There’s no such thrill like finding great clothing, especially at great prices. Even better is the delight that comes with one-of-a-kind finds, such as those acquired during thrifting trips. When it comes to Nashville, you’d be surprised to find there’s no limit to the various variety of thrift, consignment, and vintage stores one can discover. This past weekend I, along with a pair of true shopping specialists, took the dive into the world of Nashville budget shopping. Take a peek to learn more about the highlights, pros, cons and some great finds. With this, you can forget all about the ordinary, usual racks at the mall and be proud that you’ll be wearing much more unique and distinctive attire than your peers.
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Store highlight: Goodwill in Berry Hill
Pros: Cheap! Heaps of Clothing! Pay by the pound!
Cons: Be prepared to dig through the endless piles of clothing and wait in somewhat long lines
Best Find of the Day: Colorful belts, an old-school suitcase, as well as some major blazers
Tip: Turn long skirts into strapless dresses by adding a fun, colored belt.
Store Highlight: Clothing Xchange in Hillsboro Village
Pros: Excellent selection of premium denim — finds have included secondhand Marc Jacobs, J Brand and Seven Jeans. Plus it’s always a ton of fun to try on the granny dresses to rock a style a la “Mad Men”!
Cons: A smaller collection of clothes
Best find of the Day: A pair of Levi’s 524 Skinnys and an autumn-inspired print dress.
Tip: Check the guy’s racks for comfy and oversized cardigans.
Store highlight: Pre to Post Modern off 8th Avenue
Pros: Prime pieces that date back to decades full of classic style. One-stop shop for date parties from roaring ‘20s flapper dresses to poodle skirts!
Cons: Can tend to be a bit more pricey.
Best Find of the Day: Stunning Oscar de la Renta heels for less than $20! Yes, they were real (made exclusively for Saks 5th Avenue)! No, we’re not kidding.
Tip: Accessories are tucked away everywhere, so be sure to look carefully.
Nabeela Ahmad and Xiaoyu Qi contributed to this feature.
