Summer Thrifting

Being the first Monday that the schools are out, today marks the official beginning of the summer thrifting season. Have I mentioned that I find my best thrift store bargains in the off-seasons? I've just returned from $1 Monday at Value Village, where I spent a grand total $20 American (plus tax) for 3 pairs of jeans, a sateen blazer, a cashmere sweater, 2 summer tops (one with tags still on), a silk skirt, and a leather coat. In an hour and a half.

Anybody want to take me up on this previous offer?

Summer thrifting bargains:

• Sweaters. It's like a t-shirt, only warmer. Light pink, crew-neck cashmere pullover, in need of a little de-fuzzing; yes it fit and was only $1. (Picture me doing the most dignified of happy dances!)
  
  
• Jeans. After sorting through LOTS of good, basic jeans for only $1 apiece, I kept coming back to a $10 pair. We've talked about jeans here before, and I have challenged myself to be more critical about finding a flattering fit. I hope this is it. At $10, I'll still easily achieve my cost per wear.
  
  
• Coats. Although not suitable for a winter coat here, the brown leather blazer with cream top-stitching will make a great rain coat for one of my daughters. It was also only $1.

Now, I know there is a more frugal summer option than thrifting: the yard-sale. Personally I don't partake much, but I'd love to hear YOUR success stories. I might just get inspired.