How to Thrift for an Alt/Goth/Punk Wardrobe (+ lookbook)

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  • čas přidán 6. 05. 2023
  • this is all personal take it or leave it
    ~DISCALIMER~
    hi I’m a bit anxious to publish this video cause i forsee people being angry about promoting thrifting as lately I’ve seen a rise in anti-thrift sentiments saying that thrifting is ruining thrift store by buying up all the clothes from people who really need them and i think that this doesn’t take into account the absolutely ENORMOUS amount of donated clothing thrift stores receive every day, there’s way more than enough to go around and with the rise of fast fashion i think thrifting is a better alternative; i also disagree with the sentiment that resellers and people who can afford to thrift are raising prices at the thrift stores by buying up stock but i feel this is more of an issue of general inflation than the actual fault of resellers; i watched a cool video from two dream about this and while i personally don’t resell clothes their video changed my mind on the ethics of it • Why Resellers are NOT ...
    also as this video is long and scattered, if you’d like my notes/to follow along you can find them here : pastebin.com/xmCzxaxR
    ~TIMESTAMPS~
    Part 1 Theory:
    0-1:55 intro
    1:55-8:10 Types of Second Hand Shopping(Thrift Store vs Consignment/Antique/Flea/Online Thrifting etc - pros and cons)
    8:10-11:16 general tips (preparation, research, uniform)
    11:16-12:49 technique
    12:49-13:43 Solo/Companion Missions
    13:43-15:16 consistency
    15:16-16:13 Reward Programs
    WHAT I SEARCH FOR (colours, materials, patterns)
    16:13-19:41
    Part 2 Practice:
    What i search for in each SECTION:
    Kids: 19:41-23:59
    Womens: 23:59-31:08
    Mens: 31:08-38:05
    Swimwear: 38:05-41:00
    Sleepwear: 41:00-46:39
    Costumes: 46:39-49:18
    Linens: 49:18-52:19
    Accessories: 52:19-56:46
    Shoes: 56:45-1:00:43
    Other/Misc: 1:00:43-1:05:07
    General Tips/Advice/Thoughts/DIY: 1:5:07-1:22:26
    Sewing tutorial: 1:22:26-1:28:20
    ~Mentioned~
    rookie mag article www.rookiemag.com/2012/03/thr... (Krista burton i love u thank u)
    thrift video from the Gothic Alice: • Shopping Method and Wa...
    franken plush video • My Creepy Cute Plush C...
    repainting ceramics video: • DIY Creepy Decor - Rep...
    stencil tutorial • DIY Super Crisp Stenci...
    you can find all my diys in this playlist • D.I.Y.'s

Komentáře • 233

  • @4n0mie
    @4n0mie Před rokem +205

    to everyone with the gramma thrift shops: try going in and looking at everything without considering the colours. dying something can really change the vibes! edit: lol rabbit says the same thing later on in the video

    • @UrMom-so8hc
      @UrMom-so8hc Před rokem +39

      also: GO TO THE SEWING SECTION!! i found multiple big bags FULL of zippers, ive found lace, eyelets, patches, soooo much good stuff!!

  • @thymicthymic
    @thymicthymic Před rokem +422

    even though you're a somewhat small youtuber, your videos are huge for the alt fashion community. please never stop!

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před rokem +46

      This means so much to me🥺 thank you !!!! I really appreciate that ! And I’ll try to keep it up ✨💖💪

    • @thymicthymic
      @thymicthymic Před rokem +18

      @@RattusRattus yesss! i'm glad to hear it 😁💖

  • @nitka5405
    @nitka5405 Před rokem +94

    My grandma befriended a thrift shop owner that saves unworn clothes with tags for her to buy which she then gifts to me whenever I visit which feels like the biggest flex and blessing out there

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před rokem +16

      Love that!!!! Grandmas are thrift gods I swear

  • @andromeda1515
    @andromeda1515 Před rokem +83

    If thrift store politics is something you take into consideration when choosing stores to shop at, to add to Salvation Army being ehhh, goodwill is a no go too. They're really bad to their employees and treat disabled employees particularly unfairly. I used to work at one and I didn't realize how bad it was till I had to deal with the company itself on a daily basis. Local one off thrift stores are usually the way to go.
    However accessibility is important too so all you have near you is a goodwill or salvation army, thats totally okay too and you gotta do what you gotta do❤

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před rokem +30

      Oh geez !!! I didn’t know that :( thank you for speaking up ! That really sucks to hear 💔 ! I agree - local one offs are the best in my experience ! I hope people can find ethical thrift stores in their areas ❤️

    • @olioccasionallyanimates27
      @olioccasionallyanimates27 Před rokem +8

      i just commented about goodwill thank you for also saying this

    • @KaylaKasel
      @KaylaKasel Před rokem

      I would never encourage theft, b/c that's illegal, but if things happened to go missing from Goodwill or Salvation Army without being payed for...
      Oh well. I wouldn't be upset about it.

