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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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#1

Phoebe Buffay. Total Outfit Cost: $2

Phoebe Buffay. Total Outfit Cost: $2

$2 for the dress from charity shop.

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#2

Jessica Alba. Total Outfit Cost: $12

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).

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Zulma Ruiz
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where did she find those prices?? Even in Goodwill a jacket is 10 dollars

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Marty Mcfly. Total Outfit Cost: $3

Marty Mcfly. Total Outfit Cost: $3

$3 for the thrifted plaid shirt and puffy vest.

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#4

Emmy. Total Outfit Cost: $3

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.

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#5

Cyndi Lauper. Total Outfit Cost: $0

Cyndi Lauper. Total Outfit Cost: $0

I had everything in my closet.

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Cyndi Lauper. Total Outfit Cost: $0

Cyndi Lauper. Total Outfit Cost: $0

I had everything in my closet.

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Wynand
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Resist... urge... to... say... "girls just wanna have fun". Girls just wanna have fun!!!

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Jennifer Aniston. Total Outfit Cost: $0

Jennifer Aniston. Total Outfit Cost: $0

Inherited 80's suit.

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Id row
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In this case, you get what you pay for. That suit needs to be tailored, it's too boxy and those boots are terrible with it.

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Chloe Moretz. Total Outfit Cost: $3

Chloe Moretz. Total Outfit Cost: $3

$3 for the thrifted jumpsuit.

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Madonna. Total Outfit Cost: $0

Madonna. Total Outfit Cost: $0

I had everything in my closet.

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Id row
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It had to cost something originally. Just because you had it in your closet already doesn't mean it was free.

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Melissa Mccarthy. Total Outfit Cost: $2

Melissa Mccarthy. Total Outfit Cost: $2

$2 for the DIY tulle skirt fabric.

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#12

Toni Collette. Total Outfit Cost: $1

Toni Collette. Total Outfit Cost: $1

$1 for the thrifted blouse.

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Madonna. Total Outfit Cost: $0

Madonna. Total Outfit Cost: $0

Garments from my closet and clothing swap.

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Evangeline Lilly. Total Outfit Cost: $2

Evangeline Lilly. Total Outfit Cost: $2

$2 for the thrifted top.

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Kristen Bell. Total Outfit Cost: $0

Kristen Bell. Total Outfit Cost: $0

I had everything in my closet.

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#16

Natasha Lyonne. Total Outfit Cost: $0

Natasha Lyonne. Total Outfit Cost: $0

I had everything in my closet.

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Cate Blanchett. Total Outfit Cost: $2

Cate Blanchett. Total Outfit Cost: $2

$2 for the trousers from charity shop.

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Pipi
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

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#18

Mindy Kaling. Total Outfit Cost: $0

Mindy Kaling. Total Outfit Cost: $0

I refashioned my trench coat with fabric paint and shoulder studs.

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Andie Walsh. Total Outfit Cost: $1

Andie Walsh. Total Outfit Cost: $1

$1 for the thrifted top.

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Andie Walsh. Total Outfit Cost: $1

Andie Walsh. Total Outfit Cost: $1

$1 for the thrifted top.

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#21

Drew Barrymore. Total Outfit Cost: $0

Drew Barrymore. Total Outfit Cost: $0

I had everything in my closet.

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Janet Livermore. Total Outfit Cost: $0

Janet Livermore. Total Outfit Cost: $0

I had everything in my closet.

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