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The original was posted on /r/lifeprotips by /u/ScorpFax on 2025-10-07 16:51:06+00:00.

My Dad gave me this advice. Whether it’s the fact you’ve worn jeans and sweater on a red hot day, not packed a warm jumper/jacket when it’s cold or you need a waterproof coat as the heavens have opened, head to a charity or thrift store to pick up the clothes you need. It’s cheaper, better for the environment and you can just give it back to them after you’ve used it (Cleaned) if it isn’t your style and make a charitable donation, Or keep it because you’ve got a bargain.

Edit: I agree 100% that you need to check the cleanliness of the item you want, we’re all adults and know what a skidmark is or if something has been washed or not. LPT: if it smells funky, avoid it and inform the staff their clothes are minging.

Nice to know some places steam clean things, good on you BHF! I’ve been lucky I guess the handful of times I’ve done it that they were laundered.

Edit 2: I’ve been lucky in the thrift stores of the good ol’ US of A. They didn’t smell pissy. I’d maybe mention it as you’re leaving that the store smells like a golden shower from 3 mths before. Probably happens here too but usually that smell is a customer.