    • @douglasgriffiths3534
      @douglasgriffiths3534 Před 9 měsíci +7

      Yard and estate sales can also be a way to thrift. My community has a community-wide sale 3 times a year which I go to, as well as the thrift stores. I know the crappy way Goodwill and the SA treat their employees, so I don't go there too often. I've found better stuff in privately owned thrift stores, and also from friends who want to get rid of stuff. (Jan Griffiths).

  • @wakerevive4233
    @wakerevive4233 Před rokem +60

    If your area has the "old lady" thrift stores (like me), asking family or friends for their hand me downs has definitely helped over the years. Everyone in the house always asks me if I want something before they throw it out. Also if you have things in your own closet that you no longer want, see what can be reused. For example I threw away some old boots from high school but ripped off the straps and buckles for future diys.

  • @Becky1680
    @Becky1680 Před rokem +129

    I only discovered you recently and though I'm in my early 40s and a charity shopper/DIYer of many years I've gotten so much inspiration from you for things I'd never have thought of before! You're my new favourite channel, I've had you on in the background almost constantly whilst working on my own projects for the past few weeks

  • @annablue2799
    @annablue2799 Před rokem +39

    I love that the trift stores I go to have no man or woman sections. They are just sorted by jackets,shirts,pants,etc. When you shop online you can also just write "black lather jacket" in the serch section insted of "black lather jacket woman".

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před rokem +11

      That is awesome! My fav thrift stores are the ones that sort things by color 🥰
      Hell yeah! Totally true ! Don’t let gender hold you back! ❤️🥰

    • @douglasgriffiths3534
      @douglasgriffiths3534 Před 9 měsíci +3

      I shop the same way online--never gender specific. I've found stuff for men that I liked better than the women's version. I'm built straight up and down (not curvy), so some men's pants fit me better. And I'm almost 6 feet tall. (Jan Griffiths).

  • @kristyreal489
    @kristyreal489 Před rokem +53

    Next time you're at a thrift store, look for a propane burner or hot plate so you can do your synthetic fabric dying outside. 😀 I really like your tips. I do textile art so I will just go to the clothing section and look for colors, textures, patterns that catch my eye. It doesn't matter what section it comes from or what type of clothing it is, I'm just looking for unusual fabrics to add to my stash. Thrift stores are the best.

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před rokem +13

      Oooh I’ll have to check into that! That’s a great idea 🥰❤️
      Awesome!!! I hope you find some fun stuff! I remember kids section was my FAV for finding fun fabric (why do kids clothes get all the iridescent sparkles and scales and faux fur and leopard print!!! It’s not fair. I want it in my size 😠) but hell yeah I hope you find cool fabric next time u go 🥳🥳🥳

    • @jrj5893
      @jrj5893 Před rokem +7

      That is propane burner/hot plate idea is GENIUS thank you so much for mentioning it!

    • @douglasgriffiths3534
      @douglasgriffiths3534 Před 9 měsíci

      If you have a fire pit, you can make a stand for a kettle for dyeing clothes too. That's what I did, and it works like a charm. I also have an old wringer washer (came with the house) that I use outside for dyeing clothes as well. Keeps my regular machine clean of the dye. And I dry my dyed items outside---my clothesline is in shade all the time. (Jan Griffiths).@@jrj5893

  • @javiermallillin
    @javiermallillin Před rokem +24

    personally ive found a lot of clothes that match with a goth aesthetic at target, so you can find stuff anywhere if you know what youre looking for

    • @douglasgriffiths3534
      @douglasgriffiths3534 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Yeah, I was surprised at the amount of stuff that could be used at Target---Walmart too, but not as much. Even if something is the wrong color, you can buy dye there as well. I buy 2 types of fabric dye---one for natural fabrics, and one for synthetics. (Jan Griffiths).

