I used to thrift shop a lot as a teenager, esp. when I had fat friends to go with. I got out of the habit and I feel so impatient when I go into a thrift store that has no organization by size. I feel like 90% of what is there would never fit me. So I'd love it if any of you thrift-savvy fatshionistas could share with me how you deal with this! I
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That said, I'm really lucky that the local Goodwill does designate a few plus racks (and they also receive Target's dumpoffs/no sells). It's a bit hit or miss. I'm an 18 and can sometimes hit up the regular section for skirts.
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I've also established a relationship with an owner of a vintage shop in my neighborhood and ask her to throw *anything* she comes across that would fit a modern 22/24 my way. Because she can't move it in her shop (she says fatties don't even really browse her store--they just assume there is nothing for them) and most of the large stuff she finds isn't in great condition (I don't know why that is...) I've gotten a couple of cute, cheap things that way.
Hope some of that is helpful!
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Because once we find something nice that fits, we hold on to it forever.
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