CHAPTER 15: 5 Lessons I’ve Learned After 20 Years of Thrifting & Reimagining Wardrobes
5 Lessons I’ve Learned After 20 Years of Thrifting & Reimagining Wardrobes This weekend I was recording some thoughts and found myself reflecting on what more than 20 years of thrifting has taught me. I've always believed we tell people who we are long before we ever speak. The clothes we choose, the colors we gravitate toward, the pieces we can't stop reaching for... they're all little clues about who we are. I know life gets busy. For many people, getting dressed has become another task to check off the list. But I don't think style is about getting dressed up . I think it's about getting dressed as yourself. It's about wearing what makes you feel authentic in a world that keeps encouraging us to look like everyone else. Here are five lessons I've learned from thousands of hours spent digging through thrift store racks. 1. A Closet Full of Basics Usually Creates Basic Outfits Basics absolutely have their place. They're the foundation. But statement...