i’m in public or ending up in someone’s video, so i appreciate that you respect people’s privacy
I wouldn’t wear that presumably Lanz nightgown out. Do you ever see other girls wearing slips as skirts Not saying you’re wrong to do it, but I’m curious. That really cute navy sundress is one reason half slips exist. I had black slip shorts in the 60s, may still have them, they’re so practical.
Thrift more and waste less by shopping on ThredUp at tdup.co/ALEXA and use code "ALEXA" to get 35% off plus free shipping on your first order (Offer expires 7/1/24. Applies to US customers only and only applicable to select merchandise. See site for full terms). This video is sponsored by ThredUp!
Alexa try pinesol on those armpit stains. I have a small spray bottle in the laundry room. I leave it on for about 10 minutes or overnight. It works well for me, i haven’t had any problems with staining it damaged fabric.
Whenever I’m thrifting and I’m feeling 50/50 about an item my mom says “if it’s not a yes , it’s a no” works every time !
Such good advice! I have been following something like this as well. If I am even second-guessing a little bit I know it’s not worth buying it, it’s obviously not needed!
Love that!!
This is one of my tried and true thrift rules as well.
Similar but my mom always said if you can’t say you love it, it’s a no
Yes I've learned the hard way that if I don't love it in the store I'm not going to love it. I'm willing to wait for a piece I love instead of buying something that's just okay.
Don't forget that if you don't like the buttons on something, you can change them :) Just get yourself a needle and thread. Some of my favorite tops are ones that had originally had crappy buttons. You can also make a basic jacket more unique by adding cool buttons.
This ☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻
I also will cut interesting buttons off worn out clothing to use on a thrifted item
Totally random, but I love and appreciate how in your fashion/styling examples, you include ALL kinds of body shapes. Love to see it!
We called those slip shorts pettipants back in the 60’s. The pair with rows of lace were intended to be trimmed to the length you needed under your skirt.
My grandma had a drawer full of them. I used to borrow them to wear as pajamas when I'd spend the night with her. 🥹🥲 They were always so silky soft and comfortable.
I thought they were called bloomers
@@4everbuffylover not in the 60s
Thank you for including us plus size girlies when you’re showing examples of the trends 😭 ❤️. That’s something that you don’t see very often!!
I went thrifting the other day and in the pajama section found a dress that was NOT a nightgown, it was a legit dress--but bc the employees believed it to be a nightgown I paid $1.99 for it--yessss.
That’s amazing!
Does anyone else go thrifting and end up find something that makes you think “omg! Alexa would love this!!” 😂❤
I just wanted to say I really appreciate how you included example photos that had people of lots of different body types and diversity. Thank you!
Tapestry jacket would have been a yes for me. It looked great on you!
The way my jaw dropped at the jacket at 15:36, I have the same one! I usually wear it with jeans or over a long black skirt, it's one of my favorite pieces
Where's the jacket originally from? It looks stunning.
@@saraho2134 I got it thrifted and the tag is “Briggs - New York.” It’s a size 16, which I don’t usually wear, so it gives it just a slightly oversized feel without being too big!
The inclusivity in you inspo pics between style, race, aesthetic, weight, body types, etc. is so nice! Love your content
Omg the pink dress is perfect!!! And I feel you about not being excited for summer because of the sweat. I hate sweating.
When i'm thrifting i often forget to be conscious of the quality of the fabric. I'm glad thats something you look for and point out because i do sometimes end up regretting when something isnt comfortable or good quality
i literally had that white lace top with the black bow during high school!!! crazy seeing it again
omg! it was so adorable, definitely reminds me of stuff I use to see at forever21 in the 2010's 😅
The vest you’re wearing is so cute
I love that jacket. It's giving off-duty medieval jester vibes which is totally my style. 😆
Those brown pants are to die for omg I was so happy you ended up grabbing them!!
I've literally worn them every single day since thrifting them!! so happy I got them!
the pj dress is STUNNING! Also i love the layering of the slip over the pants too
Loved the video ☺️ the brown pants are super cute 🤎 (would’ve been an cool fit with the cappuccino baby-tee😉)
I need the tapestry jacket so bad 🫶🏼❤️
That jacket is gorgeous!!
That was my favorite piece
I started your video earlier this morning but had to step out. On the way back home I stopped at our local thrift shop. I bought a pair of Vince Camuto leather high heeled booties for $9.00 and a brown/baby blue patterned midi dress made in India for $6.50. I changed clothes when I got home and now wearing my thrifted jeans, belt and sandals previously purchased at different times. Paid about $16.00 in total for all three. I love me some thrifting.
Blue and brown, in the right shades, is a really pretty combo.
