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You should thrift that: Vince, Theory, and Equipment

Hello friends and welcome back to “you should thrift that,” where I highlight brands that I have had great success with secondhand. Today we are talking about Vince, Theory, and Equipment. These are a brands that sells at Nordstrom and makes classy work staples at eye popping prices (over $200, usually). So, what’s a person to do who is looking for their dream Equipment silk shirt, or a smart Theory blazer, for cheaper? Don’t worry, it’s alll over Poshmark.

How I find my dream closet shopping on Poshmark

The title might feel a little dramatic, but up until about 2 years ago, I was buying the closet I could afford–things on sale from big stores–and not the closet I actually wanted, full of fun, interesting, and slightly more expensive items. I had a huge hypothetical wishlist and no way to purchase any of it on my extreme student budget. Then I found Poshmark–where you can buy stuff directly from other people. I had a lot of questions at first, namely, “is this legit?” and “how do I find the things I want?” and it sounds like some blog readers have those questions, too! Here are all my tips for shopping on Poshmark, scoring great deals and discounts, and avoiding scams.

Thrifted haul: March

After my shopping freeze in January, I decided to refocus my shopping efforts. My heart has been set on spring and summer-friendly teaching clothes that I can start integrating into my wardrobe now, but will be useful for the upcoming season and our impending move to a much warmer climate! With that in mind, here are the items I’ve thrifted in the last month.