It’s Mad March! Time to get out and do some socialising and enjoying the arts in abundance! Wondering what sort of colours and styles we’ll be seeing this Adelaide Fringe and Festival season? Lutheran Care’s head of Op Shops, Babs Deane, shares some of her top tips!

Ok, so you’ve done your dough on tickets to the Fringe and Festival. No matter! We have some fabulous gear at Elcies thrift stores and Lutheran Care Op Shops and you’re in luck because there are special deals for everyone.

Grab out those jeans and team with a glam top and some awesome jewellery.

Don’t forget to take that short jacket – it may be a million degrees as you head out but there’s been a real nip in the air later in the night.

Note to self: no high heels or they’ll be stuck in the grass as you sink out of sight. Flats or wedges are the go then your face will match your feet and look happy.

Guys I’m sure you can do better than thongs jeans and a T-shirt! There are some fantastic floral or patterned shirts – pop one of those on with a straight leg jean and an RM-look boot finishes the look and hey – your date will know you made an effort.

It’s anything goes at the Fringe: you can really wear what you like!

Now, the Festival. You can check out better gladrags to wear for the night out.

To a nice little simple dress, add that bling and a heel with a small clutch or swap the dress for trousers or skirt.

Add some glitz with a nice top sporting a few sequins. No need to empty the bank account – Elcies thrift stores and Lutheran Care Op Shops have all you need, and not only will you save money but you will be assisting South Aussies in need, too.

Furthermore, you will be wearing the hottest trend, thrift store purchases saving landfill and our planet.

Find the Fringe outfit of your dreams at:

Elcies boutique thrift stores – handpicked higher end items for discerning (time poor) thrifters – with all proceeds supporting vulnerable South Australians through Lutheran Care’s programs.

• 43-45 The Parade, Norwood
• 231 Military Road, Semaphore
• Shop 4/46 Murray Street, Tanunda

Lutheran Care Op Shops – affordable, good quality items for those on a budget and lovers of traditional op shops. Hidden gems aplenty! Supporting our Emergency Relief clients and programs.

• 307 Prospect Road, Blair Athol
• The Precinct, 112 Coventry Road, Smithfield Plains
• Smithfield Plains Shopping Centre, Shop 10, 240 Peachey Road

For more information on our stores and what we do, please visit the Op Shops page on our websites.

Elcies and Lutheran Care Op Shops, as part of Lutheran Care, are proud to be partners of the 2025 Adelaide Fringe.

Cover image: Lutheran Care Chief Executive Officer Rohan Feegrade with some of the cool and colourful Fringe artists!