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the $40 thrift haul that fixed my entire fall wardrobe

Two Goodwills, one Depop order, and a denim jacket I would take a bullet for. Here's everything.

By Skylar · August 28, 2026 · 4 min read

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I had $40 and a problem: every fit I owned was a version of the same fit. So I did what any reasonable person does and drove to two Goodwills in one afternoon.

The rules: nothing over $10, nothing I couldn't wear at least three ways, and no more black tees (I broke that one immediately).

what i got

A vintage band tee for a band I cannot name a single song by. Baggy jeans that are a little too long and therefore perfect. A denim jacket already covered in someone else's patches, which I consider a collaboration.

Total: $38. I bought an iced coffee with the change and called it a win.

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Rack of vintage tees

“i have no right to wear this band and i will not stop”

Thrifted

Oversized Vintage Band Tee

The one I wear three times a week. Found for $6.

$6
Folded jeans

“the only jeans i own that fit and it's because they don't”

Levi's

Baggy Straight-Leg Jeans

The 501 dupe-of-itself. Secondhand pair, cuffed twice.

$28

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