SIZE 6 VS SIZE 16 TRY ON THRIFTED MYSTERY BUNDLES!!! Plus Size Try On Haul | THRIFTMAS DAY 2

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Today Caitlyn & I are trying on items from thrifted mystery bundles!!! This was such a fun style challenge - I would LOVE to do this again, but try to alter some items myself! I'm going to start to learn how to sew, and I can't wait to have a second try at altering thrifted clothing. I love the idea of upcycling items that might not look so great, and turning them into something more suitable for your own body shape. Let me know which bundle you thought was best!
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[@ryansg9]

the 3 lularo skirts makes me sad to think that someone got scammed by the MLM and couldnt sell their stock so had to donate it

[@LizzHarty]

I thought about that too :')

[@Hamster7678]

THATS WHY THE NAME RANG A BELL

[@denisebradt5427]

So true!

[@stef8771]

Exactly my response too. Also there's a docuseries on Prime about the company if anyone is curious

[@MegaCloudygirl]

I’m sure that would be what it is. Sad, isn’t it.

[@alex_fictus]

Screaming the first item you pull out is LulaNO xD shame it isn't one of their pattern disasters tho

[@alex_fictus]

sad part about brand new with tag Lularoe pieces is that I'd bet they're from consultants who bought loads of stock to sell and then went bankrupt trying to make their way in the MLM :0

[@elinamauno8833]

Yeah I cringed so hard when I heard that name

[@jisuskitty]

ikr, so sketchy and they clothes are so unreliable and rips easy

[@AinsleeDawn]

I died. 😂😂😂

[@lekiscool]

I heard lularo… and just started saying ohhh nooo.

[@radioserrelind]

OMG the moment when Alex is informed what Lularoe is! Oh, you sweet, sweet woman. There are horrors the likes of which you can only experience via documentary. :)

[@suestinytunes9634]

i remember the days of Lularoe my mom turned out basement into an area to hold all of the leggings.

[@LarrietDarling]

The try-on part was SO CUTE! And that food looked SO delicious! Lula Roe basically brainwashes people into spending all of their money to fill their garages up with stock that they can't sell, because it's usually poorly made, and sometimes the stock arrives molded and stained, but the company won't reimburse/refund the sellers for damaged stock they received (from what I've heard). MLMs are awful and predatory, and something like 94% of people lose money in them. It probably was a case of someone finally realizing they got scammed and cut their losses and donated everything else to thrift stores, unfortunately.

[@mycologyqueer]

I was thinking the person who Alex bought them from might have been the ex seller, idk why the person Alex bought it from would spend like $5 a piece at a thrift store to buy so many of the same skirt.

[@LarrietDarling]

@@mycologyqueer Alex bought them from a thrift store (Salvo's). The thrift store likely received the items from a Lula Roe seller who couldn't sell the product and realized they were losing so much of their money, because the vast majority of people who join an MLM lose money.

[@Sofiarey285]

I was wondering who was going to tell her about Lula Roe haha. Thank you for doing the work. I hope you don't get any hate comments from.... them.

[@mycologyqueer]

@@LarrietDarling ohhh okay, I thought someone was bulk buying and reselling on like Etsy or something. I'm from the US so I don't know all the stores/websites

[@tibbynibby]

I think the worst part is most thrift stores charge an arm and a leg thinking they got gold. One of my friends tried to get me into them (she was given a few and bought a few) and I had to figure out how to tell her they were garbage.

[@PathlessLogic]

Just a thought on the cut out tags; I used to work for a clothing store and occasionally when we had a lot of clearance overstock we would donate a bunch of clothes to women's shelters and stuff. Corporate would always make us cut the tags off like that so that people couldn't get them for free and try to resell them or try to return them to the store. Most likely something like that I'd say.

[@marylhere]

I know retirement homes cut out tags before donating….because the resident’s name is on it.

[@SeabassFishbrains]

Alex: * Shows the striped vest * Me, a former circus acrobat: "Ooooh! I like it!" Caitlyn 30 minutes later: "It's like a circus top..." Me: "Oh.... fair point."

