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RE: Are you what you (were) wear?

in The MINIMALIST2 years ago

You have a creative spirit - that is for sure. Nice that your reputation is that of being yourself. Your story and the encouragement from your mom is great.
I once had a camouflages situation too but not with a whole outfit just a fitted top. It is interesting.
I do not like to look like everyone else and always try to buy unique clothing. It is not always possible though but I am not a high street shopper. I do not like shopping although I like nice clothes.

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 2 years ago  

I found that Dutch women have a knack for putting a personal stamp on their outfits more than the English do.

I was not a thrift shopper when I lived there, and I have always wondered what were some of the thrift stores that I probably was not aware of.

Yes I like that as well. The ladies here can even accessorize with a shawl. Simple outfits can then stand out. There are many thrift shops around not sure about Leiden though.

 2 years ago  

Yeah, I don't recall seeing one in Leiden. The closest shop I could think of was Hanes, where I took up garments and wondered if they were perhaps factory default, low quality, or just second-hand, but I still have doubts.

Are the thrift shops Charities like the UK? or independently owned?

Not sure about Hanes but the thrift shops I have seen are independently owned.

 2 years ago  

Ok, that's interesting. I would love to see the quality and also the price ranges. That's one good thing that the UK has going for it. Even in affluent towns, you'd be surprised to see how much the wealthy are shopping at thrift stores.