So, it seems shabby cheap has become shabby chic. The term thrifting is now a verb, not to mention a national pastime. Why the growing social acceptance? Let us count the ways:
*prices are a fraction of original retail prices and often 60%-80% less on designer and better apparel, shoes and sporting goods
*you can still maintain an upscale lifestyle on a tight budget
*you can buy designer and better brands that you could not normally afford
*you can find items that are unusual, especially if you shop vintage
*you can be more trendy/stylish knowing that if your purchase doesn't suit you, it can be resold or consigned, and because you didn't pay much for the item, your fashion faux pas is a free pass
*you can expand your wardrobe without expanding your budget
*you can turn over your wardrobe faster because the less yo pay for an item, the easier it is to let it go
*you can feel good about what you buy because you are paying less and have the ability to recycle what you buy (thereby recovering some of your initial investment)
What's not to love about this process? It's a win-win for everyone involved! Happy shopping!
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Jo Anna Philips, a popular author and speaker, does workshops and personal appearances including book signings, in Northern California and Nevada. She is a former member of Northern California Authors and Publishers.
Jo Anna was a columnist and feature writer who produced and hosted Nevada's first health TV show, Health and Healing, which aired on the Fox and ABC networks, and Out and About, a half-hour TV magazine. Her two radio shows, FYI and Business Briefs offered humorous commentaries and information.
Jo Anna is also a Certified Life Coach and Behavioral Therapist, who happens to have a passion for fashion, and of course, shopping. Her experience as a retail buyer for a major fashion chain convinced her to design and manufacture her own successful line of women's sportswear, GIOVANNA ACTIVEWEAR, in San Francisco.
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