  • @sunshinechickens8826
    @sunshinechickens8826 Před 8 měsíci +15

    its impossible to find a CZcamsr with amazing hair, cool style, has amazing advise and collects dolls
    until now

  • @sarahrussell741
    @sarahrussell741 Před rokem +62

    Thank you for blessing us with 90 min of rabbit content on this fine Sunday❤❤❤ I’m packing to move for Vet school and this is just what I needed :)

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před rokem +9

      OMG Good luck with vet school!!! That’s exciting - congrats !!! ❤️🥳 and I’m so happy my lil channel can bring some fun! 🥰❤️

  • @ArtichokeHunter
    @ArtichokeHunter Před rokem +14

    I feel like that floral dress would be perfect with skull accessories

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před rokem +9

      Oooh yesss 🥰❤️ great combo idea - flowers and skulls are like beautiful sisters 🥺🥰

  • @sugarfreeskull3008
    @sugarfreeskull3008 Před rokem +14

    lol speaking of DIY i found a maid costume at my local vv and w the help of dolarstore lace i turned it into a full gothic lolita outfit and i feel so accomplished 😅😅

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před rokem +5

      Dude!!!! That’s literally amazing !!! 🥰🖤🥳 congrats that sounds so cool!!!!

  • @tinakeane6436
    @tinakeane6436 Před rokem +15

    As someone who works in a second-hand store, I think all costumes seem to forget we have to pay the same bills as everyone else

  • @green.velvetdreams
    @green.velvetdreams Před rokem +12

    I love love love thrifting and I am also the kind of person who will get lost in a thrift store and spend hours searching through everything! (Sounds like we would be good thrifting pals!) I have found some unbelievable things at thrift stores over the years. My favourite sections are skirts, trench coats (but also jackets in general), the candle/candle holder section, picture frames (I love ornate pewter or brass frames or wooden ones that I can sculpt over!), and the jewelry/belts/scarves. I have become somewhat of a collector of clothes! One of my best finds was a Lip Service top (pinstripe, cap sleeve, with a bunch of buckles and a real lock at the throat) for $7.99! Bless the goth angel in my small city who donated it 🙏

  • @broccisticks7703
    @broccisticks7703 Před rokem +24

    Im just here to flex that i found authentic knee high converse in my size at the thrift for only $14 :)

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před rokem +6

      WOOO! That’s awesome!!! 🥰❤️ great find!

    • @punktic
      @punktic Před rokem +4

      SOO LUCKY OMG

    • @broccisticks7703
      @broccisticks7703 Před rokem +4

      @@punktic i knowww i almost didn’t get them too. Im so glad i did :’)

    • @thedragonsunicorn
      @thedragonsunicorn Před rokem +2

      me too!! mine were £18 :)

    • @douglasgriffiths3534
      @douglasgriffiths3534 Před 9 měsíci +2

      Great find!! What color are they? I have a pair of black ones I paid full price for a couple years ago. Thrift stores by me never have cool things like that, but I did find a pair of Tripp pants in my Goodwill several years ago in my size for $10. (Jan Griffiths).

  • @uniquelyme7662
    @uniquelyme7662 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Your diy fashion design ideas remind me of Vivienne Westwood who was the original influence and designer of punk rock fashion in the late 1970s

  • @umgoticoaleatorio6665
    @umgoticoaleatorio6665 Před rokem +27

    Your styles are the definition of perfection, btw, i didn't know you also like punk fashion, your channel just gets better every day! 🖤🖤🖤🦇🦇🦇

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před rokem +9

      Ah you’re so sweet! And ah that’s fun :-) honestly, alternative subcultures of any flavour are fantastic and have so much to offer !!!- though punk music and fashion have such a special place in my heart ❤️🥰 (especially folk punk💖) thank u for always leaving me such sweet comments 🥰

    • @umgoticoaleatorio6665
      @umgoticoaleatorio6665 Před rokem +3

      @@RattusRattus You just summed my thoughts, finding an alternative lifestyle is being who you are, enjoy life without fear of living, i'm so proud of making part of the goth subculture with you and other people! Much love irmã (sister)!

  • @clairewulfstudio
    @clairewulfstudio Před 11 měsíci +5

    for patches, embroidery is really fun to do yourself, and you can also crochet and knit patches to put on your clothes!

  • @incertaesedis2282
    @incertaesedis2282 Před 6 měsíci +2

    i found your channel just the other day. it was striking to me that so many of your mannerisms resemble my own and we share similar interests. it was almost freaky, in that somehow i felt i knew you, or someone very similar to you. familiar. you mentioned squamish and it clicked-- geographic closeness making for regional dialectical similarities, the impact of similar environments, the like. either way, you seem to be a very interesting and pleasant person, and i love the passion you have in your interests. stay cool and creative! many kudos to your art.

