Daphne Weidner

Black Friday has never interested me very much. Save for when I was 13 and my dad said he would buy my sister and I a Wii if we got up at 5 a.m. and went to Wal-mart with him. What I was expecting to be a dramatic adventure turned out to be around 30 people waiting in line, and then awkwardly speed walking and nudging past each other to get to the electronics section. We managed to snag a Wii in the midst of the pseudo-chaos, and took it home for a reasonable price, woo-hoo.

Well, you’ve had a whole week to kick back, chill with family and friends and eat some delicious, homemade food (hallelujah). Because I was too busy with eating and sleeping and eating some more, I didn’t get the chance to actually visit a thrift store this week. I know, so sad.

I’m all too familiar with that slightly disgusted face someone gets when you tell them a piece of your clothing is from Goodwill. Though hopefully they don’t say it (unless they’re extremely blunt), they’re probably thinking, “eww.”

It’s no secret that thrift stores are packed with weird, fantastically fun clothing and accessories. Although walking into one and browsing the awesome treasures is certainly reason enough to make the trip, there are other reasons to feel good when you buy something from a thrift store. Especially the State College Woman’s Club Thrift Shop.

“So, what are you gonna be for Halloween?”

Your friends, acquaintances and coworkers are all dying to know, and you still don’t know what you’re going to dress up as.

It’s getting down to the wire, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for a boring costume. Ditch the sexy kitten outfit you’ve worn the past three years and impress people with an awesome, original costume.