“The Squad” Talked About Thrifting Their Wardrobes on Twitter, and This Is Why We Love Them
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After being voted in as the first Black Congresswoman to represent Missouri on November 3rd, Cori Bush (the newest member of "The Squad") got real about how expensive it is to look the part when working on The Hill. And other Squad members joined in to talk thrift shop and the crowd went went wild.
"The reality of being a regular person going to Congress is that it’s really expensive to get the business clothes I need for the Hill," Bush tweeted on November 10th. "So I’m going thrift shopping tomorrow."
She also asked if her following would like to see a thrifted fashion show, and yes, yes they certainly would.
The reality of being a regular person going to Congress is that it’s really expensive to get the business clothes I need for the Hill. So I’m going thrift shopping tomorrow.
Should I do a fashion show? ⬇️— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) November 11, 2020
Michigan Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib responded that she still rocks her maternity shirts under her blazers. "P.S.," she added, "I get the most compliments from the clothes I got from thrift shops."
Cori, I still wear some of my maternity clothes under those blazers. 🤷🏾♀️
P.S. I get the most compliments from the clothes I got from thrift shops.— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) November 11, 2020
Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar agreed that "thrifting is the way to go," adding that a thrifted wardrobe"makes your look unique."
She then offered to pick up some scarves for Bush to add to her closet. "Somali shops in my district have the best scarves on a budget, will get you some to spice up any wardrobe," Omar wrote. "I specialize in $50 or less outfits."
Thrifting is the way to go, it also makes your look unique. @israhirsi & I do this often, it’s also where I get most of my jewelry.
Somali shops in my district have the best scarves on a budget, will get you some to spice up any wardrobe.
I specialize in $50 or less outfits 😊 https://t.co/cxsftlekqm— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) November 11, 2020
I love it! And scarves are my fav. Thank you ❤️💫
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) November 11, 2020
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from New York also quote tweeted Bush and gave her a few words of wisdom: "Thrifting, renting, and patience as you get your closet together sis," adding that a capsule wardrobe "will be your best friend." Plus, a thrifted closet is great for the planet, the co-sponsor of the Green New Deal wrote.
Thrifting, renting, and patience as you get your closet together sis. Capsule wardrobe will be your best friend. @AyannaPressley has the accessory game down
Good news is that all these practices are very sustainable and good for the planet! 😉 https://t.co/X4Cyy8HOwF— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) November 11, 2020
She also called out fellow Massachusetts Representative Ayanna Pressley who AOC says "has the accessory game down."
You can also thrift and buy second hand online, which helped me get higher quality, longer-lasting things that would normally be out of budget. Good luck!!
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) November 11, 2020
Pressley jumped in and offered up her favorite affordable CVS makeup brands: NYX, Black Opal, and Wet n Wild.
Also. @CoriBush for all those media hits, don't sleep on the lashes or HD make up products at CVS. Black Opal, NYX, Wet N Wild are the truth! pic.twitter.com/eAzR6L7ndm
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) November 11, 2020
Nope I can’t sleep on those products, sis, because you look beautiful!!! 😍
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) November 11, 2020
The love in this house is just too much to handle. Can we sign up to join in on this shopping trip? PLEASE?
We’ll do a shopping day together. I got you!!
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) November 11, 2020
And you better believe Bush came through with that fashion show she promised us. "Most members of Congress aren’t working class," she tweeted. "So when a regular person like me runs, it’s hard to handle everything from how much it costs to run, down to the clothes I’ll need to wear at work. But we make it work."
Most members of Congress aren’t working class. So when a regular person like me runs, it’s hard to handle everything from how much it costs to run, down to the clothes I’ll need to wear at work.
But we make it work.
Here's a sneak peak of a few of my thrift fits:
Jacket 1 ✅ https://t.co/F3fpW1NC3f pic.twitter.com/etdLfuNx5w— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) November 12, 2020
And if Bush wants to add a few designer pieces to her collection, designer Christian Siriano is more than happy to oblige.
Happy to help!
— Christian Siriano (@CSiriano) November 12, 2020
"The Squad" sisterhood is what we live for, and their women-empowering-women attitude gives us hope for a greater America.