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[@TC-rv6sz]

Alexa!! I know that the thrift with me's get a lot of views but I want you to know you shouldn't feel pressured to do them if you already feel happy with the current state of your wardrobe!! If for the rest of the year you did styling videos based on pieces you already own (or maybe you can temporarily swap pieces with a friend??) I would still watch every one of them. Like, the 24 outfits for 2024 video is so amazing!! Love you!!

[@alexasunshine83]

I appreciate it and appreciate you ❤ I looooove making thrifting videos, but maybe want to dabble in either not buying anything in them or only allowing myself to thrift like 3 things a month idk I am definitely planning on experimenting with the types of videos I do this year!

[@csjkscs]

I love this idea!

[@kyannareeves]

i love the vids where ppl send in pics of things they don’t know how to style!

[@Katiesgotmail]

Or even vloggggssssss day in the life etc. would be fun too hehe you live in a beautiful place, could be fun to see it. I know it’s not your brand tho so might not be possible. We love what you do, and what you have to say in your videos already. Thank you for them!

[@lovely.ameeeee485]

I wish she would venture out and style people instead. I would pay her to style me!

[@shp3080]

on the topic of jean styles, i used to wear exclusively high rise jeans. when y2k started coming back into fashion i explored mid-rise jeans and realized that part of the reason i didn't like them at first was because all of my tops were meant to be worn with high rise pants, like my crop tops would look way too cropped if i wore them with mid-rise jeans. once i started collected more tops in my wardrobe that hit me below the waist i think it made my mid-rise jeans look more flattering. i think my point here is that jean style can depend on what the rest of your wardrobe looks like. i do agree that ultimately it's a personal choice though because i've tried low-rise jeans multiple times and i just don't think they work on my body type lol

[@AlexJosephDesigns]

I refuse to wear a low rise pant, but I’ve also found myself gravitating towards a more mid rise. I love a baggy pant and I personally think they look better when sitting lower on the waist. All this to say, I 100% agree that pant rise preferences should be based on personal style than current “trends”

[@csjkscs]

I absolutely agree. I think low rise are made for a long lean woman with a little bit of a booty (although if you aren’t that you can wear the shit out of them too)! I could rock them in my 20’s but 5 kids ended my low rise days for good. However, because I am tall with a short torso, mid rise are the most flattering now and the most comfortable. High rise just accentuate my tummy when I sit down.

[@teresacarle294]

🤔Think a higher mid-rise is BEST for my shape⏳️. Two low, I always end up continually tugging up⬆️ on them in order to feel like my generous hips are completely covered😂. High-rise creates other issues. Once owned these two high-waisted pleated trousers that perfectly followed my curvy shape & hung beautifully straight. The fit was truly incredible〰️as if 🪡tailor made precisely for form 👩‍🍳s‐💋. No waist cinching required. EXCEPT even w/a great bra that properly ⬆️lifted the girls up, it looked like they practically rested on my 🔘🔘waistline😳. Trust me, not a good look for anyone. Do the "math" to figure out your proper proportions. It's not just breast, waist, & hips that count. My torso's only a couple of inches shorter than my legs. (Not quite half & half). One palm🤚 length from breast to waist makes me short-waisted. Only one palm🤚 actually fits between the bottom of my rib cage & top of my hip. (My belly button hits my middle finger.) That makes space for only thin or midi belts at best. Wide belts or waistlines always curl up or fold in on themselves🥺. 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

[@sandyculbertson1151]

you look good in midrise. I don't like high rise at all. but u are right wear what u like

[@petra1946]

And mid rise is soo much more comfy than high rise. Also low rise is more comfy than high rise for me.

[@Girlofpages]

High rise is just the most flattering for my body type and I’m perfectly comfortable being out of fashion. 😅

[@OOK11]

When you wear something flattering it becomes trendy again everyone sees you in it and thinks wow they look good

[@victoriab7148]

Same!

[@multinsomnia5455]

Exactly :)

[@casswashwash1070]

Thats how i was when mom jeans were trendy and i wore low rise lol trends/rules are dumb wear what makes you happy

[@csjkscs]

Have the red and black tailored! It’s sooooo beautiful on you!

[@MDNELLEY]

I thought the 90’s dress actually looked good with the black turtleneck under it. Maybe a little too warm for where you live, but it could be a fit.

[@fatgirlsdiggraves]

How could you not like that dress on you??? It's stunning in every way ❤

[@moshiergirl]

That floral dress is just perfect on you!

