Thrifting’s never been so sweet

By Caitlyn Porras @caitlyncarole

allows customers to find their way to them, Cathy said. With the growth that the surrounding streets are receiving, it felt comfortable for the Cordova’s to have their business located where the base of the community is appreciated and supported.

“The community has been so supportive, whether it’s [Blinn] students and Aggies … high school students, [or the] Downtown Association,” Cathy said. “He’s gotten the support from the community.”

Cathy said they are trying to be as supportive as the local community has been to them. Kindness is a two-way street, and they support the events that are happening in Downtown Bryan and offer costume pieces for The Theater Company of Bryan and their productions. The couple aims to create a safe space for the community where everyone is welcomed, Cathy said.

“I’ve had great conversations with all kinds of people here … I am supporting the people that need support,” Michael said.

With the store being his only means of income, Michael said he does not have as much time to go out and buy thrifted finds, leading to the local business being the only store in town to trade with their customers. He said he feels obligated to give his thrifters the best deal that he can with the chance to negotiate.

“I try to have something for everybody,” Michael said. “You can find everything [in the store].”

The future plans of Sweet, Repeat, Resale are to help people with fashion. Michael said he wants to begin catering to more customers and hunting for the clothes they are looking for. If customers are trying out certain pieces, he will continue to pull and hunt similar styles to make sure they feel the happy feeling that Michael hopes to create in his store.

“I’m going to try to do the best I can for you so you leave with that [clothing],” Michael said.

Sweet, Repeat, Resale is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.