THRIFT WARS: How to Shop Designer Looks for Less

by Sammy in 4 Comments — Updated November 16, 2023

The Stage: One giant thrift store — a Goodwill in East Harlem, New York City

The Competitors: Sammy of Sammy Davis Vintage versus Meredith & Lindsay of Cubicle Chic Blog

The Mission: To shop a thrift store for an outfit that matches a designer look — this episode, straight from fall/winter 2010 collections appropriate for work

The Catch: Competitors shop an expensive designer look with a frugal thrift store budget — this episode, each team has only $40

The Winner: Who matched the look best? YOU decide by watching the episode above and casting your vote for the winner below!

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Cubicle Chic matched … Dries Van Noten Fall/Winter 2010

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Sammy Davis Vintage matched … Christian Dior Fall/Winter 2010

Cast Your Vote!

Who matched the runway look best?
Cubicle Chic
Sammy Davis Vintage
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4 thoughts on “THRIFT WARS: How to Shop Designer Looks for Less”

  1. I love this. I would watch this. I would want to be IN THIS. Two random people in a town, a fashion consultant/expert to guide them, and two looks for them to match. Good half-hour show, right there.

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  2. I love that this was a competition! I am also a thrift-fashion thrifting trends/thrifting runway blogger and would love for you to check out my blog: http://www.stylespotrun.com

    Thanks for sharing. I already cast my vote;-)

    xo,
    Poca

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  3. I am IN LOVE with this post! You ladies are lovely! The competition was great! It also gives a different perspective for me when looking at items in store from now on. Informative and wonderful as usual Sammy D!

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    • Now this is such affirming feedback, thank you! Fashion Week is coming up …. stay on top of the trends and shop thrift smart! ;-) xx

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