lechatnoir/Getty Images(NEW YORK) Thrift shopping is a great way to score trending and vintage looks on a budget.
Thrifting has been around for decades but sometimes it can be a challenge to know the best ways to find exactly what you are looking for.
ABC News Good Morning America set out to a handful of thrift shops across the country to learn some best practices from the pros, whether you are searching for clothing for adults and kids, wedding attire, furniture or something else entirely.
Tip 1: Ignore sizes and always try on
Yoshi Isogaya, a sales associate at Jet Rag, a vintage thrift store based in Los Angeles, told Good Morning America that thrifting "can be very overwhelming."
"You have to take your time and look through all the racks, have patience," Isogaya said.
While shopping at Jet Rag, Good Morning America lifestyle correspondent Lori Bergamotto had a similar insight to share.
"I tried on jeans three sizes up from what I normally wear a
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