[@jackalopexjackalope9870]

I love that the pajama bottoms scratched that itch for you! Such a good way to still enjoy a trend but not have to stress about wearing it in public if it’s not really your style. I appreciate you talking about thrift passes. It’s a shame when things you purchase don’t work out, but without dressing rooms, what are we supposed to do? There will be hits and misses and that’s fine! 🙌

[@samiansley5740]

Hearing you mention the sweater was acrylic reminded me of all the time I’ve put in to learn about fabrics. I had such a hard time knowing what they all were and what i liked or not! Figuring out fabrics has become a huge game changer for my sustainable wardrobe but i wish it had been something i was taught in school! It isn’t a thing people just know!

[@threeleggedcat]

Tip! If you do find a cardigan or something else you really love but don’t like the buttons on I can’t recommend enough learning how to sew buttons, it’s very easy and you can replace them with ones you really like and completely change the look of the piece, it obviously takes a bit of work and you have to also buy buttons but it can be worth it

[@gracedemerling9492]

Answer: yes grey looks great with plaid 🎉

[@kavakitten]

i love the rose dress so much, maybe you can alter some of the areas that don’t fit how you want? it’s so pretty on you 🥹

[@victoriab7148]

I'm gen Z and I honestly hate the whole generaltional war thing. Millenials are cool, millenial fashion is cool, I don't get why so many people from my generation are completely against them. Just let people live the way they want to. And on the topic of jeans, I'm absolutely a high rise girlie! I don't care if it's considered outdated or "not my generation's style" I hate low rise on myself, it doesn't work with my body type/height OR my personal style. I also still own and wear skinny jeans (not exclusively, I like other styles, too). I really like them on my body type, plus sometimes they just work better with a certain outfit. You're absolutely right, jeans shouldn't be a trend. Different cuts work for different body types. You should wear what you feel like works best for your body and fits your personal style the best. Shaming someone for wearing an "outdated" item is so stupid!

[@JennaMcCallister]

SAY IT LOUDER ABOUT THE JEANS. 📣 Our bodies are all different, and we need to wear what works best for us. 💜

[@yer_grrl]

Animal Print being considered trendy again is sooo validating for me, I never was put off it and last year when I was working at Buffalo Exchange my manager tried to tell the entire team that animal print was dead lol

[@deniseee.e3418]

10:30 it's "mosKino", kinda. The "ch" is read like the "k"!

[@melodymay4888]

are you a sims fan? The sims fans know 😂

[@KathleenIllustrated]

Shut upppp that DIY dress is so cute!!!

[@deadendstreet2484]

ugh I know how you feel when you have a thrift fail … it makes me so annoyed but I have to change my mindset to say hey it’s fineee it happenssss but also rip the changerooms it wouldn’t be such a problem if they were back😭

[@MDNELLEY]

I think Savers/Value Village is profiting off of not having changing rooms anymore! Their “return” policy sucks. You can only exchange, they don’t give store credit, so you have to exchange for something the same day you return, and you have to return within 14 days. I know I’ve bought at least 5 pairs of jeans that I haven’t had time to return, so Value Village keeps my money. 😤

[@deadendstreet2484]

@@MDNELLEY exactlyyyy I think the same- I have exchanged many items but it is sooo irritating 😭 they’re def doing it on purpose

[@casswashwash1070]

@@MDNELLEYthats crazy my stores are opposite. Changing rooms but no return or exchanges lmao

[@57waterlily]

Thrift shops definitely NEED dressing rooms!!!

[@dkalisd]

WHATTTT that black floral dress looks SOOOO beautiful!

[@maya-gur695]

Your thrifting outfit is so cute! Love the red bow.

[@Jerry_attrick]

I have like 4 colors of St Johns Bay turtlenecks that i just put under literally everything in the winter.

[@noemidlt09090]

My number on thing on my thrift list was a racing jacket but for the longest time I couldn’t find on under like $300. I found one on depop for $60 and I screamed. Like it’s perfect condition, and amazing. And it’s not like an obnoxious bright color or print, it’s like perfectly unique so I’ll actually wear it. I know seems kinda silly for something loud like a racing jacket but it makes sense in my head. Now my thrift list is a denim vest to wear with dresses to work when it starts to get warm in this yeehaw Texas weather.

