get to know the sales team. These are the people that can keep you updated on new inventory and when items go on sale. “I have people who are looking for a very specific item or a certain designer and I’ll call them when something comes in they might like or have an interest in,” Rose said.
Size is just a number and in the case of thrift stores, that number may be off from what you’re used to. If they have a dressing room make use of it. If they don’t, then wear a simple outfit that you can slide the clothes over with ease. “Each brand’s way of sizing is going to be different,” said Kristy George, who co-owns Second Chance Consignment and Costume Corner. “People come in all shapes and sizes and so do the clothes.”
Alfani pants .................................. $6 Talbots top ............................. $9.50 Nine West shoes .......................$14 Michael Kors purse ..................$85 Outfit total =
$114.50
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All clothing from the racks and accessories of Second Chance Consignment and Costume Corner.
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