An off-shoot (or sub-culture) of the general hipster trend, but while most contemporary hipsters attempt to buy indie flavor by frequenting Urban Outfitters or American Apparel, a "thriftster" alternatively obtains said style by frequenting thrift stores or through general use of hand-me-downs. While shopping at the Salvation Army may have been included in the original definition of a "hipster," now that mainstream commercialism has caught onto the hipster fashion trends, the term "thriftster" must be adopted to differentiate those who appreciate used clothing and the ideals that come along with it from the ever-increasing group of trendy 20 and 30-somethings who are content to buy the massed-produced version of this clothing without asking how it got to be there in the first place.
"Linda, I love those thick-rimmed 50s-style glasses you're wearing! And you said you're not a hipster. Actually, now that I think about it, I think I just saw those at Wal-Mart."
"Actually, Chloe, I found these in my grandma's attic. Aren't they awesome? I was putting back her Christmas decorations."
"Ah! Jealous - you definitely need to teach me your thriftster talents."
"Actually, Chloe, I found these in my grandma's attic. Aren't they awesome? I was putting back her Christmas decorations."
"Ah! Jealous - you definitely need to teach me your thriftster talents."
by abeth26 December 15, 2011
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"I'm a real fan of Thrift Stores. They call me a Thrifter, but in a good way! It's amazing the deals you can find. I found a beautiful designer handbag at one last week for $8.00!! Thrifting is my life - and reusing instead of throwing everything away is better for our environment"
by me.thrifty September 5, 2011
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Get the thrifters mug.Likes indie and experimental music. Follows the saying "art is whatever you can get away with", and most often practices some form of art. Usually seen driving a beat up vehicle with several quirks, such as a stationwagon. Found shopping at thrift stores and vintage specialty shops. Attempts to start their own trends, such as wearing a satchel, or wearing hats with a company logo (ex. AT&T) that are usually given away free as if they were a designer brand. No specific hairstyles, though unique or unusual styles are common. Unafraid to express themselves in any way they feel fit. If straight, have no problem displaying gay tendencies to make others uncomfortable. Constant party-goers. Parkour is a favorite pasttime, as well as philosophy. Big words are often thrown around, but only because they understand what they mean.
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