[@PoisonPearHFX]

That black floral dress is so good on you! Im sad you didnt love it, maybe it can be altered to fit better

[@MaiaArstad]

youve inspired me to embrace red, thrifted unused yarn in red and now im gonna knit a cardigan

[@delta_4856]

Omg I missed thrifting with youuu!! Also your hair looks so beautiful and healthy ✨❤

[@zoebruce99]

Love the Stevie Nicks playing in the background

[@katiebj180]

I now need a denim vest so I can recreate your thrifting look! ❤

[@donnavrahnas9154]

I can’t even stand how ADORABLE YOU ARE. I LOVE YOUR VIBE AND I AM ALL ABOUT THRIFTING SO I AM SUPER HAPPY I FOUND YOU❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉😊

[@ChavvyBrenda]

The black floral dress looks lovely on you x

[@MiscellaneousMatilda]

The floral overalls were ADORABLE!

[@sarakolsan9902]

great pieces!!! I also liked hearing your thoughts on the pieces after you've had them for a while!!

[@clarkmia9814]

I really appreciate seeing the fails/misses because it happens so much to me for various reasons so I can relate

[@angelaobscura2146]

You look amazing in the roses dress!!

[@amylamb1527]

Thank you for your honesty and your reflections about the pieces after owning them for a bit! Super refreshing and it's in keeping with your thrifting mindfulness of 2024. Plus, we all experience it so we all get it! 😘

[@jupiter_jazz]

i have the yellow version of the mint sweater you picked up at 3:30 ! it’s the MOST COMFY sweater i’ve ever owned. if you see one you like somewhere, i definitely recommend picking it up. it’s just a target brand (which i don’t often buy first hand) but it’s so good!

[@bastelkiste2242]

The dress is a dream. Maybe it grows on you? ❤

[@alliewithbooks]

Doing a bit of perusing on the Moschino website, it looks like their t-shirts and sweatshirts are all 100% cotton. So if it’s not 100% cotton I would just assume it’s a knock-off.

[@alliewithbooks]

Also the floral dress is insanely gorgeous!! I think you should keep it unless you’re 100% sure it’s absolutely not for you.

[@suellenentwisle3695]

I loved the 90’s dress!! Wish l found it 😩

[@donnavrahnas9154]

Love the cold water creek sweater ❤

[@hollyhinckley8294]

I love the look of those jeans on you. They look so comfortable.

[@georgiana3127]

your outfit was so cute, the denim vest .. love it

[@maryastutzman5654]

That is the best thrift store i have ever seen! omg

[@mnm716ily]

That mint green sweater looked so good with the red in your hair! But I’m glad you got the red mock neck. I watched your channel for a couple years now back when you only wore Harley Davidson and you never wore red and I remember thinking how sad that was cause it’d really make your eyes pop… and I was totally right lol red looks so good on you!

[@karengrohs4942]

Your coloring is like mine, so I think gray would be good on you - it goes with a lot!

[@sarahrodes3177]

I just saw those same floral Miss Look overalls at a vintage store yesterday haha

[@ivaneteroark710]

I am glad that you mentioned that you have thrifiting regrets, I found this amazing London sweatshirt in size small and I love it but wish that it was a large to be very oversized, makes us feel okay with making “ mistakes “, then if I had left behind I would regretted it, the floral dress is beautiful!

[@brooker9370]

I loved that mint sweater I think that would have been a really nice color on you. The floral 90s dress was adorable too but maybe layering it would make it a better fit if you’re still on the fence about keeping it.

[@mariahmoon372]

The red and black floral dress is my dream dress 😍

[@sarafart1409]

I think if you raise those waist ties you might like the red/black dress more, could be an easy diy I always love your thrift finds!!!💖

[@roxiw66]

Been waiting for this. Love when you thrift with Carrie ❤ I had that St. John’s bay turtleneck style in so many colors!

[@emmahansen6962]

That 90s floral dress is a dream omg

[@duchessedeberne3909]

8:55 that tiered dress is nice!

[@christinamann3640]

The red sweater was matching your hair scrunchie in frame

[@georgiachivers1957]

Hey! I've recently discovered your videos and have been binging your thrift trips!! One thing I'm curious about is how you hone in on and identify the gaps in your wardrobe or key pieces that you're missing? I'd love to have a wishlist when I go thrifting to focus me (and make it more fun as I feel like it would feel like a treasure hunt haha) but I don't know where to start. Do you have/could you do a video about how to do this?!

