Street-smart shopping in style

Thrift shops and refurbished decor have become increasingly popular among college-age adults. Living on your own during college is a balancing act of creating personal identity and space, while not breaking the bank. Luckily, the spiking popularity of thrift shops and refurbished decor has provided a way to shop smart and stay trendy.



  • Vintage Shoppe Thrift & Gift

Address: 220 N. Walnut St., Muncie, IN

Phone: 765-624-9593

Hours: Wednesday-Friday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday noon-6 p.m.

A reason to go: “I don’t put just anything out,” co-owner Jasmine Shopp said. “Everything is clean and ready to wear. I know students are on a budget, and here, they can get cool one-of-a-kind things they’re not going to find elsewhere for really cheap. They can get whole outfits for 20 dollars, including shoes."



  • Refresh

Address: 312 E. Main St., Muncie, IN

Phone: 765-228-2084

Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

A reason to go: “We have a lot of unique pieces that we get from estate auctions, so they’re not as expensive,” lead designer Cait Malloy said. “It’s great to come here if you’ve bought stuff from Goodwill or a yard sale that you need painted or refurbished. You can buy paint here and do it yourself or we can do it for you.”


  • Attic Window - Muncie Mission

Location 1

Address: Muncie Mission, 400 W. Memorial Drive, Muncie, IN

Phone: 765-282-0997

Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Location 2

Address: 3400 N. Broadway Ave., Muncie, IN

Phone: 765-213-6231

Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

A reason to go: “Our Attic Window stores support the Muncie Mission by helping families in need... We provide clothing, shoes, and accessories for Mission residents and families in need through our Family Service Program. The stores provide re-circulated items and clothing into the community at a low-cost for low-income families,” the Attic Window states on their website.


Also check out:

Goodwill

5035 W. Hessler Road, Muncie, IN

765-747-9808

Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

1413 E. 29th St., Muncie, IN

765-284-5051

Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-7 p.m.


Plato’s Closet

819 E. McGalliard Road, Muncie, IN

765-282-0567

Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sunday noon-6 p.m.


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This article is part of the Campus Green Guide, a free custom publication of Ball State Unified Media.

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