Her sign to you is simple: thrift your fall and winter clothes. TikTok creator @annaappetizer says the haul she shows is not even half of what she has found, and instead of holding each piece up to the camera, she tries every one on. She says she hates watching videos of people just holding clothing up, and she wants you to see how things really fit.
Her first big claim comes early. Flannels, she says, are the easiest thing to thrift. Her haul backs it up, and so does the rest of what she found.
Here is what she brought home, and what you can learn from it.
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The Jacket and the Two Blue Flannels
First up is a vintage Brandy jacket. She says she sometimes wears it with the collar down but most of the time zips it all the way up. Next are two blue flannels. She has been loving blue flannels this year, and the two are different enough that she could justify getting both. She likes the undone look, especially with no shirt underneath.
One of the two is her favorite by far. That one was a find by Landon, who she says picked out several of the pieces for her. When she posted it earlier, her followers loved it too, and she says she might wear it the rest of the day. She even tries it on with an outfit that does not quite match and calls it diabolical, before asking you to picture it over an actual winter outfit.
The lesson for a flannel hunter is plain. Thrift stores are full of them, which means you can be picky. Two similar shirts can both earn a spot in your closet if each has a different feel, but you do not need to settle for the first one you see.
The Ralph Lauren Turtleneck
One of the pieces she holds up is a Ralph Lauren turtleneck, and she calls it, in her words, her favorite thrift find ever. She loves turtlenecks and says to picture it with skinny jeans and high boots. A classic like that is the type of item secondhand shops tend to do well, because good knitwear lasts for years.
The Neckline Every Thrift Store Seems to Have
A funny pattern shows up halfway through. She notices that four of the next five items have the same type of neck. She has no theory why, but every thrift store she has been to has long-sleeve tops with this type of neck, and she can dress them up or wear them casual. One has a print of grid lines, and a hood that can be tucked into the neck. She wore that one the entire time she was in Chicago.
She says another favorite was a top in a blue she thinks is good for any season, and she is excited to wear it this winter. That one was also a thrift find by Landon, and it drew a lot of love from her followers when she posted it.
The Softest Thing She Owns
Her most honest line comes near the end. Sometimes she thrifts something simply because it looks really comfortable and she wants to wear it. This one, she says, is not the cutest thing she has ever thrifted, but it is the softest thing she has ever put on her body, so she wears it all the time. She says it would be good to layer under something.
That is a nice reminder for anyone who is shopping on a budget. A closet does not need to be filled only with what looks perfect on a hanger. A piece you reach for every day is worth more than one you admire and never wear.
Her newest find is a jacket in a rainy-day material that she says she is obsessed with and cannot wait to build an outfit around. Another Landon find gives off winter vibes and feels very on trend. She also points out that thrift stores are really good for three-quarter-length sleeves, which are tough to find in many shops.
How to Thrift Your Fall Wardrobe
If her haul makes you want to try it, a few simple habits help.
- Bring a friend. Her caption says thrifting is best with a friend, and that you can make a fall day out of it.
- Try everything on. Sizes in secondhand stores vary by decade and brand, so the number on the tag tells you little.
- Check fabric, seams and underarms for wear before you pay, and sniff for odors that will not wash out.
- Start with the categories that are plentiful, such as flannels and knitwear, and be picky.
- Wash everything when you get home, and read the care label first, especially on wool and delicate knits.
Fall and winter are also a smart time to shop secondhand. Coats, sweaters and flannels are the heavy items that cost the most new, and thrift racks fill up with them as the weather turns. Zip every zipper, button a few buttons and look at the cuffs and collar, because those spots show wear first. A small flaw you can live with, like a missing spare button, is a fair trade for a fraction of the retail price.
She admits in her caption that she has so many clothes she needs to start a Depop shop, which is another good habit for any thrifter. If your closet fills up, resell or donate a few pieces to make room for the next find. She closes by saying that this is not everything she bought, and if you want to see more, just tell her.
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