Second Helpings

There are lots of cute new arrivals, I hope you can stop in and check them out! Still lots of swimsuits, dresses, tank tops, and shorts. If you're not a summer person, there are a ton of jeans, pants and cute long and short sleeve tops as well.

Happy Friday!
I am posting the hours below. I also wanted to let you know that I am taking items by appointment again. I have gotten many messages in the last couple days. I am about 1-2 weeks out for appointments. If you are ok with a trade or in store credit, I may be able to get you in sooner. If you want to make an appointment please message me, or text 605-305-8367. You can call, I just prefer text. I am still mostly looking for summer items, shorts, capris, swim, short sleeve and sleeveless tops and dresses.
I don't want items that are long sleeves, sweaters, coats, or things that have pet hair. I have been a bit annoyed by how many people bring in items that are out of season, stained, have holes, smell, are covered in hair or are inside out. It's a waste of everyone's time. I try to always be positive, but this is something I feel needs to be addressed. Thank you for your help with only bringing in stylish and laundered clothing. Also, the smallest size I take is XL, I have had a lot of larges coming in and I don't take them. Thanks, have a great weekend!

Happy pride weekend Sioux Falls! Second Helpings is a safe place for everyone! I hope you have a blast at all the events ❤️🧡💛💚🩵💙💜

The store will be closed today, Thursday. My kids want to hang out with me for my birthday, and I am having pretty bad knee pain. I will see you tomorrow!
Friday 11-6
Saturday 11-4:30
Sunday 12-4

It's my birthday week 🎊
I will only be open 12-4 on Thursday so I can do stuff with my kids most of the day.
I am working on getting swimsuits posted online this week. I hope to see some of you in store this week!

I need to remind myself of these today

My kids have dr appointments tomorrow, so the store will be open 2:30-6
Other hours this week are normal

Are you clueless about how to build a wardrobe? Do you just keep buying pieces that don't go together? I can help with curating an inexpensive summer capsule wardrobe in sizes that work for you!

1. Wide leg jeans are still the biggest style for denim. How do you wear a wide leg? With a more fitted top, t-shirt or tank top. Wide leg jeans with a tighter tee and a kimono would be a great look.

2. At least 1 dress or skirt. You might hear "sundress" and think "too girly and uncomfortable". I'm here to tell you that dresses can be as comfy as pjs, and you will look like you tried without putting in a lot of effort. I recommend empire waist styles for most body shapes, and more fitted styles for people with more hips and butt and a smaller waist.

3. A good quality jean jacket to pair with dresses, pants, and shorts. Don't match your denims! If you have a dark wash jacket, wear lighter wash bottoms, a color denim, or a pattern.

4. This year, vests are really in. You can wear a vest as a top, or put it over a tee or dressier top. Most modern vests are fitted but not tight, and about hip length. They look great with jeans, shorts, skirts or dresses!

5. A couple basic or graphic tees, and a couple patterned tops that have a flattering fit. Why patterned? Because it makes the eye keep moving, so no one is focusing on areas you may not want to draw attention to. If you are apple shape or top heavy, something that is flowy in the tummy is best with a v-neck. For pear shapes, more fitted tops are great to show off your waist.

6. Lastly, a pair or two of capris or shorts. I prefer bike shorts because they don't ride up and I have smaller legs, so prefer to show them off. Denim, dressy, twill are also great options. Right now, mid length shorts are popular (mid thigh), and cropped wide leg denim is in for capri length.

If you need help finding what works for your body shape and lifestyle, please stop in or reach out! I have many years of experience and expertise in creating outfits that make curvy folks look and feel great 💕