  • @GenWivern2
    @GenWivern2 Před rokem +9

    That was a treat from start to finish - thank you so much. My local charity shop is pretty good, and a bit odd too. Last time I went in they had a large plush dachshund, completely covered in multi-coloured sequins. Come to think of it, it might have been a basset hound ... anyway, I'm still kicking myself for not tucking it under my arm and taking it home but funds did not permit, alas. 😕

  • @hannahshark8080
    @hannahshark8080 Před 9 měsíci +4

    A few small additions as I was listening:
    Iron on fabric tape is your friend but learning some quick sewing/mending skills are easy and save you from having to throw something away.
    Yes to the cutting up a shirt (that doesn't fit) for the design and transferring. Yes to if an item is now yours, it is YOUR gender item now.
    If you enjoy crafting, very low cost items can often be more affordable than buying those supplies new such as trim, zips, buttons etc.
    Yes to old school uniforms but try to grab ones that aren't in your immediate area because some parents can only afford secondhand uniforms for their kids. This one can be tricky.
    With lace-y items, do try it on or put your bare arm inside the sleeve first to check for itch, it might be unbearable to actually wear and end up being a waste of your money.
    If you have mobility issues and want to craft, call up a friend to help you, make it into a fun evening for both/all of you! I love crafting with friends and they might think of something you didn't or vice versa to make a super cool, fun item!
    For homewares, would a spritz of black spray paint make it perfect? Do it! It'll be great, especially picture frames!

  • @shivendetta3801
    @shivendetta3801 Před rokem +2

    the old lady section is my jam. Never underestimate the grandma section.

  • @gurgleblurgle7345
    @gurgleblurgle7345 Před 3 měsíci +2

    On checking various sections: I once found a totoro hat in the kids section. I am child free and nowhere near a child's size, in fact kids kind of ick me out, but I was so glad I checked that day. Men's boxers can be great for plaids. Watching this vid makes me wanna share all my amazing finds over the years.

  • @gerardtay
    @gerardtay Před rokem +6

    Thegothicalice, that's not a name I've heard in a very long time, I LOVED watching her videos as a babybat.

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před rokem +3

      Aww she’s fantastic! I’ve followed her on Tumblr for ages and she’s such an inspiration 🥰❤️

  • @lexwhy554
    @lexwhy554 Před rokem +5

    i cut out like 12 stencils while watching this video, lovely content as always

  • @cozyninos
    @cozyninos Před rokem +5

    37:12 not you accidentally owning designer for years. But yes the material in womens clothes sucks so I also go for "grampy" sections for more insulated fabric so it pairs well with cute but flimsy feminine pieces

  • @madyak2108
    @madyak2108 Před rokem +7

    10:30 While this may work for some people, there's an alternative way to find out if a pair of pants fit. Take the pants and lay the waistband over where your bellybutton is. If the ends of the waistband touch each other or overlap near your spine, then it might fit!
    Again, this wont work for everyone, but if the neck trick hasn't worked for you then they this one.

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před rokem +3

      Thank you for providing an alternative !! :D

    • @madyak2108
      @madyak2108 Před rokem +2

      @@RattusRattus No problem! I learned about it a few days ago.

  • @ej9549
    @ej9549 Před rokem +9

    Hey thanks you’ve really inspired me to customize a jacket with all my favorite things!

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před rokem +1

      Hell yeah!!! That makes me so happy! Enjoy and Good luck🥰

  • @speedwaymethadrine
    @speedwaymethadrine Před rokem +5

    i've found literally everything i've bought second hand (like home decor, furniture, clothes n accessories) and it brings me so much joy! sadly all the thrift stores are full of shein these days so i no longer find clothes in person which makes finding clothes a little harder since i'm pretty small (most clothes fit weird/dont fit at all + i dont have a sewing machine so i cant really tailor them at home).
    online thrifting is fun too, most of my clothes are from those! here online thrifts are super hard to navigate, we literally just have three sections - women, men, kids. you can't actually search up words which is super dumb..
    i still love thrifting and i've found many cool pieces, really old stuff from dead threads, lip service and queen of darkness :) just last week i found a cool long pvc jacket online but it was sold by the time i sent the message >:( been looking for one for soooo long!

    • @speedwaymethadrine
      @speedwaymethadrine Před rokem +5

      also! i *really* wish thrift shops would be more accessible. it wouldn't be that hard to put a couple of benches in the larger stores - i'm disabled and need to sit a lot. i hate sitting on the ground (since it's really dirty) but i've got no option lol

    • @speedwaymethadrine
      @speedwaymethadrine Před rokem +4

      aaand gotta flex with my latest in person thrift find! i found a 100% complete freak du chic honey swamps for 2€. i went a little crazy when i saw her, i'm not a huge collector but i love how she looks - her makeup is very smudged but i paint miniatures all the time so no prob for me :D

  • @fennwenn3317
    @fennwenn3317 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I love hearing about what other people like to look for when they thrift. I'm more of a Mori Kei boygirl, and LOVE those grandma thrift stores, but the punk and goth community always have such good DIY and thrifting advice.

