By spreading the word and encouraging others to thrift instead of purchasing new this can create a chain effect pushing others to join the circular fashion movement.
No longer do you have to purchase what’s on trend right now (and some style cycles are not quite it!) by thrifting you can find clothes from decades ago or from a few years ago.
MORE AFFORDABLE PRICES
Second-hand clothing is already going to be more affordable than shopping department stores. One of the additional benefits of shopping from an online thrift shop is you can find luxury items at a discounted rate, way cheaper than the retail price.
Select places verify brands and make sure you’re not only getting great deals, but getting the real deal and high quality items. It’s the best way to shop designer clothing and accessories in a more sustainable manner (for your wallet and the planet).
Is Shopping Secondhand Trendy?
Circular fashion is particularly popular with the younger generations. In fact, 49% of Millennials and Generation Z say that they prefer to shop in the resale sector instead of shopping new due to the trend of unique style.
Business Insider reports that because Gen Z has grown up with the technology to price search and shop online their entire life, Gen Z is incredibly thrifty and are less loyal to brand names and more focused on finding the best deals.
While it may be unrealistic for some people to go zero-waste, thrifting is an approachable and accessible way to practice an eco-friendly habit.
Thrifting is a versatile market, and there is no one perfect customer or audience. Those under all incomes, age brackets, genders and identities can shop secondhand, making it an inclusive, money-saving, and sustainable habit for everyone.
Another bonus to thrifting? You get to stretch your creativity muscles and really figure out your style when shopping secondhand.
Scrolling through secondhand style idea on Pinterest or flipping through magazines to figure out what you want to look for and then getting that style to translate from thrifted finds is thrilling.
When you find a piece you love that is the right price and the right fit is like putting on a dress and realizing it has pockets. Ultimate joy.
Many thrift stores–online and in person–buy clothes right from their consumers. So, you often get to clear out your closet, de-clutter, and give a new home to a good piece of clothing or accessories that would otherwise sit in your home forgotten. The best part?
