I believe that everyone should be able to have fabulous style without breaking the bank. Personally, I love putting together groovy celeb outfits from my thrifty closet, as well as preloved and vintage garments!
Secondhand fashion is a wonderfully affordable way to fill your wardrobe with the looks you love, and it's also eco-friendly!
Unfortunately, many people continue to think that the laundered clothing donated to swaps, thrift stores, and charity shops is somehow dirtier and less hygienic than a “brand new” garment that has traveled through many different factories, hands, and machines worldwide without being washed even once.
Secondhand items that have been gently used by one or two people (and thoroughly cleaned before being resold) are usually much more hygienic than, for example, restaurant cutlery that, while washed often, has still been in multiple customers' mouths or hotel linens and towels that have touched the intimate areas of numerous guests, ew!
The next time you're coveting a celeb outfit, look no further than your own closet and your local secondhand shop - with a bit of imagination you'll be able to put together something similar for next to nothing!
All of the 'copycat' looks below were put together from items I already had in my closet and a new-to-me purchase from the thrift shop.
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Phoebe Buffay. Total Outfit Cost: $2
$2 for the dress from charity shop.
Jessica Alba. Total Outfit Cost: $12
$6 for the thrifted studded biker jacket, $1 for the cowl neck flannel shirt, $1 for the Betsey Johnson leggings, $4 for the buckled biker boots (ebay).
Where did she find those prices?? Even in Goodwill a jacket is 10 dollars
Marty Mcfly. Total Outfit Cost: $3
$3 for the thrifted plaid shirt and puffy vest.
Emmy. Total Outfit Cost: $3
$1 for the thrifted cozy leopard print coat, $1 for the patterned tights and $1 for the most awesome shoes on the planet.
Cyndi Lauper. Total Outfit Cost: $0
I had everything in my closet.
Cyndi Lauper. Total Outfit Cost: $0
I had everything in my closet.
Jennifer Aniston. Total Outfit Cost: $0
Inherited 80's suit.
Chloe Moretz. Total Outfit Cost: $3
$3 for the thrifted jumpsuit.
Dr. Who. Total Outfit Cost: $0
I had everything in my closet.
Madonna. Total Outfit Cost: $0
I had everything in my closet.
Melissa Mccarthy. Total Outfit Cost: $2
$2 for the DIY tulle skirt fabric.
Toni Collette. Total Outfit Cost: $1
$1 for the thrifted blouse.
Madonna. Total Outfit Cost: $0
Garments from my closet and clothing swap.
Evangeline Lilly. Total Outfit Cost: $2
$2 for the thrifted top.
Kristen Bell. Total Outfit Cost: $0
I had everything in my closet.
Natasha Lyonne. Total Outfit Cost: $0
I had everything in my closet.
Cate Blanchett. Total Outfit Cost: $2
$2 for the trousers from charity shop.
About the blocked comment, Is not sustainable to throw clothes away while they still having a purpose and can be used. Is not sustainable to pay much for something that is more a price tag than something useful to you. Thrift shops are not crumbs for the poor. This is capitalism brainwashing giving status to things that shouldn't be used as status quo. If you like something, and is cheap, and suits your wish, and if you don't mind repurposing something that would go to become waste despite being totally useful, the only difference from a regular shop and a used clothes one is the price and your capability of purchasing something someone gave a purpose before. Consumerism is not an obligation despite this being bombed to you all the time and your life becoming a tool for it more than your own.
Thank you for your comment =O) Thrifting, refashioning, reusing and upcycling are not only great ways to save money but are also sustainable and earth-friendly.
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I love thrifting. I love getting a bargain. And, I love getting 6 garments for $50 rather than 1 shirt. When I was young, my mother had to take us to the Goodwill, rummage sales, etc., because we didn't have enough money for 4 kids after my Dad left us. I choose to do it now because I enjoy getting a lot of bang for my buck- it's exciting to find bargains! I also love that I'm not contributing to waste. I don't care about getting a new, name brand, expensive item - just because I can. And I can. It's pure enjoyment to upcycle, recycle, etc. Thanks for your post!
Thanks for sharing your fab thrift style story ❤ I love learning why others choose preloved & eco fashion.
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Better yet, you do it better. Her jacket just looks sloppy. Yours fits.
I'm not sure why you would assume that I have money. In fact I have a very low income &, like many others, I struggle & work hard to pay my bills & I simply cannot afford to purchase brand new sustainable brands. Thrifting & DIY-ing definitely help keep a tight budget under control yet still allows my family to have new-to-us gear. Also, by shopping secondhand & reusing I am not contributing to the unsustainable multi-billion dollar fashion industry nor am I supporting an unethical brand. I began my Confessions of a Refashionista blog in an effort to help others create their own affordable ecofashion, educate those interested about living more sustainably on a budget & to try to reduce the myth that secondhand items are dirty & only useable for "poor" people. Sadly, brand new, unethically produced fast fashion is often priced the same or cheaper than thrift store items. If you're interested in learning more I recommend checking out my article here: https://bit.ly/2SYywLu
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Mindy Kaling. Total Outfit Cost: $0
I refashioned my trench coat with fabric paint and shoulder studs.