  • @Sweetinfernalcreature
    @Sweetinfernalcreature Před rokem +4

    I wish the neck trick worked. I have a 13 inch neck but I’m very pear shaped so my neck doubled is almost 10 inches smaller than my actual waist. Bummer! I love all your tips and even though I’m an alt person who has been thrifting for many years, it’s still fun to watch. I love all of your videos!

  • @nekolina4862
    @nekolina4862 Před 2 měsíci

    Not thrift shop specific but in case anyone wandering by hasn't considered it yet:
    Just after Christmas, when things go on sale
    Tree skirts. If you can fit in kids clothing, it's worth a try to see of you can wrap one of those around you. I found one that's a white faux fur with paw prints shaved into the fur. It ties and fits me as a long stiff capelette and a skirt too. You could probably modify these to fit a bit better too but in this case it fit me as is. Circle skirts are easy enough to make but if you spot a tree skirt with a pattern you're drawn to, try it out. Then you and your tree can share.

  • @slytherinsanka5157
    @slytherinsanka5157 Před rokem +5

    We have a monthly thrift market in our area and I picked up the most gorgeous black velvet little jacket thing last weekend 😱 but I have found they mark up the prices (my friend saw a jacket that was insanely priced and found the same thing for like half the price at a different stall…) love this video so much I always love your look books 🖤

  • @ashmac87
    @ashmac87 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Dyeing stuff black works so well!

  • @Abysmal-ji2pu
    @Abysmal-ji2pu Před rokem +8

    i'm just 15 minutes in, but seeing the length again, i know there will be so many nuggets of inspiration and creativity :)
    i so appreciate the effort & time & care you put into your videos (and the fact that you add lookbooks so often!)
    also, from someone within the disabled community: appreciate that you're still putting on a mask. most people are ignoring that now~
    💜

  • @melodyjogibson6791
    @melodyjogibson6791 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I liked the idea of dyed grandma housecoats.
    Information packed video. Thank you.

  • @gurgleblurgle7345
    @gurgleblurgle7345 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I live in a smallish town, so the advantage is that thrift stores are still cheap here. I thrift nearly all my clothes and my trick is just to pop in every week or two to see what's there. Checking regularly has led me to some excellent finds. Also, shop when it's raining. Fewer people will be out, which is nice by itself, but of course you also have better chances of finding good stuff. I also just use this as a cheap source of entertainment cuz man you just never know what's going to show up. I overheard a volunteer this week saying every time she came in she found something she couldn't identify 😆. And one of my favorite DIYs is just replacing the straps on a tank with some grommet tape ordered online. And for tying off your thread, if you then run the thread through some stitched or the middle of a seam, you can hide the tail while also securing it from unknotting in the wash.

  • @user-zd5rs2xq6v
    @user-zd5rs2xq6v Před rokem +3

    i genuinely didnt even notice how long the video was until i was over an hour in and i was like "hmmm" but all amazing tips and got me back in the mood to finish my diy projects :) keep on keepin on

  • @r0ttingcarcass
    @r0ttingcarcass Před rokem +2

    As someone in the American south- here antique shops actually are really good! I think fabric doesn’t keep as well here due to humidity & such so there’s really not much antique clothing at them. It tends to be older clothing- generally old lady stuff but some of that can be fun! I think antique shops in less wealthy areas are better in general for stuff like that as they tend to be more like thrift shops that have a wider range of items or somewhat nicer /older things. I see a lot of clothes from the 1980s-2000s at antique shops (the majority of the clothes they have by far!) generally they’re pretty good places to stop by around here.

  • @windsyDschultz
    @windsyDschultz Před 7 měsíci +1

    I got my most favorite oversized 80s era black cardigan in the men’s section just walking by and it literally jumped off the rack at me. I don’t think it was a men’s sweater but stuff gets mislabeled/misplaced. It’s my best thrift store wardrobe staple ever.

  • @tinyaxes
    @tinyaxes Před rokem +3

    You are so wonderful for taking the time to compile your knowledge! I am making Kandi and taking notes. Also some dressing rooms even at thrift stores have a try-on limit of 5 or 6 so if you wait till the end then it might be an issue if a worker stopped you to enforce it!

  • @watershortie4796
    @watershortie4796 Před 11 měsíci +3

    You’re definitely one of my comfort youtubers❤️ keep it up!!

  • @emh.1178
    @emh.1178 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Even if you can't find black shirts, black dye is cheap and fun to use:D

  • @tulipsalinger1410
    @tulipsalinger1410 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I really prefer my thrifted clothes, although I did find a killstar black sweatshirt at a thrift store years ago, like 10 years ago, that says I'm A Cat in white on it but otherwise I cant and wont afford those brands new when I can get so much more for my money thrifting! also this video was fun I really enjoyed it so much!

