266: What 20 Years of Thrifting Teaches You About Finding Great Vintage, feat. Beth Jones
Twenty years of thrifting can completely change what you notice on the racks. Fashion creator and stylist Beth Jones shares how decades of studying vintage fashion, designers, runways, and personal style have shaped the way she finds extraordinary secondhand pieces.
Beth takes host Maggie Scivicque through her journey from childhood rummage sales and the early days of fashion blogging to becoming one of the early creators filming thrift shopping for YouTube. Along the way, she shares some unforgettable vintage finds, including a tagless Vivienne Westwood cardigan, a ’90s Norma Kamali suit, and an incredible Cope Copine dress.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Beth Jones is the creator of B Jones Style, a longtime fashion blogger, stylist, and digital content creator with a lifelong passion for vintage and secondhand fashion. After beginning her career in the early days of fashion blogging, Beth built a community around her love of thrifting, styling, and creative self-expression.She is best known for her “Always Play Dress Up” philosophy, encouraging people of all ages to have fun with fashion and embrace their personal style.
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Website: bjonesstyle.com
SHOW NOTES & TAKEAWAYS
- How Beth’s love of thrifting started with childhood rummage sales
- Why studying fashion history and designers can change what you notice at the thrift store
- How she recognized a ’90s Vivienne Westwood piece even without the original tag
- Why vintage and thrifted fashion remained central to her style as influencer culture evolved
- How “Always Play Dress Up” became the philosophy behind her style and community
- Why the thrill of finding something extraordinary in the wild never gets old