[@Coffeegirl739]

Hahah cool 😄

[@Alex-fc8xn]

I'm alt and I liked it lol, so I guess it's for circus performers and punks

[@PinkCowgirl925]

I didnt realize the MLM nightmare that is lularoe is international

[@TheRealPrinceClub]

Caitlyn made a good point, because I’ve recently lost 50 some pounds, but I don’t want to buy a bunch of clothes, because I have 20 still to lose, I’ve bought several things at a local outlet shop, that will tied me over.

[@rachelcookie321]

I’m the same. I’ve lost 10kg and am wanting to lose at least another 5kg (hopefully 10kg) a lot of my clothes don’t fit me anymore but I’m still wearing them because I don’t want to buy new clothes. I have a black pleated skirt that I wear often and right now it’s just sitting on top of my hip instead of around my waist lol. My big hips are the only thing saving it from falling off.

[@TheRealPrinceClub]

@@rachelcookie321 I don't hips, never have. I'm in between a us 14 and 16, down from a us 20. But I'm amazed how many things sort of fit. I am just wearing skirts higher on my belly, but in a few weeks or months i will have to get ride of my 16 skirts and pants.

[@alicine-sims8988]

Yes! It would have been so nice to have something like this when I lost weight. I'm down 50 lbs. And I spent like, $120 getting some things in my size just second hand and discount clothes. I still don't have very much at all.

[@Ellie-ew1vr]

I believe that A New Day , Universal Thread, and Colsie are from Target in the US. A New Day and Universal Thread are the nicer collections from Target and Colsie is like loungewear and pajamas :)

[@laurensten7926]

Colsie is one of Target's sleepwear lines

[@dayknight]

16:00 Caitlyn was trying to think of the word, TOWNIES. Sims who have randomized fashions in Sims 4 are called Townies. Now, that you teased us with Sims, can you do a Pretty Pastel Please Sims edition? Please?

[@josutt66]

Alex wasn’t wearing the eyeball ring and 2 nose rings though

[@MrsJolene-]

@@josutt66 hehe, and sunglasses, a tattoo, a watch AND bracelets, leggings under pants,... I once had one with a vampire scar, randomly, wasn't a vampire tho.

[@josutt66]

@@MrsJolene- don't forget a cap and some heinous coloured gloves too!

[@dayknight]

@@josutt66 I laughed so hard at this. I have to remember to not take a sip of coffee before reading comments...

[@Coffeegirl739]

Yessssssss

[@belledunn2640]

There's something SO comical about Alex, wine in hand, watching Kaitlyn operate a sewing machine in wide-eyed wonder.

[@moniqueferrecchia6979]

I would LOVE to see you and Caitlyn take on more alterations and sewing adventures.

[@ShelbyZealand]

The wordy shirt, my guess: "It travels all over the world. The dream is the any time. " Nailed it.

[@babycthulhu626]

a•new•day is a brand you find in target, that’s US sizing, and i know our sizing is a bit different, so it might be an AU 8-10

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

I think Australian sizes are about one or two sizes up so an US 4 is about an Aus 6 or 8. I'm just a German that has bought from a couple foreign brands. UK and Aus sizing is pretty much the same though a 6 in both countries is about an international XS and in the US that is usually a size 4 from my own experience.

[@laurens3857]

I think universal threads is also a target brand

[@rachelcookie321]

@@DieAlteistwiederda from what I’ve heard a US size 4 would a UK 6 and AU/NZ 8.

[@Addy0510]

@@laurens3857 yes it is as well

[@ykook7000]

@@rachelcookie321 UK and Aus sizing in clothes is the same

[@wingedyera]

I absolutely adored that fashionshow sequence, I laughed so hard. I adore Caitlyn, her dry humor is just amazing

[@InquisitiveOwl365]

Itd be fun to see a series (after thriftmas) of learning to sew/alter/repurpose clothing. I've been learning and it makes such a difference to be able to fix or alter things. Itd be fun if you and caitlyn did that as like a collab sort of thing too.

[@SeraphimDragontree]

Terra and Sky is Walmart's plus size brand. I love their leggings, super soft and stretchy.

[@slytherinsky]

It’s some of my favorite leggings.

