Do you absolutely love vintage denim? There’s just something about the way it hugs your body with softened fabric. Is it possible that some things do get better with age? Like fine wine, denim is an art of its own, and it’s about time you dedicate yourself to that art.
With the ’90s revival in full swing, women everywhere are dying to get their hands on a pair of authentic Levi 501s or thigh-hugging Guess jeans. Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could stumble upon a pair while thrifting? Well, the odds are actually in your favor! Finding vintage cuts and colors is a great pastime. If you’re tired of paying the price for less than stellar jeans, then you’ve come to the right place. Here are some tips and tricks to thrifting your perfect pair of jeans!
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You walk into the thrift store with high hopes, a bounce in your step and a grin that stretches from ear to ear. Today is going to be the day. You’re feeling lucky and your confidence is radiating. That is, until you hit the pants aisle and see a daunting rack of jeans. It seems that you could walk for an eternity without ever finding the end of the store. Pretty soon you’re in a denim nightmare.
Most thrift stores are piled high and overstocked with jeans. With only a set amount of time (and patience) to spend shopping, many people opt out of looking through mounds of denim. Try this one on for size: Their loss is your gain. Wipe that frown off your face and get hunting!
The primary mistake people make when looking for jeans is that they rifle through racks looking for size rather than color. If you find a pair of jeans that are cheaply made but your size, will you buy them? The answer is probably not.
It’s easy to tell good denim from bad denim at a glance. Good denim wears gradually, whereas bad denim – mixed with cotton, spandex and other materials – fades quickly. Look at the color or feel the texture and thickness of the denim to tell which pairs are worth purchasing. You’re only looking for the best, so don’t settle for anything less!
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Okay, it’s true that you shouldn’t buy a pair of jeans that are ten sizes over what you regularly wear. However, finding jeans that fit a little too large is perfectly fine! Many people don’t realize how affordable it is to get clothes tailored. If you find a pair of jeans with a style and wash you like, buy them! Getting them tailored to fit you perfectly is easy and will make a much smaller dent in your wallet.
Though many of us don’t have time to go thrifting every weekend, you should still try to hit your local thrift stores as often as possible. The more often you search, the more likely you are to find gems. If you’re out of town and have some time to spare in your schedule, visit thrift stores in your surrounding area. Often, shops in obscure places have some of the best items.
If you live a state where vintage clothes are popular – such as California – visit vintage resale shops or boutiques buying them to resell. Going out of town is a great chance to test your luck in some new waters. It’s also nice to have new surroundings when you’re thrifting, especially when you’ve been hitting the same spots for months on end.
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If you follow these tips, you’ll soon be on the path to acquiring the jeans of your dreams! Perseverance and determination will be your best friends in the coming weeks, but once you find them, wearing them will only be that much sweeter.
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