Your Step by Step Guide to Shopping Used Clothing

You want to look as stunning as you feel, but sometimes your pockets don’t match your big mind. That’s where used clothing stores come in. This is a shop selling second-hand/fairly used clothes. Contrary to popular belief, these stores are not necessarily nasty or strictly for poor people, but navigating these waters can be overwhelming so we are here to help you. Here is a sure-fire guide to shopping used clothing, you’ll thank us later.

1. Look with your fingers, not your eyes (sometimes)
A lot of clothes with amazing fabrics have been missed out on because they didn’t ‘pop’ at first glance. As you shop, run your hands through the clothes. You may notice some nice textures that make for really great outfits.

2. Don’t be too loyal to any one store
Especially when you are looking for a specific dress or jacket. You will be limiting yourself and miss out on awesome outfits. All because you’re trying to not be a ‘sly’.

3. Never impulse buy
Resist the temptation to get it just because it’s cheap. You’ll end up with clothes and accessories you’ll never wear. Have a list of what you want and stay focused on it.

4. Know your colours
Before you step out your house, know yourself. Knowing what colours and shades go well with your skin narrows down your choices. And when you look through that store, you know exactly where to look.

5. Discover your shape and size
It makes your shopping trip a lot easier. Otherwise, you’d end up rifling through sections/size racks that are not for you and you could spend a whole day shopping.

6. Thou shalt not break thy budget
Carry cash when you shop, that way you never spend over your budget.

7. Make friends with the store staff
Flattery will get everywhere, and in this case, it will get you information on when a new shipment arrives and promo periods.

8. Know ‘Sales’ day and be on time
The patient shopper does not get the best clothes. If you arrive late, all the good stuff is gone. I mean all of it. In order to avoid stories that touch, be early enough to open, you can even help them open the shop.

9. Avoid stains and spots
‘It’s just dust, it will come off once you wash it’, said every clothes vendor ever. Flee dear, that stain is going nowhere. Make sure you check over the item carefully before paying.

10. Don’t be too picky
Don’t be afraid to buy items that are not a perfect fit. All you need is a great tailor, and we mean really great, because some Nigerian tailors can embarrass you. You tell them to trim your jeans a little and they turn it into cut-off shorts.

There is your guide, follow them, and you are sure to have a lot of fun shopping. Now we unleash you into the world. Have fun!