tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836401080404942248.post4848676912477252709..comments2023-06-23T23:11:30.521+10:00Comments on RoseMary's NoteBook©: Pre-loved versus Second Hand (it's all in the wording)!SPECIALISED SUPPORT TEAM MEMBERShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05291389139118464048noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836401080404942248.post-25895272976567958432011-11-01T23:34:49.399+11:002011-11-01T23:34:49.399+11:00We are in no disagreement, just different countrie...We are in no disagreement, just different countries. For instance, I think it's wonderful that they clean the clothing before putting it up for sale. Here I wouldn't dream of trying anything on in a thrift store. <br /><br />I've bought used furniture from thrift stores, and damaged from furniture stores to save. <br /><br />Most of our thrift stores are charity based, so that helps the charity too. So, I figure that thrift store shopping helps me, helps them, and so it goes.<br /><br />I'm waiting for the day that sweat shirts and sweat pants are all the rage, and where comfort is the rule of the day! LOLJanet C. Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839427031185835896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836401080404942248.post-29149640368998264622011-11-01T19:51:21.833+11:002011-11-01T19:51:21.833+11:00Janet - the Buy Nothing New initiative appears to ...Janet - the Buy Nothing New initiative appears to have been an Australian one. (I may be corrected here as I haven't heard of any overseas), But it took off like a flash once it began, and now I see where bloggers everywhere have taken up the challenge of "recyling, refurbishing, remaking etc" as an ongoing principle.<br /><br />However I do agree with you about a couple of points. The first is that it is very rare to find plus size clothing in the Thrift Shops/FamilY Stores/Op Shops. As you said so succinctly, we (the plus sizers of the world) wear our clothes until they're worn out! But occasionally they are out there and I've found personally that so many clothes of smaller sizes can be surprisingly relevant to my needs. If I see something in these stores, I try them on - I don't take any notice of the labels.<br /><br />The other thing you mention is the "thrift store smell", which I had forgotten out until you mentioned it. Years ago, yes, we had that problem over here too. But in an effort to upgrade many of these stores and because they're not always run by volunteers, but by paid staff with volunteers, there was a move towards ensuring that the clothes were all dry-cleaned professionally before being put on the shelves or racks. <br /><br />The clearance racks are a great way to increase your wardrobe at a fraction of the original cost. <br /><br />One of my friends and I are even contemplating holding a small "market" of sorts locally concentrating on size 16 plus clothes of which we have a collection - some never ever worn but still with their original swing tags - it seems there are more ladies out there than we imagine who are on the look out for pre-loved clothes in first class condition at low costs.SPECIALISED SUPPORT TEAM MEMBERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291389139118464048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2836401080404942248.post-25851730968047289272011-11-01T07:17:40.276+11:002011-11-01T07:17:40.276+11:00I haven't heard of the Buy Noting new campaign...I haven't heard of the Buy Noting new campaign. But I live that way regarding a lot of things in my life. However, It has been extremely rare that I find any plus size clothing in my size. They just don't get donated often.<br /><br />Another problem is that "thrift store smell" that so many clothes seem to acquire in thrift stores. I wonder why they do that. Do you know how to get rid of that musty odor?<br /><br />And I rarely donate clothing either, because I wear my clothes until they are worn out. If I get tired of something before it's worn out, I only donate it if I can't use the fabric for one of my projects. Like I got tired of my dumpy denim dresses, and I've made toys and am going to be making a handbag of one before long.<br /><br />While I'm not particularly interested in fashion, I am interested in great ways to acquire clothing at good prices. One thing I do is always shop the clearance rack when I'm out looking for clothes. <br /><br />JanetJanet C. Fishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04839427031185835896noreply@blogger.com