Andie Walsh. Total Outfit Cost: $1
$1 for the thrifted top.
Andie Walsh. Total Outfit Cost: $1
$1 for the thrifted top.
Drew Barrymore. Total Outfit Cost: $0
I had everything in my closet.
Janet Livermore. Total Outfit Cost: $0
I had everything in my closet.
honestly these are too easy - she is copying everyday celebs look on days when they look like normal people and then just strike a same pose. Most of them are dressed as regular people on photos and anybody can do them with little effort and she is only going for vaguaely similar, not the same. Try copying celeb fancy look and then we can talk
I have devoted my Confessions of a Refashionista site to helping people create their own sustainable lifestyle on a budget. My celeb copycat posts are a very small part of what I do & I chose to show everyday looks as this is what is useful for daily life. Most people are not walking the red carpet to work or to run errands =O) In addition to preloved fashion inspiration I also share step by step upcycling & refashioning tutorials for everything from clothing & accessories for the whole family to home decor & furniture as well as informative ethical fashion articles + thrifting tips, budget & earth-friendly laundry tricks & interviews with groovy eco-fashionistas too.
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I love eco-clothing swaps, charity & thrift shops and pretty much anywhere preloved and vintage garments and accessories are available =O)
Load More Replies... These are all good ideas, but I think that there’s a reason that the celeb outfits are so expensive, they just generally look better. Anyways I love your stuff, especially the dog 😁
I envy America for the trift stores. Here in Germany are second hand stores and many fleamarkets but boy oh boy, the prices! And these oldschool beautiful pieces are sold as vintage easily for 40€ (45.65$) up.
I spent 8 years living in Berlin (Köpenick) and shopped at the Sozialladen charity shops where the prices were very reasonable, perfect for those of us with a low income. You can find them in your area by searching "Sozialladen" + deine postleitzahl. Here are a few in Berlin: https://www.socialladen.de/ & https://www.helpberlin.de/
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Wow! I don't think I've ever bought (or found) a $1top at a thrift shop--I imagine you must go often and have your favourite haunts.
I've had many of the items for 10+ years (I'm 45) & get many of my new-to-me items free from local clothing swaps. I find that the large, chain thrift stores tend to overprice their donations & prefer to shop at small, volunteer-run charity shops where the prices are reasonable & the money goes where the say it does. Thrifting on discount days also helps keep the cost low & I also refashion what I already have for free =O) I have lots of thrifting tips & DIY fashion tutorials on my site if you'd like to learn more: https://bit.ly/2HfO4Jw
Load More Replies... This is a great piece and I agree that thrifting is way more environmentally friendly than buying cheap clothes from "fast fashion" dumps like Old Navy, H&M, etc. My only comment is that not all thrift stores launder the clothes before selling them, which is unfortunate but part of the price one pays for not paying much of a price :)
Thanks for your fab comment =O) You're absolutely correct, thrift and charity shops usually don't launder their donations however most people do wash/make sure their items are clean before donating them and most thrift/charity shops only put the clean donated items out for sale . Unfortunately we shoppers are sometimes greeted by an unpleasant surprise on the racks but it doesn't happen often. ;O) I've shared loads of thrifty cleaning & laundry tips over on my site to help remove those stubborn stains & vintage odours: https://awesomesauceasshattery.com/category/tutorials/cleaning-tips-laundry-tricks/
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So amazing! One summer my youngest daughter and I hit up some thrift stores in the San Francisco Mission District. I used to collect neck ties and found 2 Jerry Garcia's, a Carlos Santana, and a starry night ties each one under $3. Many of the clothes still had price tags on them.
Thanks very much! If you're interested in learning more about refashioning and secondhand style I've shared over 1300 free, step by step tutorials and ecofashion articles over on my Confessions of a Refashionista site: https://awesomesauceasshattery.com/
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I love this, and this is why I come to BP to just get lost in a good story , I think you look amazing thanks for a good, fun look-see, for a change :)
You're very welcome =O) Please feel free to check out my Confessions of a Refashionista site for lots of fun, free refashioning tutorials, thrifty style inspiration and ecofashion articles too:
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Sheri is the best. I've been watching her DIY tutorials, reading her blog and following her on instagram for a few years now and I'm never disappointed. She presents sustainable fashion issues and fast fashion alternatives in a way people can easily grasp. And as you can see, she's hilarious. Yeah Sheri!
Cheers my fellow refashionista and sustainable DIY style diva ♥♥♥
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This seems like a rather odd exercise in vanity...and the effort to replicate the celebrity expressions and gestures are uncomfortably creepy.
=O) Not trying to be creepy, just wanting to add some humour to the copycat outfit posts. As sustainability, upcycling, body positivity and ethical style on a budget are such important issues my goal is to take my sustainable affordable upcycled style message to the masses which is why I've created & shared over 1300 free step by step DIY tutorials & ecofashion articles on my site. I try to present my work in an easy to follow, entertaining manner that will (hopefully) help to encourage others to try refashioning, reusing and upcycling.