[@the1ladytammy]

I hated when they switched to that brand. So much cheaper made than what they had before.

[@slytherinsky]

Unfortunately they (lula roe) didn’t donate anything, a bunch of women who couldn’t end up selling their stuff probably just gave them to charities because they spent thousands of dollars on this stupid MLM product and got screwed over. Which is sad because the leggings themselves are very nice quality it’s just the brand is a fraud.

[@rachelcookie321]

She realised that during the video

[@slytherinsky]

@@rachelcookie321 I know ☺️

[@annetheelf8174]

So glad Caitlyn is here, she looked so beautiful in the dresses she tried on yesterday, can’t wait to see what you two wear

[@rachelmccraith7250]

I’d love to see you and Caitlyn do a series where you alter thrifted clothes if she can teach you how to use a sewing machine

[@crashx6950]

“Something I would wear in year 10 to a fall out boy concert” I have never related to a sentence more! 😆

[@spookmagooked3017]

"We the Free" is Free People, so you're right- it was likely somewhat expensive at some point.

[@jacolinelankamp1752]

I love how when Caitlyn was altering the skirt, Alex just kept drinking wine whilst looking fascinated

[@FadedThreadsAndFeelingDead]

So glad Kaitlyn is back in the vids. I love both of ur content but seeing u 2 together makes me really happy. It's the girl time I need.

[@TheAvengeddonut]

It was SO IMMENSELY satisfying when your friend explained what LuLaRoe is, I was literally screaming at my phone wanting to tell you 🤣🤣

[@jennc7906]

Thriftmas is such a genius idea! I loved last year and I’m so excited for this year’s content! Thank you Alex ❤️

[@shezmeister2771]

lularow or however it's spelt is an mlm isn't it? gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss.

[@annapettit8045]

The documentary about it, LuLaRich, is a scream! 10/10 recommend it

[@bev1573]

They were even sued by Washington state and settled for a lot of money.

[@denisebradt5427]

Yes! It is a horrible company that uses women!

[@rachelcookie321]

She talked about it in the video

[@LiamAmazarashi]

I love Caitlyn, I wish I had a friend like her

[@TheBloodyRose95]

Bonmarche is great! Round by me in the UK it's pronounced like "Bon marsh", typically an older ladies shop, but has cute flowery dresses you might like, also does some pretty youthful trends accept more conservative. Not quite vintage. Well made clothes, sometimes a little pricey but mostly affordable, great find at charity shops (thrift shops) 😁

[@IonIsFalling7217]

Ah the jingles from my childhood this comment brought up 😂 “One day only at the Bon Marche….”

[@celerispaghetti7495]

The French pronunciation of bon marché would be "bon March hey" I guess. literally means good deal or cheap

[@beckawilk]

When I livedin the Uk i loved it for very inexpensive black and white basics (like the black skirt here). Pockets galore as older lady brand. Wouldnt get fashion stuff there but no one can tell where you got a white shirt.

[@amelieg246]

My local Bonmarche has had a "closing down" sale for the last 10 years

[@charityhouston4582]

There’s MLM’s for everything from insurance to clothing to supplements to exercise regiments. There is an MLM for everything that you can think of.

[@cozybuggy]

the outfit you came up with when you went for the korean food actually looked so coooool, you'd be my little 14yo alternative kid idol looool

[@ScubaTay94]

Caitlyn pulling the scissors out of her shirt 😂😂😂😂😂😂 love it

[@jack.e_bee]

I used to work in retail and when clothing got to the absolute end of its lifespan in the store without being bought, and all the sales opportunities had run out, and it absolutely HAD to go, we had two choices - burn it, or cut the tags out and donate to thrift stores. smaller retail stores will just leave the tags to get consumer awareness of their brand, but the big brands don't want people knowing their end of season stuff will end up in a thrift store for $2 instead of the $250 they were charging. others could be different, but salvos specifically do not cut the tags out of anything - that came from the og retailer.

