Interested In Thrifting Clothes? These Are Shopping Tips So You Don't Choose The Wrong One

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JAKARTA - Thrifting has recently become one of the most loved activities, and has even become a trend, especially among young people. Besides being able to get clothes at low prices, thrifting activities can help reduce clothing waste significantly.

Thrifting is also a solution to stay stylish and fashionable with clothes that have affordable prices, but are no less cool than new and expensive clothes in general. Considering that thrifting is identical to second-hand goods, there are several things that you should pay attention to when thrifting.

Do Store Research

Before you start thrifting, make sure you know which store you are going to. Also, make sure you have done your research regarding the quality of the store, it is really good and reliable and will not disappoint.

Pay attention to the color and quality of the stitches

Even though it looks still smooth and wearable, make sure you check every detail of the clothes you are going to buy on a thrift basis, from the stitches, colors, button conditions, to the texture of the fabric.

Pay Attention to Stains

It is important for you to pay attention to every part and fold of the shirt. Make sure that the clothes you are going to buy are free of stubborn stains.

Bargaining

You can bid on the price of the thrift clothes that you will buy. The importance of paying attention to every detail of the thrift shirt that you are going to buy is so that you can get a discount if there is a defect in the shirt.

Be careful for fake goods

Not infrequently we are tempted by clothes that have certain brand names. Don't be fooled, make sure you check in detail the criteria for clothes from the brand, because it's not uncommon for rogue traders to fake brands to make a profit.

Immediately Wash

Considering that the thrift clothes you buy are used goods, it is very important to wash all the clothes you get from the thrifting. If necessary, soak the clothes in antiseptic liquid and detergent to avoid dirt and attached bacteria.