I went thrifting tonight and I got a pair of black Adidas shorts, a heathered green Carhartt tee, 5 brass candlesticks in various sizes 😱, and 2 ceramic flowerpots for my plants. I was very happy with my haul!
Before it was a fast fashion brand motel used to be a vintage clothing brand :) so could well be vintage!
Flowing floor length skirts and casual dresses are what I’m looking for this summer. I’ve not been into skirts and dresses for a while, but I’ve started to rekindle the flame
You are actually so precious referring to the half slip as a slip skirt and the nightgown as a pajama dress ❤
it always makes me so happy when you add plus size examples in the beginning!! gives me inspo i don't see on anyone else's videos!
polka dots are basically my entire wardrobe and literally all of my favorite polka dot dresses are from thredup, it's worth looking if you're wanting to try out that trend :)
My top 3 thrift tips:
1. Try everything on. Always. You can’t pick the color or pattern so thrifting is all about the fit and typically you can’t return items. Wear something easy to change in.
2. Likewise wear comfortable footwear that is also easy to change
3. Treasures are hidden in trash. Don’t just skim. Systematically just push each hanger aside like a robot and look at each piece. If you don’t, you will miss good finds. If you are lucky you can push items down and make hole in sections, and then just go through section by section, sliding each piece. You can actually do it very robotically and quickly and it won’t take more time than randomly looking around, but you WILL find more stuff!
Omg bringing your tape measure to the thrift store is genius 😮
The tapestry jacket looks great with the blue jeans. When you find those great pieces, GET IT!! Then create the space to wear it😊
the cappuccino baby tee, the butterfly baby tee, and the tapestry jacket were suchhhhhh good finds! i wanna thrift now hehe
Can’t wait for this, i haven’t been to the thrift in MONTHS ❤ now I’m inspired to head to one this week ✨
wooo!!! hope you find some great stuff!!!
Place your white slip under the Victoria secret dress and try it with your white doc martens. Or a white tennis shoe. Perfect spring/summer look
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Yes, you do look good in that cocoa brown! It’s light enough for summer, I think. I like the peplum tops; I had a 2-piece dress with a peplum that I wore to my son’s college graduation. think that was 1990.
I have a concert/solo trip coming up in June, so I will be getting some inspo for my outfits from this vid
I love the Ohio state sweatshirt as a girl from southern Ohio. I always thrift Ohio state and Ohio university
OMG that cool embelished tapestry almost western looking jacket...you should have purchased it!!!
I can’t wait to go thrifting for more spring and summer pieces!! So far I found two new jeans shorts, a skirt, and a new workout quarter zip!!
I went thrifting for a few summer items today.... Got a lavender maxi dress - nightgown with a lace lined top & spaghetti straps.... very Bridgeton-esque. I also got a crean summer blazer & a cream floral mini skirt/skort in a very lightweight fabric. Going to be a "romantic, garden-party" theme for me this summer!
I screamed when you didn't buy that tapestry jacket, what a dream item! 😍 😅
I hate that we don't have huge thrift stores here in the UK, our tiny charity shops are just not the same vibe! I mean, they are still my second home but I would love to spend hours browsing in a thrift store 😊
Looooove the jacket- so sad you didn’t end up taking it home
I would totally get the caramel macchiato t-shirt and omg I just noticed but I think it would match a lot with the plaid pants that you got, kind of early autumn vibe for a cafe.
That would be a very cute outfit 😍
i wouldn't think that the pink dress was a pjs, it's beautiful!! and i love how you styled it with the brown boots
I love the plaid trousers! I also have the problem of getting too attached to things like clothes and not being able to get rid of them lol. Love your videos! ;)
I'm happy you took the brown pants
oh my gosh, that blue sequin h&m top was amaaazinngg 😭
Absolute mermaidcore!
Maybe each time you go thrifting, buy one thing you will sell. The rose tapestry jacket would be a great item to do this with. BTW the brown pants are Madras plaid.
I love the way you styled the pink dress! Also, you have inspired me to start hunting for a slip skirt of my own.
Those grey cargo capris I feel like go with the outfit your wearing @ the thrift
I know and understand you want to be stylish in your videos, but I thought I might just leave you a good tip if you are doing thrifts without recording: Wore a workout legging or something instead of jeans whenever you plan to thrift skirts or shorts, the best way to try them on as leggings usually fit like a glove, so you can try stuff above.
Love your videos though!
I just bought the perfect white summer dress on Vinted (European depop I would say). It has pockets, puffy sleeves, little opening on the back with two ribbons to tight it up, it's tiered and 100% cotton ❤ Now I'm just waiting for the package :33
Pretty sure I bought that exact white slip skirt at Kohl's ten years ago 😅
So excited for summer fashion! 💓
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that sandy liang top omggg
Great Fashion HUNT! There's more people thrifting than ever now 👀
Omgggg I used to have that same tank top with the giant bow on it 😭 idk what happened to it but I loved that thing in like 2016
I saw a sundress with a super similar pattern to the red pajama dress at savers in fountain valley yesterday that I think you would LOVE 🥰
that victoria secret dress with the bootsss so good!!
the lighting causing a Twilight filter over the beginning of this video 😍🤣🤍
Pajama dress. Usually called a night gown. Would never wear in public. But, I guess some do.