[@morgans4534]

Or, if your like me and tags are itchy. I cut them out myself 🤣

[@jennburgess1987]

Caitlyn’s mom saying “don’t cut your legs off” sounds like my mom when I tell her I’m working on a project 😂

[@oliveoilz2112]

I desperately want to see the two of them play sims, I feel like they would be really fun to watch It’s wild to me she doesn’t know who Lularu is lol, they’re sooooo popular in the US you can’t go to a thrift store/similar place without seeing a whole rack of their stuff (at least in my area). It’s so pure that she keeps saying the company donated clothes, I wonder if the reality is somebody made the bundle who was once a lularoe seller

[@iminacult1636]

"Thrifting our Sims outfits" would be such a good video

[@briannarobinson222]

“ I have to ask my husband, he’s the one who wears shirts” best response to finding an iron I’ve heard

[@FadedThreadsAndFeelingDead]

I'm surprised how well u pulled off that skirt as a dress! With the bodysuit it genuinely looks a color block dress. It works!

[@ourdailybroad8057]

LuLaRoe is a terrible MLM brand. All their stuff gets donated to thrift stores by former sellers, generally, who go out of business because nobody wants to buy that crap. A New Day and Universal Thread are Target brands, and half-decent. We the Free is an offshoot of the brand Free People. A New Approach is a Walmart brand.

[@armadillobiblethumper]

Colsie is Targets juniors pajama brand and Terra Sky is Walmarts Plus size brand

[@AishaJoon]

What is 'MLM'? :o

[@crazycatlady6226]

This is exactly what i said, also said that vice had a mini docu with a few of those women but for some reason those got deleted..

[@iminacult1636]

@@AishaJoon MLM stands for "Multi Level Marketing" which is the legal loophole to a bussiness that follows a pyramid scheme model, where basically the person at the top of the pyramid takes advantage of the work of the people that are at the bottom. Its really complex and really cultish, and a scam for the workers (usually they make you pay in advance for a bundle and then you have to find someone who may want to buy it, but theres not a real profit). There are pleny videos, the best examples are Avon, MaryKay, Doterra, Younglivin, LuLaRoe and fortunately the videos go in dept.

[@AishaJoon]

@@iminacult1636 Thank you for the explanation!

[@MyTwilight2010]

funny how Archie screamed No! at the second Lularoe skirt hahaha (gotta hate mlms)

[@lozzy8821]

Bon marche in the UK is an older lady shop, you've definitely made the skirt more youthful

[@esraaruya]

I can't believe it's been a year since the last thrifmas, what is time anymore, WOW..

[@PrettyPastelPlease]

Thank you Caitlyn for being in this video with me, it was so much fun!!! Subscribe to CAITLYN!!! ---> kzbin.info ALSO I'M SO SORRY, I WAS EDITING THIS BETWEEN 1AM AND 5AM AND I WAS DELIRIOUS - I only just realised my sound effects somehow ended up out of place and some of the music did too so there's a random spot that's awkwardly quiet and there's random whooshing noises every so often, please forgive me T_T

[@calexm9622]

I loved the fashion show and your poses, each of you seemed to express your personality so differently! And the other girl you went to dinner with seems so nice, you should do more videos with her too!

[@calliereymann8932]

Caitlyn is such a hoot! Her commentary and willingness to put up with your shenanigans makes me smile. Caitlyn doing the modeling then bursting out laughing was the best. Lovely to see her 💜

[@jisuskitty]

i’m so glad alex was told about lularoe

[@ethandaro6346]

Thriftmas is the best!!!!! It picked me up last year and I truly feel it'll do the same this year Thank you for giving me something to look forward to

[@faithaliciouslove]

I get massive slumber party vibes when you and Caitlyn make videos together and I am here for it ❤

[@linsyalvarado4567]

I love thriftmas, I did not like that first outfit... Still adore you no matter your clothes❤️ I love that Caitlin is always honest with you

[@lanakatic1843]

Dans little "oh shit" made my day tbh 😂😂😂

[@amandadiyenno8588]

Thriftmas is my fave time of year just bc I get to see Alex every day. Pretty Pastel makes my heart happy

[@Mlz2883]

Only two days into Thriftmas and I think I'm loving this year better then last year! I love the bits of vlogging with friends thrown into the videos. The craziness that happens when you and Caitlyn film together is just awesome.

