Conscious Fashion: Nifty Thrifty

The term vintage shopping is tossed around pretty loosely. It can be used to describe anything from shopping at a designer boutique to a second-hand thrift store to outfits found in your mom’s closet. The downside to vintage shopping is the endless rummaging… and sometimes the smell. Have you ever wanted that perfect 20’s blouse but didn’t want to sift through 100 other tops to find it? What about the perfect pair of designer jeans for a fraction of the price? Well, thanks to Nifty Thrifty, you can stop sorting and start shopping.

Jumping on board the online trend of curated websites, Nifty Thrifty offers vintage clothing that is, well, both nifty and thrifty. Founded by fashion forward entrepreneur Topper Luciani, Nifty Thrifty combines the ease of online shopping with the deals and uniqueness associated with vintage and second-hand pieces. The site is divided into Women’s, Men’s and Designer categories. Each product also has a condition rating; this ranks the product’s condition on a scale of well-worn to near perfect condition. The condition scale helps you assess the items as you would if you were there in person. In addition to the rating scale, you can rest assured that Nifty Thrifty will only offer items that have been hand selected and pre-screened. Each item is assessed for defects and quality issues; if any portion of the garment is questionable, Nifty Thrifty will not feature this item. Another great feature about online vintage shopping is that these pieces come from all over the country. If you’re on the west coast, you can incorporate east coast style into your wardrobe without stepping foot on a plane, and vice versa!