It’s National Thrift Shop day and we’re going to outfit you with an amazing selection of stores and shops to visit. Travel to these fine thrift shops and vintage stores to score some truly unique items for your closet and retro chic home decor options. The days of Fast Fashion and mass-produced decor are O-V-E-R, or they will be once you learn the fine art of Thrifting. On less than a tank of gas, you can be living your fashionista and hipster upcycling fantasies.
Whether your reason for thrifting is for budget-friendly wardrobes, to be more eco conscious and reject “Fast Fashion,” you just love the aesthetics of retro design, or you simply enjoy the thrill of the hunt, there’s plenty of options out there! It’s time to take your brand new Atlantic Hyundai for a spin, and stuff that trunk to the gills with all your treasure-hunting finds. But before you hit the road, we do recommend you read up a little bit on how to score the best items when antiquing and thrifting.
In addition to finding amazing clothes, you can also find fun vintage decor elements and collectibles. We love finding antique toy cars, vintage racing posters, old books about cars, and other fun automotive things that you can use to decorate your garage, office, or even your apartment and house. You can even make a piece of wall art with license plates, keys, or even bits and bobs from under the hood. Vintage stores and thriftshops are also a great place to shop a styled wardrobe to take some cool retro themed photos with antique automobiles.
Note: Be sure to check these local stores for hours and COVID-19 restrictions or closings before hitting the road!
Amazing Thrift Stores to Visit on Long Island and NY Metro Area
Are you feeling inspired by all of your thrifting adventures?
Perhaps you want to start your own vintage collectibles shop? Say no more! Check out this beginner’s guide to starting a vintage thrift shop of your own. Learn how to style your own apartment with thrifted finds with this advice from an experienced vintage collector.
Already shopped at all the best stores in the US? Take this show on the road and go on a global search for vintage finery with this list of 10 best places worldwide.
Now that you’re a vintage connoisseur, you’ll want to tell all your friends and family so they can enjoy it too! Want to motivate your pals to join you on your next hunt? Show them this article on why shopping vintage and thrift stores is great for the environment. There’s something fun for everyone in the fine art of thrifting.