[@leopardshadow333]

I would love an 'alex gets sewing lesson' video, just like caitlyn showing how to cut fabric, thread the bobbin and sew a straight line. It could even be a cute little project, like make a pillowcase or a really simple skirt.

[@ShadeyLadey]

11:42.... It IS that bad Alex. 🤣 Gives me 'early 2000s middle school party' vibes.

[@FluffyPancakes36]

Oml the impromptu trim of the skirt, I was waiting for them to do that

[@elizabethh.3175]

I know I'm way behind the times only seeing this vid June 2022, but I've been away from the internet a long time and am now binging to catch up! 😊 I absolutely loved this vid!! I would be so excited to see more where you and Caitlyn thrift mystery boxes and upcycle/alter the clothing to fit/be more stylish. You two have such amazing energy together. Loved it!

[@dianab3005]

Any video with Caitlyn is a good video 😁❤

[@JLinette]

Caitlyn calling Alex a Sims 4 Townie @16:09 will forever be a classic to me. I can’t un-see it. ❤️❤️ Lol

[@erinjordon829]

I love how this video comes with a sewing lesson from Catlin. (I want to learn to sew so bad) I was not expecting this. I would be Alex all up under her arms lol

[@eringemini7091]

** Secret to no-sew hemming=Iron -On Hem tape😊🤔👍Iron + Straight folded hem, and done!!😁💜

[@mollyapteros]

Imagine being out one night and seeing a tall woman clomping down the street saying "CREAM CHEESE DONUT CREAM CHEESE DONUT CREAM CHEESE DONUT."

[@brittneyx3]

i love seeing people dress out of their comfort zone & have fun with it. 😊❤️

[@Charlotte-ih6xp]

Every time Fall Out Boy is mentioned anywhere I get excited xD

[@mariamakermanMarz]

This was so fun the end section of the vid is like literally 90 fashion movie comedy I loved it especially cutting ✂️ the skirt part

[@shoomboom]

16:32 looks like that TikTok thing people used to do when they would layer boxers and dance to "just dance"

[@ashleynorton]

I love her sweet Australian appreciation of Abercrombie. It’s better if she didn’t know

[@phyhra1608]

Take a shot every time Alex is holding a wine glass and or bottle.

[@brittanylewis7517]

The outfit you made with the skirt and the body suit is absolutely adorable.

[@madgesland4217]

Caitlyn in 10 years : " I didn't realize how much I was rocking that Ambercrombie top back in the day- " Girl- the v neck tie around the neck is a great piece on you- hopefully you didn't give it away- if white isn't your color, dye it the color you like and walk into a place in all your glory. (from a lady 20 years your senior who looks back at things in pictures and asks, why did I not like that, it looked awesome on me. )

[@crystaldragon13]

AAAWWW!!! I so wish I had a friend I could hang out with & do silly thing's with like Alex & Caitlyn do. My best friend was taken from the world back in 2002 🥺 & I have no friend's since I moved from Michigan out to Arizona & only have my Aunt & cousin that I know out here but they live in other towns. I enjoy watching how much fun other's have together, laughing, giggling, being silly, open & just enjoying each other's presence. Love all the videos 💕 Thank you Alex 💕

[@TheMickeyMicaela]

Oh my goodness I love the We The Free gray top from Kaitlyn's bundle!

[@meganb1282]

Omg. Thank you for blessing us with Thriftsmas content 🙏

[@Jess-ny3zm]

I also need a group of friends that’ll thrift and sit around and watch South Park with me

[@samsamalakasam]

this was such a fun video. I love when you film with your friends. I love seeing into your life a little more and seeing your dynamic with different people. I'm loving the style you're evolving into. I was also an emo/ goth kid. I think it would be super fun if you did an old school emo or punk video. like dressing emo/punk/goth for a week

[@sophiahuteson9080]

There is a bunch of stuff in the mystery boxes you opened that are donated to the goodwill’s and other thrift stores in the US. Colsie, A New Day, and universal thread are at target and they make so much excess clothes they always donate it. And there’s sooo much Lularoe at the thrift stores from all the people who bought into an MLM😅

[@moyaxoxo5923]

i really enjoyed the way you edited the montage /try on at the end. gave me movie make over montage nostalgia. I love the whole getting old clothes and altering it to make it cool. its creative and good recycling. Id love to see more video with that theme. its fun when you include your friends to. you get to see different peoples styles. good job gals. good video.

