Thrifting is the perfect combination of retail therapy and reducing clothing waste—and it’s about to get even better. Prepare your thrifting skills because Vinnies stores throughout Queensland are putting on an epic three-day sale where you can get 50% off your dream pre-loved finds.
From Thursday, 1 June to Saturday, 3 June, prices on one-of-a-kind pre-loved pieces from the likes of Gorman, Zimmerman, Camilla and a heap of others will be slashed by 50% at your local Vinnies store. With over 140 Vinnies stores throughout Queensland offering massive discounts, this is an unmissable opportunity to make a day of it and hit multiple locations. Call your mates, and mark it in your calendar to pick up double the goodies while knowing you’re purchasing sustainably and with a purpose.
To help prepare you for a thrifting frenzy, we’ve put together a couple of our top tips for making the most of your op-shopping adventures.
Always Check Out The Designer Section
There’s often a dedicated section in the larger stores where the team have done the leg work for you and curated some of those harder-to-find designer brands for your perusing pleasure. It's not uncommon to find the likes of Stella McCartney, Sass & Bide, or Max Mara just waiting to be pick up and reloved. Bonus points: check out the glass cabinets. You never know when you’ll spot a designer purse or gorgeous antique piece to nab for less and cherish forever.
Check Out The Book Section
Nothing makes us more excited than finding a book find that we’ve seen on BookTok for a fraction of the price. Browse shelves filled with pre-loved literature, that will usually only set you back the price of a coffee. And it’s not just novels to be found. Fantastic cookbooks for budding chefs, super-cute picture books for the little ones and a surprising array of non-fiction are waiting to be discovered.
Don’t Be Afraid To Make Alterations
Found a dreamy piece but it’s not quite the right fit? Don’t worry! Many thrifting professionals stress the importance of visiting a tailor. An alterations expert can give a gorgeous quality piece a hem or tuck to perfectly suit your measurements making it feel brand new. Or if you’re feeling creative, invest in a sewing machine, take a peek at the plethora of tutorials online and give it a go yourself.
Keen to score a quality bargain? Rally up a bunch of friends, head for a pre-thrifting brunch before and make a day of the massive 50% off sale at Vinnies from 1–3 June.
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