By Felicia Czochanski Bisaro
While Memorial Day is a time to remember those who gave their lives in service to our country, it’s also the unofficial start of summer. It’s the perfect time to jump into the new season with fresh new looks. You don’t have to spend a fortune to pull together a stylish summer outfit. After all, summer can get pricey enough with more travel plans and social hangouts thanks to the nicer weather. Shopping secondhand is the eco-friendly and budget-conscious solution to creating a statement outfit that can set the tone for the rest of the summer months.
Heading to a local Goodwill® store is a great way to find inspiration for unique, head-turning looks that cost a small fraction of the price they would at a retail store. Not only is Goodwill a treasure trove of versatile summer fashion, but it’s also a nonprofit organization that uses each donation and every purchase to fund education and resources that help people (including veterans) in your local community find long-term, well-paid employment. Knowing that your shopping will help the people around you makes it that much more fun to do.
Looking for style inspiration heading into Memorial Day weekend? Check out these summer-ready looks from real Goodwill shoppers!
Photo: @faithfullyexploring
You don’t have to be in a tropical location to bring vacation vibes to your holiday weekend. Soak up the sun in your backyard with a fabulous, thrifted look like this secondhand shopper. A bright bathing suit and a floppy summer hat are the perfect outdoor loungewear accessories. You never know what you’ll find in Goodwill, like this pretty caftan coverup!
Photo: @thefabjunkie
Get creative with your red, white and blue with an outfit that creates a subtle nod to the holiday weekend (and can be repurposed for the 4th of July). Goodwill can be full of patriotic prints and colors, and some locations have the racks color-coded so you can easily find what you’re looking for. Mixing and matching in unexpected ways like the Goodwill shopper above is a great way to bring a sporty side into the look.
Photo: @audreekatelopez
Fun accessories can help blend old-school charm with current trends. The silky bandana tube top has been trending for a while, and I love the look this thrifter put together with a cream mini skirt and charm belt. With a pop of navy, this outfit shouts ready to celebrate the start of summer in a more elevated way.
Every year, Goodwill supports around two million people on their journey to finding better-paying, long-term employment. That includes around 50,000 veterans each year. When you shop at Goodwill, your summer style means that someone else is able to gain the skills needed to find a job or advance their career.
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