[@dees3179]

You looked so cool in the restaurant outfit. I’m still loving the wolf cut, the whole vibe is much more my taste than the pastel. I’ve watched nearly from the start of your channel because I find you entertaining, but now as your style evolves I’m starting to enjoy the outfits too.

[@merklingassoc]

Alex, cutting that skirt was brilliant. Love how u put together the outfit u wore to go out to dinner with Dan & Caitlin. Also, Caitlin turned her skirt from boring work style, to modern and way too cute. It works well with all types of shirt styles.

[@Cheshiregrinn91]

Kaitlyn is so right! It does have Sims townie vibes. They wear the most random outfits.

[@beteljuice6629]

Thrift stores have started taking tags off of things because there's people that will go to a thrift store and get something that a poor person would need and then resell it for the terrifying amount of money. I know they do it here in stores in the US because it's hard to find good quality clothes at the thrift store in certain places. Gentrification ♥️

[@colucloud]

The sewing segment was like a shortfilm wth! So cool

[@eternalbookwyrm9481]

I love the Sims reference and the simlish!!!

[@baibai121]

So happy it's thriftmas!! I've been waiting all year 🤎🤎

[@runeseaks]

I really like the "circus top"! 😮

[@alekaserrano3669]

7:24 even Archie’s warning you about LulaRoe lol

[@laurensten7926]

A.n.a (a new approach) is a JcPenny brand (regular mall store in the US). A lot of the stuff seems like it was originally from the US which surprised me..

[@rachelcookie321]

I thought jcpenny closed down

[@laurensten7926]

@@rachelcookie321 wasn't that Sears? A few years ago jcpenny did a huge remodel and temporarily closed some stores but I think yheyre still kicking

[@rachelcookie321]

@@laurensten7926 idk, I’m not from America. I thought I had heard they had closed down.

[@siduri9522]

We the Free is a Free People brand, usually the more basic items like tanks and tees. It’s soft but nearly always see through. Happy to see Caitlyn again. Y’all have such a great friendship.

[@ninamonroe7881]

Cutting the skirt made such a difference. I love the black tights and white body suit paired with it.

[@brittanylewis7517]

Funnily enough, I love the vest, makes me think of a Beetlejuice a bit. And I could make a Beetlejuice themed outfit with that.

[@courtneyryder1810]

Currently Ill I think covid, isolating 10 days, 'dont cut your legs off' it hurts to laugh, I'm crying with laughter 🤣😂😂 needed that 🤣

[@shristithakuria8645]

I can watch you and Caitlyn for 4 hours! Positively! 🤭😂

[@Michaelajade1807]

Omg....Kaitlyn is a genius !me ruining so many skirts:/ Kaitlyn- see how it's still a circle!! Me- literally everything I did wrong ever trying to hem my skirts ... 🤔

[@ThatOkieMom]

They gave you one of the more polarized LLR skirts there is…the most beautiful things coming from them now a day. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@KimchiiKnight]

The sewing segment with you two conversing gently was so soothing to listen to ☺️

[@Sp00kyGirl_]

Caitlyn’s apartment is so cute!

[@Lavendarsblue]

There's no sound at 34:00, cute video, looking forward to more thriftmas. You inspired my to do that with my friends.

[@ghostdoll96]

The decor in your closet. 😍😍😍😍

[@sydneypeck2488]

I've been seeing so much new LulaRoe stuff at thrift stores and I had absolutely no idea! I'm glad that I know now though

[@amandahoyt11]

You would look so good in brown hair and a Bob cut like the wig you wore for the dark academia haul

[@AniRSm]

The purple pullover looks like your shade of purple in your hair, Alex! Just lovely! 😊❤

[@sprinkles_091]

im just..laughing madly to myself over the immediate mental image that just cursed my brain while seeing the g-string one piece for the first time. imagine going out in that, and just drinking a bit too much, oopsey poopsey sharty fartsey. lol