5 Tips for Thrifting the Perfect Valentine's Day Gift: Clothing Edition
Gift giving can be hard, but this guide makes it less overwhelming and more fun for both you and your significant other.
When you were younger and gifted clothing it seemed like such a bore. You'd rather get a Barbie Dreamhouse, right? However, the older you get the more you start to appreciate receiving clothing, especially when it accurately represents who you are and your style.
But where do you start? The process of gift-giving is already overwhelming, and thrifting adds another element of stress. It doesn't have to, though.
If you want to succeed in thrifting a perfectly unique gift for that special someone this Valentine's Day, use these 5 tips:
1. Create a Style Vision Board
You need to generate an idea of what your significant other wears to model your gift off of. Start by creating a list of the shapes, color, and style they typically go for.
Once you have that in mind, hop onto Pinterest and start pinning pictures that represent their style. You could even do this with your own pictures of them, using their Instagram or your camera roll for reference. By doing this, it will help you understand what they like and dislike, and it can also tell you if you should get something new for them because they already have a lot of a certain type of clothing.
By doing this, you'll also figure out which sections to check which will save you time. You won't have to wander around if you know that they really like sweatshirts. Instead, you'll head straight to that section.
If you're really struggling, see if you can categorize their style into one of these aesthetics and go from there.
2. Make it a Style Bundle
Because you’ll be saving money by thrifting your gift second-hand, use that extra money to spoil your significant other! Try getting them multiple items and make a bundle.
For example, you can buy various shirts that fit their aesthetic, or you can even create a whole new outfit. Think of it as playing dress up with one of your dolls and you have to style them from head to toe. What are you going to pick? This makes it a fun game and less stressful.
Plus, not that quantity matters when it comes to gift giving, but who doesn't love receiving multiple presents? It makes you feel loved and excited, so go ahead and spoil your significant other with a style bundle.
3. Customize Your Thrift Finds
Doing this is a great way to personalize your gift. I recommend finding plain articles of clothing for this because it stands out more and doesn't feel too busy.
For example, thrifting a plain shirt and DIYing kisses on it with lipstick is a really popular trend right now. You can even thrift a plain t-shirt and print a personal image on it at home.
However, if you're looking for something that takes less time, you can quickly embroider a heart, an initial, or an anniversary date on the front of your shirt or sweatshirt. If you're looking for something less obvious, you can embroider it on the sleeve.
4. Make it a Thrifting Date
This is a great way for the both of you to get each other gifts in a low-stake environment. It becomes more about the experience than the actual gift itself, although you can still find an awesome present in the process.
You can make it a challenge, such as using a time limit or a budget, or pick a theme, such as 90s or cowboy. You can even thrift each other nice outfits for a Valentine's Day dinner date later that night. It's really up to you.
This is an especially great idea if you're trying to save money. So, college students, keep this in mind.
5. Use Second-hand Decorations to Spruce It Up
Most of the bigger chain thrift stores will have holiday sections. This is a great place to check when it comes to Valentine's Day decor if you want to add few extra touches to your gift.
In these sections, you can find ribbons, unopened flower petals, heart signs. They're usually pretty cheesy, but when done right, it can be a fun and wholesome aspect to your gift.
You can also check to see if they have any baskets to put your gift(s) in. These could be found in the holiday section, or you can find it in the basket or outdoor section. For example, a wired basket would be a great base to store your gifts.
Thrifting your Valentine's Day gift is a great option because it shows how much you care for your significant other. You're taking time out of your day to dig through a bunch of stuff to find exactly what you think they'd love.
Not to mention, thrifting their gift means it'll be especially unique because some pieces are one-of-a-kind and have a backstory. It truly is an extremely intentional and thoughtful way to show your love.
Try these tips out and see if it makes a difference in your Valentine's Day shopping!
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