A rant about thrift shops, pants and fashion.

I really miss all the the boot cut, low waisted jeans of the early post-millennial era!

The main reason I don't like low rise pants is because every time I sit down, I get a plumber's crack. They don't stay up well on me and I unfortunately don't look good in them (I have hip dips). That isn't to say pants need to be crazy high, either, but enough to where I can sit down without exposing my crack and they look decent on me.

My problem with pants is the pockets, like you describe, and when it comes to long pants, they're almost always high-water on me. I'm not exceptionally tall (5'7"), nor exceptionally thin, but it's hard to find something with long enough legs that doesn't have an enormous waist and isn't baggy. I also stick to cheaper clothing though, which may have something to do with it.

There were several great theift shops in my area back in the 90's. Thats where I got most of my clothes. Once a month or so they would have bag sales, all the clothes you could fit into a brown paper bag for $3. It was awesome. They just aren't the same anymore 😪

High waisted pants and jeans are too uncomfortable for me. They irritate my stomach or intestines or whatever. And yes I need decent pockets too. Also I don’t like the look of skinny jeans/pants. When will this style end?

My local thrift store is great. Very low prices (they seriously underprice some things so much without realizing it)
and great quality most of the time. I worked there for a while too so I know they make sure to not put anything bad quality out into the store. A lot of thrift stores have really gone up in pricing though which sucks.
I've always worn low rise jeans. Never even realized I was, I didn't pay attention to details like that. Recently I threw almost all my old jeans out though and bought new pairs, only high waisted jeans. I've wanted those for a while since I like to tuck my shirts in and that looks better with high waisted pants in my opinion.
Now ironically 2000s fashion with low rise jeans is starting to come back in fashion again though.
I always end up doing the opposite of current trends lol.

For starters, that price is outrageous, IMO. I've always loved thrifting because of both style and pricing. In the last 10 to 15 years it's become a bit of a gourmet thing... so sad. It was one of my favorite activities and shopping experiences. Finding weird and retro pieces for 2 dollars was such fun! I'd buy 50 bucks worth of stuff and actually donate it back and get another 50's worth. I hear you -- I mean, I think I do...