Load More Replies... honestly these are too easy - she is copying everyday celebs look on days when they look like normal people and then just strike a same pose. Most of them are dressed as regular people on photos and anybody can do them with little effort and she is only going for vaguaely similar, not the same. Try copying celeb fancy look and then we can talk
I have devoted my Confessions of a Refashionista site to helping people create their own sustainable lifestyle on a budget. My celeb copycat posts are a very small part of what I do & I chose to show everyday looks as this is what is useful for daily life. Most people are not walking the red carpet to work or to run errands =O) In addition to preloved fashion inspiration I also share step by step upcycling & refashioning tutorials for everything from clothing & accessories for the whole family to home decor & furniture as well as informative ethical fashion articles + thrifting tips, budget & earth-friendly laundry tricks & interviews with groovy eco-fashionistas too.
Load More Replies... I love eco-clothing swaps, charity & thrift shops and pretty much anywhere preloved and vintage garments and accessories are available =O)
Load More Replies... These are all good ideas, but I think that there’s a reason that the celeb outfits are so expensive, they just generally look better. Anyways I love your stuff, especially the dog 😁
I envy America for the trift stores. Here in Germany are second hand stores and many fleamarkets but boy oh boy, the prices! And these oldschool beautiful pieces are sold as vintage easily for 40€ (45.65$) up.
I spent 8 years living in Berlin (Köpenick) and shopped at the Sozialladen charity shops where the prices were very reasonable, perfect for those of us with a low income. You can find them in your area by searching "Sozialladen" + deine postleitzahl. Here are a few in Berlin: https://www.socialladen.de/ & https://www.helpberlin.de/
Load More Replies... Wow! I don't think I've ever bought (or found) a $1top at a thrift shop--I imagine you must go often and have your favourite haunts.
I've had many of the items for 10+ years (I'm 45) & get many of my new-to-me items free from local clothing swaps. I find that the large, chain thrift stores tend to overprice their donations & prefer to shop at small, volunteer-run charity shops where the prices are reasonable & the money goes where the say it does. Thrifting on discount days also helps keep the cost low & I also refashion what I already have for free =O) I have lots of thrifting tips & DIY fashion tutorials on my site if you'd like to learn more: https://bit.ly/2HfO4Jw
Load More Replies... This is a great piece and I agree that thrifting is way more environmentally friendly than buying cheap clothes from "fast fashion" dumps like Old Navy, H&M, etc. My only comment is that not all thrift stores launder the clothes before selling them, which is unfortunate but part of the price one pays for not paying much of a price :)
Thanks for your fab comment =O) You're absolutely correct, thrift and charity shops usually don't launder their donations however most people do wash/make sure their items are clean before donating them and most thrift/charity shops only put the clean donated items out for sale . Unfortunately we shoppers are sometimes greeted by an unpleasant surprise on the racks but it doesn't happen often. ;O) I've shared loads of thrifty cleaning & laundry tips over on my site to help remove those stubborn stains & vintage odours: https://awesomesauceasshattery.com/category/tutorials/cleaning-tips-laundry-tricks/
Load More Replies... So amazing! One summer my youngest daughter and I hit up some thrift stores in the San Francisco Mission District. I used to collect neck ties and found 2 Jerry Garcia's, a Carlos Santana, and a starry night ties each one under $3. Many of the clothes still had price tags on them.
Thanks very much! If you're interested in learning more about refashioning and secondhand style I've shared over 1300 free, step by step tutorials and ecofashion articles over on my Confessions of a Refashionista site: https://awesomesauceasshattery.com/
Load More Replies... I love this, and this is why I come to BP to just get lost in a good story , I think you look amazing thanks for a good, fun look-see, for a change :)
You're very welcome =O) Please feel free to check out my Confessions of a Refashionista site for lots of fun, free refashioning tutorials, thrifty style inspiration and ecofashion articles too:
Load More Replies... Sheri is the best. I've been watching her DIY tutorials, reading her blog and following her on instagram for a few years now and I'm never disappointed. She presents sustainable fashion issues and fast fashion alternatives in a way people can easily grasp. And as you can see, she's hilarious. Yeah Sheri!
Cheers my fellow refashionista and sustainable DIY style diva ♥♥♥
Load More Replies... This seems like a rather odd exercise in vanity...and the effort to replicate the celebrity expressions and gestures are uncomfortably creepy.
=O) Not trying to be creepy, just wanting to add some humour to the copycat outfit posts. As sustainability, upcycling, body positivity and ethical style on a budget are such important issues my goal is to take my sustainable affordable upcycled style message to the masses which is why I've created & shared over 1300 free step by step DIY tutorials & ecofashion articles on my site. I try to present my work in an easy to follow, entertaining manner that will (hopefully) help to encourage others to try refashioning, reusing and upcycling.
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