Stop Paying Full Retail – Shop at Second Hand Clothing Stores
Can you feel it? There’s no denying that summer is finally here. Temperatures are rising so high that it is nearly impossible to even think about keeping jeans or jackets in your wardrobe. The smart clothing choice is shorts, tanks, and layers to manage the high temps. Instead of going to the mall to extend your wardrobe, take the leap by shopping at second hand clothing stores to find quality, clean, and unique pieces for half the price (or less!) than the popular retailers.
Discover the value and your creativity in an easy do-it-yourself summer wardrobe
High-waist shorts are a must have for hot summer days whether you are barbequing or heading out to the river. Instead of spending $40 online or at the mall, you can make your own pair for about $6 by shopping at second hand clothing stores.
All you need is a pair of scissors and some free time! Take a pair of men or women’s high-waist pants that you can find at nearly any thrift store in the color of your choice, and cut! Here is a link to detailed instructions for this summer do-it-yourself project.
Affordable alternatives to retail malls and online buying
Regardless of the season vests are extremely popular in the jet-setting crowd, who often set the trends, as well as just regular folk like you and me. Vests are in demand at this time of year to layer and accent your summer outfits.
Instead of trekking around the mall trying to find something your style, you can head to a second hand thrift store to save money and find something that fits your personality that almost no one else will have!
It can be as easy as finding a vintage jacket you adore, and cutting the sleeves off. Now you can put a tank top underneath it and a maxi skirt on bottom and you’re ready to rock! When winter comes you can still keep these vests and put them over long sleeves and leggings, or cute sweaters or long sleeve dresses.
Quality, selection and price at local second hand clothing stores
The Arc stores of Butte County have an ever-changing, large selection of new and used clothing, both considerably less expensive than big chain retail or small boutique stores. Arc’s used tank tops start at just $3, tees at $4, and pants and shorts at just $4 too. New clothing items start at just $6 for tanks and tees in solid different colors, and $12 for maxi dresses and skirts in a variety of colors and styles, as well as sizes.
Don’t be fooled into thinking the mall is the only place to shop when seasonally changing up your wardrobe. Celebrate the fact that you have a choice, cut free from paying full price at retail stores.
Make it Fun!
Challenge your friends to buddy shop with you at an Arc second hand clothing store and see who can create the coolest summer outfit, spending the least amount of money. Remember, a bargain can also come in the form of re-purposing what you have in your closet already too.
Second hand clothing stores like the ARC are constantly rotating stock so you don’t have to worry about any of your friends showing up to a summer party in the same outfit. With unique items for less than half the price of big retailers, how could you go wrong?
Get ready to do it all over again
The next seasonal wardrobe change is just a few months away. If you decide you want to start fresh in your closet when summer is over, please donate your summer gear to any of our stores in Chico, Paradise or Oroville, and give them a second chance! Someone else can rock your awesome clothes and you’ll be recycling, reusing and being earth-friendly.
Before you begin your shopping to buy your summer wardrobe, download this coupon for $5 off your next $15 purchase, just another example of how to save money shopping at second hand clothing stores.
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