13 Fashion Lessons I Wish Someone Had Taught Me Before College

One of my jobs in college was at a used clothing store, and I thank my lucky stars that I discovered it during such formative shopping years. Rather than pack up all of their clothes and lugging them home, many students (especially fashionistas) prefer selling their goods to used clothing stores in exchange for cash.

If you can uncover your local thrift store gem, you're likely to find barely worn items at a fraction of their original price. Plus, if you're an experimental dresser like me, thrift stores will help you get your "fake glasses and cutout shoulders" fashion phase out of the way without bankrupting yourself.