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Austin is home to both independent and chain thrift shops that boast thousands of pre-owned options to revamp anyone’s wardrobe. However, for particularly savvy students, there are a few select shops at the top of the list with realistic pricing and accessibility by public transportation. Here are five of the best thrift shops for students to visit near campus.

Surrounded by students interested in performing in drag, performer Celia Light formed a family within Dobie Twenty21 Student Spaces. After months of giving makeup tutorials and attending each queen’s debut performance, the group has expanded outside of Dobie and is now called Haus of Texas, an official UT organization.

Oscar Cásares was never the type to read as a child, and he spent most of his time outside. But when his tiós Nico and Hector came over for a carne asada cookout, Cásares ventured inside and listened to his uncles’ master storytelling.

Oscar Cásares was never the type to read as a child, and he spent most of his time outside. But when his tiós Nico and Hector came over for a carne asada cookout, Cásares ventured inside and listened to his uncles’ master storytelling.