  • @shannonelldrege4124
    @shannonelldrege4124 Před 3 měsíci

    i love how you show not only the item, but you show how to style it. Not many, if any, do that. I'm 62 and love your style. Can you show us grandmas how to style it?!

  • @windsyDschultz
    @windsyDschultz Před 7 měsíci +2

    The vintage nightgown idea is pure genius. Never thought about dying them before. Ty for this ! 🖤🖤

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před 7 měsíci +2

      So happy to hear that! Cheers ❤️🥰🥳

    • @windsyDschultz
      @windsyDschultz Před 7 měsíci +2

      I love the result of dying floral prints tho.
      lol not me watching this video and commenting on the content in real time 😅

  • @tulipsalinger1410
    @tulipsalinger1410 Před 10 měsíci +1

    you are so right the men's section can be a very rewarding place to find some cool stuff! I went thrifting on Friday and I shopped only the men's section first this time as I really wanted some black baggy-ish men's style pants and I found 3 really cool silk ties to use as belts and as ties and a huge really nice flannel and best of all I found a black pin stripped 2 piece suit in a teen lad's size that fits me all slouchy (but not too big so the pants stay up) the way I wanted. I did a quick walk through the woman's section but it was packed full of women shopping so it was hard to get good rummage going and after finding such treasures in the men's section I was okay with not trying to shop whilst it was so crowded in the woman's!

  • @MegzDiamond
    @MegzDiamond Před 7 měsíci +1

    Love how you showed them on too. So many cute things. Whoop Whoop

  • @slothbunny3382
    @slothbunny3382 Před rokem +1

    Hiii!! I love your videos, super excited for such a long video!! ❤

  • @Grayvity_
    @Grayvity_ Před rokem +2

    thank you for the video! it was super helpful and i will be sure to use your advice when i go thrifting! and thanks for the sewing tutorial it was so quick and useful most of the videos i see are really complex but your tutorials are so easy to follow thank you and i hope you are having an amazing day/night!!

  • @lunamoth1638
    @lunamoth1638 Před rokem +3

    Wow! I learned a a lot of new tips and tricks from you, like it’s impressive how creative and ingenious you are! I’m looking in eBay right now for a old lady nightgown to dye I love that turn of the century victorian but shabby look

  • @carladixon4379
    @carladixon4379 Před rokem +3

    This was such a good video, thank you so much for making it, all the tips and ideas 🤘🏻🖤

  • @mothwood7055
    @mothwood7055 Před rokem +1

    loved this video! i've never really thought of using kids blankets as decoration before. this was nice to watch while painting my own patches :)

  • @afungus520
    @afungus520 Před 11 měsíci +2

    LOVE your energy!! not only are these vids informative but a chill n fun watch :-)

  • @celebrityguest.9530
    @celebrityguest.9530 Před rokem +2

    dude you're an absolute genius!! i'm at the point of swinging by my local thrift store like multiple times a week and this is incredible advice!! also it's cool to see that you do the franken plush thing !! i've seen people selling those online and i've been looking through the plush section like every time scoping out the beanie babies to see if i can come up with something but i don't have the guts to take em apart yet :') regardless, awesome video !!

  • @anastasiahari2146
    @anastasiahari2146 Před rokem +1

    Ur style is just so unique and beautiful! You have inspired me a lot!

  • @NaneelQueenOfDarknes
    @NaneelQueenOfDarknes Před rokem +1

    The midnight blue dragon printed slip dress....she is a thing of beauty...adore your DIY flare, as some one who also comes from a small town that had no alt shops to speak of, i appreciate your creativity.

  • @nerwinwillowcrow8035
    @nerwinwillowcrow8035 Před rokem +1

    I love that we have the same punk o Rama cd. Now, I’m definitely going thrifting this weekend.

  • @thetanvan5833
    @thetanvan5833 Před 10 měsíci +1

    You are SO talented!! Thank you for sharing this, everything is so awesome 💜

  • @themoonflowerfaerie
    @themoonflowerfaerie Před rokem +2

    I love all of your wonderful suggestions and tips 💜. I’ve done some of them, but not all. I really appreciate how helpful you always are. Your creative mind gives me hope to be able to do some of these things soon. Thank you again 💜🦇

  • @bumblebeetlebee5187
    @bumblebeetlebee5187 Před 10 měsíci +1

    i’ve been thrifting for my ENTIRE life but i still watched the whole thing just cause i love your videos lol
    i put together some outfits with this in the background

  • @thebluewoods
    @thebluewoods Před 9 měsíci +1

    I just found your channel and just want to say the biggest thank you for putting your time and energy in making videos like this! I've been an avid thrifter for more than a decade, and I'm still learning and finding cool tricks thanks to fellow thrifting enthusiasts like you! :) Thank you once more, and may the thrift gods always be with you! :)

  • @GrizzneyGames
    @GrizzneyGames Před 8 měsíci +1

    I LOVE this video! It feels very much like a bestie teaching you rather than a teacher. Start to finish, this was super helpful!