That H&M tag was from ca. 2007-2013 i'd say, I also have some pieces from that time still going strong.
I’m on the hunt for a maxi floral skirt from the 90s!
Oh man, I was liking this video until that last sweatshirt! 😂
Im always on the hunt for great gems at the thrift store, but right now I'm hoping to eventually find a black, poofy, tulle skirt that's around knee length and has a stretchy waistband.
Love the pink floral dress 🥰🥰✨
Love your video. Where is the black vest you’re wearing at the thrift from? ... It’s time to go hunting
The long videos are the best!!!! 🩷
Im an XL and I need those long lacy shorts I wish I lived near you😭
The pants and the floral dress were great finds!
The thing about the boxer shorts... not me currently wearing a pair, haha. I stole them from our family garage sale years ago. They were my brother's when he was little and they fit like a women's size small. Of course they're clean! Just thought to mention, I mean, they're great as shorts!
TELL ME YOU GOT THE BRITNEY SPEARS SHIRT!!!!
omg, that pink jacket, i want that so bad
Loveee the pink little dress 💗💗💗💗💗
I've been having a hard time finding summer clothes. Currently looking for pants and t-shirt
you should of brought the jacket looked awsome on you
it was amazing, but I have soooo many jackets 😭 somebody else is going to love it!!
The bow top! 🖤
That jacket 🥲🥲🥲 Oh my god I need to find one like it. I would wear it exactly like you wore it in the store, jeans and a white top, it really doesn't need anything more 🫀 And it looked great on you 🕊️
I found that same Old Navy slip dress at a store in Australia. Looked like there was crates and crates of surplus clothing being sold for only $1 in a cheap store (called Shiploads), but not an opshop. Also Liz Claiborne clothing too, which previously I had only heard sbout in UA-cam videos. Guess surplus stock gets shipped around the planet and sold cheaply.
britney tee omg
that bow top omg!!!
Pyjama dress = nightgown😊
Old navy doesn’t have good quality?? Girl you’re wild lmao I don’t even like their aesthetic but I’ll still look for clothes from them because they last foreveeeerrrr
The quality of that specific item I didn’t love 😅 I have no hate towards old navy
@@alexasunshine83 that’s fair! I just always find linen and cotton and I wear their sports bras at tops 😂 (that Waco Texas humid heat hits)
@@xxoldmagicxx I have Old Navy things that I've been wearing since 2012. They're still hanging on. 😂
Lowkey upset you’re not getting the tapestry jacket!
I am absolutely RABID for that jacket!!!
Hi Alexa,
Love those pants and the babydoll style little flower print dress .
Send me all the Xl you found ;)
The video is very interesting
Wow this is a very very long vid can’t wait to see what you’ve picked out
Yes Alexa! Go Bucks!!
Do you remember where the gingham cropped shirt was from?
what’s the lip combo? Looks gorgeous
Thank you!!! it's the Rare Beauty Lip liner in Gifted + Elf Lip stain in Fiery Red + and then Fenty Beauty's Lip Gloss in Fenty Glow! ❤
The dress looks darling on you but you know it is a nightgown, right? I admire the guts you have to wear it as a dress!
it's all just fabric who cares, it was in the pj section and she called it a pj dress obviously she knows
12:32 the tops you're looking at perfectly make the non binary flag!! 😄❤️
I also noticed the cute bisexual colored long sleeve(?) on the left the entire scene from 21:40 or something 😂❤ hehe so random but i love spotting specific color combinations
I love that you pointed this out! 😊
random, but i appreciate you blurring out the people in the background. i’m always scared of being filmed while i’m in public or ending up in someone’s video, so i appreciate that you respect people’s privacy
You calling the Victoria's Secret nightgown a dress is killing me 😅
You kinda look like young maggie gyllenhaal i love it
Always do long Videos please 🙏🏻🥹🤍
Great video! 😊
Ugh noooo not another youtuber sporting Ohio State just on accident. You and Madeline Olivia. Football rivals!!!!
Very nice
I wouldn’t wear that presumably Lanz nightgown out. Do you ever see other girls wearing slips as skirts Not saying you’re wrong to do it, but I’m curious. That really cute navy sundress is one reason half slips exist. I had black slip shorts in the 60s, may still have them, they’re so practical.
I've seen several girls wearing half slips as skirts. It's been common for a couple years now.