Thrifted Pieces for TikTok Outfit Inspiration

A few weeks ago, I found a plus-size fashion influencer with similar styles as myself. I love to mix patterns, textures, and colors and that was the very look of her photos. She paired an Adidas sweatshirt with a sequin skirt and sneakers – which is all the things is formal, sporty, and comfortable. I challenged myself to recreate her look but by utilizing thrifted items.

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The Role of Community in Thrift

Preloved often means that an item of clothing or accessory was owned by someone else prior to being bought by another. Corporations and individuals both can sell preloved items, and engage in preloved culture respectively. Preloved as a concept is not bound to the context of a store but rather is connected to the concept of selling items to another than you no longer need or have utilization for.

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Inspo Rewind: Maryland Style, 1963

I felt low on fashion inspiration this past month. Post-holiday doldrums, continued political violence, and a wild work schedule — clothes felt unimportant. I decided to go back in time with the help of an old University of Maryland yearbook, picked up at Goodwill, of course! What style tips do the Terrapins of the Class of 1963 have for us from the past? Let’s find out…

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