Three life-long thrifters from across the nation, Dina of @dinasdays, Kamrin of @naturallykam, and Sunset of @sunsetsaraid, join us to describe their best-ever Goodwill finds.

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FINDING YOUR GOOD: My Best Goodwill Find

DC and Baltimore area fashion bloggers, Keisha, Mayra and Taylor, discuss the latest spring fashion trends and tips for thrifting the season’s essentials at Goodwill. They answer questions about dressing up on a rainy wet day, how to style short-sleeved sweaters, and thoughts on practical yet versatile fabric types.

FINDING YOUR GOOD: Flower Power – Spring Thrifted Fashion Trends

The boys are taking over the Goodwill! Expert thrifters AJ, Jeoffrey and Seth talk secondhand style, why men don’t thrift, insider tips for shopping at Goodwill, and traveling to LA with an empty suitcase, and building a whole wardrobe while there using preloved finds.

FINDING YOUR GOOD: Guys Who Thrift

With purchasing habits and personal priorities forever changed because of COVID-19, the way that we shop is more important than ever before. Catherine Castillo, a DC-area sustainable fashion and lifestyle expert, shares how she navigated a year of not purchasing anything new (with the exception of items like undergarments).

FINDING YOUR GOOD: I Stopped Buying New For a Year

Whatever you do, don’t throw it away! Eager to get rid of the unwanted clothing and home décor that you’ve been putting aside all year? This episode explores how to properly dispose of and/or use everything from broken furniture to stained clothing.

FINDING YOUR GOOD: I Don’t Want it Anymore

What’s the difference between raw and selvedge denim? How does one create yardage with jeans? We’re going beyond iron-on patches and safety pins this week as we dive deep into one of the most versatile types of fabric: denim!

Finding Your Good: DIY Denim Chat

Thrifting isn't just a hobby. It's not simply, "shopping." It's a lifestyle with meaningful lessons and values that should be passed down from generation to generation. Alison of Wardrobe Oxygen and Augusta of The Thrifty Hippie sit down with us to share their tips for thrifting as a family, how to teach younger generations the importance of thrifting, and ways they've debunked the, "thrift stigma," amongst their peers.

Finding Your Good: It Runs in the Family

We know you’ll chair-ish these tips and tricks for years to come. On this podcast episode, Staged for Success, three professional DC-area interior stylists and home stagers share details about the items that one MUST bring to Goodwill for optimal thrift shopping success, information on why home décor thrifting in the nation’s capital is the best of the best, and tips for styling a room using quirky, brain-teasing accent pieces.

Finding Your Good Podcast: Staged for Success

Sweater bumps, toxic laundry detergent, the fear of mending socks, and organic cotton's dark side: In this episode, Sarah sits down with a panel of local fashion, home organization and clothing repair experts to explore why sustainable style doesn't just apply to what we buy, it's about what we know about our favorite clothing pieces and how we take care of them so that they last the test of time.

Finding Your Good Podcast: Wash, Rinse, Repeat!

No matter who you are, personal style is shaped by confidence-boosting clothing that you love. Tailoring can be a key tool in achieving your desired individual aesthetic. On this episode, we're joined by Casey Sibley of Pattern Scout and Burrell Brown of StreetSmart Tailoring to discuss why thrifters need tailoring to transform secondhand finds into long-lasting wardrobe staples that will leave one feeling good, without breaking the bank. Alterations are truly worth the investment.

FINDING YOUR GOOD PODCAST: TAILORING YOUR STYLE

Do they teach you the importance of secondhand and upcycling in fashion school? What's it like to thrift and use DIY skills while competing on Bravo's, Project Runway? Chelsea Carter, Founder/CEO at Alex Carter, is the go-to expert to answer these unique questions. On this episode of Finding Your Good, Chelsea shares her thrift story, explores what it's like to upcycle a two-piece look for Karlie Kloss using Goodwill denim, and provides insight into fashion school's emphasis on sustainability.

Finding Your Good Podcast: Getting to Know Chelsea Carter – Thrifting, Competing on Project Runway, and Sustainability in Fashion School

A week after listening to this chat, we were able to thrift a REAL 70’s Gucci bag for $6! Now we know what to look for when seeking vintage designer bags at Goodwill. Alison, Jason and Joelle dive into all things authentication, designer and vintage. They break down how to authenticate thrifted designer fashions, methods of dating luxury vintage pieces, and ways to value hard-to-find secondhand treasures. May this episode be your pocket designer authentication guide!

Finding Your Good Podcast: All Things Authentication

Yes, your favorite summer romper CAN be worn in the winter. It's all about styling, baby! If you're looking for inspo on ways to make summer fashion staples work for any season, or just some handy tips about thrifting at Goodwill for warm-weather pieces, join us for our first episode of Season 2! We're sitting down with five thrift pros to discuss how one can thrift for summer treasures, where to find the best of the best, and ways to compose looks that incorporate summer items year-round.

Finding Your Good Podcast: Summer Sizzle

Arielle Lewis is a mega photographer to DC's most popular style influencers. A self-taught lady boss who now photograph's the district's most fashionable full-time, Arielle shares her pro tips on taking pictures of street, luxe, and thrift style. She provides suggestions on everything from what patterns to consider when photographing vibrant outfits to where you should source props for desired backgrounds.

Finding Your Good Podcast: Strike a Pose

The workplace fashion police have laws that are always changing. What colors can be worn at work? Skirts or pants? Will I be arrested for this dress? It all can be very hard to keep up with - making dressing for success difficult to navigate. But with the expertise of local fashion and lifestyle influencer, Tiffany of Policy and Fashion, we can explore the creativity and affordability of work attire and what it means to work it at work.

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