I ♥ Resale: Twin Cities Shopping Guide 2023

On August 25, 2023

Source: NARTS: The Association of Resale Professionals “But the true gold mine is the constant savings resale shoppers realize every day, both in their personal budgets and in the reduction of waste by the recycling of gently-used good possessions. 2023 guide to shopping resale clothing in the Twin Cities Womenswear and Menswear aloom Consignment Boutique […]

[VIDEO] Ask the Stylist 10

On December 14, 2020

Watch all Ask the Stylist videos and more on my YouTube Channel! Ask the Stylist 10 – the Winter Housedress Transcript for the hearing impaired Missy: Hi everyone, welcome to Elite Repeat’s Ask the Stylist. I’m Missy, and I’m here with my good friend Nancy from Nancy Dilts Wardrobe Consulting. Nancy: Hi everybody! Missy: So […]

[VIDEO] Meet the Stylist 2

On October 19, 2020

Watch all Ask the Stylist videos and more on my YouTube Channel! Meet the Stylist 2 Video Transcript Missy: Hello everyone. And welcome to Elite Repeat’s Ask The Stylist. I’m here with Nancy Dilts, of Nancy Dilts Wardrobe Consulting, and we’re shaking it up. Today is part two of “Meet The Stylist.” So last week we […]

Summer travel: Lyon and Provence

On June 21, 2018

It’s research – really! My husband travels to Europe periodically for work and research. Sometimes (not always, darn it) I get to go along and “help” by taking photos, being a second set of ears and eyes, etc. Someone has to do it, right? This time I joined him for a quick visit to Germany […]

I ♥ Resale: Twin Cities Shopping Guide – updated

On April 20, 2018

Source: NARTS: The Association of Resale Professionals Happy Earth Day! Sunday, April 22, is Earth Day 2018. A couple of years ago, I marked the day with a resource guide for resale shops – mostly consignment – in the Twin Cities. We are fortunate to have so many choices of resale shops with high quality […]

#secondhandfirst

On July 2, 2017

Climate change and #secondhandfirst Huh? What does #secondhandfirst have to do with climate change? The new normal for weather patterns everywhere is volatility. Here we swing from 90s to 50s and back and have dramatic thunderstorms and droughts thrown in. My previous career included work dedicated to improving water quality: 1-inch rainfall events used to […]

3 myths about wardrobe consulting

On March 21, 2017

Myths – let’s explore Saint Paul Magazine recently published a feature article about Nancy Dilts Wardrobe Consulting (fabulous article – super exciting!!), But what does that have to do with myths? Bear with me. For the last few weeks I’ve been getting the question, “Have you had tons of phone calls since the article?” The […]

Unwanted Clothing? Consign, Donate, or RECYCLE?

On September 21, 2016

What to do with clothing that is outdated, worn out, or no longer fits can be daunting. As a result, textiles are a significant contributor to solid waste issues around the world. Sally at Already Pretty invited me to discuss the ins and outs of determining the best methods of disposal for unwanted clothing. Check out my guest post to learn […]

Summer Clearance Season Has Begun!

On July 27, 2016

Consignment stores everywhere have begun their summer clearance sales – now is the time to find amazing new-to-you pieces at astonishing prices. Summer items are marked 50-75% off, meaning that many high quality top-brand and designer pieces are available for less than $10. Sometimes even less than $5. This summer clearance season is a great […]

A resource guide to Twin Cities new-to-you shopping

On April 22, 2016

Guilt-free style: practicing sustainable consumerism – part 2 We shouldn’t have to choose between feeling good about how we look and feeling good about what we buy. In my last post, I discussed the human rights and environmental implications of the manufacture of most new clothing today. Super cheerful stuff (NOT), but extremely important. So […]

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