{"id":232,"date":"2015-10-22T21:52:02","date_gmt":"2015-10-22T21:52:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/?p=232"},"modified":"2015-10-22T21:52:02","modified_gmt":"2015-10-22T21:52:02","slug":"look-chic-for-less","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/?p=232","title":{"rendered":"Look CHIC for Less"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left\">Do you want new clothes\u00a0but don&#8217;t have the spare cash? With a new trend popping up every week, trying to keep up can put a dent in your savings. Well, I\u2019m here to tell you there\u2019s a way to get those new looks while staying on budget: thrift stores. These magical places hold all the basics your wardrobe needs at half the cost of the big chain stores. So, here\u2019s a list of the top items that you are sure to find at your local thrift shop:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/files\/2015\/10\/11.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-233 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/files\/2015\/10\/11.png\" alt=\"1\" width=\"753\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/11.png 1024w, http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/11-300x225.png 300w, http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/11-768x576.png 768w, http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/11-220x165.png 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Any avid thrifter knows that the perfect pair of jeans is waiting for you&#8211;you just have to do a little searching. Thrift stores always have a huge supply of denim in stock, so you are sure to find a color and style that you like somewhere in the mix. I got these from the Goodwill for 4 dollars! (<strong>Bonus<\/strong>: look out for dollar jean day at Goodwill stores for an even bigger steal!)<\/p>\n<p>ADDRESS: 819 S. Wabash Ave. # 400, Chicago, IL 60605<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/files\/2015\/10\/31.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-235 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/files\/2015\/10\/31.png\" alt=\"3\" width=\"728\" height=\"546\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/31.png 1024w, http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/31-300x225.png 300w, http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/31-768x576.png 768w, http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/31-220x165.png 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There is nothing better than throwing on a big cozy sweater on a chilly fall day. You are sure to find this staple in any thrift store. I picked up this one at the Plato\u2019s Closet downtown.<\/p>\n<p>ADDRESS: 2817 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60614<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/files\/2015\/10\/41.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-236\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/files\/2015\/10\/41.png\" alt=\"4\" width=\"811\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/41.png 1024w, http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/41-300x225.png 300w, http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/41-768x576.png 768w, http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/41-220x165.png 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Add a vintage touch to your wardrobe with this 80\u2019s classic. I scored this one at Green Element for just 10 bucks!<\/p>\n<p>ADDRESS: 6241 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60660<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/files\/2015\/10\/21.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-234 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/files\/2015\/10\/21.png\" alt=\"2\" width=\"851\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/21.png 1024w, http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/21-300x225.png 300w, http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/21-768x576.png 768w, http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/chicagostyle\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/21-220x165.png 220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Everyone needs a basic T-shirt. You can dress it up or down depending on where you&#8217;re headed that day. You can find plenty of sizes and styles at any thrift store, so you can find one that fits your style easily. I got this one at Green Element for 50 cents!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mychicagostyle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mychicagostyle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0and show us your thrift store finds using the hashtag #ShowUsYourCHIC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want new clothes\u00a0but don&#8217;t have the spare cash? With a new trend popping up every week, trying to keep up can put a dent in your savings. Well, I\u2019m here to tell you there\u2019s a way to get those new looks while staying on budget: thrift stores. 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