thrifting the runway: how to spot high-fashion pieces secondhand ✨
if you want your wardrobe to look editorial without dropping designer-level money, thrifting is your playground. here’s how to train your eye to spot true high-fashion gems hiding on the racks, online or irl.
✨ start with quality first
high-fashion reveals itself through feel before anything else.
look for fabrics with weight, structure, and softness.
precise percentages usually mean a designer piece; vague blends don’t.
if it drapes like a dream, it’s worth a closer look.
✨ evaluate age + rarity
sometimes the gold is in the history.
“made in italy/france/uk” tags are huge green flags.
union labels often point to 60s–80s high-quality construction.
rare patterns, odd silhouettes, or discontinued cuts? check them.
not all designer pieces keep their original tags — trust the details.
✨ ready to thrift like a fashion editor?
follow for more sustainable fashion magic, moodboards, astro-style tips, and vintage-lover secrets ✨
your dream wardrobe is probably hiding at the thrift — you just need the right eye.
I was trying to get a shot of yet another great #thriftstorefind - these cute shoes - and my big dog really wanted to be in on it too. #dogpaws #shoesaddict #thriftingcommunity #salvationarmyfinds #dogsofinstagram #december2022 (at Pendleton, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmSccaRPTRD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
I realize I go off at near obnoxious levels about my thrifting treasures, but here's some more. This cute top and the hoop earrings are among my latest finds. One simply cannot have too many hoop earrings. #thriftingcommunity #thriftingqueen #secondhand #fashiononabudget #accessories #hoopearrings #braidstyles #redheadsofinstagram #shamelessselfie #fall2022 (at Pendleton, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClFzJs1uZtW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
Taking stock of my Thrift-store shoe finds. Brands are tagged 🔖. What you see here is only 1 out of 3 bags. Still have to clean and photograph them before I can start on the next bag. . . . #sellordiet #poshmark #poshboss #thriftstorefinds #thriftingcommunity #thrifting #shoeseller #resellergaintrain #resellercommunity #resellinglife #resellermom #poshmarkseller #mercariseller #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneur #lifestyle #weekendsales #2020 #lifestyle #lifeisgood #ebayreseller #ebaycommunity #amazonseller https://www.instagram.com/p/CI3yLRgFIhd/?igshid=lxu9jr3pa4go
New YouTube video is up! Can’t find it? Check the link in my bio 🥰 #thriftwithme #thriftingfinds #thriftingcommunity (at San Marcos, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFNnFugH3Oz/?igshid=l62h3o003qa
Found these DVD's brand new for $1 so I couldn't help picking them up. I figure it can't help but be a profit. I'm usually leery of buying used DVD's it's more riskier Anyone have success with used DVD'S