Hi everyone and welcome! My name is Katherine Hiraldo and I started this blog back in 2013 to discuss holistic health and my journey with weight loss. Now I am focusing more on overall holistic wellness and spirituality. Feel free to learn more ABOUT ME.

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Plus Size Thrift Shopping in San Diego

Gone are the days of shopping the men's department of Old Navy for jeans (speaking of Old Navy, all of their flip-flops are on sale for only $1 a pair on 6/28/14...score!). As a teen I had extremely limited plus size options as well as extremely limited funds, so I had to make due any way I could. Over time more budget friendly and fashionable options have become available for those of us curvy ladies.

I started thrift shopping, or "thrifting" back in NYC. I was totally amazed at being able to find
quirky and fun threads for super cheap, especially in such an expensive city. But I became a hardcore thrift shopper here in San Diego, where thrift shops are plentiful. Thrifting is a great way to save money for other, more important things (like paying bills, OR having a social life). You can find all kinds of things, from clothes to furniture, dvd's and books, you name it!

That's me on the right! Photography by ThriftingDiva.com
I recently went on a San Diego thrift shopping bus tour hosted by Thrifting Diva. It was perfect! We were driven around to some popular thrifting spots, which offered all of us deep discounts and some goodies. Oh and the hostess with the mostess (Ayana Pitterson) provided us with snacks (and moscato); it was such a fun time!  We went to Buffalo Exchange, Goodwill (on 16th and Broadway), UCP, Thrift Trader (on Iowa street), and Frock You.

There were very limited plus-size options at each of the stores.  By the way, for your reference, the fashion world considers a "plus size" starting at a size 12 (some at a size 10).  Most of the stores did have options for the plus 12-14, but very little 16+.  The Goodwill on 16th and Broadway had the most size variety, and the prices were great (I will share pictures in a later post); I bought 2 tops.  Thrift Trader (on Iowa street) had the most options.  There was a rack (towards the back of the store) dedicated to just plus size, and they also have a room on the 2nd floor for just plus size clothes.

We didn't shop this store on the tour, but the best place for plus size thrifting in San Diego (that I've found so far) is at Great Curves in Point Loma.  That is my main go-to store when I need new threads.  The price is right and so is the variety!  I scored a size 20, Calvin Klein LBD, brand new with tags for only $25!  The owner only accepts the best donations for the store, and she will make a deal with you if you find any imperfections in the clothes.  The place is huge and also offers shoes, accessories, and clothes for children.  They offer clothes in all sizes, but they specialize in plus size.

So the moral of the story is, when you are done with your clothes, donate to a thrift shop so we can have more options at these places!  Also, when you are thrift shopping for plus size, go with a lot of patience.  Many stores do not have rooms or racks dedicated to just plus size, so you may have to go through all of the racks, but trust me sometimes you will find a great score.

What are your favorite thrift spots in San Diego?




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