Three Thrifted Fall Styles + Shopping Tips

Thrifted fall styles: I challenged myself to style three outfits for fall with only thrifted pieces! Did I do it? Almost! These three looks are all thrifted (except a few things I’ll mention) and in-style for the fall season!

Secondhand pieces don’t have to be outdated or worn out. The key when shopping secondhand is to look for basics that won’t go out of style. Some things are always a fall trend, like plaid skirts and cardigans!

Shopping Tips

Here are my top tips for thrifting if you are new and shopping to resell or for yourself:⁣⁣

  • Shop any freestanding rolling racks or carts first! These are new items just being put out. ⁣⁣
  • Goodwill: Notice the color of the tags on these new racks so you can easily spot the new items mixed in with old.
  • If you visit the same Goodwill often (like several times a week) keep in mind the new color tags. Don’t waste time going through what you’ve already seen!⁣⁣
  • Peep EVERY section. From employee mistakes to the customer put backs, goodies are everywhere.⁣⁣

Another tip for my fellow resellers: take a day to thrift just for yourself! Usually, I’m thrifting and my mind is in reseller mode so I overlook a lot of great stuff. When I’m buying for myself I don’t care much about the brand, and WOW that really opens up the doors.

A few brands I love for myself that I don’t pick up to resell:

  • Talbots (almost always great quality and classic styles)
  • LOFT
  • A New Day/Target
  • TJMaxx brands (those random junior ones)
  • H&M
  • Old Navy
  • GAP

There are so many quality brands out there that just don’t resell well, but are perfect for your own closet. What brands do you like? Tell me in the comments!


Let’s dive into the three thrifted fall styles that I found at Goodwill!


Emily in a thrifted fall styles cardigan, tshirt, plaid skirt, and ankle booties

Thrifted: JOLT Cardigan $3.59, A New Day T-shirt $1.99, LOFT Plaid Mini Skirt $3.59 + pumpkin.

Secondhand: Louis et Cie boots from Poshmark $30

New: Target headband


Thrifted: Brandless Puff Sleeve Top $3.59

Secondhand: Vintage Scarf from Poshmark $10, Louis et Cie boots from Poshmark $30

New: Madewell Jeans $40, Target headband


Thrifted: Talbots cardigan $5.59, Fossil Crossbody $5.99, Mossimo Dress $3.59

Secondhand: Louis et Cie boots from Poshmark $30

New: H&M belt, Target headband, Kate Spade star necklace


I hope this inspires you to thrift some goodies for fall!

Which look was your favorite?

Tell me if you want more thrifted looks!


Summer to Fall Transition Outfit Ideas

This week I showed you three outfit ideas for transitioning from summer to fall! My top tip for this is to wear summer on the bottom, fall on the top, or vice versa. I also love to add layers so you can take them off if you get too hot!

I linked what is still available for these summer to fall outfit ideas on my liketoknow.it! You can follow me there to see all my looks and easily shop them!

Who’s ready for fall outfits?? Let me know which one of these is your favorite!