I Work at a Thrift Store—People in NYC Are Getting Rid of These 5 Things
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@cocobasseyNot to my surprise, the first item I was told was on the outs was skinny jeans. Hearing the store manager say that "people are trying to get rid of their skinny jeans because they haven't been wearing them a lot" didn't come at much of a shock because I've noticed a major shift toward looser or wide-leg styles.
The fact that these jeans can hold so much structure has amazed me.
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@emmalegerRemember those plastic rings people were obsessing over maybe even less than a year ago? Say farewell to those. "A lot of the jewelry people are selling is costume jewelry. … The plastic, beaded jewelry trends from Shein are going away, but gold and silver, plus any fine jewelry, are doing very well," they told me.
I'm always looking for a way to wear more pearls.
The kind of earrings that will get you asked "Where are those from?" on the regular.
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@discodaydreamI recently asked fashion editors what they're into right now, and a lot of them mentioned oversize sweaters. People cleaning out their closets clearly agree. "A lot of people are getting rid of their thin cardigans. They're more into that big, chunky knit style," the manager said.
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@sylviemus_Maybe think twice before buying into a hyped-up sneaker trend. The manager told me, "I see a lot of sneakers. Everyone's getting rid of them, especially their Yeezys. A lot of people have been selling their regular Air Force 1s and Jordans too. People who aren't really into sneakers buy them to see how it feels, and they end up not being a sneaker person, so they sell them."
Just as comfortable as sneakers, ballet flats are the move right now.
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@sasha.meiI have been struggling with my love for a micro bag because, honestly, it's not practical. According to thrift-store employees, it looks like I'm not alone: "Most of the bags that people are [selling] are smaller handbags. Plus, a lot of people are getting rid of backpacks."