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před 8 měsíci +2

      I'm so glad! Thank you for watching 🥰🥰🥰

    • @GrizzneyGames
      @GrizzneyGames Před 8 měsíci +1

      @RattusRattus Of course! Watching even more of your videos now. 🥰

  • @janiezyje
    @janiezyje Před rokem +1

    Very, very informative video and a lot of useful tips. I don't thrift often, because it tires me very quickly (especially if shops don't have sections of certain colours), but I do love going to thrift shops for my costumes for halloween or cosplay parties, then I somehow find huge motivation to search for needed parts. I hope that I will finally learn how to sew with a machine and make some beautiful things in the future, cause it was my dream for a long time. Watching your channel definitely helps with motivation to do something creative.

  • @MACISKA6
    @MACISKA6 Před rokem +1

    Dude i just wanted to say thank you for ur videos, i've been wanting to fix my crust pants cuz the back of it kinda just.. melted away and watching ur videos gave me the motivation i needed so now i won't have to wear shorts under my pants in the summer!!

  • @elijahbelladonna2911
    @elijahbelladonna2911 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I don't bother with consignment shops much BUT I did get a nice pair of express jeans from Platos closet and I did punk them up easy and they lasted a long time and were very comfy for like $10 so worth it for base pieces like that sometimes

  • @jrj5893
    @jrj5893 Před rokem +2

    Thank you so much for this video, especially for the little sewing tutorial at the end! I have been incredibly nervous about doing the sewing diy stuff (I have a small pile of things I want to change) but I think this might be the final push I need to actually start making things. Also THANK YOU for the warning about the synthetic dyes stuff - it's obvious in retrospect, but I definitely wouldn't have thought about the smell before starting the dying process myself.

  • @extremesubtlety
    @extremesubtlety Před 3 měsíci

    I love love love your videos so much! Im going for a fancy ouji style, and you being so authentically you in your style inspires me so much!

  • @AshleyIsArtsy
    @AshleyIsArtsy Před rokem +2

    Tysm for this video Rabbit!! I've been thrifting since I was young but didn't really 'figure it out' until recently, I'd say post 2020. When I was younger I was always frustrated that I couldn't just walk in and find exactly the alternative styles I wanted, esp living in a more rural area. Recently, thanks to youtube videos and getting down the fashion rabbit hole I really feel like I've hit my stride. The one piece missing is DIY and I really am honestly encouraged by this video! The tiny sewing tutorial was very helpful! I get very easily overwhelmed w technical terms and lingo so the simple and very visual explanation was great for me personally. Your videos are always a great inspiration, ty for making them💜

  • @barbaraokeefe423
    @barbaraokeefe423 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This is a video from a couple months ago but Im so glad I found it. I enjoyed your talent for thrifting and diy! I will continue to use your guidance for creating an aesthetic for goth/alt. I've been a reseller for many years with mainstream women's wear but I decided to add a little area for this style of clothing for our youth who like this. I love to create jewelry and clothing from thrifted items. Anyway, love your channel!!

  • @frankiemustdie
    @frankiemustdie Před 5 měsíci +1

    doubt anybody is gonna find this comment 8 months after the video was posted (😭) but another tip for pants instead of the neck trick is to put your arm in the waistband and ive heard that works too! also more sanitary id think instead of putting it on your neck

  • @christiebecerril8113
    @christiebecerril8113 Před rokem +1

    Love all the different styles! Your DIY's are so good

  • @renjun_holic
    @renjun_holic Před rokem +3

    Ahhh i was just binging other vids while patchmaking and im so excited for the new video !!! Thank you Rabbit ♡♡

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před rokem +2

      Aww that’s so exciting! Enjoy your patch making and thank u sm!!!❤️🥰

  • @kylowr3n
    @kylowr3n Před rokem +5

    heck yesss!! i

  • @fallenangel4364
    @fallenangel4364 Před rokem +4

    I love your style so much, as a fellow alt person you slayyy!!! have a great day :DDd

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před rokem +3

      Aww you’re awesome!!! Thank you so much you too 🥰❤️

  • @punktic
    @punktic Před rokem +2

    hi rattus! you should make a diy summer shoes (like sandals, crocs, flipflops, etc lol) video

  • @sodiumchloride3040
    @sodiumchloride3040 Před rokem +1

    I dont consider myself part of any "alt" subculture (its the kind of thing I enjoy from afar, but can't really imagine participanting in lol) but I really love your videos!
    You're super creative, and your style is really inspiring (despite how different my style is compared to you). And I think diy and thrifting is great for EVERYONE, regardless of fashion sense. You've actually inspired me to take up sewing!
    Uhhh idk how to end this ramble. I think your content is just. Cool. 😎👍

  • @zoethestrange13
    @zoethestrange13 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Omg you need to make doll tutorials I love them!