[@christymckissick9217]

ALEXAAAA THAT 90’s BLACK AND RED DRESS LOOKS LIKE IT WAS MADE FOR YOU!!! YOU LOOK SO GORGEOUS IN IT I MEAN IT! THATS THE CUTEST THING IVE EVER SEEN ON YOU! I’m sorry if you don’t want it, you don’t have to keep it, but I really do think you look so beautiful in it ❤ could always get it tailored

[@deemayhew4211]

Love the camo pjs and London shirt!! Love your thrift trip videos. What am I saying - I love all of your videos!!

[@nikkiseal6736]

I loved the black and red dress on you.

[@esperanzabh]

Would you ever consider getting that 90s dress altered to fit you? It’s sooo pretty on you! Such a cute piece to wear year round ❤🌹🌺

[@marisamosegaard]

Omg... I've been wanting a Pancho for over a month, BUT after putting in the air I found one &&&&& love it. Very time I went I found it!!! Now I'm looking for a .... Baby pink && a violet turtle neck😊❤

[@elbee711]

the jeans would make MEGA comfy cutoffs...!

[@leaharte3901]

The floral dress was awesome ❤. If you can, take it in and have it altered

[@christinamann3640]

Cold Water Creek is such an adorable brand on you, pity the sweater was shedding.

[@stonersiren]

you quickly trying on those pants underneath the maxi skirt gave me life - you came prepared lmaoooo

[@au_barb]

The jeans and the black foral dress both look amazing on you! 😢

[@DanielleMarie]

I've just become obsessed with color analysis due to tiktok and discovered I'm a soft summer. I've found some really cute muted pastel sweaters/skirts so far. Have you tried that trend yet?

[@linilavender]

I'm distracted by Lucy Dacus playing im the background ❤❤❤

[@ktina8505]

I used to wear low rise jeans when I was in highschool circa 2001 but now I don't have time to keep pulling my pants up so my butt crack won't show lol. I was made fun of back then because I guess my crack was hanging out in class when I was sitting at my desk so let's say I'm scarred for life lol.

[@victoriapelit6357]

I loooove all your thrifting/fashion videos!! I am currently on the market for a clothing rack, and the ones you have in the back of your videos look like the perfect size! Do you know where you got those from??

[@genniecow]

carrie running away at 3:51 has me dying for no reason

[@kobaa5139]

WHAT DO YOU MEAN?! I am obsessed with the black floral dress and it looks amazing on you!

[@karmanjones8346]

Miss Look might as well be SHEIN! Love the thrifting, but jealous of all the good finds in your area!

[@leesisters1]

oh noooo the dress looks so pretty on you... but I totally understand what you mean >0

[@shay494]

I wish all thrift store had dressing rooms. I def plan wearing more fitted stuff to fit clothes over when going shopping. The fight between Jean styles so lame, whatever works for works for you.

[@emilieiggiotti]

OMG I would die for this flower dress!!! I never find 90s dresses like that at thrift stores and it makes me so sad. This dress is probably not my size or I would have bought it from you. :(

[@lucyjermyn1442]

Dress is awesome

[@REnos811]

Moschino did have a line that had my little pony in it (2018 ready to wear) and the thrift gods blessed me the day that I found the pink sweater from it (its wool, think someone had washed it in a washing machine D: ) The design you found doesn't look like anything from that line or from what they sold on their "more accessible" store fronts (as far as I can recall) so I'm guessing its a knock off. I have seen designer brands use synthetic products (I know Selkie does) but yeah that looks like its a knock off.

[@KikiJumper]

Black dress with roses🌺🌺🌺. It's almost perfect. Try cutting off the ribbon strip and reattaching it back a few inches higher. it might help with the silhouette ❤

[@raquelochoa5468]

No don't get rid of the black floral dress looks super cute on you especially with the long black turtleneck you were wearing

[@kaykerns2287]

Great finds! Good to see you being selective and putting a lot of thought into your purcheses

[@fabioladiazmier8289]

Ok so you absolutely should only wear things that you feel comfortable in. But just offering an outsider’s perspective here, the 90’s dress looks INCREDIBLE on you!

[@Black8Apple]

i audibly GASPED over the flower dress oh my

[@MKSG5899]

I’m interested in purchasing the dress, I think it looks great on you, however, just in case what size is it please

[@judithkoch8839]

Why is the thriftstore music playlist so random lol

[@LindaV1981]

Miss look is similar to Shein in quality

[@lotstring5637]

Can you pass on things that don't work out to a viewer? Maybe the aspects that don't work for you would suit them/would work for them and their body and preferences?

