Of course, not everyone likes wearing other people's used clothes. There are germs to worry about. And some people get creeped out that the person whose clothes they're wearing might be dead. But we like to think of thrift shopping as a form of environmental responsibility: reduce, reuse, recycle, you know?

Admittedly, the real draw is the retro aesthetic. Want a unique look? Shop at thrift stores; you'll never be accused of calling your BFF to plan matching outfits.

Shopping for vintage clothes is a lot of fun too. There's an art to thrifting. Here we break it down, offering tips and techniques for doing it, well, well...