{"id":2989,"date":"2021-05-12T06:00:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T06:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sum.malmostudenter.se\/?p=2989"},"modified":"2024-10-18T11:55:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T11:55:02","slug":"guide-to-thrifting-on-a-student-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sum.malmostudenter.se\/index.php\/2021\/05\/12\/guide-to-thrifting-on-a-student-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to thrifting on a student budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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With environmental anxiety on the rise and more pressure than ever to have an aesthetically pleasing home and trendy clothes due to social media, I felt sort of trapped and had no clue how to achieve a peace of mind in an extremely consumerist society that pushed new trends on me every week. I could buy sustainably and ethically made clothing and furniture that cost half my rent but as a student on a budget that is just not very realistic. That\u2019s why I started thrifting and so far it has saved my closet, apartment and wallet.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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I wrote an article on thrifting for the latest physical issue of SUM where I went into detail about the pros and cons of thrifting. You can read it online by clicking <\/span>here<\/a><\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0To summarise, my love for second hand clothing and furniture can be boiled down to three main reasons: <\/span>affordability, uniqueness <\/span><\/i>and<\/span><\/em> creative expression <\/span><\/i>and at last<\/span> sustainability and ethics<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>

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I\u2019m daring to assume that most of the people reading this are on a student budget and like me don\u2019t have a lot of extra money to spend. I think the affordability of thrifting is its main selling point among younger consumers along with the ethical and sustainable aspects – everyone likes a good deal. By shopping second hand you are not only saving money but you are also setting a standard for producers to work towards. Obviously not everyone will agree with me here, but I do believe that we have power as consumers and by changing our behaviors and patterns we can create changes in the industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

But where do you start? There are endless possibilities and it might seem slightly overwhelming. That’s why I would like to share my best tips and favorite locations here in Malm\u00f6 with you.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. First of all, you will need patience. Just like us, thrift stores have good days and bad days. Some days you might find a jacket you like as soon as you step into the store, other days you might leave empty handed.

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  2. Speaking of patience, take your time while in the store and look through all of the racks and shelves – you might miss out on some hidden gems if you\u2019re in a hurry.

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  3. ALWAYS try the clothing on – clothing sizes are a lie and can vary from producer to producer. Also, while you are at it, thoroughly examine the condition of the product you are buying. It really sucks to find a perfect pair of pants only to realise there\u2019s a hole you have no idea how to fix when you are going to wear them out for the first time.

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  4. Learn how to sew. I\u2019m not talking about fancy stitches and creating a garment from scratch, but I highly recommend that you learn how to take in waists, shorten pants and fix holes.

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  5. Have fun with it! Thrift stores are full of diverse clothing styles and are an excellent arena to get creative with your personal style. Bring a friend with you and make the shopping trip fun and worth your while: try styles and patterns that are out of your comfort zone, let your friend pick out an outfit for you to try on and put on the biggest hats you can find. You might fall in love with a piece that you never would have considered otherwise.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    The stores mentioned below are just a small part of what Malm\u00f6 has to offer when it comes to thrift shopping as there are so many more stores to explore. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    • Beyond Retro<\/strong> – <\/span>Claesgatan 8 (Mitt M\u00f6llan)<\/span><\/li>
    • Bj\u00f6rk\u00e5Secondhand<\/strong> (Bj\u00f6rk\u00e5Frihet\/Emmaus) – S\u00f6dra F\u00f6rstadsgatan 14<\/span><\/li>
    • DACAPO<\/strong> – Regementsgatan 10<\/span><\/li>
    • Humana Second Hand<\/strong> – M\u00f6llev\u00e5ngsgatan 29B<\/span><\/li>
    • Mani<\/strong> – Davidhallsgatan 8<\/span><\/li>
    • Myrorna<\/strong> – S\u00f6dra F\u00f6rstadsgatan 74A & Ystadsv\u00e4gen 19<\/span><\/li>
    • Nirvana Second Hand<\/strong> – Repslagaregatan 10<\/span><\/li>
    • Pop Boutique<\/strong> – Davidhallsgatan 9<\/span><\/li>
    • Stadsmissionen<\/strong> – Stora Kvarngatan 51A & Per Albin Hanssons v\u00e4g 40 (Mobilia)<\/span><\/li>
    • SWOP SHOP<\/strong> – Stora Nygatan 27<\/span><\/li>
    • Red Cross<\/strong> – Norra Parkgatan 17<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00d6ppen Famn Second Hand<\/strong> – S\u00f6dra F\u00f6rstadsgatan 69 & V\u00e4rnhemstorget 9A<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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      But physical stores are not the only way <\/b>to shop second hand, especially during the pandemic when not everyone feels comfortable with being in public places. I also spend a fair time on apps like <\/span>Tise<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Plick<\/span><\/i> and <\/span>Tradera<\/span><\/i> along with facebook groups and <\/span>facebook marketplace<\/span><\/i>. My favorite facebook group, \u201c<\/span>Circle of Clothes<\/span><\/i>\u201d, is not based in Malm\u00f6 but in it you can find practically all styles of clothing from all over Sweden. But if you are looking for groups around the Malm\u00f6 area, searching for \u201csecond hand Malm\u00f6\u201d will lead you to a bunch of groups where you can find some hidden treasures for low prices.<\/span><\/p>

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      There you have it, my second hand knowledge sort of summarised. Although the environmental, ethical and financial benefits are the cherry on top, if you take anything from reading this – I want you to explore as many styles as you can, try on bizarre outfits and just have fun while thrifting. <\/span>Life is too short for forcing your personal style into a box and not expressing yourself through clothing and interior.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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