[@brs9094]

These thrift stores get all the clothes free, but they're scared people will shoplift. So they don't have fitting rooms, these stores should let you get a full refund not just an exchange unless they have a proper fitting room

[@merppa9842]

The floral dress is so beatibul though! Maeby just needs a little lift on the waist seam.

[@vohol6158]

Thank you so much for talking about about the "fails", it's more realistic, and even educational in a way since it highlights factors where you can go wrong. It's bound to happen that you end up with pieces that you're not happy with (ESPECIALLY if there's no changing rooms!) And I don't think that talking about the "fails" made the video less positive and cheerful in any way!

[@gayathri2228]

❤

[@karli4074]

I LIKE those jeans!!! If you’re selling them I want to buy lol assuming the inseam is long enough as I’m 5’9 but I think you’re tall too hehe

[@teresacarle294]

😊Think Alexa's around the 5'6-7" range. One of my besties is 5'9". She tends to shop the ♂️Men's Section for her trousers👖. She'd look positively lovely in ankle cropped pants, but refuses. She still carries the stigma of flood waters 🌊. Although I get it. There was such negativity around hand-me-downs & thrifting when I was a kid. Only the poorest families did it. In those days, mismatches as well as pattern clashes looked hobo & desperate over artsy & deliberate. Still prefer new over used, but the reality is thrifted pieces are more affordable. In many cases, the quality is better for the price point too. Plus, in my life I've been gifted gently used vintage, designer, & modern garments that were way outside my own budgetary contraints. I truly treasure these particular pieces. 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

[@bonniehartman4341]

“This is my first thrifting video of 2024” “Me too!!!” * camera shaking noises *

[@ashbaer319]

The beanie makes me think of legally blonde :0

[@trychrochet71]

Please go back and get me those overhauled with the flowers😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣😣

[@DANIxDANGER]

If you don't want that 90s dress I'll buy it off you 🥤👀

[@skaisnotdead]

High rise jeans or death

[@kmphotoandfilm]

That’s really sad that people shame others for their style of jeans.. I mean I hate skinny jeans now because I don’t like tight clothes anymore but high rise is definitely more comfortable for me

[@larrydesosa]

Sad you didn’t buy the Tea party dress😭

[@alexasunshine83]

It was super cute, but the chest fit weird and I also have a floral Laura Ashley dress that I preferred so hopefully someone that loves those style of dresses hit gold finding it there 😍

[@smhfroeg]

General question, why did thrift stores in the US close their dressing rooms?

[@shilohgoes5544]

They used Covid as an excuse and probably realized how much of a pain the dressing rooms are- theft, people leaving messes and nasty stuff in the rooms. Also as someone else mentioned it’s more profitable because people buy things that don’t end up working for them but don’t end up returning because it’s a hassle.

[@neam801]

i think it had to do with covid, i guess since dressing rooms might cause some queues/crowding it would've been risky to have them open

[@teresacarle294]

😉Personally, think a lot of stores used the pandemic😷 as an EXCUSE to close dressing rooms. The reality probably comes down to reduction of theft & labor. They no longer need a concentration of employees to clean & manage the crazy mess that disrespectful customers left behind. Although now they're MORE likely to find clothes literally jammed & stashed all over the store on random racks. Any where ppl found an opening or the place they stopped to try things on😂. Most folks are still too lazy to return items where they found them or to the Return Rack🤣. Even at boutiques & dept stores, I always preferred to make my own returns. I was most likely heading back to exchange garment for a different ⬇️⬆️ size anyway, so why not save employees a step? 🧐The only TRUE difference in labor requirements is that TECHNICALLY there ought to be MORE staff now circulating 🔁 out on the Sales Floor to retrieve those abandoned garments. That activity will also keep 👁👁eyes out on customers, store activity, & give 'em proximity to straighten picked over racks as they travel close by. The sad reality is that thrift stores here are notoriously under staffed. Clothing racks look like WWIII by days end😮. 🤓In some cases, removing the dressing rooms also allowed stores add'l floor space to stock more sales merchandise too👍. 💚Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

[@elllie7307]

Its also likely dependent on location and which thrift store you're shopping at... all the dressing rooms at stores near me are open and I live on the East Coast

[@jdendura]

London England but union flag