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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
$2 for the dress from charity shop.
Final score:
22points
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#2
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).
Final score:
21points
Zulma Ruiz 5 years ago
Where did she find those prices?? Even in Goodwill a jacket is 10 dollars
#3
Marty Mcfly. Total Outfit Cost: $3
$3 for the thrifted plaid shirt and puffy vest.
Final score:
20points
#4
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.
Final score:
18points
#5
Cyndi Lauper. Total Outfit Cost: $0
I had everything in my closet.
Final score:
14points
#6
Cyndi Lauper. Total Outfit Cost: $0
I had everything in my closet.
Final score:
13points
#7
Jennifer Aniston. Total Outfit Cost: $0
Inherited 80's suit.
Final score:
11points
#8
Chloe Moretz. Total Outfit Cost: $3
$3 for the thrifted jumpsuit.
Final score:
10points
#9
Dr. Who. Total Outfit Cost: $0
I had everything in my closet.
Final score:
9points
#10
Madonna. Total Outfit Cost: $0
I had everything in my closet.
Final score:
8points
#11
Melissa Mccarthy. Total Outfit Cost: $2
$2 for the DIY tulle skirt fabric.
Final score:
8points
#12
Toni Collette. Total Outfit Cost: $1
$1 for the thrifted blouse.
Final score:
8points
#13
Madonna. Total Outfit Cost: $0
Garments from my closet and clothing swap.
Final score:
8points
#14
Evangeline Lilly. Total Outfit Cost: $2
$2 for the thrifted top.
Final score:
8points
#15
Kristen Bell. Total Outfit Cost: $0
I had everything in my closet.
Final score:
7points
#16
Natasha Lyonne. Total Outfit Cost: $0
I had everything in my closet.
Final score:
6points
#17
Cate Blanchett. Total Outfit Cost: $2
$2 for the trousers from charity shop.
Final score:
5points
Pipi 5 years ago
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.
#18
Mindy Kaling. Total Outfit Cost: $0
I refashioned my trench coat with fabric paint and shoulder studs.
Final score:
5points
#19
Andie Walsh. Total Outfit Cost: $1
$1 for the thrifted top.
Final score:
5points
#20
Andie Walsh. Total Outfit Cost: $1
$1 for the thrifted top.
Final score:
5points
#21
Drew Barrymore. Total Outfit Cost: $0
I had everything in my closet.
Final score:
4points
#22
Janet Livermore. Total Outfit Cost: $0
I had everything in my closet.
Final score:
3points
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What do you think ?
Olja Ulicni Niksic 5 years ago (edited)
honestly these are too easy - she is copying everyday celebs look on days when they look like normal people and then just strike a same pose. Most of them are dressed as regular people on photos and anybody can do them with little effort and she is only going for vaguaely similar, not the same. Try copying celeb fancy look and then we can talk
Hanna Lindsley 5 years ago
These are all good ideas, but I think that there’s a reason that the celeb outfits are so expensive, they just generally look better. Anyways I love your stuff, especially the dog 😁
Dysania 5 years ago
I envy America for the trift stores. Here in Germany are second hand stores and many fleamarkets but boy oh boy, the prices! And these oldschool beautiful pieces are sold as vintage easily for 40€ (45.65$) up.
Agnes Jekyll 5 years ago
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.
Gwinevere von Ludwig 5 years ago
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 :)
Janina Prado 5 years ago
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 $3. Many of the clothes still had price tags on them.
We'llSee 5 years ago
I love this, and this is why I come to BP to just get lost in a good story , I think you look amazing thanks for a good, fun look-see, for a change :)
Erin Stevens 5 years ago
Sheri is the best. I've been watching her DIY tutorials, reading her blog and following her on instagram for a few years now and I'm never disappointed. She presents sustainable fashion issues and fast fashion alternatives in a way people can easily grasp. And as you can see, she's hilarious. Yeah Sheri!
Chicago Kitty 5 years ago
This seems like a rather odd exercise in vanity...and the effort to replicate the celebrity expressions and gestures are uncomfortably creepy.
Olja Ulicni Niksic 5 years ago (edited)
honestly these are too easy - she is copying everyday celebs look on days when they look like normal people and then just strike a same pose. Most of them are dressed as regular people on photos and anybody can do them with little effort and she is only going for vaguaely similar, not the same. Try copying celeb fancy look and then we can talk
Hanna Lindsley 5 years ago
These are all good ideas, but I think that there’s a reason that the celeb outfits are so expensive, they just generally look better. Anyways I love your stuff, especially the dog 😁
Dysania 5 years ago
I envy America for the trift stores. Here in Germany are second hand stores and many fleamarkets but boy oh boy, the prices! And these oldschool beautiful pieces are sold as vintage easily for 40€ (45.65$) up.
Agnes Jekyll 5 years ago
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.
Gwinevere von Ludwig 5 years ago
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 :)
Janina Prado 5 years ago
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.
We'llSee 5 years ago
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 :)
Erin Stevens 5 years ago
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!
Chicago Kitty 5 years ago
This seems like a rather odd exercise in vanity...and the effort to replicate the celebrity expressions and gestures are uncomfortably creepy.
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