  • @nightconsumer
    @nightconsumer Před rokem +6

    This video is so amazing, you are so inspiring🖤

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před rokem +2

      ❤️🥺 you’re so kind!!! Thank you sm!!❤️

  • @tulipsalinger1410
    @tulipsalinger1410 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I really love diy and thrifting and this video, so many good ideas, I am very inspired to start some more projects!

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před 10 měsíci +1

      I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you ! ❤️

  • @user-vc8dy3kj5m
    @user-vc8dy3kj5m Před 5 měsíci

    You're wildly creative ❤ and very inspiring!

  • @kadawalden
    @kadawalden Před rokem +1

    Thanks for sharing that TwoDreams video. They're great! 🥰 Also, you rock, as always. xoxoxo - Kada

  • @vanielthefirst
    @vanielthefirst Před 11 měsíci +1

    i just stumbled upon your channel and i'm so happy i'm here. thrifty they/them's unite!! 🌼

  • @weirdnerdygoat
    @weirdnerdygoat Před rokem +2

    Aaa this just made my Sunday less depressing :)

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před rokem

      I hope next week treats you better !!❤️

  • @KaylaKasel
    @KaylaKasel Před rokem +1

    Kathleen Illustrated has also made a couple recent thrifting tips videos some people might find helpful.

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před rokem

      I’ll have to take a look! Thanks for sharing :D

  • @lorenamaldonado9834
    @lorenamaldonado9834 Před 9 měsíci +1

    You are really inspiring, thank you 🖤

  • @Grayvity_
    @Grayvity_ Před rokem +2

    hey rabbit! its been a while since you last posted and i hope you are okay and doing well!! if you see this stay safe and healthy! we love you

  • @bigooft9521
    @bigooft9521 Před rokem +1

    This is a really great video! One thing I do want to mention for anyone reading about the bandana comment at 1:20:20 is uh... at least some of the people doing this are flagging, and this may not be what you're looking to do (and absolutely shouldn't be if you're underage)

  • @chloemuro278
    @chloemuro278 Před 7 měsíci

    your style is everything tbh

  • @indiagale7918
    @indiagale7918 Před rokem

    your background is AMAZING

  • @zzzeeerrrooo
    @zzzeeerrrooo Před rokem

    another tip for seeing if pants will fit you - if you put one edge of the waistband by your belly button and wrap it around your side, if the other edge reaches where your spine is they should fit (hope i explained that in a way that makes sense)

  • @samsixx
    @samsixx Před rokem +1

    yayy omgg u posted!

  • @Cerise_Reid
    @Cerise_Reid Před 5 měsíci

    I grew up with, if you have an open closet or bookcase that's a mess, hang a velvet cloth for your closet if people are comming over and you didn't have time to fix it (my dad puts the most random stuff in bookcases, like scotch tape, or his keys or random stuff he found while vacuming. For the scotch tape a the bookcase even has become the first place we look if we need it.)

  • @Y0ur_l0cal_gh0st
    @Y0ur_l0cal_gh0st Před rokem +5

    First and I love your vids.

  • @amandagifford7572
    @amandagifford7572 Před 4 měsíci

    Fantastic video! I love your style and personality- I look forward to more videos! 🦇🖤🙌

  • @Terrorose
    @Terrorose Před 7 měsíci +1

    This is a really helpful and encouraging video, thanks

  • @ashmac87
    @ashmac87 Před měsícem

    You seem like such a nice person & I like your videos 🖤🦇

  • @joannabcreatives2492
    @joannabcreatives2492 Před rokem +1

    I found more or less that exact shiny green snake print pencil skirt at 19:13 in the thrift store literally 2 days ago and now it's in my closet

    • @RattusRattus
      @RattusRattus  Před rokem +1

      Hell yeah!!!! It was so pretty - if I wasn’t already inundated with skirts I would have grabbed it too !❤️ congrats on the find 🥳

  • @were.ratts666
    @were.ratts666 Před rokem +1

    I love your videos!!!💕